The Importance of the Houses (was:Re: Slughorn a

Beth Currie lists at dnbaccounting.co.uk
Wed Aug 17 21:27:21 UTC 2005


No: HPFGUIDX 137921

Prep0strus wrote:

>  I certainly agree that the main characters could 
> easily represent the different houses.  Neville usually comes to mind 
> before Ron as a Hufflepuff, but Ron certainly makes sense, especially 
> as a member of the trio.  It's Harry I find as representing Slytherin 
> to be the most difficult - sure, the hat said he would do well there -
>  if he was ambitious.  But Harry isn't that ambitious.  He has 
> developed more of a desire to be an auror, because of his past, but I 
> would still consider Hermione more ambitious than he is.  Also, Harry 
> doesn't often fall into the 'cunning' category.  But, as I said 
> before, neither do many members of Slytherin - Crabbe & Goyle at the 
> forefront.
> 
>

Interesting....actually I see the four relating to the houses as:

Hermione - Ravenclaw
Neville - Hufflepuff
Harry - Gryffindor
Ron - Slytherin.

I think Hermione's house needs no explanation, and Neville, bless him, seems
perfect for Hufflepuff.

As for Harry and Ron... Well, I really do think that Harry's distinguishing
feature is his courage.  Tine and time again he throws himself into
situations where he knows he will be in mortal danger.  At the very end of
HBP, in the confrontation with Snape, he says "kill me then" and feels no
fear (sorry. Can't remember exact quote).

As for Ron - remember what he saw in the Mirror of Erised.  Himself as Head
Boy, covered in glory, outshining his brothers.  Ron is ambitious and
desires greatness - VERY Slytherin-esque qualities.

Beth (who wishes to state on the record that she does NOT think for one
moment that Ron is ESE!)





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