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Duration: January 01, 2018 - Level: Hard
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Gryffindor (0/6)
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Slytherin (0/6)
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Hufflepuff (0/6)
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Ravenclaw (0/6)
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Level - easyGryffindor vs Slytherin
Gryffindor
- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
β� Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
- Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
β� "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
- The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding
- Crooked Kingdom
- The Cruel Prince
β� Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics, the Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword. Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
- The Last Namsara
Slytherin
β� Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
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β� Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
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The Cruel Prince
- Six of Crows
β� Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens. Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
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β� The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin. It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front. Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
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Started: Jan 1, 20182/24
Gryffindor
β� Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
βοΈ Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover. Tangled
β� Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded.
β� Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these (courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes)) qualities consistently throughout the book.
β� Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman.
β� Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Slytherin
β� Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
β� Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
βοΈ Read a book in which a murder takes place. Rock Chick
β� Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these (cunning and shrewd) qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
β� Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
β� Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
Hufflepuff
β� Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
β� Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
β� Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
β� Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these (hard working, patient, and loyal) qualities consistently throughout the book.
β� Read a book with a cup on the cover.
β� Read a book with food on the cover.
Ravenclaw
β� Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
β� Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
β� Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
β� Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
β� Read a book with a pronounced diadem, crown, etc. on the cover.
β� Read a book that either has an author or main character's name is Helena/Helen or that has the word "Grey" or "Lady" in the title.
--> Books with page counts of over 100 pages
--> Re-Reads do not count for this challenge
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Level: Easy (12 books)House Rivals: Gryffindor vs. Slytherin (rooting for Slytherin)
The Sorting Process...
1. Pick you favorite house and its rival (or all the houses for the hard level).
2. Read a book that fits each characteristic (12 books in total for the easy level; 24 for difficult)
3. Keep track of all your star ratings for each book (be sure to include them each time you update this challenge)
4. At the end of the challenge calculate the overall average rating for each house based on the books you have read.
5. The house with the highest average rating is the house that you belong in!
Gryffindor
β� Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
β� Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
β� "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
β� Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics, the Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword. Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Slytherin
β� Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
β� Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
β� Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
β� Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens. Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
β� The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin. It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front. Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
Trying my first ever reading challenge. Since I obviously haven't read any of these books yet I'm not sure how well they match each of the characteristics..anyway, here are my selections! *CHALLENGE COMPLETED* Level: Easy (12 Books)
Gryffindor VS Slytherin (Hoping Slytherin wins!)
Time Frame: Open Ended
Progress: 12/12
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Slytherin: 26
Gryffindor: 25
Sorting Hat: "You might belong in Gryffindor where dwell the brave at heart but the house that will lead you to greatness is SLYTHERIN!"
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Gryffindor:
β� Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
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β� Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
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β� "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
Stars: ββββ
β� Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
Stars: βββββ�
β� Godric Gryffindor was known as the most skilled duelist of his time. Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman.
Stars: ββββ
β� Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics, the Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword. Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Stars: ββββ
Slytherin:
β� Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
Stars: ββββ
β� Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
Stars: ββββ
β� The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
Stars: βββββ�
β� Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
Stars: ββββ
β� Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens. Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
Stars: ββββ
β� The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin. It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front. Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
Stars: βββββ�
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Phew! This was a neck to neck competition but the winner is SLYTHERIN (by just one point! but yay!!!) And I swear that I did not let this challenge cloud my opinion on the twelve books I chose and the rating I gave to each were genuinely what I felt they deserved. I loved every book in this challenge and it would've been a tie but unfortunately I found Magic Bites to be a bit weird hehe...
NBRC's HP Sorting Hat Reading ChallengeDuration: Set Your Own Pace
Level: Hard
Going with Start Date of May 1, 2018
My House: Gryffindor
--> Books with page counts of over 100 pages; No Re-Reads; No Manga/Graphic Novels
-->Keep track of star ratings per house to figure which you belong to
Gryffindor - Rating Average: 3.67 Stars
Completed: (view spoiler)
Slytherin - Rating Average: 2.67 Stars
Completed: (view spoiler)
Hufflepuff - Rating Average: 3.5 Stars
Completed: (view spoiler)
Ravenclaw - Rating Average: 3.17 Stars
Completed: (view spoiler)
Rules:--> Books with page counts of over 100 pages
--> Re-Reads do not count for this challenge
--> Any readable format counts (paper, digital, audio)
--> Picture books not allowed, MG allowed if YA is also listed
--> No Graphic Novels / Manga allowed
Rivals are...
