Compare And Contrast Gryffindor Vs Slytherin

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Gryffindor vs Slytherin, a long time rivalry! Each house at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is represented by an element. Gryffindor by fire, Hufflepuff by earth, Ravenclaw by air, and Slytherin by water. Gryffindor and Slytherin get along as well as water and fire mix.
Godric Gryffindor the founder of Gryffindor instructed the sorting hat to choose the characteristics he put the most value on when selecting students for his house. Gryffindor’s are known to have courage, be brave, and chivalrous. Gryffindor is represented by fire and the lion, which is why their colors are red and gold. Gryffindors can be brave to the point of recklessness and can have short tempers.
Slytherin students have such traits as cunning, resourcefulness,

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