Harry Potter House Symbolism: Slytherin

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ScreenPrism Ravenclaw... please

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ScreenPrism please do this sort of philosphy video for the other houses.

[@chiefsupreme3482]

Please do something with Scandal. I'd love to see you guys analyze characters like Jake, Fitz, Mellie, Abby, Maya, and most of all Command or Eli Pope

[@chiefsupreme3482]

If you guys could do videos on the characters of Brooklyn nine-nine like you did with the office and friends that would be terrific

[@ravenstrategist1325]

Actually in western traditions the snake is knowledge and healing. For the sumerians as well, the god Enki the creator of the human race thought knowledge and music to mankind,his symbol was the snake while his sister symbol was the tree..

[@potatomuffin7177]

People also forget that the literal most famous wizard in the magic and non magical world, Merlin, was a Slytherin.

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[@alandpac]

Ikr

[@sea_of_love]

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[@shawnaisme226]

Which is such an epic Slytherin related fact that I named my cat Merlin 😊💚

I do not want to scrap it for you, but Merlin was far from having the caracteristics of Slytherin, if you follow the original story, not some tv show. He was more of a Ravenclaw and Gryffindor due to his knowledge and courage in battle against very dark forces. Merlin was a bard, warrior-king and some sort of white mage, his original name was Myrddin. In some version he was a Christian and fought for God with Arthur.

[@XenoRaptor-98765]

You forgot to mention that in many cultures that snakes, serpents and dragons are symbolic as the givers of knowledge and wisdom.

[@theironicmonster]

the ilvermorny house with the snake has that down oddly enough!

[@straburyred]

Also in Greco-Roman mythology, Aesclepius (son of Apollo) was accompanied by two serpents who could heal wounds by licking them.

[@SarastistheSerpent]

Yes but serpents are more commonly associated with chaos, destruction and natural elements. There are biological reasons for why this is. Our primate tree dwelling ancestors had only to worry about tree dwelling pythons which preyed on medium sized mammals.

[@guessmyname1246]

@@straburyred one serpent not two.

[@franciscoolmos360]

In cristianity as well satan in forma of a snake persuaded Eva to eat from the tree of knowledge and is caracterized by his pride and arrogance

[@dununa]

Dumbledore: Gryffindor wins! Snape: Actually they tied with Slytherin... Dumbledore: Well, 50 points to Harry for blinking!

[@WhateverPotter]

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[@kaylaswiccanmoon]

For real

[@officialmaxrebo]

Whatever Potter 50000000000000000000000000000000000 points to Gryffindor because Harry breathed

[@robinlvr1475]

100 points to gryffindor for Harry's breathing techniquee

[@achyuththouta6957]

@@robinlvr1475 90 billion points to Gryffindors because Harry smiled at Hagrid

[@rachelthornton4442]

I feel like a romance between a Slytherin and a Hufflepuff would be the purest, most beautiful thing ever

[@lanielannister]

Rachie And The Waves As a Slytherin, I agree it’d be very cute! ^^

[@justatinyhalfling]

As a Hufflepuff married to a Slytherin, I agree. 😉 We indeed complement and balance out each other's personality traits.

[@sradraws_6176]

Rachie And The Waves Ok but that would actually be so precious

[@blue_caduceus592]

Rachie And The Waves I don't know about romance, but I'm a Slytherin and my older brother is a Hufflepuff. We've always been very close, even for siblings.

[@mannuzan8791]

As a Hufflepuff that loves writing and stories, I say this is one of my favorite ideas. Maybe I should write it XD

[@trinaq]

Slytherins seem to get the worst reputation out of all the houses for being "evil" or "corrupt", or just plain misunderstood. Nearly all of the deatheaters depicted in the franchise are from Slytherin, and when J.K. Rowling realized that she hadn't shown any likable Slytherins, she created Slughorn as an example of a sympathetic person from that house. Slytherins, much like Ravenclaws, are intelligent, they're just more crafty and ambitious about their smarts, and won't hesitate to look for ways to achieve their goals. Plus, thank you for pointing out them losing out to Gryffindor for the House Cup, which I always thought was unfair as a kid!💚🐍

[@BucketThinkTank14657Nerd]

Because it was unfair. They all got points for stuff none of the students (even Gryffindor) knew anything about. Hell, Neville got points just they could win. It's not enough that they saved the world, they have to win the House Cup that Slytherin worked hard to get.

[@trinaq]

Bucket Think Tank Gryffindor and Slytherin were pitted against each other from the get go. The fact that Dumbledore even openly encouraged the antagonism, and that they were seen as "heroic" and "evil" respectively, just struck me as a low point.

[@maem7462]

Caitriona Quigley I'm a Hufflepuff and I agree that Slytherins do get horrible reputations which shouldn't happen because I know a few Slytherins who are very nice. For some reason Hufflepuffs have gotten mad fun of a lot and Ravenclaws sadly barely get acknowledged. The Gryffindors winning the house cup was so unfair because they won by breaking all the rules and just being brave which is their houses main quality when no other house get extra points for doing something where they used their main quality of the house. Correct me if I'm wrong but didn't someone from Gryffindor get points for being loyal which is a Hufflepuff quality. It is a little but if a Gryffindor quality but it's mainly one for Hufflepuff

[@trinaq]

Mae Mitchum I totally concur. Both Slytherins and Hufflepuffs seem to get the short end of the stick both in and out of story for different reasons. Slytherins are usually typecast as being manipulative and self-serving, but many of the Slytherins I know demonstrate its more positive qualities, such as determination and resourcefulness. By contrast, Hufflepuffs are ridiculed because because they're seen as "generic" and are very rarely given time to shine in plots. In fact, their sole moment of glory comes about when Cedric Diggory is selected as a champion for the Triwizard Tournament, which is then overshadowed by Harry's name being entered into the goblet. At least Ravenclaws are given a bit more focus. It always seemed that we were "supposed" to root for the Gryffindors on top of any other house.

