Hogwarts Theory

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No: HPFGUIDX 172120

bboyminn:

So, even without Sorting, Hogwarts will still have four Residence 
Halls, and these Halls will still create their own Quidditch teams, 
which is the source of much rivalry and conflict on campus.

I don't think that what we are seeing is so much an aspect of Sorting 
or Houses, as it is an aspect of human nature that will always be  
there. People will always divide themselves into US and THEM.

Janelle:

I agree that the division between the houses will always exist.  I 
believe that after the war is over, the house system will go back to 
normal: four houses named after four founders, sorting hat and all.  
However, I believe that during the war, things need to be different.  
For Hogwarts to stay open, something is going to need to change.  I 
see the situation as being one in which the decreased number of 
students and available faculty will make a joining of the houses 
necessary.  This will allow students a chance to form bonds and 
friendships with those in other houses, which hopefully will carry 
over in future years when the four houses are reestablished.  The 
sorting hat warned that the houses need to join or else Hogwarts 
will "crumble from within".  I think it likely, therefore, that some 
forced joining will take place, allowing "bonds of friendship" to 
strengthen, thus strengthening Hogwarts itself.