Accessed by entering a trapdoor in the forbidden corridor on the third floor, and protected by a gauntlet of seven magical challenges set up by the teachers. The lion represents Gryffindor and appears in many places throughout Hogwarts – as well as on Luna Lovegood’s roaring hat! Lions are brave, daring and bold. They differ from other cats as they live in a group, also known as a pride, so it’s possible this animal was chosen to represent the loyalty and teamwork displayed by Gryffindor students. The Fat Lady portrait

Letters to Muggle-born witches and wizards, who may not be aware of their powers and are unfamiliar with the concealed wizarding world, are delivered in person by a member of Hogwarts staff, who then explains to the parents or guardians about magical society, and reassures them regarding this news. [HP7] Melissa (30 July 2007). "J.K. Rowling Web Chat Transcript". The Leaky Cauldron . Retrieved 16 July 2011. Gryffindor Hermione Granger T-shirt Helga Hufflepuff Harry Potter, T-shirt, mammal, cat Like Mammal, carnivoran png 723x800px 494.42KB

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Gryffindor corresponded roughly to the element of fire, and it was for this reason that the colours scarlet and gold were chosen to represent the house. [2] The colour of fire corresponded to that of a lion as well, with scarlet representing the mane and tail and gold representing the coat. At the end of their fifth year, students take the Ordinary Wizarding Level ( O.W.L.) examinations for all subjects in which they are enrolled. [ citation needed] Each examination consists of a written knowledge test and, where applicable, a practical demonstration of skills before a panel of proctors from the Ministry of Magic. Students who achieve a high enough O.W.L. grade in a particular subject may take its advanced course for the final two years, in preparation for the Nastily Exhausting Wizarding Tests (N.E.W.T.) given at the end of the seventh year. Hey everyone, today, let’s take an insight into the Harry Potter logo and the exciting history behind the classic series. Like every child, Rowling had a dream. With books around her, she wanted to become a writer. So, at age six, Rowling wrote her first book entitled—Rabbit. Then, five years later, she wrote her second book about seven cursed diamonds.

In his second year at Hogwarts, Harry uses Parseltongue to open the chamber and destroys the diary containing the embodied memory of a 16-year-old Tom Riddle from his own days at Hogwarts and also slays the basilisk. It is later revealed that the diary was a Horcrux. Harry PotterTM HogwartsTM Express O-Gauge (4-6-0 Conv. LOCO #5972)". Lionel . Retrieved 3 February 2016.Red and yellow are the official colors of Gryffindor’s house. Together, they resonate with the element of fire. Red stands for passion and energy, while yellow signifies happiness and freshness. Gryffindor has a gothic serif font marking its wordmark. It’s bold and readable. Neville Longbottom was an exception to this 'rule', as Transfiguration was among his worst subjects ( Herbology was his best). A passage behind a mirror on the fourth floor, which is caved in. It leads to Hogsmeade, but it is not known exactly where. Finally, students at Hufflepuff desire loyalty, fair play, honesty, and patience. So, the Hogwarts logo derives its meaning from these core values and the school’s teaching. Sworn Knight of the Round Table in King Arthur's royal court, known for his defeat of the Wyvern of Wye. [22] Now has a portrait on the seventh floor landing of the Divination corridor, which for a while guarded Gryffindor Tower from November 1993 to February 1994. [23] [24] [25]

In translated editions, "Gryffindor" remains the same and is used for the Catalan, Croatian, Danish, Faroese, German, Icelandic, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Spanish, Swedish, and Vietnamese editions. The following translations have changed the name: Temporary Keeper on the Gryffindor Quidditch team and member of the Slug Club. Had to repeat his final year. Gryffindor is the house Harry Potter belonged to. He was the main character in the story. The Gryffindor house uses a lion mascot. It’s a yellow figure on a red field. The lion is at the upper left corner of the crest. Importantly, disciples here are bold, noble, fearless, and bright. These qualities are also symbolic of its founder, Godric Gryffindor. Hogwarts Harry Potter Crest Gryffindor Ravenclaw House, Harry Potter, red, green, blue, and yellow animal logo illustration, shield, magic, helga Hufflepuff png 1600x1727px 4.05MB

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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. animal-themed logo illustration, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Sorting Hat Pottermore Hogwarts Harry Potter, Harry Potter, helga Hufflepuff, art, slytherin House png 838x879px 913.36KB The four mascots of the four Hogwarts’ faculties are a Lion (Gryffindor), Snake (Slytherin), Badger (Hufflepuff), and Eagle (Ravenclaw). Transcript of J.K. Rowling's live interview on Scholastic.com". Scholastic. 16 October 2000. Archived from the original on 1 May 2001.