Gryffindor vs. Slytherin
Hufflepuff vs. Ravenclaw
Gryffindor
β� Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
β� Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
β� "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
β� Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
β� Godric Gryffindor was known as the most skilled duelist of his time. Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman.
β� Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics, the Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword. Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Slytherin
β� Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
β� Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
β� The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
β� Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
β� Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens. Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
β� The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin. It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front. Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
Hufflepuff
β� Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
β� Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
β� Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
β� Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
β� The relic of Helga Hufflepuff used by Voldemort as a Horcrux was a small golden cup. Read a book with a cup on the cover.
β� Helga Hufflepuff was known to be skilled with food related charms, Harry Potter wikia states, the basis of her charms are still used for Hogwarts feasts. Read a book with food on the cover.
Ravenclaw
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
β� Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
β� Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem was a magical artifact that was charmed to enhance the intelligence of the wearer. Read a book with a pronounced diadem, crown, etc. on the cover.
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's daughter, Helena, who was murdered by the Baron, was the ghost of Ravenclaw known as the Grey Lady. Read a book that either has an author or main character's name is Helena/Helen or that has the word "Grey" or "Lady" in the title.
Harry Potter Sorting Hat ChallengeCompleted 2/24
Gryffindor
Read a book about a lion or a shape shifter who turns into a lion.
Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities (courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness) consistently throughout the book.
Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman.
Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Slytherin
Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back. (Along Came a Spider by James Patterson - ***)
Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities (cunning and shrewd) consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
Hufflepuff
Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities (hard working, patient, and loyal) consistently throughout the book.
Read a book with a cup on the cover.
Read a book with food on the cover.
Ravenclaw
Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etcβ� (Inferno by Dan Brown - ****)
Read a book with a pronounced diadem, crown, etc. on the cover.
Read a book that either has an author or main character's name is Helena/Helen or that has the word "Grey" or "Lady" in the title.
Oh heck yeah! I'm very ready to do this challenge. The only ones I've done so far are ones that include books I am already reading, so this should be fun.I'll be doing hard mode for extra fun. Every test every always puts me in hufflepuff. I wonder if this one will too. :D
Gryffindor
Books Read: 2/6
Stars: 9
(view spoiler)
Slytherin
Books Read: 3/6
Stars: 11
(view spoiler)
Hufflepuff
Books Read: 3/6
Stars: 15
(view spoiler)
Ravenclaw
Books Read: 2/6
Stars: 8
(view spoiler)
The Harry Potter Sorting Hat Reading Challenge May 17, 2018 - ???
Level: Hard
Completed: 10/24
Rules:
--> Books with page counts of over 100 pages
--> Re-Reads do not count for this challenge
--> Any readable format counts (paper, digital, audio)
--> Picture books not allowed, MG allowed if YA is also listed
--> No Graphic Novels / Manga allowed
--> Keep track of star βοΈ ratings per house to figure which you belong to
Gryffindor Stars: βοΈ: 9
β� Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
β� β� Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead 6-5-2018 | 3*
β� β� "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders 5-22-2018 | 2*
β� β� Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 5-19-2018 | 4*
β� Godric Gryffindor was known as the most skilled duelist of his time. Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman.
β� Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics, the Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword. Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Slytherin Stars: βοΈ: 17
β� β� Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling 5-26-2018 | 5*
β� β� Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
Y is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton 6-7-2018 | 3*
β� β� The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
Suicide Notes from Beautiful Girls by Lynn Weingarten 5-23-2018 | 4*
β� β� Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
Find Her by Lisa Gardner 6-6-2018 | 5*
β� Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens. Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
β� The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin. It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front. Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
Hufflepuff Stars: βοΈ: 6
β� Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
β� Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
β� Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
β� β� Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner 5-24-2018 | 3*
β� β� The relic of Helga Hufflepuff used by Voldemort as a Horcrux was a small golden cup. Read a book with a cup on the cover.
