Sort These TV Characters Into Hogwarts Houses And We'll Guess Your Favorite Ice Cream Flavor

We love the world of Harry Potter for oh, so many reasons. The magic, the heavy underlying themes of friendship and love, the complicated characters and their various back stories, flaws and quirks. There's plenty to enjoy in that fandom, but another sort of not talked-about reason why we love Harry Potter is because of the sorting system it introduced.

In the wonderful world of Harry Potter, lots of little witches and wizards attend the legendary magic school, Hogwarts, and the students of the school are sorted into one of four houses: Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff or Slytherin. Each house values different characteristics in its students. Gryffindors are brave and courageous, Ravenclaws are quick-witted and intelligent, Hufflepuffs are kind and loyal and Slytherins are ambitious and cunning.

Okay, okay, so maybe there is no real need to or value in sorting people outside of the Harry Potter fandom into Hogwarts houses, but guess what? We don't care! It's fun, and we're not about to let something as silly as reason stop us from having a good time. So while away a few minutes by sorting these iconic TV show characters into Hogwarts houses, and in the end, we'll guess everyone's favorite ice cream flavor.

Question 1

Sheldon Cooper

Finicky and logical, Sheldon Cooper likes everything just so, which makes him both quirky and relatable, if you ask us. Sheldon is comprised of equal parts geek and nerd, displaying an interest in all things fandom related—particularly pertaining to Doctor Who and Star Trek—and in science. He is a senior theoretical physicist at CalTech, after all.

Question 2

Veronica Mars

She's sassy, she's inquisitive, she's spunky and resourceful. Veronica Mars is everything any TV viewer could want in a roll model. When her father decided to open up his own business as a private investigator, Veronica quickly rose to the challenge and earned herself the title of amateur sleuth, a job which, with her curiosity and determination, just comes naturally.

Question 3

Rory Gilmore

Give Rory Gilmore a steaming mug of coffee and a copy of any classic novel and she'd be perfectly content. Rory's a well-mannered girl, a bright pupil and a hard worker, willing to give whatever she's working on 110-percent. Though she may seem like a goody two-shoes, Rory has quite the rebellious streak, and sometimes lands in tricky situations, in spite of her best efforts not to.

Question 4

SpongeBob SquarePants

Just in case you don't know who this guy is, allow us to refresh your memory. SpongeBob SquarePants lives in a pineapple under the sea. He works a job as a fry cook at the Krabby Patty, and spends his free time jelly fishing with his best buddy, Patrick Star. Happy-go-lucky and enthusiastic about *everything*, who wouldn't want SpongeBob's perpetual optimism?

Question 5

Mike Ehrmantraut

Mike Ehrmantraut may be involved in some nefarious business dealings, but his motives couldn't be purer. All of the money he gets, he intends to give to his granddaughter, proving this guy, though he may be no-nonsense on the outside, has a heart of gold on the inside. Mike's a retired police officer who's seen enough shenaniganry to last a lifetime, and he's just so, so over it. You take your life in your hands when you cross this guy.

Question 6

Andy Dwyer

A lovable goof ball, that's how we would describe Andy Dwyer. When we first meet Andy, it's plain to see the guy is going nowhere—literally as well as figuratively because not only is he immature, both of his legs are in casts. Over time, he gets his life together, though. He gets a job at the Pawnee City Hall and soon aspires to become a police officer.

Question 7

Dean Winchester

A hardcore hunter, Dean Winchester enjoys bacon, old school rock and roll, tracking down supernatural creatures and stopping their various dastardly shenanigans, as well as an ice, cold brew at the end of a hard day. Loyal to his friends and family, Dean regularly risks life and limb to keep his brother, Sam, and his angel of an angel friend, Cas, safe.

Question 8

Michael Scott

To say Michael Scott is self-centered and oblivious to the rest of the world would be true, but only to a certain extent. We can't deny that this guy is completely lacking in tact, common sense and social etiquette. But, to be fair, he's a good friend who always looks out for his buddies/coworkers, offering them advice and supporting them every chance he gets.

Question 9

Daenerys Targaryen

Still waters run deep when it comes to this iconic TV character. Daenerys is polite and respectful in demeanor, but beneath her cool, calm and collected exterior is a solid sense of determination that takes her from unassuming girl to passionate, sometimes vengeful woman who's on a steady climb to the top.

