Ravenclaw

Ravenclaw is known for attracting students who demonstrate exceptional intelligence, creativity, and a thirst for knowledge. The house values wisdom, wit, and learning above all else.

Founder and Symbol

Ravenclaw was founded by Rowena Ravenclaw, a brilliant witch known for her cleverness and love of education. The house symbol is an eagle, representing the soaring intellect of its members. The house colours are blue and bronze.

Notable Members

Some famous Ravenclaws from the Harry Potter series include:

Luna Lovegood: A quirky, open-minded witch who becomes a close friend of Harry, Ron, and Hermione.
Cho Chang: A talented Quidditch player and Harry's first crush.
Filius Flitwick: The Charms professor at Hogwarts and Head of Ravenclaw House.
Garrick Ollivander: The renowned wandmaker who matches witches and wizards with their perfect wands.

The Ravenclaw Common Room

The Ravenclaw common room is located in a high tower, with a stunning view of the surrounding mountains. To enter, students must answer a riddle posed by the eagle door knocker. This challenges Ravenclaws to use their wits and think creatively.

Inside, the room is airy and circular, with arched windows, a domed ceiling painted with stars, and bookcases lining the walls. It's the perfect space for Ravenclaws to study, discuss ideas, and let their imaginations run wild.

Ravenclaw in Video Games

In Harry Potter video games, Ravenclaw characters and locations often play important roles:

In Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (2001), players can explore the Ravenclaw common room and interact with Ravenclaw students.
Cho Chang appears as a character in several games, including Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (2018), where she teaches players how to play Quidditch.
In Harry Potter: Magic Awakened (2021), players can choose to be sorted into Ravenclaw and experience the game's story from that perspective.

Fun Facts

The Ravenclaw house ghost is the Grey Lady, also known as Helena Ravenclaw, daughter of founder Rowena Ravenclaw.
Ravenclaw's Quidditch team is known for its clever strategies and excellent Seekers.
The Sorting Hat considers placing Hermione Granger in Ravenclaw before ultimately choosing Gryffindor.

Ravenclaw represents the pursuit of knowledge and the power of the mind in the Harry Potter universe. Its members' intelligence and creativity make them formidable allies and fascinating characters to explore in both the original media and the video games set in the Wizarding World.