Which Hogwarts House Would You Get Sorted Into?

Every Harry Potter fan knows what house they belong in, right? Or, at least they know what house they would most like to be in. Whether or not the house that they envision themselves joining when they arrive at Hogwarts is actually the one they would get sorted into is a completely different story, though. Whether it's that house's traits or some of the famous members from it that were present in the books and movies, some people tend to identify more strongly with one house than the others. That doesn't necessarily mean that it's the one that the Sorting Hat would put them in if they were to enroll as a student at Hogwarts.

Think you already know what house you belong in? You might be surprised to find out that you're wrong! Even if you think you already know that you're totally a Ravenclaw or could never see yourself as anything but a Slytherin, this quiz will tell you what house the Sorting Hat would really sort you into.

Kill some time waiting for your owl to arrive to tell you that you've been accepted to Hogwarts and take this quiz to see what house you belong in once you get there!

Question 1

Pick a Dumbledore quote.

All of the Harry Potter books had some really amazing quotes. Whether it's because they were hilarious, inspiring, or relatable, there were some lines in there that are hard to forget even years after you read the books. Among them, Dumbledore had some of the best quotes in the entire series. Pick one of these quotes from Dumbledore that you like the best.

Question 2

What would you see in the Mirror of Erised?

The Mirror of Erised is a magical object in the Harry Potter series that shows the person looking into it exactly what they want to have in life. Whether that's money, friendship, or even material possessions, the mirror can look into a person's soul and know what it is that they're seeking in life and show them having it. If you were to look into the Mirror of Erised, what would you see?

Question 3

Which death made you the saddest?

Dear JK Rowling, we still haven't forgiven you for some of the deaths in the Harry Potter series. Signed, just about every Potterhead. Seriously, will thinking about Dobby, Cedric, or Sirius ever stop hurting?! JK Rowling knows how to make us love these characters and she has no problem taking them away from us in the most heartbreaking ways. Which of these deaths hurt the most?

Question 4

During an exam, you notice that one of your classmates is cheating. What do you do?

Yikes! During an exam, you looked over at a student sitting near you and noticed something sort of fishy going on. Instead of writing all their answers by hand, this student's quill was writing everything for them! Although magical cheating is really cool to watch, cheating is still really against the rules! What would you do about it after you caught them in the act?

Question 5

Which department of the Ministry of Magic would you work for?

The British Ministry of Magic, also known as the M.o.M, is the government office that oversees all things magic. Whether it's magical creatures, artifacts, the laws of magic, or anything else, there's a department in the Ministry that deals with it. If you were going to work for the Ministry of Magic, which of these departments would you most like to work in?

Question 6

What's your favorite scent?

Although love potions aren't real in the Muggle world, there is technically one in the Harry Potter world. Amortentia is a potion that is technically a love potion, but instead of creating real love, it causes the target to become infatuated with the person who gave it to them. Amortentia smells different for everyone because it takes on the favorite scent of the person that it was given to. What's your favorite scent?

Question 7

Which Diagon Alley shop would you visit first?

Shopping is great, but let's be honest, Muggle stores are nowhere near as cool as the shops in Diagon Alley. Any magical item, creature, or treat you could possibly want in the Harry Potter world can be found in Diagon Alley. Whether you want to go to Flourish & Botts for some books, buy some Quidditch supplies, or head to Knockturn Alley for some dark magic items, you can find it there. What shop would you visit first?

Question 8

Choose a Deathly Hallow.

According to a legend in Harry Potter, Death gave each of the Peverell brothers a different item: the Elder Wand which is said to be the most powerful wand ever created, the Resurrection Stone which could summon people back from the dead, and the Cloak of Invisibility which makes the person wearing it completely invisible. Together, these three things make the Deathly Hallows. Which of them would you want to own?

Question 9

Which of the members of the trio is your favorite?

Although the side characters in the Harry Potter series are great, there's no denying that the three main characters - Harry, Ron, and Hermione - are three of the best ones in the series. Sorry, side characters! The trio are the main characters for a reason and we love them. It's not easy to pick a favorite, but most diehard Potterheads have one. Which of them is your favorite?

Question 10

Where would you spend your free time at Hogwarts?

Based on the Harry Potter books and movies, it seems like none of the students at Hogwarts ever have any free time. Seriously, there's always a test or a trip to Hogsmeade or a troll in the bathroom to deal with. We all know that for people who aren't Harry and his friends, life is probably a little bit less complicated. Where would you spend your free time after your classes?

