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,