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.

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[@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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[@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

[@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.

[@dununa]

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

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100 points to gryffindor for Harry's breathing techniquee

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

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

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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.

[@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?

[@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

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[@Mazou-tj4ne]

Ravenclaw👊

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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 .

[@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!

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Yea but everyone knows what American money looks like

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Green is a colour we unconciously connect with money.

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@@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

[@warcraftnut1354]

No mention of Merlin being a Slytherin?

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[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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* 🖤💚🖤💚🖤

[@Exceltiaawesome]

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

[@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

[@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 🐍)

[@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.

[@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

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[@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

[@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!

[@fashelanas]

The great house of Slytherin. Home sweet home.

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[@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!

[@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

[@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.

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[@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.

[@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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[@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]

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[@blurelic4]

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

[@zubintrivedi7105]

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

[@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.

[@kinginthenorth9873]

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

[@trinaq]

Perfect timing indeed, I'll say!

[@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

[@TheAztecGamer123]

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

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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.

[@jssk5444]

we are not evil... We are just ambitious, cunning, determined, intelligent and *misunderstood*

[@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

[@majagogowska4046]

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

[@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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[@Hazzbazz]

Dumbledor: "Everyone is equal at hogwarts". Also Dumbledor : "Sweet glasses harry, 50 points"

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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"

[@WhateverPotter]

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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 😆

[@lykeos69500]

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

[@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 💚🐍

[@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.

[@PyroGothNerd]

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

[@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 ♡

[@WhateverPotter]

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[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@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..

[@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"

[@almighty7621]

Slytherins fear change, yet Slytherins change the most

[@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.

[@DJFreeway-DJExit-DJClaritin]

I love that water is it’s archetype element.

[@lexmcgowan5672]

Finally someone addresses the unfairness of gryffindor winning the house cup

[@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

[@WhateverPotter]

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[@helenarosno]

My brother is in Slytherin, he doesn’t seem like it, but I’m going to show him this video and see what he says

[@lolunknown9830]

They forgot the fact that even evil overlords have the best skills.

[@billybobnad]

as another proud Slytherin, I appreciate this video so much

[@aleksyfer]

i'm a ravenclaw but i'm really fascinated by slytherin. i'd love to date one. 🐍🖤🦅

[@DJFreeway-DJExit-DJClaritin]

Love how many hues snakes can come in (bright, muted, cool, warm)

[@chrisreyna6974]

I'm a proud Slytherpuff 💚💛

[@phil_matic]

You're honestly the best part about ScreenPrism

[@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.

[@maddie1988]

Proud Pisces and Slytherin💚

[@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.

[@harrie1340]

💚🐍 I’m a proud Slytherin 💚🐍

[@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.

[@sherwarlock]

Snape never actually cared for Harry. He did everything because of his love for Lily. Snape is one of my favourite characters but I wouldn't say he was a decent human.

[@thomasraines1396]

SherWarlock he wasn’t in love with her he was obsessed with her

[@NyxToStyx]

Lily was the only real friend he ever had. He’s not a nice person, but in the end he gave everything in return for nothing. Snape had a miserable life without hope for love and happiness. That’s why I feel bad for him and grew to like him, not because he‘s a great person.

[@shawnaisme226]

I agree. While Severus Snape was a lot of things, and likeable is hardly one of those (to me), I could at least understand why Snape was the bitter, cold, calculating and cynical man he was after finishing the series, something I doubt I could have said at the very beginning. Or even halfway through it. That was one wizard who had a shitty hand of cards (or charms) dealt to him, which ultimately can't be denied especially after realizing his tragic backstory. Even in such a magical fantasy world where there are so many ways and reasons to hope and fight for a better tommorow and carry on as the three major heroes have always done in this series (Just like Gryffindors), one of the tougher lessons to take away from it is the sometimes unrelenting unfairness and misery that comes with living life. And that one bad mistake can be all it takes to lose everything (or even just the one person) who mattered the most to you.