[@thetramp123]

Merlin was also a Slytherin, so boom. Eat it gryffindors.

[@viralthoughts6278]

(Ravenclaw here) Back in the medieval days, there were witch burnings and a war between wizards and muggles, so the prejudice of Slytherin kind of makes sense. He wouldn't want to train muggle born because the muggles were their enemies.

[@Goikuchan]

50 points to Ravenclaw! As a Slytherin I completely agree. I think Salazar's loathing for muggles and muggleborns was fueled by the witch trials. And it isn't all that far fetched to imagine some pureblood families that are still around bearing the same grudge.

[@Nooneeeeeeeeeeee]

Great deduction (Slytherin here). It's true that Ravenclaws are wise😀

[@shawnofdanaukota3843]

Goikuchan As a Slytherin, I would sure rant about how my ancestors fought in the wars against the muggles who exterminates our kind.

[@PyroGothNerd]

Actually, the school was founded before the actual which hunts, as the Catholic Church was trying to convince the public that magic did not exist at all, and was mere "pagan superstition" The which hunts didn't go into full swing until the 1500s, and for a long time only black magic (magic that did harm) could get you arrested and killed...unless your healing spell failed, and then you were accused of killing the person while faking trying to heal them. That would also do it. There were many forms of magic that were popular with the upper class during the Medeival Renaissance period, as well, such as alchemy and "natural" magic. Not to mention all the spells disguised as prayers by inserting Jesus Christ's name into them. Honestly, if Harry Potter didn't have the word "which" in it, very few would have made a fuss about this series.

[@jessaminesguerra3369]

@@Goikuchan true that. Its better to be prepared or cautious when it comes to those who feared the unknown that they'll easily kill you. Even I'll admit that wizarding haven't change much that the muggles became advance. Its only logic what can happen when you calculate every possibility from happening. Not that I am against muggleborns nor half-blood but danger is not something taken lightly if you can count the wizarding numbers that they are lacking while muggles are billions with war weapons capable to destroy any spell shield. To be fair,I may be placed in ravenclaw and on occasion on slytherin but overall I am neutral and more likely be preparing the possibility of war from breaking in case,,,afterall I saw value using every advantage and logic of everything even using dark arts,light magic or even weaponry in case wands are not useful when weapons are guns being pointed at you lightning fast in shot. Hell! I rather be prepared enough even to train wandless magic in advance just for precaution. Afterall,if you were to choose:Morality by hesitating using all advantage you can get or death and possible torture from muggles which can be more gruesome then a simple crucio. Avada kedavra is simple death but what if you are surrounded or imperio is useless when against those who have strong will for a muggle let alone again being surrounded,,,,thats why,why not train using weaponry too justttt to be prepare.

[@car6300]

Where’s my slytherin sisters and brothers???!

[@WhateverPotter]

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Here 💚🐍💚

[@kokeech]

Hiss Hiss my brethren

[@emilyczech1597]

Here bb!!

[@colorgirl1033]

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[@kikim2777]

“The privilege that many Slytherins are born into...” Me a Slytherin: WHERE DAT MONEY AT?!

[@allisonfitzmaurice6948]

Kiki M Snape and Voldemort were probably saying the same thing

[@ericdinesh63]

Yeah where the money at...lol

[@hearmeroar6691]

@@allisonfitzmaurice6948 :D

[@idkwhatshouldinamethis1533]

Yeahh where is it?????

[@farookhabeba5398]

Maybe it's in the chamber of secrets but I am guessing some Griffindork beat us there because of sheer dumb luck which also won them the house cup

[@Q_LeLeqteur]

I freakin love being a Slytherin 🐍

[@sniperazzyomg3907]

Nique Le lecteur I aggree 🐍🐍🐍

[@kaisetic3150]

Hiss hiss.🐍

[@jssk5444]

Absolutely

[@emilyczech1597]

Me too!!

[@saniaansari5727]

Me too

[@chloewhite5891]

J.k. Rowling hates slytherin, so it's natural slytherins are portrayed in a negative light. But I'm proud of my slytherin house 😂👍

[@sarakhawar1221]

I don't care what anybody says about my house. I didn't ask for opinions. I like every house.

[@yanderefangirl8317]

After 5 books, she realized that and made Professor Slughorn (who is a Slytherin but is a very likable person).

[@gourisree9991]

I think ravenclaw and Slytherin would make a great couple Knowledge and power.

[@wolfiecubzyt1637]

@@gourisree9991 oh my god yes! I'm a slytherin any male ravenclaws that want me XDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD

[@sarahlovescoquette]

@@sarakhawar1221 R u hufflepuff?

[@MikeO7977]

It should be noted that ALL Hogwarts Founders were selective about the students admitted to the School and all wanted to welcome students of certain traits before others- it was not only Slytherin. In fact, you could argue that both Slytherin and Hufflepuff were more reasonable than the other two Founders in their philosophies of student selection: Hufflepuff was not selective at all, she believed all should be given equal right to study magic, whereas Slytherin was the most pragmatic one- he did not want to invite people who were persecuting wizards and witches to the School and risk possible bloodshed. From Slytherin perspective, it could be argued that putting a huge monster below the School was a safety measure and that Salazar deeply believed a day will come when all wizards and witches will be grateful for his foresight. Now, it is easy to demonise Slytherin. The vast majority of people will see the Founder and his House as personification of racism, bigotry, intolerance, reluctance to change, power hunger. And it is not hard to see why this is the case, as almost every Slytherin in the books was a morally ambiguous character. I think, however, that the original purpose of the House was different and to understand it one needs to think of the historical context in which the House was founded.

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[@HomosapienNo94628]

That's an incredible explanation; thank you.

[@m.emiliapalavecino2831]

As a Slytherin, i love this response!

[@ButterflyScarlet]

@Mo'mina Makin Considering Hogwarts was founded in 990 AD in a Western society when having magic would either cause you to be murdered for devil worship or crowned a saint. However Harry Potter took place almost 2000 years in the future. Obviously things changed. At the time, Salazar had a point by wishing to be pragmatic, but times changed and we no longer have church-sanctioned beheading.