Spilled Coffee by J.B. Chicoine 6-2-2018 | 3*
β� Helga Hufflepuff was known to be skilled with food related charms, Harry Potter wikia states, the basis of her charms are still used for Hogwarts feasts. Read a book with food on the cover.
Ravenclaw Stars: βοΈ: 5
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
β� β� Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas 5-29-2018 | 5*
β� Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
β� Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem was a magical artifact that was charmed to enhance the intelligence of the wearer. Read a book with a pronounced diadem, crown, etc. on the cover.
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's daughter, Helena, who was murdered by the Baron, was the ghost of Ravenclaw known as the Grey Lady. Read a book that either has an author or main character's name is Helena/Helen or that has the word "Grey" or "Lady" in the title.
The Harry Potter Sorting Hat ReadingOpen-Ended
Easy
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Gryffindor
β� Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
β� Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
β� "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
β� Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
β� Godric Gryffindor was known as the most skilled duelist of his time. Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman.
β� Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics, the Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword. Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Slytherin
β� Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
β� Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
β� The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
β� Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens. Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
β� The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin. It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front. Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter
Gryffindor
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Slytherin
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Let's do this!6/6/2018 -
24/24 books read
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- 3.8(view spoiler)
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- 4.17(view spoiler)
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I've chosen the easy level to begin with.Start date: 18/08/2018
Hufflepuff vs Ravenclaw
Books read: 2/6 vs 2/6
Rating: 7/30 vs 7/30
Hufflepuff
β� Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
β� Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
β� Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
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Read 30/08/18 4 starsβ�
Read 20/08/18 3 starsβ� Helga Hufflepuff was known to be skilled with food related charms, Harry Potter wikia states, the basis of her charms are still used for Hogwarts feasts. Read a book with food on the cover.
Ravenclaw
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Read 26/08/18 4 starsβ� Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
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Read 22/09/18 3 starsβ� Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem was a magical artifact that was charmed to enhance the intelligence of the wearer. Read a book with a pronounced diadem, crown, etc. on the cover.
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's daughter, Helena, who was murdered by the Baron, was the ghost of Ravenclaw known as the Grey Lady. Read a book that either has an author or main character's name is Helena/Helen or that has the word "Grey" or "Lady" in the title.
I'm in for the Hard level6/24
Gryffindor
β� Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
β� Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
β� "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
β� Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 23/08/18
β� Godric Gryffindor was known as the most skilled duelist of his time. Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman.
β� Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics, the Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword. Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Slytherin
β� Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
β� Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
β� The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 12/09/18
β� Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman 23/09/18 (Their are multiple protagonists in this book but I would say that both Crowley and Athema fit the bill for these qualities)
β� Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens. Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
β� The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin. It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front. Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
by Danielle Dutton 26/08/18 (fits both prompts)Hufflepuff
β� Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
β� Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
β� Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
β� Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw 25/09/18 - Eliza is hard working as a flower seller and in her elocution lessons
β� The relic of Helga Hufflepuff used by Voldemort as a Horcrux was a small golden cup. Read a book with a cup on the cover.
β� Helga Hufflepuff was known to be skilled with food related charms, Harry Potter wikia states, the basis of her charms are still used for Hogwarts feasts. Read a book with food on the cover.
Ravenclaw
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
by Neil Gaiman 31/08/18β� Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
β� Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem was a magical artifact that was charmed to enhance the intelligence of the wearer. Read a book with a pronounced diadem, crown, etc. on the cover.
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's daughter, Helena, who was murdered by the Baron, was the ghost of Ravenclaw known as the Grey Lady. Read a book that either has an author or main character's name is Helena/Helen or that has the word "Grey" or "Lady" in the title.
I'm in! Starting in August 2018Level: Easy (Ravenclaw vs Hufflepuff)
Progress: 3/12
Hufflepuff: 1/6 read, 4 stars total
β� Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
β� Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
β� Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
β� Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
finished 1 December 2018, rating: 4/5β� The relic of Helga Hufflepuff used by Voldemort as a Horcrux was a small golden cup. Read a book with a cup on the cover.
β� Helga Hufflepuff was known to be skilled with food related charms, Harry Potter wikia states, the basis of her charms are still used for Hogwarts feasts. Read a book with food on the cover.
