The Super Random Quiz That'll Assign You A Hogwarts House!
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Are you still waiting for your Hogwarts letter? Still a little sad that owls and burgundy wax-sealed letters haven't flooded your quaint home in Surrey? Sorry, getting a little caught up in the story, here. Be honest, though - you might be in your late teens, early twenties, or even approaching your mid twenties, but one thing is for sure: the story of Harry Potter and the wizarding world of J.K. Rowling live on in us all. Whether you grew up reading the books, watching the movies, or both, the world of Harry Potter probably made you daydream more than any other series in the world. We get it, it was amazing.
True fans of Harry's story will know all about Hogwarts; its architecture, history, professors, classes and activities... and, of course, its houses! Hogwarts was founded by Salazar Slytherin, Helga Hufflepuff, Godric Gryffindor, and Rowena Ravenclaw, four talented witches and wizards committed to educating the younger generation. They all had different characteristics and values - ambition and purity, kindness and hard work, bravery and justice, intelligence and scholarship respectively. The houses, named after them, are assigned students who reflect these qualities. Want to know where you'd fit in? Take this quiz and find out!
Pick an animal!
On the surface, this may seem completely random, but which animal you gravitate towards could say a lot about you. Different animals have different connotations. Some of them are hunters, some of them are seen as more innocent and pure, or are large and imposing. Up to you to choose which you are!
Pick a dessert!
Sorry to do this to you – if you’ve got a sweet tooth, this decision might be impossible. Who would say no to any of these? Even the oatmeal cookie has fun chocolate chips in it! I mean, face it, now you’re thinking about food…and you’re probably craving one of these in particular. What’s it gonna be?
Who's your favorite professor?
Aha! A Hogwarts-related question. It might seem obvious which answer leads to every result, but you have no idea what kind of surprises we’ve got in store for you. Some of these professors aren’t even associated with a house or Hogwarts at all! They’re all bad ass wizards or witches, so the possibilities are endless!
If you played quidditch, what would your position be?
If you’re a real fan of Harry Potter, you won’t need an explanation for this…but basically, the Chasers are the players who pass the quaffle around and try and score through the rings. The beaters have clubs and protect their players from nasty bludgers. The keeper…well, he keeps the rings. And the seeker chases after the snitch!
Pick a superhero!
This might just come down to whether you like DC or Marvel more… in any case, every superhero has got something different going for them. You can definitely take into account what their human alter ego is like; Tony Stark, Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne, and Diana of Themyscira are all a little different when they’re not saving lives.
Pick a city to live in!
Decisions, decisions. Moscow has such unique, pretty architecture, and Russia is so rich in history. Paris is romantic and grandiose, London is so professional and traditional…and who doesn’t love tea? Living in Aspen means you could go skiing and hiking in the mountains, and hang out in chalets. Where do you see yourself long-term?
What's your biggest flaw?
Who, me? No, I’m perfect. No flaws here. Is that what you’re thinking? Probably not. Time to get brutally honest with yourself for the sake of finding your house! Maybe your biggest flaw isn’t listed here, but these are feelings lots of people can identify with… which do you experience the most?
What's your best trait?
Not everything has to be negative! Life is about balance, and that means you can’t always be too hard on yourself. You get to be proud of yourself sometimes. Are you someone who manages to turn things in your favor when it looks like you’re doomed? Maybe you’re really smart, or you’re a warrior for justice.
A kid looks lost at the supermarket, what do you do?
Honestly, this is kind of a tricky situation. The bystander effect can really take over in situations like this, where you feel like it’s not your place to do anything because someone else probably will… or because it’s just not appropriate. Some people are comfortable just doing something about it without second thought. It’s pretty personal.
What element do you like the most?
It’s time to get imaginative. Pretend you’re in Avatar (the last airbender, to be clear), and you have to choose one of the nations to belong to. Which of water, fire, earth, or air would you want to be able to manipulate? And no, you can’t be the Avatar. Sorry.
What's your favorite subject in school?
Everyone gets to high school with a pretty good idea of what subjects they do best in or like the most. Seriously, why do we have to keep taking math past tenth grade if we know we don’t want to go into a math-related field? And no, the average person doesn’t use trigonometry or algebra every day.
What would be your favorite subject at Hogwarts?
Hey, this is a quiz about Harry Potter houses, after all! It could be helpful to know which magical subject you see yourself excelling in the most. If you’re a good cook, maybe you’d be good at potions? If you’re an artist, maybe transfiguration is for you. If you’re vegan, Herbology’s there for you *wink wink*.
What's your favorite thing to eat?
Sorry to bring up food again, but imagine being in the Great Hall for the first time, and then seeing tables and tables fill up with any food you could dream of. Are you reaching for a turkey leg? Some corn on the cob? Maybe you’re in the mood for a big goat cheese and cranberry salad, or maybe you’re just in the mood for something spicy!
Who's your favorite villain?
We’re going to mix up fantasy worlds for this question, and reach beyond Harry Potter’s universe. It’s kind of counter intuitive to ask which villain is most likeable to you, but some villains just have the coolest powers. Which one is the toughest, the coolest, the most intriguing to you?
What's your favorite spot at Hogwarts?
Hogwarts is an immense place, with lots of land surrounding it, a magical lake, fantastic creatures, a Quidditch field...oh, and yeah, a huge castle. The majestic scenery and architecture of the school makes it kind of hard to pick a favorite spot, but if you wanted some alone time, where would you go?