[@candescence]

@Mo'mina Makin a muggleborn generally doesn't come isolated. They have muggle family, muggle friends, and they are likely to return to muggle society. This opens up the risk of discovery because how on earth are you going to hide magic from those you live with. Another problem would be the anti magic beliefs that muggleborn may already have. You could have muggleborns working against magicals because they believe its the right thing or that it would redeem them from evil. Letting dangerous elements into a sanctuary for magical children can reasonably be seen as a threat.

[@discountplaguedoctor88]

You can basically label Harry Potter accordingly: How To Create A Blatantly Biased Series.

[@sleepycryptid8275]

Facts

[@mukherjee.p]

And yet you watched it perhaps the entirety. P. S. I respect slyth... (can't spell the house). I haven't seen Harry Potter nor may I ever. But from this video, I think I am more towards the slyth...

[@jsie3855]

Pritam Mukherjee SLYTHERIN*

[@Katharina-rp7iq]

Ummm...the books are written from Harry's POV. And in many cases he has to admit he was wrong, like with his impression of Neville, Hermione, Draco, Luna and Cedric. But if you read carefully you'll realize Harry is pretty judgemental and misses so much stuff. And Dumbledore's great shows on Harry's behalf are not as pure as Harry believes. It becomes obvious even in the very first book that Dumbledore is manipulating Harry to shape him into a character that has the certain quality he considers necessary, but he doesn't train him like you would a hero. Dumbledore is many things, but he certainly isn't kind. And Harry believes him to be kind for far too long. Good, yes, but not kind. Why else would a great, wise wizard actively get an entire school house to hate a small boy, using a stupid 'housecup' win reversal that doesn't give any real benefits and noone really cares about? The books are written from an unreliable narrator's POV and to the careful reader a lot of things seem highly questionable from the start.

[@suranjanad3861]

The stories are told from Harry's POV, so obviously whatever he thinks about things is how it will be portrayed. Slytherin House is a perfect example of this: Harry absolutely detests most Slytherins which is why they are always shown to be rude, mean, and bullies.

[@benwasserman8223]

I’m kind of wishing the books/movies had a non-Snape/Malfoy Slytherin character who was less antagonistic than the usual stereotype

[@MrCommori]

What about Slughorn? He is a stereotypical slytherin, just without all the pure blood-nonsense.

[@eizhowa]

MrCommori except that Slughorn was still amazed Lily was so talented given she was muggleborn. That would pass for passive discrimination today. Rowling is very clear about not liking Slytherin personally :/

[@aidanbenson1356]

eizhowa As a Hufflepuff, I love Slytherins. When not being the stereotypical, Slytherins are someone I'd want on my side. They're clever and resourceful and I love their ability to be subtle and work towards their goals with patience and dedication.

[@allisonpeterson4689]

Andromeda Tonks, Tonks’ mother, was a Slytherin, but married a muggle-born. She also provided a safe house during the Flight of the Potters. Sadly she’s not in the movies😢

[@lightangel452]

Albus Potter is a Slytherin .

[@iisoh830]

Gryffindor: I would die for you Slytherin: I would kill for you Ravenclaw: I would find a way for both of us to live Hufflepuff: I would die with you

[@sarahds1617]

How is this so accurate

[@dooakhawar8092]

I'ma Ravenclaw, yet I would kill.

[@haddadimen8957]

Ok but why is this true

[@farookhabeba5398]

Muggles:Death is just a part of life😎👏👏👏

[@Mazou-tj4ne]

Ravenclaw👊

[@lathanandrews417]

Margaery Tyrell would be in Slytherin! She has all the personal characteristics without being evil.

[@saraa.4295]

Lathan - Kyle that's a fun idea, fixing game of thrones to hogwarts houses..i would put sansa to slytherine as well, at the age of the sorting she believed in blood purity and craved to be at the top ;)

[@caodogao4327]

And Cersei Lannister would be in Gryffindor? I don't know, the red DOES suit her. :P

[@AlasEtéreas]

*Griffindor:* Jon Snow, Jaime Lannister, Robb Stark, Arya Stark, Loras Tyrell. Sandor Clegane. Oberyn Martell, Theon Greyjoy, Asha Greyjoy, Tormund Giantsbane, Ygritte. *Slytherin:* Daenerys Targaryen, Cersei Lannister, Tywin Lannister, Stannis Baratheon, Petyr Baelish, Olenna Tyrell, Margaery Tyrell, Sansa Stark (book version), Bronn. Also Jaime Lannister lol. *Hufflepuff:* Brienne of Tarth, Ned Stark, Catelyn Stark, Jorah Mormont, Lyanna Mormont, Davos Seaworth, Missandei, Grey Worm, Podrick Payne, Gilly. *Ravenclaw:* Tyrion Lannister, Samwell Tarly, Shireen Baratheon, Sansa Stark (TV version), Bran Stark, Varys, Jaqen H'ghar/No One.

[@FirefulXD]

I agree except I think Daenerys is more Gryffindor. She's certainly ambitious and has a pure bloodline, but I don't see her cunning, patience, adaptability, strategic thinking, subtlety, etc.

[@AlasEtéreas]

Yes, she does have Gryffindor traits too. But she IS adaptable. Her sigil is a three headed dragon. Dragons are close relatives to snakes, but more powerful and fire-oriented. She was sold as a slave to a barbaric lord, and she learnt his culture and how to become stronger. She adapts to her circumstances, and knows how to gain people's support. She is quick-temper, but she is also quite logical and listens her counselours. She fooled the masters of Astapor, and she uses any harsh means to get the Iron Throne. She takes tough decissions that are necessary. I don't see her as Gryffindor because her role of the story is mostly about her ambitions; not her heroic acts. She's not power hungry as Cersei or Littlefinger, but she herself represents Power. Perhaps she is like Jaime, she either could be on Gryffindor or Slytherin. But I preffer her as Slytherin, because she wouldn't be your stereotypical Slytherin :D.

