Take the quiz below and discover which of the four houses in J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series you belong in. After all, between 2008 and 2012, many owls suffered from narcolepsy and were therefore unable to deliver letters of acceptance to qualified young witches and wizards. Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry houses include Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin.

Your favorite class in your muggle high school is…

A. Comparative anatomy: you enjoy learning about all different types of animals.

B. Any performing arts class. Whether it be band, choir, theater, or dance, you love getting on stage in front of others. Nothing phases you!

C. Whichever has a substitute: it’s easy to have another student write your name on the attendance sheet as it’s being passed around and then you don’t have to attend class.

D. It is far too challenging to choose a single course. I enjoy each of my classes for a plethora of reasons ranging from the teacher to the quality of the textbook (which I of course read every night).

After school, you would most enjoy working as a(n)…

A. Baker at the Breadsmith.

B. Lifeguard at the Edina Pool.

C. Intern at the mayor’s office.

D. Library assistant at the Southdale Library.

Where would you most like to vacation?

A. Haiti for charity work.

B. Tanzania in order to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.

C. Las Vegas to gamble.

D. Pompeii to further explore your interests in history.

Which of the following Harry Potter quotes best describes your personality?

A. “I’ll teach the lot, and treat them just the same.” -Sorting Hat

B. “What is life without a little risk?” -Sirius Black

C. “I solemnly swear that I am up to no good.” -Marauders/Fred and George Weasley

D. “Words are the most inexhaustible source of magic.” -Albus Dumbledore.

On a typical Saturday afternoon during the winter, you are…

A. Volunteering at an organization.

B. Ski racing.

C. Watching a pirated movie with your friends.

D. Rereading a book for pleasure. You have likely finished all of your homework by now.

Which of the following quotes best describes your life philosophy?

A. “No one has ever become poor by giving.” -Anne Frank

B. “Do something everyday that scares you.” -Eleanor Roosevelt

C. “The end justifies the means.” -Niccolo Machiavelli

D. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” -Nelson Mandela

What do you value most?

A. Compassion

B. Courage

C. Ambition

D. Intelligence

Results are listed below:

Mostly A’s: Congratulations, you are a Hufflepuff! As a true Hufflepuff, you have a strong moral character which you rarely compromise, an excellent work ethic, and the patience of a saint. Your passions most likely include science class, cooking, and volunteer work. You greatly enjoy the company of different types of people and make friends easily.

Mostly B’s: Congratulations, you are a Gryffindor! Like Harry Potter himself, most likely you are not fearful of much and are known for your resilience. In addition to taking risks to the point of recklessness, Gryffindors can occasionally lose their tempers. Lastly, rule breaking is common and not always frowned upon in this house.

Mostly C’s: Congratulations, you are a Slytherin! Made famous by Tom Riddle, Slytherins are not known for their tolerance. Instead, you likely value goal-achieving, regardless on how you do so. You most likely are clever, resourceful, and cunning. Although this house is known for producing evil witches and wizards, many fail to recognize the many similarities shared between Slytherin and Gryffindor.

Mostly D’s: Congratulations, you are a Ravenclaw! You most likely enjoy learning, in any environment. Besides education, most Ravenclaws are creative, celebrate their differences, and accept everyone (with the exception of the less academically minded). Witty and talented, Ravenclaws are usually top of their class.