We spend so much time complaining about how much attention Gryffindor have for being the main house in the Harry Potter books/movies that sometimes we forget to think about the good things about being a Gryffindor.
The Trio was there and let’s face it, we all wanted to be part of the adventure (not considering the possible consequences that come along with it). Ron’s Family was all in there and they are quite nice people. Dumbledore was also in Gryffindor and he was one of the most powerful and smart wizards of all time. McGonagall is nice enough at least prudent enough with the trio. Traits from the book “You might belong in Gryffindor, where dwell the brave at heart. Their daring, nerve, and chivalry set Gryffindors apart.” - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone “Bold Gryffindor from wild moor” and “By Gryffindor the bravest were prized far beyond the rest.”
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
“Said Gryffindor, ‘We’ll teach all those with brave deeds to their name’” and “While the bravest and the boldest went to daring Gryffindor.” - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Things to be proud In the wizarding world, Gryffindors are plastered all over the history books. Hogwarts’ headmaster Albus Dumbledore’s had numerous achievements and was instrumental in creating the Order Of The Phoenix that helped defeat the dark lord Voldemort during the First and Second Wizarding Worlds. Also the entire Gryffindor class during Harry Potter’s seven years at Hogwarts organized and rose up, defeating Voldemort as CHILDREN (all houses fight in the Hogwarts battle but since today is Gryffindor Pride Day let them have it). Gryffindors are revolutionaries that saved the world. Through thick and thin, Gryffindors stick together no matter what happens. Whether it’s the bonds created between the trio of Harry, Hermione, and Ron in their adventures over the years, the marauders shenanigans back in the day, or even smaller characters like the friendship between Dean Thomas and Seamus Finnigan. Gryffindors always got each others backs during the bright and dark days. In the end, “their daring, nerve and chivalry/Set Gryffindors apart,” and that’s something you can be very proud of!
Characters that I especially admire Minerva McGonagall Head of the Gryffindor house and transfiguration professor, Minerva McGonagall is such a badass. Her wisdom and stern kindness has inspired many Gryffindors to step up to any challenge they face (including encouraging the next Gryffindor on this list). If it weren’t for Professor McGonagall, we would all crumble. If you have the time and you haven't read already please take the time to read her full story on Pottermore. I always loved her as a teacher but it was great to know more about her as a person:
Neville Longbottom Neville Longbottom’s journey is the perfect of example of what it means to be a Gryffindor. It doesn’t matter if you start out a dorky awkward person like Neville, through the love and support of his fellow classmates, the ‘brave at heart’ quality of all Gryffindors will eventually shine through. By the Battle Of Hogwarts, Neville helped lead the charge against the dark forces, even standing up to Voldemort and then cutting off the head of Nagini with the legendary sword of Godric Gryffindor due to his bravery.
Gryffindor characteristics The Gryffindor house emphasises the traits of courage as well as "daring, nerve, and chivalry," and thus its members are generally regarded as brave, though sometimes to the point of recklessness. They can also be short-tempered. Notably, Gryffindor house contributed many members to Dumbledore's Army and the Order of the Phoenix. Gryffindors are fiery, and defined by a desire for glory. They want to be remembered for great adventures, and are the most likely to leap before they look. They’re the first to charge into a situation, the first to defend their friends. They prefer to deal with a situation directly, even if it means a fight - and they want that fight to be a fair one. They care enough about justice to get into a fight, even if that fight involves an argument with a friend. Gryffs like to being around people. They’re not group-focused - it’s individual glory they’re seeking after all - but they like being around friends, and hate being bored. (They may feel the need to make a little mischief to keep from being bored.) A Gryffindor never has to worry about being overlooked - they need to keep friends around them and are a more extroverted House on the whole, but they’re generally too active to be ignored. Physical discomfort doesn’t bother them at all. Dangerous things attract Gryffindors most of all. (Not necessarily Dark things - not all dangerous things are Dark. But Gryffindors will go for things that are associated with the forest and have a reputation for danger. Gryffs do care about people, and seek external validation from others: they’re very interested in proving themselves. A Gryffindor is going to be very interested in being a hero; as Hermione has said, they may have a “saving-people-thing.” They don’t care about knowledge as much as Ravenclaws, and certainly aren’t interested in knowledge for knowledge’s sake: if they want to save something, it’s going to be something that enables them to help others, and if they want to learn something, it’s going to be something that allows them to pursue adventures - ways to get about undetected, for example. They do dislike things that they consider boring and/or useless, and would prefer to seek the unknown rather than treading the usual paths - but less out of a desire for intellectual discovery and much more because of a thirst for adventure. Adventure, and more importantly action, are the traits of a Gryffindor: Gryffs want to be heroes. A willingness to confront the darkness, to fight for the underdog, to explore and defend: this is Gryffindor House. If you're a Gryffindor be proud of it and show your pride.