[@Kabunz]

I don't think you can associate Slytherin's Green and Silver with money. Rowling herself is a Brit and the colours of their bank notes vary, only the 5 pound one is green. I myself am from Germany, our currency is Euros which also differ in colour of bank notes, only the 100€ note is green. So the Slytherin Colours--> money comparison only works for the USA and doesn't seem like a valid interpretation for me. Still love your channel and looking forward to Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw!

[@blakedavis2447]

Yea but everyone knows what American money looks like

[@adelafox9365]

Green is a colour we unconciously connect with money.

[@Alex_Aramayo]

@@blakedavis2447 dam y u gotta do him like that 😭😄

[@lemonade_011]

@@blakedavis2447 no we don’t lol

[@alim.9801]

As an American I didn't realize this thank you for pointing that out!! Like i knew not everyone has green currency but I didn't make the connection but you're so right

[@Immortal2532]

Good video, I personally would have liked mention of merlin or other good slytherins or mention of the slytherins who went back from the dungeons to fight at the battle of howarts. Just so the more casual fans got the idea that hey not all bad. If it wasn't obvious yes I'm a Slytherin

[@WhateverPotter]

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[@alim.9801]

Yes the slytherins that fought for good should get more freaking credit!!!!

[@LeeLe412]

There is also the stereotyping on Slytherin's at a very young age which doesn't help. Hagrid and Ron both told Harry before he even knew what houses are that all Slytherin's are bad, forgetting Merlin who was a Slytherin (Order of Merlin named after him) and later on ignoring the not so ideal Gryffindors like Wormtail.

[@chiranthiem.k.h.1597]

As a Hufflepuff I say, better a Slytherin than a Gryffindor

[@nm9688]

Lol same here

[@codysmith3853]

Mood

[@maem7462]

MyPokemonDied 000 I'm a Hufflepuff and I kinda agree with that also. I don't hate any house but Gryffindors are the ones that annoy me the most because kinda a lot of them want to be the center of attention and I don't like how much they are praised in the series

[@applecoreeater]

Agree. Gryffindors are the fucking worst. Act first, think later, let everyone else clean up my impulsive mess.

[@Itsachapel]

MyPokemonDied 000 LOL. At first I was mad I was a Slytherin and not gryffindor and then I learned what the house is really about.

[@warcraftnut1354]

No mention of Merlin being a Slytherin?

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[@rosygomez5730]

What¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:v

[@EstherHulst-Artist]

or R.A.B redemption and courage

[@hpnerd4life92]

Right?

[@GinervaWeasleyPotter]

I love your videos, but you said potions was “Snape’s subject of choice” when in fact this is Defence Against the Dark Arts. And I think this oversight misses an important analytical point. That Snape is forced to work in potions (a symbol of Slytherin and secrecy and cunning) when really craves a role that would fight against dark forces such as Voldemort, symbolising the inner struggle he has, as well as redefining Dumbledores saying that “sometimes I think we sort too early”, as snape has been forced into this Slytherin role when really what he craved was elsewhere, fighting good and out of his reach. Just thought I’d point it out

[@MeganKoumori]

Defense Against the Dark Arts may be his subject of choice, but potions is his true gift, as we see in the "Half Blood Prince." Which is why Dumbledore stuck him there and kept him there.

[@Caterfree10]

MeganKoumori agreed. It’s amazing how talented he is in potions and I often wonder why he isn’t writing his own potions books. I’m just frustrated his bad qualities overshadow his potions genius.

[@tamerebel]

It also demonstrates how ambitious he is by having been a superb potions students (as the half blood prince's notes have shown) although his interests were lying somewhere else

[@lemonlandaj2408]

True, but he was great at potions.

[@SuperEkkorn]

Although one could also theorise that he was kept from DATDA because Dumbledore didn't want him tempted by it, as indeed Harry and co does in the books. Voldemort himself also aspired to that job, which was in no way accidental, it was the closest he could get to his passion in Hogwarts within the restrictions the school poses. It is, after all, stated that Snape has always wanted that job, and one could assume that included his time as a deatheater.

[@cantbeleveitsnotnaru]

I'm glad Slytherin is no longer really considered the "evil" house. My mum would definitely be a Slytherin, shes very ambitious, and driven, and resourceful, and can step on people's toes to get where shes going. I hope you do the other houses as well. I'll take in all the Hufflepuff content I can!

[@2cleverbyhalf]

I didn't see mention that not only is the pronunciation of Slytherin "slither-in" like a snake, but the spelling starts with the word "sly". Slyness is seen as being sneakily clever.

[@lonelychair]

0:30 Talk about GRYFFINDOR, they're more arrogant than Slytherin

[@nn793]

Gryffindors are arrogant while Slytherins are prideful. Pride and arrogance are two different things. But people just love to make Slytherins the bad guys.

[@MinaF99]

Please do my house Ravenclaw, people only see Ravenclaws as studious but there’s so many other sides, like free-thinking and creativity are Ravenclaw traits. I feel like all of these Ravenclaw traits get pushed aside like less important under the heart and bravery of the Gryffindor or unconditional kindness of the Hufflepuff.

[@princessangel821]

I think Luna was a good symbol of the creativity and free thinking of Ravenclaw house.

[@Alayne89]

I'm a Hufflepuff, but most of my friends are Ravenclaw. They fall into one of two categories. Most of them are very academic; 3 doctors, 1 lawyer, and 2 engineers. However, my two other Ravenclaw friends did not finish school, but went onto to build their own businesses, entrepreneur style. I think the core of Ravenclaw is that they are defined by their minds. For a lot of them, this means studying and thinking. But for others, this is about thinking differently; being creative and imaginative, and seeing what others have missed.

[@MinaF99]

ELana well put

[@s-wo8781]

Charlotte, who was quirky and creative other than Luna? And the hat was considering her for the house so she could have ended up there.

