Would Harry have done well in Slytherin?

There was also the fact that Harry could access the Sword of Gryffindor, which – according to Albus Dumbledore – only a 'true Gryffindor' could wield. 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.
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What would happen if Harry 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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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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Would the Sorting Hat have put Harry in Slytherin?

Many of these 'incorrect' sortings could be attributed to choice. As evidenced by Harry Potter, the Hat wanted to place him in Slytherin, but ultimately put him in Gryffindor because that was his choice.
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Why did Harry Potter not want to be 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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Well done Slytherin. However.



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.
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Is there anyone good 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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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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Why can't Harry and Ron get through the barrier?

History. In September of 1992, the house elf Dobby used this charm to block the barrier to Platform Nine and Three-Quarters, therefore preventing Harry Potter and Ronald Weasley from using it, as part of his plot to try to save Harry from the opening of the Chamber of Secrets.
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How many owls did Ron get?

Harry and Ron each earned seven O.W.L.s while Hermione earned eleven – ten Outstandings and one Exceeds Expectations (HBP5).
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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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Did any Slytherins fight in the Battle of Hogwarts?

Nope. When they were "locked up in the dungeons", that was only in the movie. The book shows that the Slytherin's were evacuated with the rest of houses, since none of their "of age" members wanted to stay and fight.
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Were any Death Eaters not 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.
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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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Could Harry and Draco have been friends?

No, they could never have been friends.
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Do you want to stop Snape from getting that Stone or not?

Harry: He's going to sacrifice himself. Hermione: No, you can't, there must be another way! Ron: Do you want to stop Snape from getting that stone or not? Ron: Harry, it's you that has to go on, I *know* it.
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Who died when the Chamber of Secrets was opened?

Cause of Death: In the 1940s, Myrtle was hiding from a bully in the bathroom when Tom Riddle came in to open the Chamber of Secrets. The basilisk emerged and killed Myrtle, leaving her body alone for hours before it was found. Riddle used her death to make his first Horcrux with a diary.
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What punishment did Ron receive for flying the Hogwarts car?

The front page has an article: "FLYING FORD ANGLIA MYSTIFIES MUGGLES" (5.135). Professor Snape promises Harry and Ron that they'll be expelled for almost revealing the wizarding world to Muggles.
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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 Hermione Granger 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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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 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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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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Who was JK Rowling's favorite character?

As her publisher Bloomsbury launched a global search to find the world's favourite Harry Potter character, Rowling said that her own most-favoured creation is the lightning-scarred young Harry himself. "I believe I am unusual in this, Ron is generally more popular (I love him too, though)," said the author.
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