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As promised then, we're going to try out some House threads, see how they go.
These threads are for people who have been sorted here first. They are for generalised discussions about the role of your house in the books, for discussion of the founders and anything else that you think is relevant to your house.
Please remember the VTM Forums Rules, which are linked in my signature. No one liners, off topic and personal conversations type posts are allowed.
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After consideration, I think a general overview of house "qualities" is in order. Each house, as shown in Book 1, is listed as having specific traits. Here is an excerpt from Book 1:
You might belong to Gryffindor, Where dwell the brave at heart, Their daring, nerve and chivalry, set Gryffindors apart;
Obviously, our main characters are Gryffindors. Well loved co-stars as well (Neville, Fred, George etc.) As well as certain well loved professors, (both alive and passed. Oh, and who can forget the fact that Percy is in Gryffindor as well?
Let's start the discussion off by discussing the folks that we know are in each house, why you think they are there, and what you have in common with whom. (ie: do you see yourself in any of the Gryffindors?)
Remember, this thread was put here as a "test" to see if things of this sort will fly. Make your posts well thought out, more than one line, and free from rubbish such as, "Ron is soooo hot. I am happy to be in the same house as him! "..... Let's think outside of the box folks.
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hello there! As I am new to this site I was in fact sorted into Gryffindor! Welcome, would you like to elaborate by answering some of the questions Snapelover offered?
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No not to my knowledge, The Only Harry Potter. The Gryffindor House is accessible to anyone who wishes to participate in the current discussion about Gryffindor.
I can relate to Hermione's assertiveness and her compassion for others. The Gryffindors I hands down admire the most are Hagrid, Neville and Lupin. They aren't the brightest, the most famous or talented yet they have the type of bravery even Voldemort can't extinguish. All three are courageous enough to keep going despite the tragedies because each of them have a strong character that means to me, "No matter what, I'm worth waking up another day and so are those that I also care about".
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Hey!! I am also Gryffindor (oviously or else why would I be here) First off, thanks for giving this a shot and I hope it works out because it is a cool idea! Secondly I can see myself being a bit like Hermione..I and kinda smart and I think school is ok..also I read..alot..for fun! Which people concider weird..(dont know why though) Well thats all I got for now!! So till then..laters! Courtney
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Okay, well, I was sorted (a long time ago) into Gryffindor too. The Gryffindor that I can relate to most is also Hermione. Everytime something is explained in the book about her, whether physically or emotionally, I immediately think 'wow, that's just like me'. That's one of the main reasons she's my favorite character as well.
I know how anxious she feels when it's test timing, and can understand when she's mostly surrounding by peers who haven't matured as quickly as her and so she and I can get very tiresome.
Then again, I can understand Ron as well. (and of course, we all relate to Harry, even for just the tinest bit..) Ron has brothers and sister that get on his nerves, and I definetly know how that feels like, since I have a younger sister, and I cannot live with her...
Oh, and I have a little question, does anyone really feel brave? I know I don't. When I first read about Gryffindor, I thought that you had to be the most couragous person and could fear nothing. I realized that Harry and the rest have fears..but I still can't help feeling a little guilty whenever I see the quotes 'You might belong to Gryffindor, Where dwell the brave at heart, Their daring, nerve and chivalry, set Gryffindors apart'.
This is because I never feel brave, and yet this is basically the Gryffindor motto, and I wonder why I'm in this house. I know that Harry Potter isn't real, but the traits he and everyone else posseses are, so that's what really gets me thinking.
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QUOTE (Hermione_Resilda @ Apr 11 2006, 04:25 PM)
Oh, and I have a little question, does anyone really feel brave? I know I don't. When I first read about Gryffindor, I thought that you had to be the most couragous person and could fear nothing. I realized that Harry and the rest have fears..but I still can't help feeling a little guilty whenever I see the quotes 'You might belong to Gryffindor, Where dwell the brave at heart, Their daring, nerve and chivalry, set Gryffindors apart'.
This is because I never feel brave, and yet this is basically the Gryffindor motto, and I wonder why I'm in this house. I know that Harry Potter isn't real, but the traits he and everyone else posseses are, so that's what really gets me thinking.
Just thought I'd share this little tidbit... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia bravery can mean: * * Courage, the human condition to confront pain and fear * *
Hermione_Resilda, bravery comes to us in many forms. Bravery in no way simply means the absence of fear, but the ability to stand strong and hold your head up high in the face of those fears. It could be speaking up for something or someone you believe in, or it could be confronting danger. Yes, I believe myself to be brave; I don't live a life without fear, but I'm not going to allow fear to keep me from living my life.
Titus, I couldn't have said it better myself.... there's much to be said for those like Hagrid and Neville. Both have amazing strength of character and heart; we've seen each stand up for what they believe to be right. I have so much respect for these characters for the sheer fact that even as the ones without the most magical talent, they are always willing to go the extra step to lend a helping hand and support those they care about.
As far as myself in whether or not I resemble a particular character...hmmm... you know, I think I might have to give this one some additional thought....