[@Alayne89]

S-wo from looking at Pottermore, professor trelawney, gilderoy lolckhart and olivander the wand maker were all ravenclaw. Trelawney is not your typical academic, and definitely sees the world in a unique way. Olivander is a mix of both Ravenclaw extremes

[@Acceber123]

*when I was younger, I was really ashamed of being in Slytherin because I was like ‘omg I’m evil now,’ but now I’ve realized that it’s not bad and I’ve grown to love it* 🖤💚🖤💚🖤

[@PavarottiAardvark]

So to me the big contradiction with Slytherin is that the house of 'personal achievement and unstoppable ambition' is also somehow the 'blood purity and hereditary privilege' house. How on earth do those two types of student coexist in the same common room?

[@2cleverbyhalf]

Because they are a symbol of eugenics. They believe that only superior people can achieve great things. In South Africa they were so determined to keep the idea that racial mixing was contrary to nature that they would take biracial children from their parents and adopt them out so that no one would see the evidence of racial mixing. Basically, they wanted to deny the existence of biracial people to keep the racial order. People who are convinced that they are superior will go through loops to keep that lie a communal reality. We see evidence of that in the USA currently.

[@Jonas_æ]

I suppose there's some inclination of naturally inherited power when a bloodline is pure, or something like that. So keeping a pure bloodline would assure success for you and your family, and the ambitions you may have. Urging for personal achievements doesn't necessarily incline you towards an individualistic philosophy, as you can gain much personally from utilizing collectivistic methods so long as they favor you and your goals.

[@msjkramey]

How is personal achievement contradicted by coming from a good family? You can still have huge achievements and privelege doesn't discount it. It just means you had a head start

[@PavarottiAardvark]

"I'm a bastard child who survived on my own, now I'm gonna be the greatest. I don't need help and I don't help others" is the biggest Slytherin thing ever....but runs counter to people dismissing muggles and mudbloods. Hermion got where she is by hardwork and ambition, it makes no sense for a Slytherin to insult such a wizard

[@codysmith3853]

Because Rowling is lazy

[@dfpl2554]

Why does everyone think we're evil? Our hardwork always goes unappreciated

[@dfpl2554]

We = Slytherins Hardwork = a general term for everything we've done to achieve our goals through ambitiousness I forgot I wrote this comment...

[@dfpl2554]

I'm obviously talking about those who categorize themselves as Slytherins irl. Those people who took the Pottermore test, and etc.

[@dacupcakeoflife]

Exactly!

[@idrabohm3678]

​@@dfpl2554 The Slytherins from the book during Harry's years at school seemed pretty racist and evil in general (I know people like to say that Harry was biased, but you can't blame everything on Harry. I mean, in what world would good people use "pureblood" as a dorm password when current events around racism were what they were), but my thoughts are that Harry's generation of Slytherins were corrupted by Voldemort and their racist families. I'm sure that during other periods in history, Slytherins were (hypothetically) just as moral as anyone else. I guess I wouldn't know, but I've never actually heard anyone who's not 12 seriously suggest that IRL people who get sorted into Slytherin on Pottermore are actually evil. Maybe a bit edgelord, but nothing more serious than that. The one thing I do find weird is people getting Dark Mark tattoos. Like, what exactly are you trying to say by getting that tattoo?

[@17Dragonmaster]

Im pumped for when its ravenclaw's turn. Ive loved this series. Thank you!

[@TheIinLiyzz]

You know I always resented getting put in Slytherin on Pottermore because, as much as people don't want to admit it, the Harry Potter books were originally written for children and the first couple of movies were the same way so Slytherin is considered the evil house. I've had people try and tell me "no, they're just cunning" which doesn't really help much. But this video is nice and it does shed some cool new info for the house. So, great job!

[@dareisayit]

I completely agree with everything in this video. Except the thing about Snape's class of choice being Potions. By no means did he have a problem with teaching it but he *really* wanted the Defense Against the Dark Arts position. He spent the entire book series fighting to fill a position he was extremely qualified for (in many different ways we find out) by people like Lockheart, Quirrell, and Crouch Jr . Jeez, talk about feeling inferior. Slytherin's were the easy villians. Even when other houses are seen to have bullies (James and Sirius to Snape) we are given ample time to sympathize with there reasons and their goodness so forgiving their "childish" behavior as being morally grey (Sirius) is easy because they did so much good. Meanwhile, Slytherin is the opposite. The books (and movie) spend so much time showing us Slytherin is evil that by the time it comes out that some are merely grey people hold on to that hate.

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[@darkblue9314]

Fun fact. The color of Slytherin is green - the color of earth - earth signs are Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn - The color of Taurus is green and pink (mostly green) Most Tauruses' totem animal is THE SNAKE - snakes represent growth, rebirth and fertility - Snape is a Capricorn. Green's opposite color is red (mostly dark red).

[@mirroll]

Also the snake is one of the many other symbols of the scorpio sign

[@wolfiecubzyt1637]

omg im a capricorn and slytherin! eeeeeeeeek

[@camillescarlett5015]

I'm a Taurus and a Slytherin!!

[@YngolSonofYsgramor]

Voldemort was also a capricorn mind you lol

[@СофьяИльина-н7х]

Actually, All of the faculties represent certain elements which are: Slytherin - Water (cancer, scorpio, pisces), Gryffindor - Fire, Ravenclaw - Air, Hufflepuff - Earth. Look it up. (Slytherin here 🐍)

[@akhileshkumar9678]

After the Great houses of Game of Thrones, its time for Harry Potter. Two more left, I guess? Let's see what Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff represent. They haven't been explained very well in the movies. Books are a tad better (Well, they are books!!).

[@s-wo8781]

Even in the books we don't get to see much of Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw and I think Hufflepuff was the only common room we never had the chance to see.

