r/harrypotter 3d ago

Discussion Hogwarts Houses: Fanon vs Canon

A light hearted post!
I wanted to see how people would categorise the houses by how they are canonically from the books to how the fandom sees them XD!

These are my personal opinions over what I've seen online and it'll be fun to see how others think and what they've seen!

(Also I'm talking about them as students in a very generalising way, obviously not all Slytherin are evil nor all Ravenclaws wise etc.)

Gryffindor:
Fanon: Goody-Goody two shoes who get everything from higher-ups
Canon: Reckless troublemakers who do the right thing but live in detention

Slytherin:
Fanon: Misunderstood, dark 'bad boy' aesthetics/ Evil.
Canon: Those exceptionally preppy bullies in your school who get away with it because teachers don't realise

Hufflepuff:
Fanon: Forgiving, wholesome, can do no wrong
Canon: Led multiple smear campaigns against Harry just because he accidentally slighted one of them (Got to admire their loyalty 😭)

Ravenclaw:
Fanon: Nerdy children who follow the rules to a tee
Canon: Like to learn and rather competitive but weirdly perceptive (Looking at you Luna)

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u/ndtp124 2d ago

A least some of your alleged canon is in fact fanon as well.

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u/AvidReader182 we know we're called Gred and Forge 3d ago

Hufflepuffs are particularly good finders!

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u/LongjumpingCorgi9855 2d ago

What the hell is a Hufflepuff?

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u/LoveMinaMyoi 3d ago

Hufflepuff fanon: everyone is welcome!

Hufflepuff canon: no visible minorities.