Is Harry a Slytherin?

Harry Potter came very close to being sorted into Slytherin before he persuaded the Hat to sort him into Gryffindor.
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Is Harry a Gryffindor or a Slytherin?

Harry Potter, for instance, embodied many of the traits that were approved and appreciated by Salazar Slytherin. He was clever, resourceful and cunning, yet the Sorting Hat made him a Gryffindor because the very fact that he asked not to be in Slytherin showed that he did not belong there.
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Why was Harry put in Slytherin?

It suggested that Harry would have great fame and glory by joining Slytherin House, as Harry possessed Slytherin qualities such as cunning and determination. Harry requested specifically to be spared that fate.
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Why did Harry not get put in Slytherin?

Harry Potter wasn't in Slytherin because he rejected the idea of going into that house altogether. Even with the little exposure he had before the ceremony, Harry already had a negative impression of the house, especially since he had already met and disliked Draco Malfoy.
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Is Harry Potter a Hufflepuff?

Trusted Harry that he was not the Heir of Slytherin, but blamed him for the attack on Mrs Norris. Member of the Duelling Club. Member of the Hufflepuff Quidditch team.
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Should Harry Potter Have Been Sorted Into Slytherin?



What is the stupidest Hogwarts house?

Although they all have their own kinds of negatives, one house that stands out as a candidate for the worst is Ravenclaw.
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Which Harry Potter character is in Ravenclaw?

The most famous Ravenclaw in Harry Potter is Rowena Ravenclaw. She is one of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Rowena is known for her wisdom, creativity, and cleverness. She wanted the students that were put in Ravenclaw House to exhibit these character traits as well.
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Can a Muggle-born be in Slytherin?

It is not impossible if a muggleborn witch/wizard have the traits and values of Sytherin, and Slytherin doesn't mean they only accept purebloods but also halfbloods and that halfbloods are really talented and great like Snape he is a potion master and Umbridge also she was a Slytherin.
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Is Hermione a Slytherin?

Hermione was written as a Slytherin. She has the mind, heart, and moral compass of one, even if her blood status doesn't comply with Salazar Slytherin's ideals. Reading the Harry Potter series entirely from Harry's perspective, we're subjected to his biased view of the world.
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What if Harry chose Slytherin?

Harry Potter Would Have Caused Slytherin House To Implode

The influence of Draco Malfoy - who was a prefect for Slytherin - and the perception that Severus Snape was aligned with Lord Voldemort seemingly warped the students into believing they too were part of Voldemort's Death Eaters.
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Did all the Slytherins join Voldemort?

Voldemort advises Lucius Malfoy that all the Slytherins have joined Voldemort's side. (Deathly Hallows - Page 641 US Hardcover) Phineas Nigellus, following the Battle of Hogwarts and Voldemort's death, says to Harry when Harry visits the Headmaster's Office, "And let it be known that Slytherin House played its part!
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How do I become a Slytherin?

Avoid wizards associated with the Dark Arts.

Choose someone who used their Slytherin traits for good, instead. If you ever feel like Slytherins have no positive traits, remember: Slytherins are resourceful, clever, ambitious, loyal (to those they care about), cerebral, and daring.
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Why is Hermione not in Ravenclaw?

Hermione Granger didn't go to Ravenclaw because she valued courage and bravery over knowledge. She also expressed that Gryffindor was the best House in Hogwarts. Besides, the Sorting Hat prioritizes what type of qualities the students value rather than what they have.
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Can a Slytherin dating a Gryffindor?

Gryffindors and Slytherins are often pitted against each other, but they could make for an exciting, if unusual, pairing. Sure, Gryffindors might not understand the self-serving nature of Slytherins, but the mental gymnastics between the two would certainly keep them on their toes.
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Was Hermione a Hufflepuff?

The Harry Potter trio are actually representations of the other houses. Hermione is Ravenclaw, Ron is Hufflepuff, and Harry is Slytherin. They're all in Gryffindor because they asked. In fact, everyone in that house could have been in another houses if they hadn't asked to be in Gryffindor.
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What if Harry was in Ravenclaw?

Ravenclaw. Similarly to Hufflepuff, in Ravenclaw, Harry would face a great deal of pressure to not break or bend rules. His quick wit and snark would thrive here though, as well as his tendency to act independently. In Ravenclaw, Harry might not find the kinship with his fellow peers that he would in the other houses.
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Is Harry heir of Slytherin?

Harry was never the true Heir of Slytherin through his family line. He was able to speak to snakes due to having part of Voldemort's soul embedded in his lightning-shaped scar (CS18, DH33). The "Heir" was the soul-bit of Tom Riddle left behind in the Horcrux diary.
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Why is Ron not in Hufflepuff?

The reason Ron Weasley wasn't sorted in Hufflepuff house is because he is a true Gryffindor to his core. What is this? While he has seasons of doubt and fear, he is also courageous, bold, and heroic.
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Who is the heir of Gryffindor?

Harry is the magical Heir of Gryffindor (and he's also a descendent of Godric), Neville of Hufflepuff, Hermione of Slytherin and Luna of Ravenclaw. (It was due to Dumbledore's manipulations that Neville and Hermione hadn't been put into the correct House.)
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What pets do Slytherins have?

Slytherin goes the opposite way and flip-flops the numbers, with a majority of cat owners and low numbers of owl owners.
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Who became head of Slytherin after Snape?

Horace Slughorn (1997 - present) Horace, after being convinced by Dumbledore and Harry Potter, returned to Hogwarts as the Potions master. After Severus killed Dumbledore and became headmaster of Hogwarts, it was decided that Horace was to become the Head of Slytherin House once again.
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Who is the most famous Slytherin?

The most famous Slytherin in Harry Potter is Salazar Slytherin, one of the four founders of Hogwarts. He was also known as one of the most brilliant wizards of his generation. Salazar was skilled in Parseltongue and crafted his personal wand out of snakewood and a basilisk horn.
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Who is the most famous Hufflepuff?

10 Most Famous Hufflepuff Characters in Harry Potter
  • Hannah Abbott.
  • Fat Friar Ghost.
  • Teddy Lupin.
  • Cedric Diggory Triwizard Tournament.
  • Nymphadora Tonks.
  • Professor Pomona Sprout.
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Who is the strongest Ravenclaw?

Harry Potter: 5 Most Powerful Ravenclaw Wizards (& 5 Worst)
  1. 1 Worst: Sybill Trelawney.
  2. 2 Most Powerful: Rowena Ravenclaw. ...
  3. 3 Worst: Marietta Edgecombe. ...
  4. 4 Most Powerful: Ignatia Wildsmith. ...
  5. 5 Worst: Moaning Myrtle. ...
  6. 6 Most Powerful: Quirinus Quirrell. ...
  7. 7 Worst: Uric The Oddball. ...
  8. 8 Most Powerful: Garrick Ollivander. ...
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