Question 10

Jack Bauer

When Jack Bauer gets a new mission, he's like a dog with a bone, and he won't be satisfied until he's brought the baddies to justice. Even with only 24-hours to complete an assignment, Jack's the guy you want to put in charge. Smart, capable and determined, in the words of Mr. T, we pity the fool who gets on this guy's bad side.

Question 11

Sherlock Holmes

To say he's smart doesn't even begin to cut it when it comes to Sherlock Holmes. The guy is comprised entirely of logic, observing everything from his surroundings to the mannerisms and words of suspects and storing any and all valuable information away in his "mind palace". Is he unbearably egotistical? Mm, yeah, sometimes, but you can't deny it. The guy's brilliant.

Question 12

Lady Mary Crawley

What Lady Mary Crawley wants, Lady Mary Crawley gets. Some people might chalk that up to her being spoiled, and while they're not wrong, we'd say that's only half the story. Eldest daughter of Lord Grantham, Lady Mary is opinionated, willful and headstrong, making her a competent leader—and a fearsome foe.

Question 13

Homer Simpson

He's not too bright and he's not too mature and he's not really a hard worker, either. Homer Simpson is...well, he's basically all of us, or rather, what we all secretly aspire to be were we not so responsible and functionally adulty. But, hey, you've gotta love Home because even though he'd rather stay home and eat donuts, he goes to work to a job he can't stand everyday to support his family.

Question 14

April Ludgate

April Ludgate has zero interest in her job at the Pawnee parks and recreation department, and she has no problem letting her apathetic flag fly high up in the air for all to see. She's sarcastic with a dry, dark sense of humor and could not be more disinterested if she tried, and it's for these reasons that we, and so many other TV viewers, love her.

Question 15

Walter White

When we first meet Walter White, we get the sense that what you see is what you get with this guy. But this soft-spoken science teacher, in an effort to support his family after he's gone, soon dominates in the crime game, going from benign to lethal in a matter of episodes. He's cutthroat, ambitious and on a dangerous trek to the top.

Question 16

Patrick Star

Patrick may not be the brightest "Star" in the sky, but he's so loyal and bubbly, how could you not love him, honestly? Patrick lives under a rock (which we have to assume is a metaphor considering he's so darn clueless), conveniently located right next door to his bestie, SpongeBob, and his friend, Squidward.

Question 17

Dolores Abernathy

Two things about Dolores. First, she's a robot, second, she doesn't know that. She thinks she's every bit as human as everybody around her. Dolores is creative and sensitive, and she enjoys spending her time with horses or with her paints. Dolores was programmed to be your average "girl next door" archetype, making her shy, demure and ingenuous.

Question 18

Liz Lemon

Liz Lemon. Head writer for The Girlie Show. Eater of far too much junk food. Sleeper of not nearly enough hours. Liz is a little bit of a geek, a big fan of the Star Wars fandom in particular. She's socially awkward at times, and a bit dismissive at others, but all in all, she's a dedicated businesswoman whose determined to do things her own way.

Question 19

Jon Snow

Compassionate and possessing an empathy and sense of understanding far beyond his years, Jon Snow is an outsider due to the circumstances of his birth. He has a strong sense of honor thanks to his noble upbringing, and though he was once arrogant, circumstances cause him to become humble and turn him into a hero to the downtrodden.

Question 20

Jim Halpert

If it turned out that Jim Halpert was the name of some kind of trickster god from Norse mythology, we wouldn't be the least bit surprised. This guy is the king of pranks, crowning himself with that title the minute he put his coworker's stapler in a Jell-O mold. In addition to having a funny bone three times the average size, Jim is friendly, charismatic and easy-going.

Question 21

Lorelai Gilmore

Outgoing and driven, Lorelai Gilmore, like her daughter, Rory, thrives on copious amounts of junk food and coffee and has a sassy response to literally everything. When it comes to pop culture references, Lorelai is the queen, but don't let her bubbly exterior fool you, because she's a determined businesswoman who will relentlessly pursue her dreams, even if she has to step on a few toes to do it.

Question 22

Jesse Pinkman

Jesse starts out as a burnout junkie. It's obvious that he's going nowhere, he doesn't have a lot of ambition, his star is fading even though it never really got a chance to shine. Then he's reintroduced to his high school science teacher, Mr. White, which proves something of a blessing, but mostly a curse. By the end of the misadventure, Jesse's morphed into a sympathetic character, sensitive, emotionally complex and with a moral compass that's a lot more tangible than his business partner's.

