[HPforGrownups] House assumptions

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No: HPFGUIDX 45227

Kris wrote:

> I was thinking about the Houses, and people we all
> seem to assume were in which when they were younger. 
> Particularly Lily Potter and Dumbledore.  I always
> figured Lily was in Gryffindor, but I don't recall
> reading anything in the books that supports this.  Am
> I wrong? 

It wasn't in the book, but JKR confirmed in an interview that Lily was in 
Gryffindor.

> And as for Dumbledore, we only have Hagrid's
> word that he'd heard Dumbledore was in Gryffindor, but
> that (if he's really 180 years old, or whatever) isn't
> much to go on.

Actually it was Hermione who said Dumbledore was in Gryffindor. And it's not 
like her to go spouting off false information, I tend to believe her until 
she's proven wrong.  Considering he's in possession of Godric Gryffindor's 
sword and all, I find it hard to believe he could be in Slytherin.

> It also seems likely that the four marauders were all
> Gryffindors, since they were constant companions of
> James, but I think that's all the proof we have.

Actually I think it much more likely that the marauders are the ones whose 
houses will be a surprise. I'm still convinced that all four were from a 
different house, which is why their friendship was so unique.  I mean, Ron and 
Harry are always together and nobody seems the least bit impressed by that.  
The whole concept of the Marauder's Map is based on getting around Hogwarts.  
Regardless of what form you're in, you still need a password to get in to the 
various common rooms.  I think that Harry's big shock will come when he finds 
out his beloved godfather was in Slytherin.  There is bound to be someone who 
Harry likes that turns out to have been a Slytherin, and Sirius seems the most 
likely candidate for that.  For example, no one in the WW had any trouble 
believing that Sirius was the guilty one.  Why?  They had muggle witnesses, 
sure.  But they also knew that more "bad" wizards came from Slytherin than any 
other house.  Not all, most.  [side note, Daniel Radcliffe mentioned in an 
interview that he could be a good Slytherin, as there is an exception to every 
rule.  Could JKR have let him in on a secret?  Nah, probably not. But it was an 
interesting statement, considering.]

My theory has James in Gryffindor, Lupin in Ravenclaw (though the two could be 
switched, but I doubt it), Sirius in Slytherin, and Peter in Hufflepuff. (You 
know, the loyal one, "logical" choice for a secret keeper, the one both Sirius 
and James would agree could be the safest).  I admit, you have the theory that 
they'd think Voldemort wouldn't like his weakness, but I don't think they were 
that naive.  I think they would both know Voldemort would use anyone that could 
possibly be used to his advantage.  Peter wouldn't make a good DE, but he could 
(and did) turn out useful.

Okay, I've rambled on far more than I intended to!  I'll shut up now.

Richelle
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Hi,

First post here.

I was thinking about the Houses, and people we all
seem to assume were in which when they were younger. 
Particularly Lily Potter and Dumbledore.  I always
figured Lily was in Gryffindor, but I don't recall
reading anything in the books that supports this.  Am
I wrong?  And as for Dumbledore, we only have Hagrid's
word that he'd heard Dumbledore was in Gryffindor, but
that (if he's really 180 years old, or whatever) isn't
much to go on.

I bet at least one of the two will turn out to have
been in Slytherin.  That would be interesting.

It also seems likely that the four marauders were all
Gryffindors, since they were constant companions of
James, but I think that's all the proof we have.

Take care,

Kris

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