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Hey, I was sorted into Gryffindor as well. I think I see myself most in Neville, because he's always willing to fight the good fight with his friend's at his side (I don't fight all the time, but if my friend's were in trouble I'd be there to back them up...but that hasn't happened in a long time). And I stand up for what I believe in (a Gryffindor trait I suppose). I'm not entirely sure, but I just identify with him above the rest of the Gryffindors. Though at times I doubt myself...
What I want to know is how Wormtail got into Gryffindor. Perhaps he has some hidden trait that will reveal itself later on, or maybe it already has. Same thing with Percy.
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QUOTE (El Barto @ Apr 12 2006, 02:51 AM)
What I want to know is how Wormtail got into Gryffindor. Perhaps he has some hidden trait that will reveal itself later on, or maybe it already has. Same thing with Percy.
EEK! *Alert!*Ravenclaw crashing the Gryffindor Common Room!*Alert!*
Well, Chris, I have my own opinions on Pettegrew's and Percy's Gryffindor placements. It takes a whole lot of courage and braveness to do something as risky as what the two of them did: become somewhat of "traitors." Peter turned his back on two of his best friends, and what he thought he believed in. He traded his soul to the Dark Side. Not anybody can do that. If you had the option, would you kill your own best friends? I can't imagine that you would. It takes a true "daring" person to do such a terrible thing.
Percy: ignored his family and joined sides with the Ministry of Magic. He cut off almost all ties with every one of his family members, when realistically, they did nothing wrong. Once again, Percy shows his determination and courageousness (is that a word? ) in doing what he believed was the right thing.
The two of them went against the gradient. Against the common flow. Think about it: did you ever do something completely differnt tahn what everybody else was doing? Didn't everybody look at you as if there was something wrong with you? I know I have had those types of experiences, but only those who show that they are brave and do not care about what others think of them can pull through. That is a true Gryffindor quality.
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Thats true, they were brave in those respects. We, or perhaps just me, saw it as being cowardly for betraying your friends and joining a side that you thought would win a war...or was he pressured? He may have done it for personal gain since I think he is more powerful than we've been led on to believe. To me, that is a Slytherin trait, but nothing against the Slytherin's on VTM of course...
As for Percy, I feel the same way, but of course it has had less of a detrimental effect.
Maybe its how we interpret their actions, because I can see it either way now
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Yeah, I remember Ron saying "There's not a witch or wizard who went bad that wasn't in Slytherin." Which of course isn't true! Wormtail went very bad!
But don't we kind of 'expect' Slytherins to turn out bad? And Gryffindors to never do it?
I'm more of a "Neville" sort of Gryffindor, I think. I don't like the limelight--don't need to stand out in the crowd. But I'm pretty loyal. When I first entered my information for the sorting hat though, I thought they'd put me in Slytherin. lol
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well, I think I'm most like Ron because we're both a little quirky, and yes we aren't really the smartest of the bunch but we do make an impact on people we meet. Our personalities stand out and that's what I think makes me most like Ron.
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House: Gryffindor l Best friend: Ron Weasley l Boyfriend: Harry Potter l Most Like: Neville Longbottom l Animagus: Snowy Owl l Patronus: Phoenixl Wand: Hawthorne, Ten and three quarter inches, Phoenix Feather, Quite stiff l Magical Job: Divination Teacher l Hogwarts Teacher: McGonagall l Quidditch position: Seeker l Ghost: Peeves l Maurader Name: Snowfeather
Hey i like this topic!! Ok, first off, I think I am most like Hermione. Both looks and personality. I love books and like to know things. But there is one thing. I wouldn't see myself as brave. Thats like Griffindors main thing... oh well.
Wormtail and Percy: Both of them turned against there family and friends after they were sorted and left school. When the sorting hat sorted Wormtail, he wasn't on the Voldemorts side was he? And Percy was just another Weasley, a particularly big-headed one mind you, but just a normal Weasley. And besides he didn't do anything evil just stuck to what he believed in, or rather what his boss believed in ...
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Yeah, I'm crashing too. Sorry, just wanted to say, that I have always been really puzzled: how on earth could Godric Gryffindor's Hat itself have let Pettigrew into Gryffindor?! I suppose it has something to do with the bond he has with Harry - he might actually do something courageous for once, but whoa! - close call, eh?
As for Slytherins being expected to turn bad - yeah, big time! (No offence to VTM Slytherins - you guys are per definition the best). But what if, as I believe, Snape is innocent and Regulus Black is RAB? Haven't they turned that misconception around? Sure they might have followed it at first, but how cool would it be if they could really escape that and behave, in the end, like true Gryffindors would have done. I'd think that was cool, but ignore this if you don't believe that - just my opinion. Harry wouldn't think it's funny for one.
The Gryffindor House Thread
Apr 11 2006, 11:13 AM
Each house, as shown in Book 1, is listed as having specific traits. Here is an excerpt from Book 1:
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Let's think outside of the box folks. 
) in doing what he believed was the right thing.
Sorry, just wanted to say, that I have always been really puzzled: how on earth could Godric Gryffindor's Hat itself have let Pettigrew into Gryffindor?! I suppose it has something to do with the bond he has with Harry - he might actually do something courageous for once, but whoa! - close call, eh?