Ravenclaw: 2/6 read, 9 stars total
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
finished 24 August 2018, rating: 5/5β� Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
finished 28 October 2018, rating: 4/5β� Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem was a magical artifact that was charmed to enhance the intelligence of the wearer. Read a book with a pronounced diadem, crown, etc. on the cover.
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's daughter, Helena, who was murdered by the Baron, was the ghost of Ravenclaw known as the Grey Lady. Read a book that either has an author or main character's name is Helena/Helen or that has the word "Grey" or "Lady" in the title.
Hard level
Gryffindor
β� Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
β� Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
β� "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
β� Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
β� Godric Gryffindor was known as the most skilled duelist of his time. Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman.
β� Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics, the Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword. Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Slytherin
β� Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
β� Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
β� The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
β� Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
β� Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens. Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
β� The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin. It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front. Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
Hufflepuff
β� Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
β� Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
β� Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
β� Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
β� The relic of Helga Hufflepuff used by Voldemort as a Horcrux was a small golden cup. Read a book with a cup on the cover.
β� Helga Hufflepuff was known to be skilled with food related charms, Harry Potter wikia states, the basis of her charms are still used for Hogwarts feasts. Read a book with food on the cover.
Ravenclaw
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
β� Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
β� Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem was a magical artifact that was charmed to enhance the intelligence of the wearer. Read a book with a pronounced diadem, crown, etc. on the cover.
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's daughter, Helena, who was murdered by the Baron, was the ghost of Ravenclaw known as the Grey Lady. Read a book that either has an author or main character's name is Helena/Helen or that has the word "Grey" or "Lady" in the title.
Gryffindor
β� Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
β� Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
β� "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
β� Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
β� Godric Gryffindor was known as the most skilled duelist of his time. Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman.
β� Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics, the Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword. Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Slytherin
β� Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
β� Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
β� The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
β� Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
β� Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens. Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
β� The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin. It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front. Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
Hufflepuff
β� Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
β� Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
β� Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
β� Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
β� The relic of Helga Hufflepuff used by Voldemort as a Horcrux was a small golden cup. Read a book with a cup on the cover.
β� Helga Hufflepuff was known to be skilled with food related charms, Harry Potter wikia states, the basis of her charms are still used for Hogwarts feasts. Read a book with food on the cover.
Ravenclaw
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
β� Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
β� Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem was a magical artifact that was charmed to enhance the intelligence of the wearer. Read a book with a pronounced diadem, crown, etc. on the cover.
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's daughter, Helena, who was murdered by the Baron, was the ghost of Ravenclaw known as the Grey Lady. Read a book that either has an author or main character's name is Helena/Helen or that has the word "Grey" or "Lady" in the title.
New challenge for 2019 !Let's try the hard level..
Progress : 17/24
- Gryffindor - Books read: 6/6 - Rating 26/30
β� Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
β� La Reine des neiges by Cindy van Wilder - 05/13/2019 - 3 stars
β� Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
β� A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas - 01/19/2019 - 5 stars
β� "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
β� A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas - 02/14/2019 - 5 stars
β� Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
β� Year One by Nora Roberts - 01/11/2019 - 4 stars
β� Godric Gryffindor was known as the most skilled duelist of his time : Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman.
β� Mist, Metal, and Ash by Gwendolyn Clare - 04/10/2019 - 4 stars
β� Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics, the Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword : Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
β� The Winner's Kiss by Marie Rutkoski - 02/10/2019 - 5 stars
- Slytherin - Books read: 5/6 - Rating 20/30
β� Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
β� Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
β� Throne of Jade by Naomi Novik - 06/28/2019 - 3 stars
β� The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
β� Illuminae by Amy Kaufman & Jay Kristoff - 02/26/2019 - 4 stars
β� Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
β� A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Maas - 01/21/2019 - 5 stars
β� Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens : Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
β� Closed Hearts by Susan Kaye Quinn - 01/25/2019 - 4 stars
β� The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin. It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front : Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
β� Cinder by Marissa Meyer - 02/27/2018 - 4 stars
- Hufflepuff - Books read: 4/6 - Rating 19/30
β� Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
β� Les HΓ©ritiers by Cindy Van Wilder - 01/04/2019 - 4 stars
β� Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
β� Light Years - to read
β� Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
β� Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
β� Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor - 05/08/2019 - 5 stars
β� The relic of Helga Hufflepuff used by Voldemort as a Horcrux was a small golden cup : Read a book with a cup on the cover.
