How Slytherin Are You?

By BrainFall Staff - Updated: June 25, 2024

So you've taken our Harry Potter House Quiz and surprise surprise, you're a Slytherin! Well, dear wizards and witches, it's time to find out how much of the ambitious, cunning, and resourceful nature of a Slytherin you truly possess. Let's face it, Slytherin house has gotten a bit of a bad rap (sorry, Salazar!), but we know there's more to Slytherins than just a penchant for dark arts and chilling with snakes. From the wizarding world's bravest like Severus Snape to the most ambitious ones like Draco Malfoy, Slytherin house has had its fair share of complex characters.

Now, you might be thinking, "Are we clever and astute enough to slide into Slytherin?" Or maybe you're just here to prove to your friends that you're the reigning champion of cunning. Either way, we've got the most spell-binding, potion-brewing, and probably the only Slytherin quiz that's designed to peer into the depths of your soul—or at least your Harry Potter fandom—to reveal your true house colors.

So grab your wand, put on your green and silver thinking cap, and prepare yourself! Our enchanting questions are ready to suss out whether you've got that Slytherin spirit, or if you're just a muggle who loves the Harry Potter series a smidge too much. Don't worry, we're not judging; we love it just as much. Ready? Let's slither in and find out how Slytherin you really are!

Traits of the Truly 'Slytherin'

Let’s be real, we all have a little bit of Slytherin in us. It's that tiny voice that whispers savvy solutions in a pinch or urges us to strive for the stars—and not just because we've watched too many space documentaries.

The Fine Art of Being Resourceful

We've all been there, right? The moment when you need to whip up a seven-course meal for unexpected guests using only a can of beans and sheer willpower. That’s pure resourcefulness, something every true-blooded Slytherin knows deep in their green and silver bones. They could probably build a castle out of a few toothpicks and ambition—or, at the very least, a convincing diorama.

• Traits: Adaptive, Innovative
• Cool Resourceful Moment: Turning a textbook into the next best thing since sliced bread

Ambition: More Than Just Climbing the Corporate Ladder

Think ambition is just for those corporate sharks or power-hungry politicians? Nah, Slytherins dream big in every aspect of life. Whether it's becoming the best potion master or simply having the guts to try out for the lead in the school play, ambition drives us to break boundaries and perhaps enchant a few objects along the way.

• Traits: Determined, Goal-Oriented
• Non-Corporate Ambition Level: Wizarding World Domination (but, like, the fun, friendly kind)

Cunning and Cleverness: Not Just for Homework Evasion

Sure, we've all used our wits to get out of a tight spot like that one time... we accidentally summoned a swarm of pixies in herbology class. Slytherins, though? They use cunning for grander schemes, like inventing spells that redefine 'homework automation.' Cleverness isn't just a tool; it's a way of life that involves reading between the lines—even if those lines are in invisible ink.

• Traits: Shrewd, Strategic
• Homework Evasion Tactics: Legendary

The Complex Spectrum of Slytherin Love

Love? Oh, it’s complicated when you're a Slytherin. They don't just fall head over dragon-hide boots; they plot, they plan, and maybe—just maybe—they'll let you in on the secret that they do have a heart. And when they love, it's with the intensity of a thousand patronus charms. Just ask any fantastic beast; they'll tell you Slytherin love is nothing if not an adventure.

• Traits: Passionate, Protective
• Love Manifesto: A Sonnet, a Serenade, and a Strategic Plan for Forever

Slytherin All-Stars: Beyond the Silver Screen

Dive into the depths of Slytherin house, where we uncover famous characters whose cunning and ambition left a mark both in and out of Hogwarts.

A Who's Who in the Serpent's Den

Let's be real, we can't mention Slytherin without Draco Malfoy, whose smirks and schemes kept us rolling our eyes with delight. And Severus Snape, with his swooping cloaks and secret heroics, truly showed us the layers of loyalty a serpent can have. Speaking of layers, Horace Slughorn might appear flamboyant, but behind that walrus mustache resides a shrewd collector of bright minds. How about Regulus Black, a literal black sheep who turned against even Lord Voldemort for the greater good?

The Villainy Hall of Fame

Now, we can't ignore the darker side of our house. With Lord Voldemort, ahem, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Jinxing-Our-Wifi, we've got infamy on lock (sorry, rest of the houses). Bellatrix Lestrange, a queen of chaos with a laugh that could shatter glass, never met a curse she didn't like. And let us not underestimate Dolores Umbridge, whose love for pink is only rivaled by her love for tyranny.

Unsung Heroes (Yes! They Exist)

On a lighter snek, let's shed some positive light with Slytherins who might have missed the limelight. Andromeda Tonks, rebel extraordinaire, proved you can come from a line of dark wizards and still stand up for what's right. Plus, Merlin himself was a Slytherin! Imagine that, our community's contribution to the wizarding world includes the poster boy for wise and bearded.