Though not as old as some of the other classic franchises in the world, J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter has been a global sensation since its debut back in the 90s. The story of the Boy Who Lived was loved by all shortly after being released, and over time, its popularity has only continued to increase. With books, movies, a play, and everything else under the sun, this franchise is truly one of the most remarkable to ever make it in the industry.
Fans have long dreamed of going to Hogwarts, and for many, there would be no place they would rather be than in Gryffindor. This is, of course, the House that Harry and his friends were in, and Gryffindor has a long and storied history that fans have come to love.
Today, we are going to take a look at Godric Gryffindor and the overall history of the House itself.
15 Godric Gryffindor Was The Best Duellist Of His Time
To say that Godric Gryffindor is one of the most powerful and impactful wizards in history is a massive understatement, and this fact about him should be noted. Gryffindor was many things, including a master at the art of the duel. Some say that he was the best of his era.
14 Godric Gryffindor's Sword Appears In Hogwarts For A True Gryffindor In Need
This is one magical artifact that came into play during the films, and there is no way that we could omit it from this list. The Sword of Gryffindor is an important artifact that is always hidden. It can be accessed by a true Gryffindor that needs it, and Godric’s sword was just what Harry needed inside the Chamber of Secrets.
13 Godric Gryffindor Is The Former Owner Of The Sorting Hat
Many people are familiar with the Sorting Hat, but not too many are familiar with its history. This magical artifact has become such a huge piece of Hogwarts history, and at one point, it was in the possession of Godric Gryffindor. It’s a good thing that he left it at school!
12 Godric's Hollow Is Named After Gryffindor's House Founder
Godric’s Hollow is a notable location in the wizarding world, and given its namesake, it was a perfect inclusion for this list. This was the place where Godric was born, and as such, it holds significant importance. This would be the place where Harry earned the nickname, the Boy Who Lived.
11 Gryffindor Values Courage, Chivalry, And Determination
One of the unique aspects of being sorted into a particular House at Hogwarts is that each House has certain qualities that it looks for in an individual. For Gryffindor, they value a specific set of traits that can all go into molding a powerful witch or wizard. Courage, chivalry, and determination are in line with who Godric was.
10 Gryffindor's House Element Is Fire
Not unlike the other Houses at Hogwarts, Gryffindor has an element that has been attached to the House for so long. As it were, the element for Gryffindor is fire, which makes sense when considering the fiery traits that the House prefers in its individuals. It also happens to be the polar opposite of the water sign that Slytherin has.
9 Gryffindor's House Haunt Is Nearly Headless Nick
Each House at Hogwarts has a specific haunt, and for Gryffindor, theirs is Nearly Headless Nick. He plays a role early on in the movies, though this did diminish over time. He has long been a popular character, and many wish that we got more of him in the movies.
8 Albus Dumbledore Was A Gryffindor
Albus Dumbledore is one of the most powerful and popular wizards in history, and he was instrumental in Harry being able to save the day as a young student at Hogwarts. Albus left a huge impression on the wizarding world, and as it were, he spent his time at Hogwarts in Gryffindor.
7 Rubeus Hagrid Was A Gryffindor
Rubeus Hagrid is one of the most lovable characters from the entire franchise, and he is known as the Keeper of Keys at Hogwarts. When he was a young man, Hagrid was getting his education as a member of Gryffindor, though he would eventually be expelled from the famed school.
6 Sirius Black, Who Was The Only Member Of His Family To Not Be Slytherin, Was A Gryffindor
As we have come to learn over time, certain families are tied to certain Houses at Hogwarts. Every now and again, however, a member of a family will get sorted into another House. For Sirius Black, he was the only member of his family that was not a Slytherin. Instead, he was put into Gryffindor.
5 Gryffindor's Rivalry With Slytherin Stems Back To Their House Founder's Feud
Gryffindor and Slytherin are known for having a feud that comes to a head each year. The rivalry between these two Houses comes from a point of contention between its founders. Godric Gryffindor and Salazar Slytherin’s falling out led to the Houses being in a constant state of conflict with one another.
4 Filius Flitwick Was Nearly Placed In Gryffindor
Though not as popular as some of the other professors at Hogwarts, Filius Flitwick is a notable character that spent a lot of time in the series. When he was just a student, he was nearly sorted into Gryffindor. Instead, he would be sorted into Ravenclaw, which was a much better fit for him.
3 The Girls Stairs In The Common Room Has An Enchantment That Bans Boys
This is a hilarious bit of information that we just had to share. In the Gryffindor Common Room, there are two sets of stairs leading up to the rooms. The stairs leading up to the rooms for the girls has an enchantment that won’t let the boys come up. Probably a smart idea.
2 The Boys Stairs Do Not Ban Girls From Entering
Now, unlike the stairs leading up to the room for the girls, the boys’ staircase does not have an enchantment, This means that girls can come and go as they please. Why is this the case? Simple. The girls are considered far more trustworthy than the boys. Still, we imagine that some boys pushed their luck.
1 Every Head Of House Gryffindor Has A Portrait In The Common Room
This is a pretty interesting way to pay tribute to the people that led the charge for Gryffindor. Getting a painting in Hogwarts immortalizes these individuals forever, and it gives them a unique legacy that keeps them animated forever. We are sure that this makes the position even more valuable.