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[@Nessmess001]

Loved the part about the duality of the snake symbolism. Ambition, cunning and pride can very well be used for good in warm-hearted individuals

[@dianaszuts398]

I miss the Black family from this vid and Regulus Black as a positive example but this is a great work!😍

[@dianadjumanazarova7026]

He’s the HERO, the SYMBOL of slytherin. It’s sad that people don’t know about him

[@dianaszuts398]

@@WhateverPotter I will, thank you!😊

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[@skid-zz9sw]

They could of awarded those points to Harry and his friends for defeating voldermort before the announcement of who won the house cup or even the next school year which would of been fine however the facts that dumbledore only announced those points after it was announced that slytherin won the house cup makes it clear that he had no intention of awarding Harry and his friends any points, and only awarded them because he wanted them to win the house cup.

[@ellafidlin6138]

Yes, a Slytherin video! I swear, the books gave Slytherin a terrible reputation. But still, I've got serious, or should I say Sirius *bah dum crash*, house pride. Go Slytherin! Also, could you guys do a video on (500) Day of Summer? It's deconstruction of romcom tropes is very clever, and it did its best to pull apart the Manic Pixie Dream Girl trope.

[@WhateverPotter]

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[@catcastle4377]

As a Ravenclaw, I admire the Slytherins. But please make a video about us, Ravenclaws.

[@deletedbecauseofhate-9971]

Good old attention seeking Ravenclaws, you really need to stop thinking you can get anything. ~ A Slytherin

[@scendles7360]

You'd likely say the same if they only did Gryffindor, Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw. We want a symbolism video aswell, we're not "attention seeking".

[@WhateverPotter]

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[@alkaline1303]

The great house of Slytherin. Home sweet home.

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[@MiracleWinchester]

Screenprism: The darkness and greenish light make the common room feel a little eerie--not entirely comfortable. Me: That's the ideal space to chill

[@blurelic4]

I’m a simple man...I see a ScreenPrism video, I click. Can’t wait to see the other two houses.

[@Exceltiaawesome]

I’m a Slytherin, and I don’t appreciate you saying most of us are self-obsessed.

[@pitaariel1920]

Proud Slytherin!

[@youngandrestlessjean3634]

A few years ago I took the pottermore house quiz with a couple of friends and we all ended up in different houses. One friend ended up in Hufflepuff, my other friend ended up Ravenclaw and to my surprise I ended up in Slytherin. I always thought of myself as a Ravenclaw but ever since I took the pottermore quiz I now identify as a Slytherin lol and my patronus is a black swan.

[@Jokemeb]

Please do a video about Azula from _Avatar: The Last Airbender?_ She's such an interesting, complex and well-written character.

[@discountplaguedoctor88]

Characters from that show typically are well-written,.

[@teddiespicker]

She’d be a slytherin CHANGE MY MIND

[@ashleylio1861]

@@teddiespicker Zuko is a Slytherin too, honestly both Zuko and Azula are such interesting complex characters.

[@AnhHoang-cx8es]

Gryffindore: Jon Snow Hufflepuff:Jorah Mormont Ravenclaw:Tyrion Lannister Slytherin: Tywin Lannister

[@lane5686]

Love this. I’d put Sam Tarley for Ravenclaw

[@zitronentee]

Slytherins should've be the best managers or entrepreneurs, if only they have agreeableness, i.e. Hufflepuff trait.

[@SistoActivitatemAtm]

zitronentee managers are more of the conscientiousness trait, while entrepreneurs are more of the openness trait. Slytherins definitely fit the conscientiousness trait, but idk bout openess. But I agree they'd need to work on agreeableness

[@lumossk3657]

They can have agreeableness. Remember Tom Riddle. His level of smoothness is unmatchable

[@zitronentee]

Lumos SK I'm actually talking 'agreeableness' of big 5 personalities, i.e. empathy. I think smoothness is being cunning.

[@lumossk3657]

But smoothness is more than enough for manager/entrepreneurs. I strongly doubt they have real empathy for their costumers. Slytherins would be the perfect entrepreneurs

[@juliz2500]

@@lumossk3657 well, depends on what kind of manager/entrepreneur you want to be... "Greatness" can be understood in different ways, as we know ;)

[@GG1Productions]

Proud SLytherin here! One quality of the green and silver that seems to be overlooked is that we are the dreamers. Ambition is so often understated with this house that it's easy to forget that we are goal oriented and always looking for the next big project to help bring to light. As long as you don't forget our names and contributions. The theme song from Degrassi: The Next Generation has the line "Whatever it takes, I know I can make it through." and the first character in the show to say this line is Manny Santos, a girl who definitly would be sorted into Slytherin. She is driven, goal oriented, knows what she wants and isn't afraid to sacrifice to get it. She makes mistakes mind you but she rarely lets that keep her down for very long. Her goal as of the end of her run on the show is to become an actress. A job that a lot of real life Slytherins find themselves going into. WE love the arts, the ability to control the narrative or to create our own. Just look at two of our famous real life members, Lin Manuel Miranda and Ariana Grande

[@adimikimkoydu]

I am a Ravenclaw but I have Slytherin tendencies :)

[@sofialaya596]

yikes..

[@MeganKoumori]

I'm the opposite. I'm a Slytherin but I've got a lot of Ravenclaw traits too.

[@pan1870]

Same

[@warcraftnut1354]

No one is entirely one thing. I have the personality type B with A tendencies. I really enjoyed your comparison being Ravenclaw with Slytherin tendencies.

[@princessangel821]

I'm a Gryffindor with Ravenclaw tendencies.

[@ruqayyaaaaah]

You may think slytherins bully the gryffindors but when snape was in hogwarts with james potter you saw that james and his friends made fun of snape and the fact of him wanting and being a slytherin

[@priestessmikokikyo77]

that is soo evil!

[@Moeller750]

As a kid, I always thought Draco was just your typical school bully, because we always saw him through Harry's eyes, but looking back as an adult, I can finally appreciate what a deep character he was - not to mention what a terrible situation Voldy put him in

[@micaelagonzalez71]

I love Slytherins. I envy some of their traits. But I'm content with mine, as a Hufflepuff. Can't wait to see my House video!!

