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Printable Hogwarts House Quiz
A pen-and-paper Sorting for Harry Potter parties, classrooms, sleepovers and film nights. Print the questions, let everyone circle their answers, then use the answer key to reveal each person’s house.
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Hogwarts House Quiz
Name: ______________________ Circle one answer for each question. Go with your first instinct!
1A stranger drops their wallet on a busy street. You…
- A Note the address on the ID and post it back
- B Return it and make sure they remember your name
- C Chase them through the crowd to return it
- D Hand it in and wait to make sure it's claimed
2Which would you most hate to be called?
- A Weak
- B Ordinary
- C Cowardly
- D Selfish
3You find a locked door in the castle. What do you do?
- A Open it. Obviously.
- B Work out what it's guarding first
- C Fetch a friend before going in
- D Find out who has the key
4Pick a way to spend a free afternoon.
- A A library, a puzzle, or a rabbit hole
- B Something with a bit of risk
- C Working on a plan nobody knows about yet
- D Cooking for friends
5In a group project, you usually end up…
- A Running the show
- B Pitching the bold idea
- C Making sure the work gets finished
- D Doing the research everyone else skipped
6Which magical object would you choose?
- A A ring that lets you hear what people really think
- B A pot that always has enough for everyone
- C A diary that answers back
- D A sword that appears when you need it
7A friend breaks a rule and you're asked about it. You…
- A Point out the rule doesn't make sense
- B Stay quiet, but tell them to own up
- C Take the blame yourself
- D Say nothing. It might be useful later.
8Which do you value most in other people?
- A Kindness
- B Nerve
- C Drive
- D Imagination
9Choose a path through the forest at dusk.
- A The well-trodden one, together
- B The one that gets you there fastest
- C The one on the old map
- D The dark one with the strange noises
10What would you want to be remembered for?
- A Doing the right thing when it was hard
- B What I built and who I became
- C Something new I made or found
- D How I treated people
11You're offered a powerful position you didn't earn. You…
- A Turn it down. You'll earn it properly.
- B Ask who else was considered
- C Accept. Opportunities don't repeat.
- D Take it if you'd actually be the best at it
12Pick a sound.
- A A full kitchen
- B Rain against a window
- C Footsteps in an empty hall
- D A crackling fire
My Harry Potter Quiz · for the quiz host
Answer key and score card
For each question, find the letter that was circled and put a tick next to its house. The house with the most ticks wins. A tie? Let the person choose, just as Harry did.
| Q | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ravenclaw | Slytherin | Gryffindor | Hufflepuff |
| 2 | Slytherin | Ravenclaw | Gryffindor | Hufflepuff |
| 3 | Gryffindor | Ravenclaw | Hufflepuff | Slytherin |
| 4 | Ravenclaw | Gryffindor | Slytherin | Hufflepuff |
| 5 | Slytherin | Gryffindor | Hufflepuff | Ravenclaw |
| 6 | Slytherin | Hufflepuff | Ravenclaw | Gryffindor |
| 7 | Ravenclaw | Hufflepuff | Gryffindor | Slytherin |
| 8 | Hufflepuff | Gryffindor | Slytherin | Ravenclaw |
| 9 | Hufflepuff | Slytherin | Ravenclaw | Gryffindor |
| 10 | Gryffindor | Slytherin | Ravenclaw | Hufflepuff |
| 11 | Gryffindor | Hufflepuff | Slytherin | Ravenclaw |
| 12 | Hufflepuff | Ravenclaw | Slytherin | Gryffindor |
| House | Ticks | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Gryffindor | ||
| Ravenclaw | ||
| Hufflepuff | ||
| Slytherin |
Gryffindor: courage, daring, nerve. Animal: lion. Colours: scarlet and gold.
Ravenclaw: curiosity, wit, originality. Animal: eagle. Colours: blue and bronze.
Hufflepuff: loyalty, patience, fairness. Animal: badger. Colours: yellow and black.
Slytherin: ambition, cunning, resourcefulness. Animal: serpent. Colours: green and silver.
Unofficial fan-made quiz. Not affiliated with Warner Bros., J.K. Rowling or Wizarding World Digital. Free to print for personal and classroom use.
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Hogwarts House Quiz for Kids
Name: ______________________ Circle one answer for each question. Go with your first instinct!
1It’s the first day at a new school. What do you do?
- A Explore the library
- B Find out who’s in charge
- C Say hello to everyone straight away
- D Find someone on their own and sit with them
2Which pet would you take to Hogwarts?
- A A rare snake nobody else has
- B A clever cat that can open doors
- C A brave owl that flies in any weather
- D A friendly toad that loves cuddles
3Your friend is sad. How do you cheer them up?
- A Take them on an adventure
- B Tell them an amazing fact
- C Make them a card and a snack
- D Make a plan to fix the problem
4Which class would you look forward to most?
- A Charms, to learn new spells
- B Flying lessons on a broomstick
- C Potions, mixing secret recipes
- D Herbology, growing magical plants
5You find a secret door in the castle. What happens next?
