Gryffindor

  • Values:1
    • Bravery
    • Daring
    • Nerve
    • Chivalry

Myths

  • Values:
    • Loyalty2. I suspect this comes from an imperfect understanding of chivalry, "courage, honour, courtesy, justice, and a readiness to help the weak." And certainly to be disloyal may show a lack of honour. However, in the context of the overall list, and contrasted with Hufflepuff, it is clear that loyalty is not the defining factor of this house.

Speculation

Footnotes

  1. Mrs. J. K. Rowling. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Pottermore Limited. American Kindle Edition. Page 118.

  2. works include, but not limited to:

    • Erposhio. Notions Published: 2017-09-17. Updated: 2020-07-25.