James Potter

[JennyGirl9]

--- In HPFGU-Movie at y..., "norsecode" <norsecode at y...> wrote:
> 
> > In the movie, when Hermione is showing Harry how he cant possibly
> > be bad at Quidditch since its in his blood, we see a plaque
> > with "JAMES POTTER - Seeker" on it.  And, unless I am mistaken
> > (i have seen the movie more times than I would like to admit!),
> > the plaque says GRYFFINDOR at the top.  From reading the books,
> > especially PoA, I have come to the conclusion that James was not
> > in Gryffindor, but was actually a Slytherin.  
> 
> That thought never crossed my mind.  I always thought (and JKR has 
> confirmed) that he was in Gryffindor.  But I'm curious.  I'd love
to 
> know what parts of the books led you to believe that James was a 
> Slytherin.  I'm intrigued.  Could you list some scenes, lines, 
and/or 
> pages?
> 
> Dawn


Hello, 
well, as I was reading the books, I just never wanted to assume that 
James was also in Gryffindor.   While reading PoA, I was intrigued 
with the bit about Snape following Sirius, Lupin, Peter and James 
around.  How could he really follow them around constantly and 
successfully if they were not in the same house?? Somehow, though, 
Malfoy manages quite well to follow R/H/H.   Anyhow, this is what 
really got me thinking that James and the rest were probably in 
Slytherin with Snape.  However, I have not read the interviews with 
JKR where she confirms that James was a Gryffindor.  Does anyone know 
where these interviews are posted on the web??

Also, I asked a friend of mine which house she thought James would 
have been in and she also immediately answered, "Slytherin."  I
really need to read those interviews!

Cheers,
Jenny
(the newbie who is facinated by everyone's thoughts on this board - 
BTW, this doesnt help me overcome my HP obsession at all. A huge
Thank You to everyone who is contributing to it. ha ha :)