Description
Ravenclaw House is one of the four houses at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, founded by Rowena Ravenclaw. The house values intelligence, knowledge, wit, and wisdom. Ravenclaws are known for their love of learning and academic excellence, producing many of the wizarding world’s greatest scholars and inventors. The house mascot is an eagle, and its colors are blue and bronze.
Notable Members
- Luna Lovegood (alumni)
- Cho Chang (alumni)
- Gilderoy Lockhart (alumni)
- Filius Flitwick (alumni, former Head of House)
- Garrick Ollivander (alumni)
Values
Ravenclaws are known for their wit, wisdom, and love of learning. The house prizes intelligence, creativity, and acceptance of individuality. Members tend to be curious, analytical, and open-minded, often pursuing knowledge for its own sake. Ravenclaws appreciate clever solutions and original thinking.
Common Room
Located in a tower on the west side of the castle, the Ravenclaw common room is accessed via a bronze eagle-shaped door knocker that poses riddles. The common room is airy and elegant, featuring blue and bronze silk hangings, star-covered domed ceiling, and large arched windows with spectacular views of the Hogwarts grounds. A white marble statue of Rowena Ravenclaw stands in a niche.