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7 Signs You're The Gryffindor Of Your Friend Group

By Gryffindor, the bravest were prized far beyond the rest.

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Growing up as a millennial meant that we can classify ourselves with things other than the term "millennial", such as our astrological sign, our college, or our Hogwarts House. Harry Potter became a large part of many lives, giving people an escape to the magical world of Hogwarts. And people who couldn't find the best way to describe themselves finally found a "House" that they can finally connect with. From the cunning Slytherins, to the loyal Hufflepuffs, to the clever Ravenclaws, we all have a place in Hogwarts.

Me? I'm a part of the house of the Lion: Gryffindor.

I'm not a Gryffindor because Harry Potter and the Golden Trio were all Gryffindors, there were many characters who were amazing and came from different houses (Cedric Diggory, anyone?).

I'm a Gryffindor because, in my heart, I'm going to fight for what is right, no matter the effect to me.

So, if you're unsure of your place in Hogwarts and think you might belong in red and gold, continue reading.

1. Loudness has never affected you because you can be loud yourself.

I get it, this is kind of stereotypical. But we're Gryffindors - we are outspoken about everything we do. Even our actions somehow scream who we are. When I have a thought, I need it to be known, and sometimes this can come out obnoxiously. But who can blame us? We're so easily excitable.

2. You've always had a bit of thirst for adrenaline.

Rollercoasters and fast cars are a lot of fun. Being on the edge of your seat during a sports game or even being in the sports game gets your blood pumping and you love it. The thrill seeking part of you often dominates your life, and you always love to look for another place for adventure.

3. You often butt heads with your Slytherin friends...

My four best friends are Slytherin through and through: They sit back and plan and think of consequences before rushing in. On the other hand, I'm the first one to do something while they are still deciding. Having Slytherin friends often means that your obnoxious rushing is counteracted with patient research....

4. But you often work best with Slytherins.

Yeah, other Gryffindors are a lot of fun, and sometimes we can get into trouble. But the best partners come from the hot and cold partnership of Slytherin's and Gryffindors - Fire and Water. When I get too heated, my Slytherin friends are often there to tell me to calm down and thinks things through. When they're too nervous about a situation, I'm the first to offer myself up so they don't have to. It's a perfect balance and if you work best with Slytherins but don't naturally identify with the house of the snake, you might be a Gryffindor.

5. You're the first to jump into action when there is injustice or trouble.

I have a small problem of keeping my mouth shut, especially when I think somebody is acting wrongfully. This can sometimes land me in trouble, because I have spoken out against people in power including teachers, my bosses, etc. But when I see somebody treating another human wrongfully, my heart acts before my brain. I have ran out of my car in the middle of a heavy street to help someone with a dead car, and I've been the first to stay out for several hours to stay with some stranded college kids. Gryffindor's don't think, they act.

6. One of the worst thing someone can call you is a coward.

People always give credit to the thinkers and the doers, but I think we should give credit to the tryers. That's us. We will try anything, and the "what if's" will haunt us more than the "oh well's". We are a house of tryers, of "Let's do it!", and of being trailblazers.... which leads me to my last point.

7. We are the ones that are brave at heart, in many ways.

Sometimes we might not be the first to act physically, but we're the first to act in several ways. And whatever we do, we give it our all. We're the first to love, and we do it deeply. We're the first to laugh, and we do so without regard. Sometimes we're afraid, but we act anyways. That's what makes us a Gryffindor, right?

So, maybe you might not be the bravest or the strongest. But you try, and that is what makes us Gryffindors.

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