[@sitamun7598]

i remember all my friends at school shrieking in disgust when me and a couple of other students said we were slytherins. despite this, we were very proud to be slytherins and never let other people tell us that we must be “evil” if we are in draco’s house. it seems that only we slytherins know and appreciate the more positive attributes of the house, so thanks for this vid 💚🐍

[@elsiekarp]

One quick thing, the snake was also the symbol of Athena (who I personally would peg as a Ravenclaw but whatevs) and therefore represented secrets and knowledge

[@kinginthenorth9873]

I just finished a Harry Potter marathon and this shows up... sweet

[@trinaq]

Perfect timing indeed, I'll say!

[@roimko]

As Hunger Games fan and after reading the Song of Ballad Birds and Snakes book, I instantly realise how Coriolanus Snow would be perfect fit for Slytherin House. Doing whatever it takes to achieve their goals in all means and secure power and control.

[@dignature123]

Do you know how fast I hoped on KZbin when this notification came up about MY HOUSE!!! I AM READY!!!!

[@giraffedragon6110]

I took a copy of the test multiple times and came up ravenclaw, took the official pottermore test once came up Slytherin, and some of my strongest traits aside from Slytherin was Hufflepuff. I have a drive for self excellence in what I pursue, love to strategize, take things one step at a time, yet deliberately bending rules to my advantage. I also am the person to say and believe that EVERYONE has skill and potential all people need is a little nudge and the proper patient guidance.

[@TheAztecGamer123]

Ravenclaw next time? I've been really curious about that house

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[@TheHulkbuster13]

On Pottermore I got Slytherin which at first I thought WTF, and I did a online test prior to Pottermore and three after, all of which I was told that I'm a Ravenclaw, but after seeing this I think Slytherin is a little more of a person I am where Ravenclaw is more the person I wanna be and with that in mind, many characters in the series seem to be a mix of two houses with characteristics of Slytherin and Gryffindor have some characteristics similar to each other, and are just different sides of the same coin of how they think and act.

[@dignature123]

I loved the video and I’m so glad you talked about slytherins being immediately villainized and in the end always rising above their toxic environments. That’s what I most related to. My one thing is yes it became racial after he fact but Salazar wanted pure bloods because wizards were being persecuted. Especially wizard children. There’s a reason a law was implemented for wizards to not be seen by muggles (International Statute of Secrecy). This might be in your second video though so I’d look forward to seeing it.

[@biazacha]

"Slytherin have both darkness and the CAPACITY for light inside them" from the Gryffindor video where alot of the critics that all the houses said were portrait as just from Slytherin I had a hint, but this video seens... biased? Not saying that was intentional, but you girls ironically do the same villanization that the video talks about. Missed some crucial points about context that would explain better Salazar's motivations (as someone else pointed out, Dumbledore's sister is a good example of why he was trying to avoid muggles next to the wizards), talk about duality while ignoring how Slytherin element is water, the symbol of adaptation and cure, how Pottermore describe their room as sofiscated, luxurious and with literally a hall of fame to celebrate the greatest wizards (like Merlin himself) that came from there. I know you said that another video will talk about the good side but honestly would be so much better just not go over and over of how "Slytherin characters are kinda bad but don't need to be"; some parts like the snake overall symbolism were really great less the "btw folks, Griffyndor can be associated with Jesus". lol Grindelwald is not even from Hogwarts, no idea why he was mentioned here per example.

[@hb5731]

Beatriz Zacharias Cause Gryffindor had to be the best, they're the "heroes"

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[@omelas8375]

Ummmm Slytherins element water WAS mentioned in the video. Not ignored... And adaptation was mention in the part of the video where they were talking about waterrrr 😆

[@Elizabeth_Paz]

Awesome video as always!!! I'm so excited for a Harry Potter series! I'm a Revanclaw, so I'll be waiting for the house's analysis!!! :D Thank you so much for sharing all your videos, your channel is honestly one of my favourites now! Keep up the great work ♡

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[@lutube7897]

You should’ve mentioned the rainbow serpent in Aboriginal mythology. That snake is a very well known god to the Native Australians, which means Slytherins are very great and powerful leaders. I may be a Gryffindor, but Slytherin is actually my favorite house in many ways.

[@zubintrivedi7105]

5:36 Potions was never Snape's subject of choice. He always wanted to teach Defense against the Dark Arts.

[@greatima526]

Oh my gosh, you were spot on when explaining Slytherin in the beginning. I want to be the greatest and achieve be the best. I am guilty of cheating to get to the top no matter what, but I need it because I need to be at the top. I am often selfish and greedy but it’s all for the best. Which is me.

[@Ethlossoth]

Green is also the color of nature and healing. Healing means creating potions and needs complex thinking and mastery. Green is used in hospitals by doctors and nurses. Silver is an elegant color, it's the color of the night, the Moon and the stars. It opposites with the arrogant gold that tries to overshine everything. Green and silver is also used in many movies and animated series for spirits and passed away souls. You can put it that way: life after death. Like in Harry Potter series, all ghosts have silver color. So do unicorns who are untouchable.

[@annoyingswedishskier4439]

This wasn't a video about Slytherin, they were just comparing Slytherin with Gry*ffindor >:(

[@PyroGothNerd]

Why doesn't this have double the views? It's one of the best Slytherin videos on the web

[@miguelpasamano6445]

Draco was the 1 smiling while Ron was the 1 frowning when they 1st get to the school. Draco did and said nothing wrong. aristocratically politely introduced his friends then himself to Harry and Ron. Draco already knew Ron was a Weasley. Ron started the hostility when he made fun of Draco's name. Harry escalated the hostility when he failed to correct Ron's bad behavior and snubbed Draco. Ron lied when he said that every witch or wizard who went bad was in Slytherin. HogWarts was not the only magic school. The Malfoy may be douchebags but both the Potters and the Wealeys together are even worse than even the Malfoys.

[@ruturajshiralkar5566]

Technically had Draco not insulted Ron, I say things would be a lot different.

