You’re heading to Hogwarts for your first year—how exciting! Professor McGonagall ushers you into the Great Hall. The Sorting Hat is waiting for you. Your palms are sweaty, your legs are shaking, and your heart pounds in your ears with each step toward the famous relic. This hat will decide your fate, determining which Hogwarts house you’ll be in. So, what house will the Sorting Hat select for you? Take our quiz to find out.
Questions Overview
1. You spot someone getting picked on. What do you do?
- Step between the bully and other person. I’m not afraid to get my hands dirty.
- Walk away. They probably deserve it.
- Interrupt with a fact. Did you know bullies have the lowest self-esteem?
- Ask the bully to please stop. What they’re doing isn’t nice.
2. Out of these options, which is your favorite color?
- Red
- Green
- Blue
- Yellow
3. How would your friends describe you?
- Brave, adventurous, and stubborn
- Ambitious, opinionated, and self-assured
- Intelligent, innovative, and imaginative
- Loyal, kind, and trustworthy
4. A professor calls on you in class. What do you do?
- Ask an equally ridiculous question. I didn’t have my hand raised.
- Give a witty remark. I have better things to do than listen to them.
- Answer their question. Of course I’ve been paying attention.
- Whisper the answer. What if it’s wrong?
5. The classmate sitting next to you is cheating on a test. What do you do?
- Kick them under the desk. They need to knock it off.
- Smirk and peer over to see what they got for number 1.
- Roll my eyes. They’ll never learn that way, and their answer’s wrong.
- Offer to help them study. They’re just desperate for a good grade.
6. You wake up from a nightmare. What was it about?
- Losing a loved one. I wasn’t able to save them.
- Following the rules. I follow the beat of my own drum.
- Failing final exams. I can’t afford academic failure.
- Being mean to a friend. I always want to be kind.
7. In your friend group, you’re the:
- Outgoing one. I’m always ready to try something new.
- Assertive one. I’m not afraid to speak my mind.
- Smart one. I’m the go-to study buddy.
- Loyal one. I’ll do anything to help my friends.
8. Which of these Dumbledore quotes do you resonate with the most?
- “Fear of a name only increases fear of the thing itself.”
- “Numbing the pain for a while will make it worse when you finally feel it.”
- “Words are our most inexhaustible source of magic.”
- “It matters not what someone is born, but what they grow to be.”
9. It’s Saturday night. What’s on your agenda?
- Playing video games. My friends can join if they want.
- Self-care. It’s time to unwind, do my nails, and take a bubble bath.
- Studying. There’s always time to learn something new!
- Hanging out with friends. I can’t go a weekend without them.
10. A troll has escaped from the dungeons! What do you do?
- Go after it. Someone has to be brave enough to protect the school.
- Pretend I’m not scared. Yeah, I’ve totally seen this before.
- Analyze the situation. If we’re smart, no one will get hurt.
- Ask professors if they need help. I’d be happy to do anything.
11. What do you plan on doing after Hogwarts?
- Enrolling in the military. I want to protect people.
- Getting into politics. Changes can and should be made.
- Writing a book. Maybe a memoir or a series of research papers.
- Having a family. I want to find a partner I can trust.
12. How do you want people to remember you?
- As a brave hero.
- As a powerful leader.
- As a wise intellectual.
- As an honest friend.
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What Are the Hogwarts Houses?
In the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, there are 4 houses: Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw, and Hufflepuff. Each new student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is sorted into a house by the Sorting Hat based on their personality traits and ambitions. But what are the “good” and “bad” qualities of each house? Here’s a quick guide:
- Gryffindor is the house of bravery. These witches and wizards have a courageous and determined spirit that puts them on the frontlines of any battle. Even so, their tendency to act before they think is their fatal flaw and can put themselves or loved ones in harm's way. The most famous Gryffindors are Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley.
- Slytherin is the house of ambition. These witches and wizards radiate confidence and are always one step ahead of everyone else. However, their ambitious and prideful nature can make them seem boastful and arrogant. Notable Slytherins include Draco Malfoy, Severus Snape, and Lord Voldemort.
- Ravenclaw is the house of intellect. These witches and wizards are the wisest in all of Hogwarts. Knowledge is their superpower, but it can also be their weakness. They hold themselves to high standards and often over-analyze situations. Notable members of Ravenclaw include Luna Lovegood, Gilderoy Lockhart, and Filius Flitwick.
- Hufflepuff is the house of loyalty. These witches and wizards have strong moral compasses and are the most trustworthy. However, others may take advantage of their sweet and kind nature. Newt Scamander, Cedric Diggory, and Nymphadora Tonks are all Hufflepuffs.
Now, it’s important to note that no house is better or worse than another. Everyone has their opinions, but all houses can have “good” and “bad” witches and wizards in them. Your house doesn’t determine your fate; you do.
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