Why was Hermione not 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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Why is Hermione Gryffindor and not Ravenclaw?

Hermione holds the values of Gryffindor – courage and bravery – higher than those of Ravenclaw – raw intelligence and knowledge. She doesn't just value these traits; she exhibits them throughout the books.
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Why is Luna a Ravenclaw?

She's seen as a bit absent-minded, is easily distracted, and is extremely eccentric in both her disposition and general outward appearance. But that's what makes her a perfect Ravenclaw. She loves learning, but unlike many of her housemates (or Hermione, for that matter), she can never know enough.
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Why is Hermione not in Slytherin?

The only reason Hermione wasn't put in Slytherin is because she's muggleborn. Way to perpetuate Slytherin's elitist mentality, Sorting Hat… A singular trait isn't enough to place you in a house, no matter how dominant it is. Hermione is intelligent, but that doesn't automatically mean she's a Ravenclaw.
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Why is Hermione in Ravenclaw?

Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of the house, favors education and intelligence above all else, and Hermione has been considered to be "the brightest witch of her age". It seems only fitting that she would be placed in the house of Ravenclaw instead of Gryffindor because she is just so brilliant and all-knowing.
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Why Hermione Wasn't in RAVENCLAW - Harry Potter Theory



Why was 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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Why is Neville not in Hufflepuff?

Neville Longbottom was in Gryffindor and not Hufflepuff because he has always been brave, courageous, and loyal to his core. Just not in the typical way many people think of Gryffindors. Even though he was intimidated by the reputation of Gryffindor, he belonged there.
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Who is the heir of Ravenclaw?

The Heir of Ravenclaw was an individual prophesized by the centaur Harmonthrep (Ajrand) to bring honor and glory to the House of Ravenclaw. The Heir of Ravenclaw was in time revealed to be Brian Dumbledore (Ajrand).
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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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Is Harry Potter a true Slytherin?

Harry Potter came very close to being sorted into Slytherin before he persuaded the Hat to sort him into Gryffindor. Yet the spectre of Slytherin haunted him for some time afterwards, becoming particularly potent in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, when he was rumoured to be the heir of Slytherin.
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Why was Albus Potter in Slytherin?

Albus ended up in Slytherin because he couldn't stop thinking about ending up in Slytherin, and so the Sorting Hat couldn't grasp anything other than his thoughts about being in Slytherin. Whoops. But something else happened between his fearful admission to his father on the platform and his arrival at school.
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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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Why does Luna wear a lion hat?

It had the appearance of an ordinary pointed hat topped with a fake stuffed lion head. She wore it to show her support for the Gryffindor Quidditch team whenever they played against the Slytherin Quidditch team.
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Can a Slytherin dating a Ravenclaw?

All in all, a relationship between a Slytherin and a Ravenclaw is a delicate balancing act that requires compromise. If they can learn to navigate one another's needs and goals, however, they'll be a power couple the likes of which Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston could only dream of.
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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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Is Hermione related to Salazar Slytherin?

Of course, the Riddles were related to Salzar Slytherin himself, and this made Hermione the living heir of Slytherin.
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Who did Salazar Slytherin marry?

Salazar Slytherin, 927 - 1045

Salazar married Marjorie Slytherin (born Deshayes) on month day 953, at age 26 at marriage place. Marjorie was born on August 15 938, in França, dijon. They had one son: Marius Slytherin.
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Who is the true heir of Hufflepuff?

Andrea Bonfanti as Lazarus Smith, the Heir of Helga Hufflepuff.
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Who is the true heir of Slytherin?

We also meet Tom Riddle, who is, as it turns out, the heir of Slytherin. Present only in spirit, he has all the same been controlling Ginny, and having her act as Slytherin's heir. We also meet the Monster of the Chamber, a basilisk.
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Who did Helga Hufflepuff marry?

Helga Hufflepuff married Rowena Ravenclaw. They had one child.
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Who is the next heir of Slytherin after Voldemort?

Although it was briefly speculated in The Chamber of Secrets, Harry is not, in fact, a direct descendant of Salazar Slytherin, though he is still distantly related to him; Voldemort is descended from Slytherin and the second Peverell brother, while Harry is a descendant of the third.
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Can the Sorting Hat be wrong?

Everyone makes mistakes, even magically enchanted hats.

Each house has different values, and students are meant to be sorted into the house that best reflects their own values. However, sometimes the Sorting Hat gets it wrong. Many of these 'incorrect' sortings could be attributed to choice.
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What did Bellatrix do to Hermione?

After being on the run from a bunch of Snatchers, the gang were taken to Malfoy Manor, where Bellatrix proceeded to torture Hermione using the Cruciatus Curse. It was a testament to Hermione's toughness that she was able to walk away without lasting damage.
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Was Dumbledore a Gryffindor or Ravenclaw?

Albus Dumbledore: Gryffindor

Some people show traits from multiple houses, and although Dumbledore is definitely one of those, his passion and courage make him a clear Gryffindor.
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