The best Quotes and Sayings about Gryffindor

A lot of people say that Slytherins and Gryffindors represent two sides of the same coin.

James lifted an invisible sword. "Gryffindor, where dwell the brave at heart! Like my dad."
Snape made a small, disparaging noise. James turned on him. "Got a problem with that?"
"No," said Snape, though his slight sneer said otherwise. "If you'd rather be brawny than brainy -"
"Where're you hoping to go, seeing as you're neither?" interjected Sirius.

The Gryffindors comprise a lot of foolhardy und show-offy people. That's just the way it is, I'm a Gryffindor, I'm allowed to say. There's bravery and there's also showboating and sometimes, the two go together.

If you're not in Gryffindor, we'll disinherit you, but no pressure.

At least no one on the Gryffindor team had to buy their way in. They got in on pure talent.

There's no need to tell me I'm not brave enough to be in Gryffindor, Malfoy's already done that.

You might belong in Gryffindor
Where dwell the brave at heart
Their daring, nerve, and chivalry
Set Gryffindors apart

The portrait swung forward to reveal a round hole in the wall. They all scrambled through it - and found themselves in the Gryffindor common room, a cosy, round room full of squashy armchairs.

Our emblem is the lion, the bravest of all creatures; our house colours are scarlet and gold, and our common room lies up in Gryffindor Tower.

Only a true Gryffindor could have pulled that out of the hat, Harry.

If I had a criticism, I'd say Gryffindors tend to be show-offs.

Don't tell me what I can and can't do, Potter. I've never been more ashamed of Gryffindor students.

Dumbledore himself, the greatest wizard of our time, was a Gryffindor!

Gryffindor house is home to Nearly Headless Nick, who in life was Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington. Something of a snob, and a less accomplished wizard than he believed, Sir Nicholas lounged around the court of Henry VII in life, until his foolish attempt to beautify a lady-in-waiting by magic caused the unfortunate woman to sprout tusks. Sir Nicholas was stripped of his wand and inexpertly executed, leaving his head hanging off by a single flap of skin and sinew. He retains a feeling of inadequacy with regard to truly headless ghosts.

Bloom: "If you knew how many hours I have wasted taking Sorting Hat quizzes..."
Aisha: "Ravenclaw?"
Bloom: "Sometimes Slytherin, yeah."
Aisha: "That explains the lies then."
Bloom: "Let me guess: Gryffindor? Explains the judgement."