10 Harry Potter Characters In The Wrong House & 10 Who Were Perfectly Sorted
Perfectly Placed Or Completely Misplaced?
Hogwarts houses are meant to reflect a student’s core traits, but not every witch or wizard fits neatly into their assigned category. While some characters like Sirius Black and Draco Malfoy seem perfectly placed, others like Lockhart and Peter Pettigrew have us questioning what that old hat could've possibly been thinking. Here are 10 Harry Potter characters who might have been better off in a different house and 10 who were sorted perfectly.
1. Hermione Granger
Hermione Granger was no doubt brave, but her main trait is her intelligence and studiousness, making her perfectly suited to Ravenclaw, not Gryffindor. The sorting hat even struggled with the decision of not putting her in Ravenclaw.
2. Harry Potter
Any Harry Potter fan knows that Harry himself was destined for Slytherin because of his similarities with Tom Riddle. The sorting hat placed him in Gryffindor because Harry asked for anything but Slytherin.
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3. Luna Lovegood
Despite having some core Ravenclaw traits, we'd still argue that Luna Lovegood should've been placed into Gryffindor. She proved her bravery and boldness time and again, standing up to bullies and fighting for Dumbledore's Army.
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4. Hagrid
Despite being a natural fit for Hufflepuff, Rubeus Hagrid was placed in Gryffindor. Sure, he's courageous and bold, but his fierce loyalty, kindness, and gentle nature are core Hufflepuff values.
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5. Peter Pettigrew
Despite his conniving nature, Peter Pettigrew was placed into Gryffindor house instead of where he belonged, Slytherin. The sorting hat took over five minutes to sort him, but in the end, it seems even it was tricked by sneaky and dishonest Pettigrew.
6. Cedric Diggory
Cedric Diggory is one of the most iconic Hufflepuffs known for his work ethic and humility, but we would argue he really should've been a Gryffindor. He was exceptionally brave, chivalrous, and a natural leader, all core Gryffindor traits.
7. Ron Weasley
Despite every Weasley being placed in Gryffindor, we think Ron Weasley and Cedric Diggory should've swapped houses. He's not the most courageous, ,and his most core value is almost certainly loyalty above all else.
8. Gilderoy Lockhart
It may shock you to find out Gilderoy Lockhart was a Ravenclaw,, given his lack of intellect. His vanity, ambition, and tendency to manipulate others align much better with Slytherin.
9. Crabbe & Goyle
Although Crabbe and Goyle aren't particularly nice guys, they always seemed a little out of place in Slyther,in ,given their lack of cunning, ambition, or leadership. Their loyalty to Draco makes them feel better suited to Hufflepuff.
10. Remus Lupin
As a core member of the Order of the Phoenix, Remus Lupin is no doubtas as brave as a Gryffindor should be. However, his rationality, intelligence, and studiousness make him arguably more of a Ravenclaw.
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Now that we've covered the characters who we believe were wrongfully sorted, let's talk about the ones that fit into their houses like gloves.
1. Draco Malfoy
It's no wonder the sorting hat didn't need a second of deliberation when sorting young Draco. His cunning, ambition, and leadership qualities make him a quintessential Slytherin.
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2. Neville Longbottom
The sorting hat flexed its foresight when sorting Neville into Gryffindor. Although he started os a cowardly, insecure child, he grew into one of the most courageous, bold, and chivalrous characters by the end of his time at Hogwarts.
3. Sirius Black
Despite most of his family being Slytherins, Sirius, being the black sheep of the family, was placed exactly where he should've been, in Gryffindor. Sirius was extremely brave and bold,, but he wasn't cunning and had a strong moral compass.
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4. Cho Chang
Cho Chang was an exceptionally talented witch who excelled academically, making her perfectly suited to Ravenclaw. Her decision to join Dumbledore's Army demonstrates her independent mind, another core Ravenclaw trait.
5. Nymphadora Tonks
Another black sheep of the Black famil,y, alongside Sirius, Nymphadora Tonks was placed in Hufflepuff. This is because of her fierce loyalty, incredible work ethic, and playful quirkiness.
6. Filius Flitwick
Charms professor Filius Flitwick was full of practical wisdom, expertise, and academic prowess. These traits made him perfectly suited to Ravenclaw, despite his quirky personality.
7. Garrick Ollivander
Everything about Garrick Ollivander, the wandmaker, screams Ravenclaw. He's curious, analytical, meticulous, and full owisdomom and clarity.
8. Tom Riddle
Tom Riddle a.k.a Voldemort was the most perfect Slytherin due to his intense ambition and desire for power. He was relentless in the pursuit of his goals and didn't think twice about manipulating people to get what he wanted.
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9. Bellatrix Lestrange
It's not just Bellatrix's evil that makes her well-suited to Slytherine but her ambition, cunning, and ruthlessness, too. She's fiercely loyal to Voldemort and has an elitist mindset when it comes to pure bloodedness.
10. James Potter
James Potter is even more of a quintessential Gryffindor than his son, Harry. He was a fearless, daring, confident, and bold natural leader with a strong moral compass.
