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Gryffindor could possibly be derived from griffin, which is a creature in mythology with the body of a lion and the head of an eagle. The entrance to the Chamber is hidden in the second-floor girls' lavatory (haunted by Moaning Myrtle). One of the sink taps has a snake scratched into its side; when a command in Parseltongue is spoken, it opens to reveal the mouth of a dark, slimy chute, wide enough to slide down, that gives onto a stone tunnel. There are many skeletons of small animals littering the floor and even a gigantic skin shed by the Basilisk. The tunnel leads to a solid wall, carved with two entwined serpents with emeralds for eyes. [22] At a command in Parseltongue, the wall opens to expose a long, dim corridor, lined with monumental statues of snakes, including two rows of towering stone pillars with more carved serpents that brace the ceiling. A colossal statue of Salazar Slytherin, looking ancient and monkey-like, is at the centre. The Basilisk rested inside the statue and emerged from its mouth when the Heir of Slytherin, Tom Riddle, summoned it. [23] Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry ( / ˈ h ɒ ɡ w ɔːr t s/) is a fictional boarding school of magic for students aged eleven to eighteen, and is the primary setting for the first six books in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series and serves as a major setting in the Wizarding World universe. [3] History Establishment Honorary Herbology participant, Rookie of Dumbledore's Army in fifth year, Waiter at the Slug Club Christmas Party in his sixth year, and Acting Leader of Dumbledore's Army in his seventh year. Eventually married Hannah Abbott and briefly became an Auror, before becoming Herbology Professor of Hogwarts from some point in the 2010s onward.

Brought to you by Wizarding World Digital, a partnership between Warner Bros. and Pottermore. Delivering the latest news and official products from the Wizarding World and our partners. This house crest boasts Gryffindor’s signature colours of red and gold. Red is evocative of the fire element, as well as the Weasley signature hair colour. Of course, the original Hogwarts crest was designed to showcase all four houses in one single emblem, but this pin will let you show everyone that you belong in this lion-hearted house. The sword of GryffindorWhen Tom Riddle opened the Chamber, Myrtle was sulking in a stall after being teased by student Olive Hornby. She opened the door, intending to tell him to leave, but died immediately upon meeting the Basilisk's gaze and decided to become a ghost to get revenge on Hornby. [22] The bathroom remains operational, but is rarely used by students because of Myrtle's disagreeable presence and her habit of flooding it when she is distraught. I hope you are a good Quidditch player. We Gryffindors are famous for winning the Hogwarts Quidditch Cup four times in a row, beating Slytherin's record of three cups.

The Hogwarts magical symbol has no specific name. However, some fans refer to it by its motto. In Latin, it says – Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus. When consulted, I shall propose the Latin phrase—Draco Scutum. It means—Dragon Shield in English. The train began use in the 1850s. Before that, pupils used to reach Hogwarts on brooms or enchanted carriages. [25] Due to the Room of Requirement not being in a fixed location, it is one of the select locations in Hogwarts that does not appear on the Marauder's Map. Skilful duellist in his year with dexterity attributed in fights over the teasing his first name received. Eventually married Euphemia and became Potioneer inventor of Sleekeazy's Hair Potion in 1926, father of James Potter and grandfather of the famous Harry Potter. Died of Dragon Pox in 1979. [28] [29] Griffe" (from the Latin "gryphus", which means "curved nose") is the French word for "claw", which could refer to the claw of the lion.

Now, there are a few things you should know about Gryffindor house, as well. Almost everyone says that we are arrogant and too brave for our own good, but we're not. I admit, we've produced our fair share of Dark Wizards and Witches, but there are many other members you should notice. How about Albus Dumbledore? He was the best headmaster Hogwarts ever had. And don't forget about our founder, Godric Gryffindor, who was the bravest of all the Hogwarts Founders.

The Chamber of Secrets, which is deep under the school (most likely under the lake), [22] was home to an ancient Basilisk, intended to be used to purge the school of Muggle-born students. Salazar Slytherin, one of the founders of Hogwarts, built the Chamber before he left the school. Being a school of magic, many subjects at Hogwarts differ from the studies of a typical school. Some subjects, such as History of Magic, derive from non-wizard– or muggle– subjects, but many others, such as charms and apparition classes, are unique to the wizarding world. a b c "Online chat transcript". Scholastic. 3 February 2000. Archived from the original on 13 April 2001. After graduating from university, Rowling worked for Amnesty International. She worked as a researcher and a bilingual secretary in London. Then, in 1990, the Harry Potter idea came to her. It happened while delayed on a train from Manchester to London. Rowling, JK. "FAQ – We haven't heard the school song since the first book. Did the teachers rebel against it?". JKRowling.com. Archived from the original on 6 August 2011 . Retrieved 2 September 2013.

Harry Potter Hogwarts Express G-Gauge Passenger Set (LOCO #5972)". Lionel . Retrieved 3 February 2016. As for the color palette of the Gryffindor crest, it is composed of two main shades — gold and burgundy, where gold may vary from its classic bright shades to darker and more intense ones. The color palette was already explained above: Gryffindor is a faculty with Fire as its element, thus the color combination used for its logo is associated with flame in the first place. Red also stands for courage and passion, while yellow symbolized energy and happiness, and all these qualities you can see in the students of the faculty. A student who allegedly made it to the top of Gryffindor Tower without a broom. She told a student about the Daedalian Keys and asked them to catch one, as each led to a cabinet. Member of the Crossed Wands duelling club. In addition, pupils who did well on a particular subject can pursue its advanced course. Mostly, the advanced course takes two years, leading to the NEWT. This final exam stands for the Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Test. Prefect, Keeper on the Gryffindor Quidditch team, and Deputy Leader of Dumbledore's Army; did not attend final year. Eventually married Hermione Granger and became a professional Auror from 1998 to 2000, and co-manager of Weasley's Wizard Wheezes.

After five months, the book won its maiden award: Nestle Smarties Book Prize. The success of the book laid the foundation for the other series. In 1998, Warner Bros. acquired the rights to turn the first two books into movies. Respectively, the films came out in 2001 and 2002.The house of the snake, Slytherin, adores green and silver. When combined, they evoke the element of water. While green conveys ambition and harmony, silver denotes hope and gracefulness. Slytherin’s wordmark enjoys a simple, readable serif font. The Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is a British school of magic. The target children are between the ages of eleven and eighteen. In the Scottish highlands, the school aimed to train and nurture budding witches and wizards. Member of Dumbledore's Army; died in what would have been his sixth year. Harry thought he was a bit annoying in his second year. Knight and courtier in Henry VII's royal court, who was improperly beheaded for a magical attempt to straighten a lady-in-waiting's crooked teeth which instead made her grow a tusk. [26] Later became the house ghost. [5]