[@lidiaestefaniv]

We needed this video

[@cameronbeattie3087]

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

[@Phoenix-pm2qr]

I feel Slytherins are likely the 2nd smartest house overall behind Ravenclaw and 2nd most athletic behind Gryffindor. Combined those traits with being the more extroverted house (Gryffindor and Slytherins more extroverted, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff more introverted) makes for an amazing combo. An outgoing person with ambitious, with a great mind and athletic ability

[@sarahloverado9827]

to my fellow slytherins, have faith. many forget sliver and platinum are the same color.💚

[@yummyboy713]

I REALLY hope you guys do a video on Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff! I LOVE your video essays on Hogwarts! As a proud combination of Hufflepuff and Ravenclaw (long story but I have two profiles on pottermore, one for myself and one for a separate screen name of myself, and each were sorted into Ravenclaw (me) and then Hufflepuff (screen name) at Hogwarts. Funny thing tho, when sorted at Illvermornie, the houses got reversed. So my Ravenclaw self was sorted into Illvermornie’s version of Hufflepuff (Puckwudgie), and my Hufflepuff self was sorted into Illvermornie’s version of Ravenclaw (Horned Serpent))

[@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.

[@Ying13280]

Title: *SLYTHERINS* The video: *TALKS ABOUT GRYFFINDORS* And THIS is why we hate them.

[@veregrin7094]

Your only reason?

[@Actually.mickey]

Lazy Yukine 怠な雪音 I don't hate them..I just stand them at times

[@straburyred]

6:08 Let's not forget that many prominent Slytherins know the value of a silver tongue (aka schmoozing).

[@gabbybababby]

Bad wizards can come from any house. Look at Peter Petigrew. He's got to be second worst wizard to date because of his closeness to Voldemort and he was a Griffindor. I was Ravenclaw but I found that out like 13 years ago. I retook 4 quizzes and all 4 plus Hogwarts Legacy is insisting I am placed in Slytherin. Which makes sense because I've changed a lot in 13 years. So I'm starting to get more acquainted with Slytherin.

[@juliarainemaglalang4656]

Sometimes I wonder what the story of Harry Potter would have been like if he was inducted to Slytherin. Since Slytherins are mostly portrayed negatively, it probably would have been nice to have a story about the different perspectives of power and ambition - the good and the bad sides. Since Voldemort aligned with the evil side of ambition and power it would have been interesting to have Harry be the polar opposite of that.

[@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!

[@liamcore7203]

An important point about Salazar Slitherin was the time period of the founding of Hogwarts. It was during the witch hunts, the dark ages, where millions of witches/wizards were being exterminated in Europe. It was a large reason for the founding in the first place. Under threat, you often tend to think the worst of your attackers, the far numerically superior "muggles" that were killing all in their path. If a relationship is made with them, it would most certainly be information as a weapon that the muggles would use in future witch hunts.

[@empress9554]

I’m a Slytherin but I value and respect hufflepuff the most out of all the houses they have good values and morals and I admire that in friends.

[@Hufflepuffzd96]

Don't forget that snakes is part of Hermes in Greek mythology

[@ava165]

I love slytherins they’re so cool

[@nourtorres5174]

Me: A Slytherin and a Cancer whose Patronus is a Runespoor, AKA A THREE HEADED SNAKE

[@CsySnw]

Idek, people always say I'm a weird mix of all 4 houses (especially Gryffindor and Slytherin)

[@ginnyweasley_potterhead174]

13:23 And Daddy issues 🤣

[@Jayne-co1ob]

“He (Voldemort) is the only reason Harry has special skills” Sure, he gave him Parseltongue, but it is lily who originally gave him protection followed by Dumbledore, hagrid and a bunch of others. Harry has advantages but Voldemort shouldn’t be given all the credit he definitely isn’t “the only reason”. Harry was a powerful wizard in spite of Voldemort not because of him.

[@ohyeahyeah5418]

Narcissa chose to be a Slytherin because off loyalty.

[@miguelpasamano6445]

I'm a hybrid combination of Slytherin, RavenClaw, HufflePuff, and Gryffindor; but I'd ask to go to Slytherin just to make it better.

[@evanshakib2493]

Ravenclaws are not irrelevant