Why would Harry Potter be good in Slytherin?

When the Sorting Hat considers putting Harry into Slytherin, it was really presenting Harry with an opportunity. Allowing himself to be sorted into Slytherin—the house everyone hates, the house with the negative reputation—would have been the more courageous choice.
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Why would Harry make a good Slytherin?

But Harry did share some Slytherin traits: he was ambitious and cunning, always sneaking around after hours and cooking up plans with Ron and Hermione. His green eyes even match the house. It is curious to think what the Sorting Hat would have deduced without Voldemort's involvement in Harry's life.
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What would happen if Harry Potter was in Slytherin?

Harry Potter Would Have Caused Slytherin House To Implode

When Voldemort tells Lucius Malfoy that all of the Slytherins have joined his side, he is all but confirming that the bias against the house is well-earned.
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Were there any good wizards in Slytherin?

Severus Snape, Horace Slughorn, Andromeda Tonks, Narcissa Malfoy and Regulus Black were all Slytherin heroes in their own way, if you think about it. And Merlin – as in, yes, King Arthur's advisor and the most famous wizard in history – was a Slytherin.
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Why was Harry almost put into Slytherin?

Harry was not physically present for the Sorting Hat's songs in books two, three, six and seven. Harry was, however, present for the song and Sorting ceremony in the third film. According to Rowling, the hat detected the piece of Voldemort's soul in Harry which strongly tempted it to put Harry in Slytherin.
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Reasons It's Great To Be A Slytherin



Why doesn't the Sorting Hat put Harry 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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Was Harry supposed to be a Slytherin?

The Sorting Hat was picking up on the Dark Lord's soul in Harry. It's hinted that the reason that the Sorting Hat was considering putting Harry in Slytherin was because of the piece of Lord Voldemort left inside of him.
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Who is the nicest Slytherin?

Harry Potter: The 9 Nicest Slytherin Characters
  • Horace Slughorn. ...
  • Cedrella Weasley. ...
  • Scorpius Malfoy. ...
  • Leta Lestrange. ...
  • Adrian Pucey. ...
  • Severus Snape. ...
  • Phineas Black. ...
  • Albus Potter. As the son of The Boy Who Lived, Albus is placed under considerable pressure upon beginning his education at Hogwarts.
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What is the most underrated Hogwarts house?

Hufflepuff is the most underrated house at Hogwarts. Gryffindors may have the confidence to ask people out. Ravenclaws can charm their dates with witty banter over a Butterbeer.
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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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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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What if Draco was in Gryffindor?

If Draco had been a Gryffindor, he still would have had parents strongly affiliated with Lord Voldemort and Bellatrix Lestrange as an aunt. Malfoy Manor would've still been a good base for Voldemort. Dumbledore would remain a major threat and Malfoy would have been in a good position to get close to him at school.
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Who is the bravest character in Harry Potter?

Harry Potter: 10 Bravest Characters, Ranked
  1. 1 Severus Snape's Love For Lily Potter Gives Him Unsurpassed Courage.
  2. 2 Harry Potter Is Willing To Die To Keep His Loved Ones Safe. ...
  3. 3 Sirius Black Defies His Family And Escapes Fear Itself. ...
  4. 4 Neville Longbottom's Timidity Hides The Heart Of A Lion. ...
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Were there any Death Eaters not in Slytherin?

Peter Pettigrew, (a.k.a Wormtail), is the only Death Eater known to have been in a House other than Slytherin (Gryffindor) while at Hogwarts. There, he was a close friend of Sirius Black, James Potter, and Remus Lupin, although he was the least intelligent and least talented of the group.
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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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What Hogwarts house would Emma Watson be in?

She's a definite Slytherin.
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What Hogwarts house is J.K. Rowling in?

And, naturally, J.K. Rowling herself is a Gryffindor.
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Which Harry Potter house is the most popular?

While plenty of respondents were sorted into Gryffindor (Harry Potter's House) or Slytherin (home to many of the books' budding villains), a majority were in either Ravenclaw (home to the studious and industrious) or Hufflepuff (the House of humility and diversity). This is not surprising.
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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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Are there any evil hufflepuffs?

Yes, Hufflepuff dark wizards likely exist. In an interview, JKR confirms that there are people connected with Death Eaters in the houses other than Slytherin, and does not in any way attempt to specifically exclude Hufflepuff.
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How do I know if I'm a Slytherin?

19 Signs You'd Be In Slytherin Even If You're Not Evil
  • You think it's funny when other people injure themselves, but only if it's harmless. ...
  • You'd choose to watch The Blacklist over The Bachelor any day.
  • You're extremely blunt, and you believe it's for the best.
  • You don't bother with small talk.
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What if Harry Potter was in Hufflepuff?

Hufflepuff. A Hufflepuff Harry Potter would put other people first even more than he already does. He'd struggle with a typical Hufflepuff's patient nature, but being around other level-headed people would help him act less rash.
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Can Hogwarts students change houses?

After completing the "sorting hat" activity on Pottermore you cannot change house. The FAQ states that you can retake the test only if you create a new account.
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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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