Oh, Hogwarts.
Sure, we all grew up in various parts of the world, attending different schools and living in different cultures. But, I would hazard to guess that some of you, or maybe most of you, also grew up in the imaginary halls of Hogwarts alongside me. J.K. Rowling's world of witchcraft and wizardry captivated all of us from the very first page-turning book to the very last movie production. And even now, with new books and movies from the world of Harry Potter coming out, that fire hasn't died.
So, you're familiar with Harry Potter. That also means that you're probably familiar with Pottermore, which allows us simple Muggles to find out what house, what wand, and what patronus we would have if the world of Harry Potter was real. I was surprised when my profile was finished, but it is always fun to pretend that we are really living in a world where Hogwarts, patronus charms and magical wands are real. So, what did I get?
Hufflepuff
The first time I created a Pottermore account when it originally debuted, I was placed in Gryffindor. But, a few years have passed since then, and I had to create a new account and retake the tests. Hufflepuff became my new house, and I couldn't be happier.
To be in Hufflepuff is to be loyal, patient, fair, hard-working and true. A Hufflepuff is someone that is reliable, someone that is trustworthy, and is a friend to have. But, be careful, because just like the house sigil, Hufflepuffs should not be backed into a corner, for they become fierce protectors when they or someone they care about are in danger.
I think Hufflepuff fits me perfectly. It may not be as famous as Gryffindor or Slytherin, but it is a house of hardworking and trustworthy people, which is what I aspire to be for the rest of my life.
Thunderbird
Ilvermorny is the American version of Hogwarts, and with it comes its own houses. One of these houses is Thunderbird.
To be a Thunderbird is to be adventurous, powerful, soulful and intelligent. Thunderbirds are traditionally large eagles that created storms as they flew that both destroyed and healed the land around them. Because of this, a Thunderbird's strength and power can be used in two ways: for destruction, or for healing.
I like that I was sorted into Thunderbird. I think that in me lies an adventurous side, despite the fact that I am introverted and usually don't like taking risks. I can also appreciate the dual nature of the Thunderbird, which gives it more than just face-value depth.
Hazel Wood, Phoenix Feather Core, 12 1/2" Length, Hard Flexibility
Hazel wands are sensitive to the emotions of its wizard, and often wilt or die after the passing of said wizard. They should not be touched by anyone else after their wizard has had a great surge of emotion, for the wand can be volatile to others.
The Phoenix feather core type is the rarest of all cores. They are capable of the greatest range of magic, are the hardest to control of all the cores, and are certainly the pickiest for their wizard. They are loyal, though, when they are won over.
A hard flexibility reflects the owner's adaptability and willingness to change as very low. Often times, these individuals value tradition and ritual, and are planners rather than spontaneous people.
Husky Patronus
A patronus charm is easily one of the most difficult spells to cast for a witch or wizard. But, once it is cast, it shows something deep about the person who cast it. My patronus charm is a Husky.
Common traits for a Husky patronus are inner-strength, intuition, cooperation, compassion, love, acceptance, and great intelligence. They can be as strong as they are gentle, and as fierce as they are kind. Sounds a bit like a Hufflepuff, doesn't it?
Of course, these are all just my test results. Each of you will have your own, since we are all unique. But it is nice to see that the wizarding world did not end with Harry Potter, but instead continued on with all of us.
(And P.S., Hufflepuff is the best.)