β� The Traitor's Ruin by Erin Beaty - 04/15/2019 - 5 stars
β� Helga Hufflepuff was known to be skilled with food related charms, Harry Potter wikia states, the basis of her charms are still used for Hogwarts feasts : Read a book with food on the cover.
β� Winter by Marissa Meyer - 03/07/2019 - 5 stars
- Ravenclaw - Books read: 2/6 - Rating 7/30
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
β� Le clan des loups - to read
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
β� Zouck by Pierre Bottero - 01/11/2019 - 4 stars
β� Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
β� Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
β� After by Anna Todd - 03/09/2019 - 3 stars
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem was a magical artifact that was charmed to enhance the intelligence of the wearer : Read a book with a pronounced diadem, crown, etc. on the cover.
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's daughter, Helena, who was murdered by the Baron, was the ghost of Ravenclaw known as the Grey Lady : Read a book that either has an author or main character's name is Helena/Helen or that has the word "Grey" or "Lady" in the title.
New challenge for 2019 (Hard level) !Progress : 16/24
- Gryffindor - Books read: 3/6 - Rating 14/30
β� Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion) :
β� Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover :
- 09/02/2019 - 5 stars β� "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes! :
β� Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book :
- 03/04/2019 - 4 stars β� Godric Gryffindor was known as the most skilled duelist of his time : Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman :
- 28/03/2019 - 5 stars β� Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics, the Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword : Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover :
- Slytherin - Books read: 4/6 - Rating 14,5/30
β� Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story :
- 07/03/2019 - 5 stars β� Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover :
- 14/01/2019 - 2,5 stars β� The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back :
- 05/07/2019 - 4 stars β� Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you :
- 25/02/2019 - 3 stars β� Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens : Read a book where the main character is telepathic :
β� The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin. It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front : Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter :
- Hufflepuff - Books read: 4/6 - Rating 20/30
β� Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century) :
- 19/03/2019 - 5 stars β� Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover :
- 22/05/2019 - 5 stars β� Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious :
- 15/04/2019 - 5 stars β� Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book :
- 15/03/2019 - 5 stars β� The relic of Helga Hufflepuff used by Voldemort as a Horcrux was a small golden cup : Read a book with a cup on the cover :
β� Helga Hufflepuff was known to be skilled with food related charms, Harry Potter wikia states, the basis of her charms are still used for Hogwarts feasts : Read a book with food on the cover :
- Ravenclaw - Books read: 5/6 - Rating 24/30
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type :
- 02/03/2019 - 5 stars β� Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover :
- 11/03/2019 - 5 stars β� Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland :
β� Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc... :
- 01/02/2019 - 5 stars β� Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem was a magical artifact that was charmed to enhance the intelligence of the wearer : Read a book with a pronounced diadem, crown, etc. on the cover :
- 21/01/2019 - 5 stars β� Rowena Ravenclaw's daughter, Helena, who was murdered by the Baron, was the ghost of Ravenclaw known as the Grey Lady : Read a book that either has an author or main character's name is Helena/Helen or that has the word "Grey" or "Lady" in the title :
- 06/04/2019 - 4 stars
The Harry Potter Sorting Hat Reading Challenge Start Date: 12/31/18
Level: Easy
Gryffindor
β� Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
β� Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
β� "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
β� Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
β� Godric Gryffindor was known as the most skilled duelist of his time. Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman.
β� Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics, the Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword. Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Slytherin
β� Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
β� Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
β� The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
β� Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
β� Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens. Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
β� The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin. It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front. Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
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Completed: Post 41 originally posted under LisaI was missing one from each category, but I haven't touched this in 6 months, so I decided to call it done.
Winner: Slytherin!!!
Interesting twist on the sorting. Plus, it's open-ended, so I'll give it a shot.Gryffindor / Star Average:
β� Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
β� Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
β� "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
β� Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
β� Godric Gryffindor was known as the most skilled duelist of his time. Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swordswoman.
β� Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics, the Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword. Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Slytherin / Star Average:
β� Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
β� Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
β� The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
β� Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
β� Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens. Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
β� The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin. It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front. Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
Hufflepuff / Star Average:
β� Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
β� Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
β� Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
β� Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
β� The relic of Helga Hufflepuff used by Voldemort as a Horcrux was a small golden cup. Read a book with a cup on the cover.
β� Helga Hufflepuff was known to be skilled with food related charms, Harry Potter wikia states, the basis of her charms are still used for Hogwarts feasts. Read a book with food on the cover.
Ravenclaw / Star Average:
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
β� Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
β� Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem was a magical artifact that was charmed to enhance the intelligence of the wearer. Read a book with a pronounced diadem, crown, etc. on the cover.
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's daughter, Helena, who was murdered by the Baron, was the ghost of Ravenclaw known as the Grey Lady. Read a book that either has an author or main character's name is Helena/Helen or that has the word "Grey" or "Lady" in the title.
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I was missing one from each category, but I haven't touched this in 6 months, so I decided to call it done.
Winner: Slytherin!!!"
Congratulations Erie!
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10/24 characteristics completedGryffindor
Average rating:β β β β (4.5)
β� Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
- Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
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β� "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
- Members of Gryffindor are courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes): Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities.
Kiss of the Spindle 1/8 β β β β
β� Godric Gryffindor was known as the most skilled duelist of his time. Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swordswoman.
β� Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics, the Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword. Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Slytherin
Average Rating: β β
β� Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
- Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
The Maze Runner 1/18 β β
β� The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
- Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd. Read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
The Trouble with Tuck 1/11 β β
β� Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens. Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
β� The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin. It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front. Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
Hufflepuff
Average Rating: β β β� (3.25)
- Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period.
The Tale of Despereaux 1/12 β β β β
- Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
Monstrous Regiment 1/20 β β β�
- Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
Running Out of Time 1/23 β β β� (moderately religious)
β� Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
β� The relic of Helga Hufflepuff used by Voldemort as a Horcrux was a small golden cup. Read a book with a cup on the cover.
- Helga Hufflepuff was known to be skilled with food related charms. Read a book about food.
Intuitive Eating: A Revolutionary Program That Works 1/8 β β β�
Ravenclaw
Average rating: β β β β
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
β� Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
- Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
The Mysterious Benedict Society 2/4 β β β β
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem was a magical artifact that was charmed to enhance the intelligence of the wearer. Read a book with a pronounced diadem, crown, etc. on the cover.
- Rowena Ravenclaw's daughter, Helena, who was murdered by the Baron, was the ghost of Ravenclaw known as the Grey Lady. Read a book that either has an author or main character's name is Helena/Helen.
Murder on the Orient Express 2/6 β β β β
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Nothing But Reading ChallengesThe Harry Potter Sorting Hat Reading Challenge
Duration: 6/21/2019 - Til Done!
Progress: 24 out of 24 (Hard - Choose all four houses and read 24 books)
What would happen if you put on the sorting hat?
The Sorting Process...
