Hogwarts faculties: Where would the Distribution Hat distribute you?

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is a place where millions of fans of the Harry Potter universe dream of studying. One of the most mysterious moments for every freshman is the distribution ceremony, when an ancient artifact – the Distributing Hat – decides which of the four faculties the young wizard will study in. Which faculty would you belong to? Let’s look at the characteristics of each of them and try to guess where the Distribution Hat would send you.

History of Hogwarts faculties
Hogwarts was founded over a thousand years ago by four of the greatest wizards of its time: Godric Griffindor, Helga Puffendui, Candida Cogtevran and Salazar Slytherin. Each of them created its own faculty, reflecting their values and ideas about what qualities should have a worthy student.
The faculty system at Hogwarts has become not just a way of organizing the educational process, but also a powerful tool for socializing and shaping the identity of young wizards.


What faculties exist in Hogwarts?


Gryffindor
Founder: Godric Griffindor
Symbol: The Lion
Colors: Scarlet and gold
Students' qualities: Courage, courage, determination, nobility, chivalry
Famous alumni: Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Albus Dumbledore
If you are not afraid to take risks for high goals, always ready to protect your friends and stand up for justice, Griffindor can be your home.



Pufflepuff (Hufflepuff)
Founder: Helga Puffendui
Badger symbol
Colors: Canary yellow and black
Students' qualities: Hard work, loyalty, honesty, patience, justice
Famous alumni: Cedric Diggory, Newt Scamander, Nymphadora Tonks
If you value loyalty and honest relationships and are willing to work hard, Puffendui can choose you.



Cogtevran (Ravenclaw)
Founder: Candida Cogtevran
Symbol: Eagle
Colors: Blue and bronze
Students' qualities: Mind, wisdom, creativity, originality, desire for knowledge
Famous alumni: Luna Lovegood, Zhou Chang, Philius Fleetwick
If you value knowledge, like to solve complex problems – Cogtevran can be your home.



Slytherin (Slytherin)
Founder: Salazar Slytherin
Symbol: Snake
Colors: Green and silver
Students' qualities: Ambitiousness, cunning, ingenuity, leadership qualities
Famous alumni: Severus Snegg, Draco Malfoy, Horace Sliznort
If you are ambitious, calculating and ready to use any means to achieve your goals, Slytherin can choose you.

How is the distribution by faculty?
Distribution takes place in the Great Hall of Hogwarts on the first evening of the school year. A key role is played by the Distribution Hat, created by the four founders of the school.
The hat has its own consciousness and is able to read the minds and analyze the character of each student. It takes into account not only the innate qualities, but also the inner aspirations of the freshman.
Interestingly, according to research, most readers of the Harry Potter series identify with Gryffindor’s representatives, although statistically the distribution should be roughly equal between faculties.

Which faculty would you go to?
To guess where the Distribution Hat might send you, you need to honestly assess your personal qualities, values, and life priorities.
Mini Test: Where would the Distribution Hat send you?
Answer a few questions to get a preview of your potential faculty:
1. What quality do you value most in yourself?

• Courage and willingness to take risks (Griffindor)
• Loyalty and honesty (Puffendui)
• Intellect and the Pursuit of Knowledge (Kogtevran)
• Ambitiousness and Purpose (Slytherin)

2. How do you usually solve complex problems?

• I am determined to follow my convictions. – Griffindor
• I think carefully about all possible options (Kogtevran)
• I am looking for the most effective solution (Slytherin)
• I try to find a fair solution for everyone.

3. What does success mean to you?

• Achieving your goals (Slytherin)
• Winning the respect of others (Griffindor)
• Acquisition of new knowledge (Kogtevran)
• Creating harmonious relationships (Puffendui)

Debunking Faculty Myths
Myth 1: All Slyserines are evil.
This is the most common stereotype. Indeed, many of the negative characters in the saga belonged to Slyserine, but Horace Sliznort, Severus Snegg, Andromeda Tonks are examples of Slyserines who fought on the side of good. The key qualities of the Slyserin people – ambition and determination – can be aimed at both creation and destruction.

Myth 2: Puffendui – Faculty for Losers
Some consider Puffendui a "faculty of residues." That's wrong. Puffenduis have a unique set of values - hard work, loyalty, honesty. It was from Puffendui that such outstanding wizards as Newt Scamander and Cedric Diggory came out.

How to use the distribution system in real life?
Hogwart-style career guidance
Knowing your dominant qualities, you can consciously approach the choice of profession:

• Griffindore: rescuers, firefighters, entrepreneurs
• Cogtevranians: science, analytics, IT
• Puffendui: medicine, pedagogy, social work
• Slyserinists: management, politics, law

Conclusion: Personality is more important than faculty
The distributive hat is a wise artifact, but even it may doubt. Ultimately, the faculty does not determine the wizard’s fate; it merely reflects his inner potential.
As Albus Dumbledore said, “Our choices, not our abilities, show who we really are.” Regardless of which faculty the Distribution Hat might send you to, remember that your personality is multifaceted and not limited to one faculty.
In real life, we can develop the best qualities of all four faculties: the courage of Griffindor, the hard work of Puffendui, the wisdom of Cogtevran and the ambition of Slytherin.
Whatever your choice, remember: Hogwarts will always come to the aid of those who ask for it.

Glossary
Distribution hat
A magical artifact created by the founders of Hogwarts that defines the faculty for each student based on his or her character and potential.
griffindor
One of the four departments of Hogwarts, founded by Godric Griffindor, values courage and courage.
puffendui
The faculty founded by Helga Puffendui is distinguished by loyalty, hard work and justice.
cogtevran
Faculty created by Candida Cogtevran, where intelligence, wisdom and the desire for knowledge are valued.
slytherine
The faculty founded by Salazar Slyzerin is known for its ambition, cunning and purposefulness.
Great hall
Hogwarts Central Room, where all important events, including the distribution ceremony, take place.