the house swap meme!

[xoxohogwarts]

𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒘𝒂𝒑 𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒆

A meme for second-guessing the Sorting Hat and scratching that what-if itch. Here's a place to explore what might have been for your character had they been sorted into a different house, where different friends and values awaited them.

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AUs/OCs welcome just detail in an ooc note how you're configuring your character into this canon!

THE HOUSES:

𝟏 𝒈𝒓𝒚𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒓 – You might belong in Gryffindor, where dwell the brave at heart, their daring, nerve, and chivalry set Gryffindors apart.
Members of Gryffindor have been accused by some of engaging in pointless heroics, but there's no questioning that those in this house are blessed with courage and determination and many have gone on to do great things. Surrounded by so many noble deeds, surely your character can't lose.

𝟐 𝒓𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒘 – Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw, if you've a ready mind. Where those of wit and learning, will always find their kind.
What if your character had all the time in the world to finally read? Many might write the members of Ravenclaw off as nerds, but they know how to think outside of the box. Surrounded by quick-witted people, you could go far, or take a tip from Lockhart and just convince everyone you have.

𝟑 𝒔𝒍𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏 – Or perhaps in Slytherin, you'll make your real friends. Those cunning folk use any means, to achieve their ends.
Resourceful and ambitious Slytherin might not have the best reputation outside of pure-blooded circles, but their crafty minds make them brilliant leaders. The lure of power and influence runs strong with the members of this house, as does the ability to look terrific in black.

𝟒 𝒉𝒖𝒇𝒇𝒍𝒆𝒑𝒖𝒇𝒇 – You might belong in Hufflepuff, where they are just and loyal, Those patient Hufflepuffs are true, and unafraid of toil.
Fair-minded and steadfast, Hufflepuff might seem like a boring house but their sense of duty makes them as courageous as certain, allegedly spicier houses, and you'll always find a friendly face waiting. Could a little kindness and inclusion change the course for you?

𝟓 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒅! – A Muggle AU or students at another of the many wizarding schools entirely? Who knows!

THE SCENARIOS:

𝟏 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 - A chance encounter or a new classmate/member of the faculty? Maybe they're a friend of a friend or someone your professor got to tutor you. Either way you only get one chance to make a first impression.

𝟐 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒂 𝒘𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒆 - For all your friends, foes, families, rivalries, and romantic needs. Co-workers, teammates, housemates, enemies, and everything else you can think of go here.

𝟑 𝒇𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕! - Fuck around and find out.