Question 11

What would you plan to do after you leave Hogwarts?

Hogwarts is great and all, but we all know that there's life after school is over too. And a person's life after they're done with their schooling can be just as important as their life while they're in school. If you were a Hogwarts student, what do you think you would want to do after you finished your seventh year of school?

Question 12

Which magical creature is your favorite?

In the Harry Potter world, there are a ton of different magical creatures. Some of them are used by the Ministry of Magic and by Hogwarts, like Dementors and House-elves, while others just roam freely. Some are friendly and helpful to humans but others are dangerous and terrifying. Which of these magical creatures is your favorite?

Question 13

How would you describe your relationship with your friends?

Some people have a ton of friends while other people keep their circle really small and try to keep a really small, select number of people who they consider their closest companions. Either way, having good friends is really important for you. How would you describe your relationship with your friends? Do you befriend everyone or are you selective about your inner circle?

Question 14

Which advocacy group would you be the most likely to join?

The Harry Potter world has some serious issues. The main one obviously being that Voldemort is constantly back and trying to exact his revenge on Harry by killing him, but there are smaller issues in the wizarding world as well. Some of those smaller issues have groups of people who come together to try to solve them. Which, if any, of these advocacy groups would you join?

Question 15

What time would you get to Platform 9 3/4?

Like Ron and Harry learned in the second book and movie of the Harry Potter series, missing the Hogwarts express is not a good idea. That means that getting there on time so that you can load your things, get a good seat, and enjoy the ride is really important! If it was time for you to be getting on the train to head to Hogwarts, what time would you get to Platform 9 3/4?

Question 16

Which holiday would you be the most excited to spend at Hogwarts?

No matter where you are, spending your favorite holiday doing something fun is always enjoyable. But, imagine spending your favorite holiday (or any holiday) at Hogwarts! The Great Hall would be decorated for the holiday, you might have a special lesson in one or more of your classes, and you'll get to celebrate with magic. Which of these holidays would you most like to spend at Hogwarts?

Question 17

Would you ever go into The Forbidden Forest?

The Forbidden Forest is a dark, dense forest that borders the grounds of the Hogwarts campus grounds. As the name suggests, the forest is strictly forbidden and completely off-limits to students except in very special circumstances. It's a dangerous area and not somewhere that should just be visited for fun! Would you be brave enough to break the rules and step foot in The Forbidden Forest?

Question 18

What's your Patronus?

In the Harry Potter series, a Patronus charm is a spell that casts a positive energy force known as a Patronus. The Patronus takes the shape of an animal and is unique to the person who casts it which means that yours will be one animal while your best friend or sibling's will probably be a totally different animal. The Patronus is the only defense against dark creatures like Dementors. What would your Patronus be?

Question 19

Should the Ministry of Magic have continued to use Dementors?

Before the Ministry of Magic's reform after the Battle of Hogwarts, Dementors were used by the Ministry at places like Azkaban to guard the prisoners. Dementors are considered the most foul and darkest of all the magical creatures and suck the souls and happiness from people who encounter them. Because of the fact that Voldemort used them for himself, they were removed from Azkaban and replaced with Aurors instead. Should the Ministry have continued to use them?

Question 20

Which magical candy would you want to eat?

The Muggle world has its fair share of deliciously sweet treats, but we don't think there are very many Harry Potter fans that would pass up an opportunity to head over to Honeydukes for a shopping spree. Honeydukes is the home of every candy, cookie, and sweet treat in the wizarding world. No matter what you're looking for, they have something for your sweet tooth. Which of these would you want to eat?

Question 21

Which house do you think you belong in?

Unless you're Harry Potter, you can't pick the house that the Sorting Hat puts you in. We all know that Harry only technically got to "choose" because he was thinking so hard about not wanting to be in Slytherin and the sorting hat let him off easy. Everyone else gets placed based on what's in their brain and heart. If you could pick, what house would you pick?

Question 22

Which Quidditch position would you play?

Whether or not you're into Muggle sports, it's pretty hard not to get excited about a game of Quidditch. Even in the Muggle world, there are Quidditch teams that play their own modified version of the game! They're not as cool since, obviously, the players can't fly or anything, but it's still pretty awesome that Muggles are getting in on the sport. If you were going to be on a Quidditch team, which position would you play?

Question 23

Which of these words would hurt the most if someone called you it?