[@miguelpasamano4995]

Technically, had Ron not made fun of Draco's name and Harry not failed to corrected Ron's behavior and snubbed Draco, I say things would be a lot different.

[@honeyk3364]

Not even a slytherin , but i must admit that y'all are often some of my favourite people.

[@julietasaav1234]

I need the ravenclaw video please!!

[@warcraftnut1354]

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[@gerardmeadows8418]

me too!! "wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure."

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[@whidisyaputra3340]

I am proud slytherin, ENTJ, also Scorpio.

[@andrewmarino5441]

Each house if they had an ordinary profession. Gryffindors: Police Officer, Firefighter, Soilder Hufflepuffs: Nurse, Counselor, Social Worker Ravenclaws: Doctor, Scientist, Engineer Slytherins: CEO, Lawyer, Drug Lord

[@GabrielleSeunagal]

👀

[@davidstout6051]

I think Rowling would be amazed at some of the things you've found or read into her work but it's undeniably brilliant. One of the best things I've seen on KZbin. Keep up the good work.

[@BrothersandCoFilms]

If one has ever read Joseph Cambell, you may be familiar with the fact that the serpent in Genisis is the symbol for life, as it is responsible for the acts that create the cycle of life, therefore Slytherin’s snake represents the life within us: and therefore their traits are what bring life.

[@TheFeralBachelor]

Went to Pottermore and was surpprised that I was placed in House Slytherin. Did some reading and it made sense. Watching this video, you explain it even better. Thank you.

[@billybobnad]

as another proud Slytherin, I appreciate this video so much

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

I’m so happy for this video! I’m creating a pantheon where I purposefully mess with tropes and general expectations, and a solid positive personification of the snake was my first symbol! Change and rebirth, working as intelligently for your aims as possible. I’m still working on it and need more symbols and figures to upend, but I was so happy to see it mentioned here! Can’t wait for the last two!

[@yumskiyum]

I'm a slytherin! I'm very kind and caring person, I also love helping people! I don't know why people recall Slytherins for being "evil"

[@natalietaylor1579]

I'm proud to be a Slytherin! Honestly, we've been villainized for just being competitive, damn resourceful, and being ambitious. Of course, some things like producing a lot of dark wizards is valid, but I don't believe it's an excuse to portray them as that. What about Merlin? He was a Slytherin that did so many great achievements that there's the Order of Merlin award named after him. Horace Slughorn is another example of good Slytherin. He was manipulated by Lord Voldemort when he taught him, but fought and redeemed himself during the Battle of Hogwarts. So anyone who is sorted into Slytherin should not feel ashamed, but feel proud. We're about maintaining traditions, which I personally like, and working hard to achieve our ends. All in all, Slytherin is a house that, indeed, is all about being great and doing great things in life, and I'm so proud to be sorted into this house, no matter what people say.

[@lykeos69500]

The manichean way slytherins was painted in the books will always be one of my greatest regret for this universe...

[@kellysmith1144]

That was great. The only thing I you could have added in the Name section is that the Name Slytherin is the amalgamation of Sly-Therein, literally cunning/intelligence within..

[@caitlyn2910]

Slytherins may be known for self preservation but they always stick up for one another and come together as a house probably because of the lack of support from the other houses.

[@brxdshxw2347]

omg the part where they said that Slytherins are afraid of change... that's totally relatable in my life

[@xAaeiynx]

Slytherin is the very FIRST House I got on Pottermore, then I became a Ravenclaw and somehow a Gryffindor these days D: BUT, Slytherin will always be in my heart

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[@crstph]

snakes are also associated with being cthonic, aka born from the ground. this kind of birth is more "pure," but also indicates reaching your potential without help from anyone else

[@veronicajude]

Yay!!! My house!!!

[@VaggelisIosifidis]

Oh, a really thought-over video explaining things from another perspective. The most genuine and thought-provoking one I've ever seen. I learnt so much :)

[@link8579]

Finally! Slytherin

[@barbiquearea]

Another example of Harry's strings of unearned fortune was in the Half Blood Prince when he and Ron didn't have potion manuals so Slughorn let them take some spares from the cabinet. Harry received a worn out copy of the textbook which incidentally belonged to Snape who added his own useful innovative notes which essentially become a cheat sheet for Harry. So while everybody else had to follow rather outdated methods of potion brewing, Harry was once again floating off the coattails of other people's hard work. Its no wonder Snape despises him so much.

[@harshi.rhea10]

Gryffindors are not all heroes Hufflepuffs are not all weak Ravenclaws are not all nerds Slytherins are not all evil Why is that so hard to understand : [

[@ishasaravanan3698]

Thank you for not representing Slytherin as evil! When I found out I was a Slytherin, I was in denial and actually took the test twice to make sure it wasn't a mistake. But as I got older, I accepted it and realized being Slytherin just meant that I know what I want and how to get it. Slytherin pride everyone!

[@XLovelyFantasy]

Please analyze Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff too! It will probably be more difficult because those two houses don't play a prominent role in the source material (especially the Ravenclaws) but it would be nice to hear your analysis!

[@NoCryinRyan]

My favorite House at Hogwarts. I don’t think less of the other Houses, but there’s something about the characters from Slytherin that are fascinating to read or watch on the big screen.

[@wes1254]

Thought I was a ravenclaw, but this is definitely me through and through. Ravenclaws are more idealistic, Slytherins are are calculating and realistic.

[@infjelphabasupporter8416]

Same, but the opposite. I thought I was a Slytherin but I'm far too dreamy.

[@Tesseract.2012]

A majority of these explanations is the reason why I find Slytherin to be most interestingly complex out all four Hogwarts houses. While it has a negative reputation, the house also has its positives and Snape was the best example to Harry that not all Slytherins go bad.

[@cameronbeattie3087]

I’m a proud Ravenclaw, but Slytherin is my second house ( meaning I have Slytherin tendencies but fit better in Ravenclaw)

[@majagogowska4046]

In Greek mythology snake was Athena’s animal, it represented intelligence on earth while owl in the air