A Theory of Rooms

[Patrick Jarrett]

No: HPFGUIDX 119048


Howdy all, I'm a newcomer to the list so be gentle. I checked the
archives but I couldn't find anything about this so I'm hoping it
leads to some good discussion, new to all of us. This theory is built
heavily on other theories, a theory supported by theories deserves to
be rickety but I'm curious what you all have to say.


In CoS (look! Brand new and using the slang already) we are introduced
to Salazar Slytherin's Chamber of Secrets, which can only be entered
by a Parselmouth in the girl's bathroom. (a side note, did it bother
anyone else he did it in the girl's bathroom? He's a guy…). It's a
powerful room for his secret plans and uses, a big player in the long
run of Harry's story.

Then, according to the Wizard cards, Rowena Ravenclaw is credited with
the continually changing floorplan (the HPLex notes it here:
http://www.hp-lexicon.org/wizards/founders.html). While the floorplan
is only a supporting effect (unlike the CoS), and not affecting the
evolution of the story directly, it has been prevalent in both the
books and movies.

In OoP we are introduced to the Room of Requirement. Now, I have no
canon to back this up, it was simply something that hopped into my
mind. I am wondering if the Room of Requirement was created by one of
the other founders? Which would then lead me to believe that there
might be another rooms created by the founder.

Now, stay with me, this is a stretch but I think it might have merit.

The Room of Requirement always struck me as the sort of thing Helga
Hufflepuff would come up with. This is based on what we know of
Hufflepuff student personalities and thus judging how Helga Hufflepuff
acted. It's a room dedicated to fulfilling a dire need for someone. DD
when he needs to find a bathroom. The twins when they need to avoid
Filch. Harry when they need a DA meeting location.

If we think of each of the above, Room of Req., floorplan, and CoS, as
a major contribution to the school, and do attribute the Room of Req.
to Helga, then the only person not represented is Godric.

Without any support (still), I am of the belief that Godric was the
first Headmaster of Hogwarts. I believe this because he was of the
belief that any who showed ability with magic should be allowed to
attend the school. And thus under his direction the school would allow
the most new students. As a fledgling school, this is very important.

If he was the first Headmaster, then it would follow logically that he
created the Headmaster's room. And going by the other three, the
Headmaster's room still has a good deal to show us.

So, let me know what you think. 

If I'm right, could we see the Headmaster's hall play a larger part in
the coming books? Or have I misattributed a room to someone? Maybe
ignored a room which should be attributed?

It's something which I've been chewing over for a few days now, now
chew me over ;)

-- Patrick