Why is Lockhart a Ravenclaw?

Lockhart's lack of self-awareness, eccentricities, and easygoing nature make him a better fit for Ravenclaw than Slytherin.
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Why was Lockhart sorted into Ravenclaw?

But, basically, it appears that Lockhart was Sorted into Ravenclaw because he possessed some of Ravenclaw's traits (more than Slytherin - I would say he was more intelligent than cunning, and that leaves self-preservation as the only trait of Slytherin's that he exhibited in full), and Sorting does rely at least in ...
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Was Gilderoy Lockhart a Gryffindor?

Professor Gilderoy Lockhart, O.M. (Third Class), (b. 26 January, 1964) was a half-blood wizard, a Ravenclaw student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and later a famous wizarding celebrity who authored many books on dark creatures and his supposed encounters with them.
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Was Gilderoy Lockhart in Ravenclaw?

Sorted into Ravenclaw house, Lockhart was soon achieving good marks in his schoolwork, but there was always a kink in his nature that made him increasingly unsatisfied. If he was not first and best, he would rather not participate at all.
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What was the point of Gilderoy Lockhart?

Dumbledore Hired Lockhart To Expose Him

Lockhart turned out to be a fraud, and the only thing he was good at was casting the Memory Charm, which he used with many wizards and witches in order to steal their memories and truly heroic achievements, which he claimed as his own in his books.
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Was Gilderoy Lockhart a squib?

Gilderoy Lockhart is not a Squib - he just is not a very accomplished wizard. He was in Ravenclaw House, so I think that the Headmaster would have noticed if he was a Squib.
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Who is the most famous 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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Was Merlin a Slytherin?

Merlin himself was sorted into Slytherin when he was at Hogwarts, and the young wizard went on to become one of the most famous wizards in history. The Order of Merlin, named to commemorate him, has been awarded since the fifteenth century.
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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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Why is Gilderoy Lockhart evil?

On January 26, 1964, Gilderoy Lockhart was born to a Witch as well as a Muggle man. He was the youngest of three children, with the remaining two being female Squibs. He was spoiled by his mother in his childhood, resulting in him becoming excessively vain.
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Is Nymphadora Tonks Hufflepuff?

Tonks attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1984 to 1991 and was Sorted into Hufflepuff House. She was in the same year at Hogwarts as Gryffindor Charlie Weasley.
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Why did Lockhart's spell backfires?

In a karmic way, the Memory Charm became Lockhart's downfall when he attempted to perform it with a broken wand, causing it to backfire and destroy his own memories instead.
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What house was Grindelwald?

If he had gone to Hogwarts, he would be in Slytherin.
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What Hogwarts house is Luna?

Why Luna Lovegood was a true Ravenclaw.
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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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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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Who is the strongest Gryffindor?

Harry Potter: The 25 Most Powerful Gryffindor Students,...
  • 8 Sirius Black.
  • 7 Lily Evans Potter.
  • 6 Hermione Granger.
  • 5 Rubeus Hagrid.
  • 4 Remus Lupin.
  • 3 Harry Potter.
  • 2 Minerva McGonagall.
  • 1 Albus Dumbledore.
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Is Morgana a Ravenclaw?

Morgana Pendragon was a Slytherin in a family full of Gryffindors.
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Is Dumbledore related to Godric Gryffindor?

Why Albus Dumbledore is a descendant of Godric Gryffindor : r/harrypotter.
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Why do they say Merlin's beard?

"Merlin's beard" was a common wizarding expression used to show surprise. There were several coarser variants, including "Merlin's pants", "Merlin's most baggy Y-fronts", (said by Ronald Weasley) and "Merlin's saggy left —" (Arthur Weasley interrupted Ronald Weasley before he could complete this last expression).
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What is Ravenclaws motto?

Ravenclaw. "Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure"
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Which teacher is head of Ravenclaw?

Head of Ravenclaw house and Hogwarts Charms master, Filius Flitwick taught Hogwarts students the importance of enunciating their spells correctly – although Hermione helped. Exceedingly accomplished at Charms, Professor Flitwick was reportedly also a duelling champion in his youth.
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Why did they change the Ravenclaw colors?

In the books, Ravenclaw has two characteristic colors: blue and bronze. Yet the films changed the colors to blue and silver even though it has zero impact on the story of the movies. The most plausible explanation is they changed the colors because silver looks better than bronze.
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