What is the motto for Ravenclaw?

It is considered to be the best house in Hogwarts because house members are characterized by their quick, creative, and articulate thinking, their resourcefulness, and the appropriate use of their learning and wisdom whenever the need arises, as the house motto says, “Wit beyond measure is man’s greatest treasure.”

What is the Ravenclaw ghost called?

The Grey Lady
The Grey Lady: Ravenclaw house ghost The morose daughter of the Ravenclaw house founder, Rowena Ravenclaw. Her real name was Helena.

How is the Ravenclaw ghost?

Helena Ravenclaw, the daughter of Hogwarts founder Rowena Ravenclaw. Born in the year 982 she died sometime between the year 996 and 1000. She then became a The Ghost of Ravenclaw known as the Grey Lady. Rowling hid the true identity of the Grey Lady right up until the final instalment of Harry Potter.

Why is Helena Ravenclaw a ghost?

In a fit of rage, the Baron murdered her when she refused to return with him, before he committed suicide out of regret for what he had done. Helena and the Baron eventually returned as ghosts to Hogwarts Castle, where she became and continues to be the Ghost of Ravenclaw House.

Why isn’t Hermione a Ravenclaw?

Hermione Granger didn’t go to Ravenclaw because she valued courage and bravery over knowledge. She also expressed that Gryffindor was the best House in Hogwarts. Besides, the Sorting Hat prioritizes what type of qualities the students value rather than what they have.

Is Dumbledore a Ravenclaw?

Dumbledore began attending Hogwarts in the autumn of 1892 and was Sorted into Gryffindor house.

Which ghost killed the Grey Lady?

The Baron
The Baron killed Helena when she refused to return with him, before killing himself out of regret for what he had done. She and the Baron eventually returned as ghosts to Hogwarts Castle, where Helena is the Ghost of Ravenclaw House.

Which Hogwarts house is JK Rowling in?

Gryffindor
And, naturally, J.K. Rowling herself is a Gryffindor. Rowling revealed her house during a livestream in 2012.

Can Hogwarts students switch houses?

As far as we can tell there is no penalty for changing Houses, and though it’s probably poor etiquette among Harry Potter fans to do so, the option is there if you need or want it!