Pick a fantastic beast!
The wizarding world of Harry Potter is one of endless possibilities - and it doesn't start or end with Harry. If you haven't watched it already, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is an awesome movie filled with wonder and magic. Which beast is your favorite?
What animal would you transfigure into?
Transfiguration is really cool. Once mastered, you can basically turn anything, anyone, or yourself into something else - including an animal. A great example of this is Minerva McGonagall, who is capable of transfiguring into a cat. Appropriately, she also teaches the subject.
Pick a cake!
Warning: tricky decision ahead. You really can't go wrong with any of these cakes, especially if they're paired with thick, creamy frosting. But let's imagine that you're having a birthday party: which cake do you want to cut into?
Who's your favorite headmaster?
In the span of seven years, Hogwarts saw a lot of different headmasters. Most of us are familiar with Albus Dumbledore, the wise wizard who ran the school for quite some time. He was succeeded by Umbridge for a short while, Snape, and finally McGonagall. Who's your fav?
What setting calms you the most?
Our earth is quite a beautiful place, with mountains and valleys, forests and lakes, and just a lot of beautiful scenery. Some people love the sound of the waves crashing on the shore, while others love a good walk in the woods or a hike in the mountains. Which are you?
What are you afraid of?
Yep, even wizards have fears. You do have magic on your side, but that can only do so much for you. Even Gryffindors, famous for being courageous and adventurous, fear something in life. The dark, heights, spiders (like Ron Weasley) - we all have our weaknesses!
Pick a dwelling!
This really comes down to where you want to live. Some people always gravitate to nature, the mountains, and could do without living in a city. Others love the hustle and bustle of the city, the liveliness and the modernity of it all. In any case, the choice is yours, between a penthouse, an apartment, a cottage, or a townhouse!
What job appeals to you the most?
In the wizarding world, jobs are kind of limited. Some of the best become professors, aurors (they fight dark wizards), or work for the Ministry of Magic. Some become Quidditch players, and the rest work in their shops or businesses. But in the real world, the options are much more numerous. What would you want to do?
What kind of date sounds best to you?
Imagine you're just hanging out in your common room (you'll find out which one is yours once you're done with this quiz) and your crush, the Head boy or girl, asks you on a date. They have no idea what to do, because they're not sure what you like. Quick! Come up with an idea!
Pick the word that best describes you
Remember the question about flaws and qualities? Time to get honest with yourself again! Most people have something they value above anything else, or a trait that really stands out about them. Luna Lovegood, for example, is outstandingly patient and kind. Which of these words do you relate to the most?
Pick a fruit!
Take this as your daily reminder to eat enough fruit (and veggies)! Health professionals recommend at least five a day. Maybe this question will encourage you to eat an apple or something. Are you more about tropical, decadent, crisp or sour fruit? Also, enjoy this picture of Harry with berries. It's a work of art, really.
Who would be your best friend?
It would be way too easy to give you best friend options from the Harry Potter series. Instead, you're going to have to pick from classic cartoon characters. Thought you had outgrown Cartoon Network or Nickelodeon? You thought wrong. It's time to pick which of these silly characters you think you'd get along with the best.
How messy are you?
When's the last time that your mom yelled at you to clean your room? Did you ever have your mom tell you, "clean your room and then we'll see" when you asked for something? Yeah, us too. What's the point of making your bed if you're just gonna sleep in it in a few hours?
What's more important to you?
Growing up, we're often asked so many questions. What do we want to be later? What do we want to study? What are we passionate about? They're all so intimidating - how are we supposed to know when we're so young? Thankfully, thinking about what matters to us the most - happiness, success, or making a difference - can help us find out way.
What's your favorite season?
Every season definitely has its perks, but everyone has their personal favorite. Do you love the warmth of summer, the beach days and the nights having dinner outside? Maybe you like the cool and flowery days of spring? Or you're all about fall and thanksgiving and Halloween. Is it snow and skiing and Christmas that speaks to you?
What's your favorite holiday?
This is kind of similar to the last question, but seasons and holidays don't always go together perfectly. Take Australians, for example, who celebrate Christmas in the southern hemisphere's summer! Maybe your favorite holiday is Halloween, but your favorite season is summer.
Pick a pretentious activity!
Let's just be clear, there's nothing really wrong with these activities. They're just very...rich. They have a history of being carried out by relatively high class, wealthy people with a decent amount of extra time on their hands, and we unfortunately can't all live that way. If you already do these things, good for you - if not, get imaginative!
Pick a furry companion!
Or a feathery one, really! Hogwarts allows their students to bring a pet with them to school. As we know, Harry has a Snowy Owl called Hedwig, while Hermione has a cat and Ron has a rat. Neville, of course, has his infamous toad, Trevor. Which do you prefer?
How do you stay fit?
Okay, okay, maybe you don't really exercise. Hey, we get it, it's not for everyone! But everyone has to move, and even if you don't stay super fit, you've got to have a favorite out of these options. Are you more of a hiker or a runner? Or maybe you like to stay fit with more aggressive sports, like boxing! And no, Quidditch isn't an option this time.
Which house would YOU pick?
Remember when Harry Potter walks into the Great Hall at Hogwarts for the first time, sits down on the stool, and has the Sorting Hat placed on his head? He wishes to be in any house but Slytherin, and although the hat believes he would do well there, he acknowledges Harry's wish. We're giving you the same choice. Be honest, where do you think you belong?
