Today, I was sitting on my couch contemplating things to write about. Do I want to do something hard hitting? Something political? Something emotional? Do I want to do something silly? Something fun? Something relatable? I was stuck, to say the least and when I’m stuck, I turn to music. So I was sitting there jamming to my Spotify playlist and I began to look out my window, which was open. The breeze that was coming inside of the room and a bit chilly and crisp and I got super excited because that means AUTUMN. Autumn is my favorite season of the year. As I sat there listening to music, I thought about autumn and all of the things that came along with it. Pumpkin desserts. Knit sweaters. Scented Candles. Halloween. And most importantly, Harry Potter. Watching Harry Potter during autumn or winter is always more fun because it fits the tone of the films more. And that’s when it hit me! Why don’t I combine music and Harry Potter for my article? So here it is, kiddos! Scroll down through the four houses and see the personalized playlists I have made just for you (and if you haven’t taken the Pottermore Sorting Hat quiz yet, what are you doing?)
Gryffindor
Founded by Godric Gryffindor, this house holds many of the greatest wizards known to Hogwarts such as Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Harry Potter himself, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger. The Gryffindor house emphasizes the traits of courage, chivalry, and bravery. All of the songs in this playlist revolve around strength just as this house does.
1. Part of Me by Katy Perry
2. Warrior by Demi Lovato
3. Fight Song by Rachel Platten
4. Hall of Fame by The Script
5. Dog Days Are Over by Florence and The Machine
6. Rise Up by Andra Day
Slytherin
Founded by Salazar Slytherin, this house holds many famous wizards such as Merlin, Severus Snape, Draco Malfoy, Phineas Nigellus Black, Tom Riddle, and Horace Slughorn. This house is traditionally home to students who are known to be cunning, resourceful and ambitious. But it is known to have produced many Dark wizards as well. The songs listed below demonstrate the dark side of this house.
1. Control by Halsey
2. Heathens by Twenty One Pilots
3. Monster (feat. Bon Iver, Jay-Z & Nicki Minaj) by Kanye West
4. Dollhouse by Melanie Martinez
5. Gods & Monsters by Lana Del Rey
6. Emperor’s New Clothes by Panic! At The Disco
Ravenclaw
Founded by Rowena Ravenclaw, this house has produced some miraculous wizards such as Luna Lovegood, Garrick Ollivander, Filius Flitwick, Millicent Bagnold, Gilderoy Lockhart, and Ignatia Wildsmith. This house treasures intelligence, wit, wisdom, creativity, originality, and individuality. The songs listed below are very poetic in their lyrics; it takes a great mind to decipher the deeper meaning behind each metaphor.
1. The Sound of Silence by Simon and Garfunkel
2. Take Me To Church by Hozier
3. Let Her Go by Passenger
4. Across The Universe by The Beatles
5. Revelry by Kings of Leon
6. Fire and Rain by James Taylor
Hufflepuff
Founded by Helga Hufflepuff, this house has produced many memorable wizards such as Bridget Wenlock, Newt Scamander, Pomona Sprout, Cedric Diggory, and Nymphadora Tonks. This house values hard work, dedication, patience, loyalty, and fair play. They are known to be very kind and friendly so all the songs below will focus on either love or happiness.
1. Kiss Me by Ed Sheeran
2. Brighter Than The Sun by Colbie Caillat
3. Hey Soul Sister by Train
4. Everything Has Changed (feat. Ed Sheeran) by Taylor Swift
5. Junk of the Heart (Happy) by The Kooks
6. Bright by Echosmith