1. Pick you favorite house and its rival (or all the houses for the hard level).
2. Read a book that fits each characteristic (12 books in total for the easy level; 24 for difficult)
3. Keep track of all your star ratings for each book (be sure to include them each time you update this challenge)
4. At the end of the challenge calculate the overall average rating for each house based on the books you have read.
5. The house with the highest average rating is the house that you belong in!
--> Books with page counts of over 100 pages
--> Re-Reads do not count for this challenge
--> Any readable format counts (paper, digital, audio)
--> Picture books not allowed, MG allowed if YA is also listed
--> No Graphic Novels / Manga allowed
Gryffindor - 4.83 Average Rating
β� Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley - - 1/2/2020 - 304 Pages
β� Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover:
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas - - 6/21/2019 - 512 Pages
β� "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
Better Homes and Hauntings by Molly Harper - - 9/28/2019 - 318 Pages
β� Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes): Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book:
Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine - - 7/8/2019 - 286 Pages - Brave
β� Godric Gryffindor was known as the most skilled duelist of his time: Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman:
When a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare - - 8/12/2019 - 376 Pages
β� Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics, the Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword: Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover:
Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews - **** - 3/3/2020 - 372 Pages
Slytherin 5 Average Rating
β� Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
Blood of the Earth by Faith Hunter - - 7/7/2020 - 358 Pages - "I swept out the night's spiders and a blacksnake that had chosen to winter here. I didn't mind the snakeβit kept out the ratsβbut some customers got a bit riled at the thought of snakes." Page 109
β� Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky - - 7/11/2019 - 213 Pages
β� The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back:
Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire - - 7/30/2019 - 346 Pages - Murder takes place
β� Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you:
Circe by Madeline Miller - - 6/25/2019 - 393 Pages
β� Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens: Read a book where the main character is telepathic:
One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews - - 9/25/2019 - 340 Pages
β� The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin. It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front: Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter:
Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James - - 1/9/2020 - 291 Pages
Hufflepuff - 4.167 Average Rating
β� Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley - - 1/24/2019 - 884 Pages
β� Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover:
When You Dare by Lori Foster - *** - 7/7/2019 - 448 Pages
β� Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
Sister Freaks: Stories of Women Who Gave Up Everything for God by Rebecca St. James - ** - 5/8/2020 - 320 Pages
β� Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book:
Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas - - 6/28/2019 - 416 Pages - Loyal
β� The relic of Helga Hufflepuff used by Voldemort as a Horcrux was a small golden cup: Read a book with a cup on the cover:
Christmas at the Cupcake CafΓ© by Jenny Colgan - - 7/29/2019 - 351 Pages
β� Helga Hufflepuff was known to be skilled with food related charms, Harry Potter wikia states, the basis of her charms are still used for Hogwarts feasts: Read a book with food on the cover:
Nuts by Alice Clayton - - 6/28/2019 - 308 Pages
Ravenclaw - 4.67 Average Rating
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type:
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens - - 4/15/2020 - 370 Pages - "Her pocket brought a tail feather from an immature bald eagle she'd found that morning. Only someone who knew birds well would know this splotchy, tatty feather was eagle. A three-year-old, not yet crowned." Page 94
β� Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover:
Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon - - 8/9/2019 - 309 Pages
β� Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland:
The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley - **** - 8/7/2019 - 320 Pages
β� Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman - - 7/17/2019 - 329 Pages
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem was a magical artifact that was charmed to enhance the intelligence of the wearer: Read a book with a pronounced diadem, crown, etc. on the cover.
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard - **** - 10/22/2019 - 383 Pages
β� Rowena Ravenclaw's daughter, Helena, who was murdered by the Baron, was the ghost of Ravenclaw known as the Grey Lady: Read a book that either has an author or main character's name is Helena/Helen or that has the word "Grey" or "Lady" in the title:
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley - **** - 7/18/2019 - 316 Pages
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Level: HardProgress: 8/24
Start Date: 1/2/2020
Gryffindor (2/6)
1. Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
2. Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
β�A Court of Thorns and Roses βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ2/18
3. "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
4. Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
β�Iron Gold βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ1/6
5. Godric Gryffindor was known as the most skilled duelist of his time. Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman.
6. Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics, the Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword. Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Slytherin (3/6)
1. Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
β�Dark Age βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ1/9
2. Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
3. The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
β�Circe βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ1/4
4. Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
β�Red, White & Royal Blue βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ2/4
5. Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens. Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
6. The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin. It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front. Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
Hufflepuff (2/6)
1. Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
2. Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
β�The Governess Affair βοΈβοΈ1/11
3. Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
4. Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
β�Neverwhere βοΈβοΈ βοΈβοΈ1/30
5. The relic of Helga Hufflepuff used by Voldemort as a Horcrux was a small golden cup. Read a book with a cup on the cover.
6. Helga Hufflepuff was known to be skilled with food related charms, Harry Potter wikia states, the basis of her charms are still used for Hogwarts feasts. Read a book with food on the cover.
Ravenclaw (1/6)
1. Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
2. Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
3. Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
4. Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
β�Doc βοΈβοΈ βοΈβοΈ1/29
5. Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem was a magical artifact that was charmed to enhance the intelligence of the wearer. Read a book with a pronounced diadem, crown, etc. on the cover.
