Was Harry supposed to be Slytherin?

Was Harry supposed to be Slytherin?

Harry Potter was nearly sorted into Slytherin, but because he asked not to be, he was placed in Gryffindor instead.

What would have happened if Harry was put into Slytherin?

Harry would have been internally conflicted if he had been Sorted into Slytherin. Although he still would have felt that Hogwarts was the only place he had ever belonged, he might have felt wary forming relationships with the children of Death Eaters.

Why did Hogwarts allow Slytherin?

As far as Hogwarts’ history appears to stretch, Slytherin always stood out from the other houses. Slytherin’s reputation for turning out ‘bad eggs’ dogged the house for centuries. But Slytherin was just as important and necessary at Hogwarts as Gryffindor, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. …

Why didnt Hermione go to Ravenclaw?

Originally Answered: Why wasn’t Hermione in Ravenclaw? Hermione wasn’t in Ravenclaw because she valued bravery over intelligence and curiosity. She says so herself many times. One of the first things she says to Ron and Harry is “Do either of you know what house you’ll be in?

Why did I get sorted into Slytherin?

Being sorted as a Slytherin means that you are determined, clever, resourceful, and cunning. Just because you possess and value these traits doesn’t mean you show them every single second. But when you have a strong goal in mind, you’ll not be afraid to accomplish it.

Why was Harry’s son sorted into Slytherin?

Albus Potter was placed in Slytherin House because he wanted to be with Scorpius Malfoy, his first friend in the Hogwarts Express. Also, the Sorting Hat saw that he would do good in Slytherin, like it did to Harry, but the change is that he wanted to be in Slytherin, so he was put in Slytherin, unlike his father.

Is everyone in Slytherin bad?

Slytherin isn’t bad. That all evil persons were Slytherins doesn’t mean that all Slytherins are evil. While slytherin does have the most dark wizards, both Gryffindor and Ravenclaw produced dark wizards as well (Peter Pettigrew and Quirrell).

Why gryffindors are the worst house?

Gryffindors think they see the greater good, but often, they lead those around them into greater trouble. Over and over again, Harry’s missions lead his classmates and friends into great danger. Gryffindors also don’t see any issue with pranks that go too far and bullish behavior which leads to great upset.

Did the sorting hat ever made a mistake?

Rumors have run rampant for years that there are 7 mistakes made by the Sorting Hat in the Harry Potter franchise, but creator J.K. Rowling maintains that the Hat never made a mistake.

Why are all the Weasleys in Gryffindor?

The whole Weasley family – Molly, Arthur, and seven children – was Sorted into Gryffindor at Hogwarts, and they are united by their shared Gryffindor values of courage, loyalty, and leadership.

Are all Slytherins pure blood?

No, most Slytherins are, in fact, half-blood. Blood purity is a very minor aspect of the sorting hat’s decision, but your specific bloodline can have a huge impact. For instance, most people from the Malfoy and Black family ended up in Slytherin, while most Potters ended up in Gryffindor.

Can a muggle born be sorted into Slytherin?

It’s entirely possible Slytherin has had Muggle-borns and once you’re in, you’re a Slytherin! No more no less. The “welcome to Slytherin” letter which Rowling put on Pottermore a couple of years ago says that nowadays there are a lot of Slytherins with “at least” one Muggle parent.

Why didn’t Harry Potter want to be in Slytherin?

Harry didn’t want to be in Slytherin because Malfoy left a very negative impression on him. In the book, Harry met Draco Malfoy at a shop and Draco acted like a spoiled brat.

Was Voldemort in Slytherin in Harry Potter?

In the movies, Ron does not specifically tell Harry that Voldemort was in Slytherin, but he tells him that, “All the darks witches and wizards come from Slytherin” soon after the Sorting Hat yells, ” Slytherin! ” for Draco Malfoy. Harry was opposed to becoming a Slytherin for three primary reasons;

Do all Slytherins join the Dark Lord?

They are invited to join the battle against evil, but all leave Hogwarts and seemingly join Voldemort (as he tells Lucius Malfoy himself). The only Slytherins who seem to fight the Dark Lord notably are Professors Snape and Slughorn – and one is in secret.

Would Harry have fought in the Battle of Hogwarts if he could?

Harry would undoubtedly have stayed and fought, since it was his fight, and McGonagall’s rule of all Slytherins leaving is a fallacy: those students over the age of 16 who were willing to fight were welcome to.