by Guest Mon Dec 08, 2008 9:40 am
You might belong in G r y f f i n d o r, Where dwell the brave at heart, Their daring, nerve and chivalry Set Gryffindors apart!"
A bit about the house-
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. The founder of the house is Godric Gryffindor. To emphasise the House's affiliation with fire, Gryffindor alumni like Albus Dumbledore and Minerva McGonagall, seem to prefer fire as their weapon of choice.
Its founder, Godric Gryffindor-
Godric Gryffindor hailed from a moor which is now known as Godric's Hollow a small West Country village. Gryffindor is said to have praised courage, determination and strength of heart above all other qualities. Indeed, he selected students for his house based upon their daring and bravery, according to the Sorting Hat. He also was the most in favor of allowing Muggle-borns into the school. He was initially a close friend of Salazar Slytherin, but over time their friendship deteriorated; though never stated, it is likely that the two's differing views on Muggle-borns may have been part of the reason for the split.
His known relics are a goblin-made sword, adorned with rubies, and the Sorting Hat. The two items share a particular bond; whenever a "true Gryffindor" needs it, the Sword will let itself be pulled out of the hat. Godric's sword was capable of acquiring powers from those it had slain and thus was imbued with venom from Harry's defeat of the Basilisk.
Besides its founder, there have been many powerfull witches and wizards who were in Gryffindor.
Harry Potter
Hermione Granger
Ronald Weasley
James Potter
Sirius Black
Remus Lupin
Minerva Mcgonagle
Neville Longbottom
Albus Dumbledore
Rubeus Hagrid
Lilly Evans
Fred Weasley
George Weasley
Ginerva Weasley
Molly Weasley
Authrur Weasley
Bill Weasley
Charlie Weasley
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A note from your Head Of House
As Gryffindors you are expected to act mature, and live up to your house. Follow the rules, stay out of trouble, and do well in class. Other than that though, and most importantly: Have fun! 