The old saying had it totally wrong, sticks and stones will break your bones, but words can be pretty hurtful too! Even if it is just hurtful in a different way. It's always nice to hear a compliment about yourself, but hearing someone say something mean about you can be really awful. Which of these words would you be the most hurt by?

Question 24

How would you solve a problem at Hogwarts?

It's no secret that during the Harry Potter series, there were a lot of huge problems at Hogwarts. That's what happens when Voldemort is trying to come back to exact revenge on one of the most famous students at the school! In the series, Harry and his two best friends, Ron and Hermione, often found themselves trying to solve the problems that arose. How would you solve them?

Question 25

Did Ron, Harry, and Hermione do the right thing by saving Buckbeak?

Buckbeak was a Hippogriff who appeared in the third book and movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Because Hippogriffs are proud creatures, Buckbeack was incredibly offended when Draco insulted him and hurt his arm. Due to this incident, Draco's father insisted that Buckbeak be put to death before Ron, Harry, and Hermione saved him with Hermione's time turner. Did they do the right thing?

Question 26

How do you feel about Thestrals?

In the Harry Potter series, a Thestral is a magical creature that is only visible to certain people. Their appearance matches those of large, skeletal horses with wings and, due to the fact that they can only be seen by people who have witnessed death, they have a bad reputation among some witches and wizards. How do you feel about Thestrals?

Question 27

What's the first shop or building you would visit in Hogsmeade?

Hogsmeade Village is the only village in Britain that is made up entirely of witches and wizards. Once a Hogwarts student reaches their third year of school, if they get their parents' permission, they're allowed to travel on the weekends to Hogsmeade. There, they can go to several shops, restaurants, and pubs. Which shop or building would you visit first when you arrived in Hogsmeade?

Question 28

How do you prepare for exams?

Even when your subject is magic, studying for exams is seriously no fun. Although for us Muggles, studying potions and spells sounds like it would be a lot of fun, it's probably still not that great for Hogwarts students who have to head in to take their tests and do their homework. No matter what the exam you're taking is on, preparing is important. How do you prepare?

Question 29

What kind of student would you be at Hogwarts?

If you were to attend Hogwarts, what kind of student do you think you would be? Would you be a teacher's pet like Hermione and always be ready to raise your hand to answer a question? Would you be one of the cool, super popular kids who everyone wanted to befriend? Would you have a lot of friends and be ready to reach out to anyone? Or would you stay in the library with your nose in a book all the time?

Question 30

Which of Hagrid's pets is your favorite?

Oh, Hagrid. Is there anyone who watched or read Harry Potter that didn't absolutely love this friendly giant? It was pretty hard not to like him, he was hilarious and lovable and always looking out for Harry. Throughout the course of the series, he had quite a few pets - some of which were a little less conventional than his dog, Fang. Which of Hagrid's pets was your favorite?

Question 31

Which Quidditch position would you play?

Whether or not you're into Muggle sports, it's pretty hard not to get excited about a game of Quidditch. Even in the Muggle world, there are Quidditch teams that play their own modified version of the game! They're not as cool since, obviously, the players can't fly or anything, but it's still pretty awesome that Muggles are getting in on the sport. If you were going to be on a Quidditch team, which position would you play?

Question 32

Pick a spell.

In the Harry Potter world, there are countless spells. If there's something that a witch or wizard wants done, there's probably a spell for it. Unfortunately, some of them aren't exactly the kind of thing that a person should be doing which is why those spells are monitored heavily by the Ministry of Magic to make sure that people aren't using them. Pick one of these magical spells to use.

Question 33

Which of your skills are you most proud of?

Everyone is different which means that everyone has a certain skill or ability that they're really proud to possess - whether it's useful or not is another story. Some people are really good at convincing people to do things for them while other people are always willing to jump up and take care of others. What's a skill of yours that you're incredibly proud to have?

Question 34

Do you prefer the Harry Potter books or the movies?

The books versus movies debate is a seriously heated one on both sides. And it's not even just in the Harry Potter fandom! Any book series that gets made into a movie or a TV show has people who get really intense about their opinions on whether they prefer the books or the movies more. Can't we all just agree that they're both amazing? Do you prefer the books or the movies?

Question 35

Which of the following is the most difficult to deal with?

Even the happiest people have days when they don't feel quite so upbeat. Everyone has something that makes them feel a little down from time to time, no matter how happy you normally are or how hard you try to avoid the bad things in life. Which of these feelings is the hardest one for you to ignore?

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