Gryffindor
Creator: Godric Gryffindor
Colors: Red and Gold
Mascot: Lion
Traits: Bold, Courageous, Brave
Notable Heirlooms: Sword of Gryffindor, The Sorting Hat
Notable Characters: Harry Potter, Ronald Weasley, Hermione Granger, Albus Dumbledore
Ravenclaw
Creator: Rowena Ravenclaw
Colors: Blue and Bronze
Mascot: Eagle
Traits: Wise, Intelligent, Curious
Notable Heirlooms: Ravenclaw’s Diadem
Notable Characters: Luna Lovegood, Filius Flitwick
Hufflepuff
Creator: Helga Hufflepuff
Colors: Yellow and Black
Mascot: Badger
Traits: Kind, Loyal, Honest
Noteable Heirlooms: Hufflepuff’s Cup
Notable Characters: Cedric Diggory, Newt Scammander
Slytherin
Creator: Salazar Slytherin
Colors: Green and Silver
Mascot: Snake
Traits: Ambitious, Cunning, Shrewd
Notable Heirlooms: Slytherin’s Locket, Gaunt’s Ring
Notable Characters: Draco Malfoy, Severus Snape, Lord Voldemort (Tom Marvolo Riddle)
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