I was Sorted into Ravenclaw, and my world shattered. My bedroom became an extension of the Gryffindor common room, and then, Pottermore happened. I took numerous online tests, and they all placed me into the House of red and gold. By 16, I had endured a few experiences that led me to believe I truly was meant to be in Gryffindor. At first, it was merely because I wanted to be in the “cool” House, and yet, as I progressed further into the novels, I found myself aligning with the manners of a Gryffindor. I have identified as a Gryffindor since I could get ahold of the Potter series. I myself have wondered if by placing young children into exclusive stereotypes, they are then forced to develop those characteristics and ignore further development outside of those norms. Albus Dumbledore once said, “You know, I sometimes think we Sort too soon.” This simple sentence launched global conversations discussing whether Sorting students into Houses at age 11 was the best determinant of their character.
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