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Hogwarts House Quiz
Twelve questions about what you'd do, what you value and what you'd rather not admit. Find out whether you belong in Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff or Slytherin.
12 questions · about 3 minutes
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About the quiz
What is the Hogwarts house quiz?
At Hogwarts, the Sorting Hat places every new student in one of four houses based on the qualities it sees in them. This quiz does the same job with a set of everyday dilemmas. Each answer reveals something you value, and your house is the one whose values you pick most.
Scenario-based questions
You won't be asked "are you brave?". You'll be asked what you'd do with a locked door, a dropped wallet or an unearned promotion.
Every house has a chance
Each question has exactly one answer per house, so no house is easier to land than another.
Instant result
Your house, a description of what it says about you, and your score for all four houses appear as soon as you finish.
The houses
The four Hogwarts houses
Hogwarts was founded by four witches and wizards who each valued different qualities in their students. Their houses still carry those values today.
Gryffindor
Daring, nerve and chivalry.
Gryffindor prizes courage above everything. Its students act first, stand up for others and would rather fail at something brave than succeed at something safe.
- Founder
- Godric Gryffindor
- Colours
- Scarlet and gold
- Animal
- Lion
- Element
- Fire
Known members: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley
Read the Gryffindor guide →
Ravenclaw
Wit beyond measure.
Ravenclaw values intelligence, creativity and independent thinking. Its students are drawn to ideas, puzzles and the questions other people stop asking.
- Founder
- Rowena Ravenclaw
- Colours
- Blue and bronze
- Animal
- Eagle
- Element
- Air
Known members: Luna Lovegood, Cho Chang, Filius Flitwick
Read the Ravenclaw guide →
Hufflepuff
Just, loyal and unafraid of toil.
Hufflepuff stands for loyalty, fairness and steady effort. Its students are the ones others rely on, and they notice who has been left out.
- Founder
- Helga Hufflepuff
- Colours
- Yellow and black
- Animal
- Badger
- Element
- Earth
Known members: Cedric Diggory, Nymphadora Tonks, Newt Scamander
Read the Hufflepuff guide →
Slytherin
Ambition, cunning and resourcefulness.
Slytherin rewards ambition, cunning and resourcefulness. Its students know what they want, plan for it and pick their battles carefully.
- Founder
- Salazar Slytherin
- Colours
- Green and silver
- Animal
- Serpent
- Element
- Water
Known members: Severus Snape, Draco Malfoy, Horace Slughorn
Read the Slytherin guide →Method
How your house is decided
Plenty of quizzes claim a secret algorithm. Ours is simple, and here it is in full.
- 12 questions, 4 answers each. Each answer leans towards one house.
- One point per answer. Your choice adds a point to that house.
- Most points wins. The house with the highest total is yours.
- Ties go to your latest instinct. If two houses draw, the one you picked most recently wins.
- Full scores shown. You see your percentage for every house, not just the winner.
How it works
How to take the house quiz
Start the quiz
Press start. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to install.
Answer on instinct
Pick the answer that sounds most like you, not the one you think a particular house would choose.
Get your house
Your house appears straight away, with what it says about you and your score for every house.
Read and share
Open your house guide to learn its history and members, then send your result to friends to compare.
Why this quiz
What makes this house quiz different
Written from scratch
Every question is original and built around the values each house is known for: courage, curiosity, loyalty and ambition.
Full breakdown
You see your score for all four houses, so you know if you are a clear fit or split between two.
Transparent scoring
The method is explained on this page. No hidden algorithm, no made-up accuracy claims.
House guides
Each house has its own guide covering its founder, traits, colours, common room and best-known members.
Works on any device
The quiz is built for phones first and loads fast on a slow connection.
Free and private
No account, no email, no answers stored. Take it as many times as you like.
- Questions
- 12
- Minutes
- ~3
- Houses
- 4
- Cost
- Free
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How accurate is this Hogwarts house quiz?
It is as accurate as your answers are honest. Every question offers one answer that leans towards each house, so the result reflects the values you pick most often. It is a bit of fun, not a psychological test, but most people find the result recognisable.
How is my house worked out?
Each of the 12 questions has four answers, and each answer counts towards one house. The house with the most answers wins. If two houses tie, the house you chose most recently breaks the tie. Your result page also shows your percentage for all four houses.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes, as often as you like. Your first attempt is usually the most telling, because later attempts tend to aim for a particular house.
What if I don't like my house?
That's common. Read the guide to your house first, since most people find more of themselves in it than they expected. Your second-highest house is shown too, and plenty of people are a close mix of two.
How long does the quiz take?
About three minutes. There are 12 multiple-choice questions and no sign-up.
Is this the official Sorting Hat quiz?
No. This is an independent, fan-made quiz with its own questions. It is not connected to Warner Bros., J.K. Rowling or the official Wizarding World site.
Do you store my answers?
No. The quiz runs entirely in your browser and your answers are not sent anywhere or saved.
Can I share my result?
Yes. The result screen has a share button that gives you a link to your house result, which shows a preview card when posted in chats and on social media.