- A I keep it secret so I can use it later
- B I open it right away
- C I go and get my friends first
- D I look for clues about where it goes
6What would you like to be famous for?
- A Being the best at something
- B Being really kind
- C Being really clever
- D Being really brave
7Pick a sweet from the sweet trolley.
- A One that tells you a riddle
- B A big bag to share with everyone
- C One that makes sparks fly out of your ears
- D The rarest one on the trolley
8Your team is losing a game. What do you do?
- A Cheer everyone on so they don’t feel bad
- B Try even harder and never give up
- C Do whatever it takes to win
- D Think of a clever new tactic
9Which magical place would you visit first?
- A A cosy kitchen full of treats
- B A hidden room under the lake
- C A room full of magic books
- D The top of the tallest tower
10What’s the best thing about you?
- A I’m brave
- B I don’t give up until I get what I want
- C I’m curious
- D I’m a good friend
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Design your own house crest
I was sorted into: ______________________ Draw and colour your very own crest. Fill each quarter with something that shows who you are!
Gryffindor lion · scarlet and gold
Ravenclaw eagle · blue and bronze
Hufflepuff badger · yellow and black
Slytherin serpent · green and silver
My Harry Potter Quiz · for the quiz host
Answer key and score card
For each question, find the letter that was circled and put a tick next to its house. The house with the most ticks wins. A tie? Let the person choose, just as Harry did.
| Q | A | B | C | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ravenclaw | Slytherin | Gryffindor | Hufflepuff |
| 2 | Slytherin | Ravenclaw | Gryffindor | Hufflepuff |
| 3 | Gryffindor | Ravenclaw | Hufflepuff | Slytherin |
| 4 | Ravenclaw | Gryffindor | Slytherin | Hufflepuff |
| 5 | Slytherin | Gryffindor | Hufflepuff | Ravenclaw |
| 6 | Slytherin | Hufflepuff | Ravenclaw | Gryffindor |
| 7 | Ravenclaw | Hufflepuff | Gryffindor | Slytherin |
| 8 | Hufflepuff | Gryffindor | Slytherin | Ravenclaw |
| 9 | Hufflepuff | Slytherin | Ravenclaw | Gryffindor |
| 10 | Gryffindor | Slytherin | Ravenclaw | Hufflepuff |
| House | Ticks | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Gryffindor | ||
| Ravenclaw | ||
| Hufflepuff | ||
| Slytherin |
Gryffindor: courage, daring, nerve. Animal: lion. Colours: scarlet and gold.
Ravenclaw: curiosity, wit, originality. Animal: eagle. Colours: blue and bronze.
Hufflepuff: loyalty, patience, fairness. Animal: badger. Colours: yellow and black.
Slytherin: ambition, cunning, resourcefulness. Animal: serpent. Colours: green and silver.
Unofficial fan-made quiz. Not affiliated with Warner Bros., J.K. Rowling or Wizarding World Digital. Free to print for personal and classroom use.
How to run a Sorting at a party or in class
- Print one question sheet per person and keep the answer key back, so nobody can work out which answer leads to which house.
- Set the scene. Dim the lights, use a pointed hat or a bowl if you have one, and read the questions aloud for younger children.
- Answer on instinct. Remind everyone there are no wrong answers. The quiz works best when people don’t try to aim for a house.
- Reveal the houses one at a time. Use the answer key to count the ticks, then announce each result. A cheer from each house table is traditional.
- Group by house for games, a quiz-night team or a House Cup with points for good behaviour.
Ideas for teachers
- Reading week or World Book Day: sort the class, then have each house present its founder and values.
- House points: run a term-long House Cup. Our guide to how the House Cup works explains the rules from the books.
- Writing prompt: “Why the Sorting Hat put me in my house”, using the house traits guide.
- Discussion: is it better to be brave, clever, kind or ambitious? Our best house debate gives each side.
Prefer it online?
The same questions work out the result for you in the online house quiz and the kids’ house quiz. Then try the Patronus quiz.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the printable house quiz free?
Yes. Print as many copies as you like for home, parties or the classroom. Please don’t sell it or republish it as your own.
How do I print it?
Choose a version, then press the Print button, or download the ready-made PDF. Each version fits on a few A4 or US Letter pages, with the answer key and score card on a separate page so you can keep it back.
How is the house worked out?
Each question has four answers, and each answer belongs to one house. Use the answer key to tally which house each answer points to. The house with the most ticks wins. If two houses tie, the person picks between them, just as Harry did.
Which version should I use for children?
The kids’ version has 10 shorter questions in simple language, written for roughly ages 7 to 12. Older children and teenagers usually prefer the full 12-question version.
Is there an online version?
Yes. The same questions are online as the main house quiz and the kids’ house quiz, which work out the result automatically.
Is this the official Sorting Hat quiz?
No. It’s an independent fan-made quiz with original questions, not connected to Warner Bros., J.K. Rowling or the official Wizarding World site.
Unofficial fan project. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Warner Bros., J.K. Rowling or Wizarding World Digital.