The Big Ten is home to fourteen universities with all different personalities and stereotypes. Like the characters of Harry Potter, there are some we love, some we tolerate, and some we downright hate. Here's if the Big Ten was comprised of Harry Potter characters:
Penn State and Indiana University as Fred and George Weasley.
The Weasley Twins are always the life of the party. Fun-loving and master pranksters, Fred and George’s personalities perfectly align with the party scenes of Penn State and IU.
Michigan State as Draco Malfoy.
Michigan State is the worst. Because they have an amazing football and basketball team, they think they are the best school in the Big Ten even though they are lacking the academics of some of the other schools. Draco Malfoy is cocky just like Michigan State.
Illinois as Arthur Weasley.
As Head of the Misuse of Muggle Artifacts Office for the Ministry of Magic, Arthur Weasley’s occupation is seen as a joke by some, like Lucius Malfoy. He isn’t the brightest, but he has good intentions and a heart of gold. Like the University of Illinois, they’re party-school reputation and impressive Greek life often overshadows their academics.
Minnesota, Maryland and Rutgers as Neville Longbottom.
Wait, these three schools are in the Big Ten? Neville Longbottom is often underestimated by his classmates due to his shy, awkward personality even though he has plenty of potential just like Minnesota, Maryland, and Rutgers.
Purdue as Luna Lovegood.
Slightly weird but insanely intelligent, Luna Lovegood is just like the Engineers at Purdue.
Nebraska as Rubeus Hagrid.
With a mascot like the “Cornhuskers”, Hagrid is a perfect choice. Nature-loving and friendly, Hagrid and his hut would fit in the fields of Nebraska.
Iowa as Ginny Weasley.
Plain, family-oriented, and strong Midwestern values, Iowa is the muggle version of Ginny Weasley.
Wisconsin as Ron Weasley.
A great school, Wisconsin is often overshadowed by the big named schools like Michigan and Michigan State. Ron Weasley is best friends with Harry Potter and always comes second when compared to Harry.
Northwestern as Hermoine Granger.
Intelligent and always focused on her studies, Hermoine Granger is known as being Hogwarts’ bookworm. Northwestern is known as the smart school of the Big Ten and that’s pretty much it.
Ohio State as Professor Snape.
The professor everyone hates except his own house of Slytherin. Everyone hates Ohio State besides their own fan base.
Lastly, the University of Michigan as Harry Potter.
Harry’s slight arrogance may cause people to dislike him at times, but he embodies the “Leaders & Best” attitude. Intelligent, athletic, and hard-working, Harry Potter is well-rounded just like the students at the University of Michigan.
