The Houses of Hogwarts
Gryffindor
Gryffindor values courage, nerve, and chivalry above all else. Its animal is the lion, and its colours are scarlet and gold. Nearly Headless Nick is the house ghost. According to Rowling, Gryffindor corresponds roughly to the element of fire. The founder of the house is Godric Gryffindor. To emphasize the House's affliation with fire, Gryffindor alumni like Albus Dumbledore and Minerva McGonagall, seem to prefer fire as their weapon of choice.
Located in one of the castle's highest towers, the entrance to which is located on the seventh floor and is guarded by a painting of the Fat Lady, who is garbed in a pink dress. She permits entry only after being given the correct password.
The current Head of Gryffindor House is Professor Minerva McGonagall.
A few notable Gryffindors (for a complete list, see List of characters in the Harry Potter books. Also see Minor Gryffindors):
- Harry Potter
- Ron Weasley (Also see The Weasley Family)
- Hermione Granger
- Neville Longbottom
- Albus Dumbledore
- Minerva McGonagall
- James Potter
- Lily Evans
- Remus Lupin
- Sirius Black
- Peter Pettigrew
- Rubeus Hagrid
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