Question 23

Barney Stinson

Barney Stinson fancies himself a ladies' man, and he's got himself a healthy lineup of catchphrases, like "Legendary" and "Suit up!" He's successful in his business, he likes to wear suits, he also likes to set up wacky scenarios, then watch them play out just for the fun of it. Sensible? Nah, but is it hilarious? Why, yes it is, thanks for asking!

Question 24

Lisa Simpson

Lisa Simpson is a knowledgeable girl who keeps up with the various goings on in her society. She's a grade A student, sure, always excelling in school and earning smiley faces on all of her papers, but she's clever and opinionated, too, proving she can do more than memorize facts for a test, she can also...(wait for it)...think for herself.

Question 25

Castiel

Hmm, how to describe Castiel? Ah. Well, the guy's an angel. No, really, he is! He saved Dean Winchester from perdition, and he's gone on to save him and his brother, Sam, many, many times more—and he's even needed saving himself a time or two. Because he's not human, he doesn't always *get* social etiquette, so he can come off as awkward and inept, but, hey, it only adds to his adorableness.

Question 26

Annalise Keating

A confident, self-assured professor, Annalise Keating takes her job seriously and has gained the admiration and respect of her students and colleagues alike. As time goes by, however, this law professor becomes embroiled in crime, questioning her motives and morals as she delves deeper and deeper into the things she publicly fights so hard against.

Question 27

Squidward Tentacles

Squidward Tentacles is over it, whatever *it* may be. All this guy wants to do is get some rest and relaxation apart from the real world—maybe catch some rays or practice playing his clarinet—but between his job as cashier at the Krabby Patty and the many harebrained schemes of his neighbors, SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star, Squidward just can't get a break.

Question 28

Pam Beesly

Pam Beesly works as a receptionist at Dunder Mifflin Paper Company (and later as a salesperson), but that's not actually her dream job, if you can believe that. Pam's a skilled artist, proving she's very creative as well as sweet and gentle. She's tolerant of her coworkers, even when she feels she's been mistreated.

Question 29

Violet Crawley

The Dowager Countess of Downton Abbey, Violet Crawley, as she's known to her friends, is prim and proper, but never one to shirk from what needs to be done. She's a well-mannered lady with a proud countenance, and though she's patient, she has her limits, and she's all too ready to keep her family members in line when they've been cheeky by employing one of her iconic witty one-liners.

Question 30

Sam Winchester

Intelligent and a natural born researcher, Sam is the brains behind the Winchester Brothers' operation. He's empathetic, sensible and down-to-earth. Sam always tries to do the right thing, whether it's in personal relationships, on a case or just eating a good, healthy meal—which is in direct contrast to his older brother, Dean. He's the responsible half of the Winchester team.

Question 31

Bart Simpson

Bart Simpson isn't as easy to read as his sister, Lisa. When it comes to general knowledge, sometimes he's smarter than other times. However, in terms of general cleverness, Bart has displayed a great aptitude for setting up elaborate pranks, and when it comes to playing tricks on other people, he's got great follow through, too, proving he's both funny and dedicated. Kinda.

Question 32

Eleven

Because she was raised in a lab as little more than an experiment, Eleven is timid, unsure and skeptical of other people as well as her surroundings. However, over time, and with the help of her friends, she warms up quite a bit, turning into a loyal friend with a determination to keep her friends safe. Oh, yeah, and she has mad powers of telekinesis, too.

Question 33

Jim Moriarty

Jim Moriarty. Hi! This guy is Sherlock Holmes' legendary arch nemesis, and something of a shadow character, too, since it's evident from very early on that he's every bit as clever as that famous detective, showing us all how dangerous Sherlock might be if he weren't "on the side of the angels". And, boy, does this guy enjoy his work! Who could forget the time he rocked out to classical music while effortlessly stealing the Crown Jewels? Ha! Classic Moriarty.

Question 34

Sansa Stark

Brought up to be a proper lady, Sansa Stark was your average little girl with dreams of becoming a princess. Over time, however, she comes to realize that her fairy tale wedding is just a dream, and her trades in her naivete to become a ruthless contender to the coveted Iron Throne.

Question 35

Saul Goodman

Also known as Jimmy McGill, conning people is just in this guy's blood. He's a salesman through and through, the kind of guy who could sell you a beat up old toy car he found in a dumpster and convince you it's better than a Porsche. Though he's not unkind or uncaring, his inherent need to come up with unlikely money-making schemes, legal or otherwise, proves Saul Goodman is nothing if not an opportunist.

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