If you're not in Gryffindor, we'll disinherit you, but no pressure.
Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Deathly HallowsAt least no one on the Gryffindor team had to buy their way in. They got in on pure talent.
Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsA lot of people say that Slytherins and Gryffindors represent two sides of the same coin.
SlytherinJoanne K. Rowling in Wizarding WorldJames 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.
You might belong in Gryffindor
Where dwell the brave at heart
Their daring, nerve, and chivalry
Set Gryffindors apart
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."
Only the bravest and boldest dare to choose Gryffindor. Is that you? Best be sure.
Sorting Hat in Harry Potter: Magic AwakenedThe Gryffindor common room looked as welcoming as ever, a cosy circular tower room full of dilapidated squashy armchairs and rickety old tables. A fire was crackling merrily in the grate and a few people were warming their hands by it before going up to their dormitories.
Harry Potter and the Order of the PhoenixThis is the best team Gryffindor's had in years. We're going to win. I know it.
Oliver Wood in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"I thought," said Phineas Nigellus, stroking his pointed beard, "that to belong in Gryffindor house you were supposed to be brave? It looks to me as though you would have been better off in my own house. We Slytherins are brave, yes, but not stupid. For instance, given the choice, we will always choose to save our own necks."
SlytherinPhineas Nigellus Black in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"And here are the Gryffindors!" yelled Lee Jordan, who was acting as a commentator as usual. "Potter, Bell, Johnson, Spinnet, Weasley, Weasley and Wood. Widely aknowledged as the best side Hogwarts has seen in a good few years.
Hogwarts, QuidditchLee Jordan in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of AzkabanGreen is a soothing color, isn't it? I mean Gryffindor rooms are all well and good but the trouble with red is - it is said to send you a little mad - not that I'm casting aspersions...
Albus Severus Potter in Harry Potter and the Cursed ChildThe 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.
Joanne K. Rowling, Oktober 2012There's no need to tell me I'm not brave enough to be in Gryffindor, Malfoy's already done that.
Neville Longbottom in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneOur 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.
Joanne K. Rowling in Wizarding WorldThe 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.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneOnly a true Gryffindor could have pulled that out of the hat, Harry.
Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsIf I had a criticism, I'd say Gryffindors tend to be show-offs.
Joanne K. Rowling in Wizarding WorldDon't tell me what I can and can't do, Potter. I've never been more ashamed of Gryffindor students.
Minerva McGonagall in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's StoneDumbledore himself, the greatest wizard of our time, was a Gryffindor!
Joanne K. Rowling in Wizarding WorldGryffindor 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.
Joanne K. Rowling in Wizarding World