6. Rowena Ravenclaw's daughter, Helena, who was murdered by the Baron, was the ghost of Ravenclaw known as the Grey Lady. Read a book that either has an author or main character's name is Helena/Helen or that has the word "Grey" or "Lady" in the title
The Harry Potter Sorting Hat Reading ChallengeStart: January 5, 2020
End: ??
Rivals: Gryffindor vs. Slytherin
Rating:: βββββ�
Gryffindor ~ Score:
β� Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
β� Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
β� "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
β� Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
β� Godric Gryffindor was known as the most skilled duelist of his time. Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman.
β� Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics, the Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword. Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Slytherin ~ Score:
β� Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
β� Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
ββ² The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
β� Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
β� Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens. Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
β� The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin. It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front. Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
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The Harry Potter Sorting Hat Challenge
Duration: Jan 2020 - ???
Level: Hard - All Four Houses
4/24
Gryffindor
- Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
- Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
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- Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
- Godric Gryffindor was known as the most skilled duelist of his time. Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman.
- Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics, the Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword. Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Slytherin
- Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
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- Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
- Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens. Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
- The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin. It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front. Read either a book with a locket or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
Hufflepuff
- Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
- Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
- Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
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- The relic of Helga Hufflepuff used by Voldemort as a Horcrux was a small golden cup. Read a book with a cup on the cover.
- Helga Hufflepuff was known to be skilled with food related charms, Harry Potter wikia states, the basis of her charms are still used for Hogwarts feasts. Read a book with food on the cover.
Ravenclaw
- Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shapeshift into a bird of any type.
- Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
- Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
- Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
- Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem was a magical artifact that was charmed to enhance the intelligence of the wearer. Read a book with a pronounced diadem, crown, etc. on the cover.
- Rowena Ravenclaw's daughter, Helena, who was murdered by the Baron, was the ghost of Ravenclaw known as the Grey Lady. Read a book that either has an author or main character's name is Helena/Helen or that has the word "Grey" or "Lady" in the title.
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Harry Potter Sorting Hat Challenge!
Start Date: January 16 2020
End Date: ???
Level: Easy, Gryffindor vs Slytherin
Completed: 3/12
Gryffindor
β� Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: ~ Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
β� Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: ~ Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.-Murder at The Mill
β� "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: ~ Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
β� Members of Gryffindor: ~ Described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. - Stalking Jack the Ripper
β� Godric Gryffindor was known as the most skilled duelist of his time: ~ Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman.
β� Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics: ~ The Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword. Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Slytherin
β� Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: ~ Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
β� Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: ~ Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
β� The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: ~ Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back. - Dear Evan Hansen
β� Members of Slytherin: ~ Described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
β� Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens: ~ Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
β� The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin: ~ It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front. Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
Start Date: January 16 2020
End Date: ???
Level: Easy, Gryffindor vs Slytherin
Completed: 3/12
Gryffindor
β� Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: ~ Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
β� "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: ~ Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
β� Godric Gryffindor was known as the most skilled duelist of his time: ~ Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman.
β� Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics: ~ The Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword. Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Slytherin
β� Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: ~ Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
β� Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: ~ Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
β� Members of Slytherin: ~ Described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
β� Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens: ~ Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
β� The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin: ~ It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front. Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
Ok, I'll bite... ;)24/24
Gryffindor Average β β β β (4 exactly)
Slytherin Average β β β� (3.6)
Hufflepuff: Average β β β�
Ravenclaw β β β β (4.3333)
Harry Potter Sorting Hat ChallengeLevel: Hard
Start Date: January 26, 2020
Finish Date:
House: Slytherin
Gryffindor
Rating: 4/5 stars
β� Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
β� Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
β� Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded.
β� Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
β€οΈ Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman.
1/22/20 Sorcery of Thorns Rating: β β β β
β� Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Slytherin
β� Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
β� Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
β� Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place or a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
β� Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities (cunning or shrewd) consistently throughout the book or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
β� Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
β� Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
Hufflepuff
β� Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
β� Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
Crooked Kingdom
β� Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
β� Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities (hard working, patient, and loyal) consistently throughout the book.
β� Read a book with a cup on the cover.
β� Read a book with food on the cover.
Ravenclaw
β� Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story or a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
β� Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
β� Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
β� Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
β� Read a book with a pronounced diadem, crown, etc. on the cover.
β� Read a book that either has an author or main character's name is Helena/Helen or that has the word "Grey" or "Lady" in the title.
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