Harry Potter: Think Like a Ravenclaw 

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Ravenclaws are CURIOUS. Hermione wouldn’t fit into Ravenclaw at all - Ravenclaws break rules constantly just to find out what happens. They’d be constantly blowing stuff up just to see what happens. Its not about being clever, it’s about wanting to learn.

You missed the fact that Bronze is the only one you have to make. Gold and Silver are elements, bronze is an alloy that required intelligence and work to acquire.

Ravenclaws are truly the most underrated house

I love being a Ravenclaw 💙 🦅 I think Ravenclaws aren't good at everything they learn at school, they're good at things they're interested in!

Never understood how Luna was thought to be so nutty. You got people transforming into cats, giant floating cloaks that suck out people's souls, a talking hat that can read your mind and you're telling me that she's crazy because she believes there's invisible creatures running around?

Gryffindor: Learn to defeat evil. Slytherin: Learn to get that job. Hufflepuff: Learn to help your friends. Ravenclaw: Learn.

“It takes high intelligence to recognize high intelligence”

A person reads "The sky is blue!" in a book. Gryffindor - "So, the sky is blue. OK." Slytherin - "So what if the sky is blue? Why do I care?" Hufflepuff - "The sky is blue!" Ravenclaw - "Is it really blue? Why is that?"

Any Ravenclaws out there?!

Hate me but here’s why hermione is not a ravenclaw but Luna is: Hermione is book smart and has a very high IQ which allows for her to store a superb amount of information in her brain. She however is pretty stubborn, rigid and can’t think outside of what she’s been given via books and doesn’t question what she’s learned. If her knowledge is challenged then she feels angry (due to her low temper) that someone thinks they are right compared to her, rather than becoming curious about pursuing truth and thinking of all the viewpoints and arguments of a topic. Luna is naturally imaginative, curious, philosophical and open-minded without relying on information given from other people and textbooks. She basically generates her own ideas through observing the world. People with this type of intelligence tend to be eccentric and seen as an oddball, although they may invent radical inventions and think of revolutionary ideas. They also can come off aloof and detached and often function solo more often than in packs of followers or leaders, which is reflected in the symbol of the eagle, which is a solo animal. This is what many don’t like about them, since they don’t abide by the status quo and happily do their own thing.

Ravenclaws don’t think outside the box they think like there is no box !

“Sometimes science is more art than science .” - Rick So wise.

Harry Potter, Albus Severus Potter, Newt Scamander, now we need a Ravenclaw for a protagonist

Ravenclaws are the house most likely to accept people who are strange or who are open-minded, but who can surprise you with how insightful some of their more outlandish sounding ideas are. When I was growing up, I identified so much with Luna, as she showed me that's it's alright to be a little odd, and not everyone sees the world the same way. Luna thinks with ideas and possibilities, all things that Ravenclaws pride themselves on, and is just as intelligent as Hermione, who fixates more on logic and common sense. I'd encourage everyone to think like Luna, and unleash their creative minds! 💙🐦

" I was just sitting in the U-bend, thinking about death." I felt that

I always identified with the ravenclaw house but every time I talked to my friends about it they always told me that I wasn‘t because my grades were not very good. It made me feel terrible. Because what I loved about the house wasn’t their academic intelligence but the way they see the world. They were not afraid to think outside of the box and take things into consideration that others would not even think about because of their weirdness. They see the life and movement in the world and just want to explore.

So the Ravenclaw house is filled with weird people. I guess Pottermore was right, I do belong in Ravenclaw.

Yeesss finally some Ravenclaw appreciation :’)

Ravenclaw is the most underrated house. All of the other houses has main characters (Harry has his own movie. Draco, Snape and Voldemort are huge plot points. And Newt has a whole movie. Yes, we have many great characters in Ravenclaw, but none of them are really main plot points.)

Sometimes, Ravenclaw doesn't always mean "intelligence, witty, learning" it can also mean creativity. I'm a ravenclaw and I'm basically half and intelligence, and half creativity.

When I saw Luna's Christmas party dress, my immediate thought was "It's a young Lady Gaga." That's where Luna gets it.

Gryffindor: the house of the protagonist so you’re kinda supposed to like it Slytherin: the house of the antagonists & villains so you’re kinda supposed to hate it Hufflepuff: Cedric + Newt = the house of cinnamon rolls Ravenclaw: the house of Luna. end of discussion. we all love Luna.

I was reading Flitwick's wiki, and I found out he's half-goblin. This adds a whole new dimension of irritation when Umbridge measures him. Not only is it just insulting, but she has no love of half-breeds, so you can imagine all the frustrating implications that Flitwick can draw from her including his height in her report (say as evidence of his goblin heritage and thus unfit to teach...). But on a happier note as a Ravenclaw myself, I would love Flitwick as my head of house. He's laid-back, extremely qualified, fights against Voldemort, and really cares about student success. Iconic.

another “dark” example of ravenclaw in fiction i’d say it’s hannibal (at least the TV show version). usually i see people putting him in slytherin, but when he was asked for his motives he just says “i was curious about what would happen”. i’d definitely say he has some serious slytherin undertones, but his core ideas are 100% ravenclaw.

I always liked to think of Ravenclaw as the scientific house, as in exploring, inventing, thinking outside the box and breaking new ground. It's not only book-smarts and studying, far from it. If there is something that catches your attention or an idea you just have to follow, homework can go screw itself.

A forsure Ravenclaw has to be King Bumi from Avatar: The Last Airbender, "Open your mind to the possibilities"

I was so happy to hear that Ravenclaw's house was much more than just "Wisdom and Smart". Everyone thinks it means valuing academic smart and wisdom, but like Luna, Ravenclaw house is about thinking outside the box, and being flexible

Compering the views in each of the house’s videos form the channel, Ravenclaw is the one with the most views. Which is hilarious to me, because of course a ravenclaw is gonna be the one that would want to know more about their house and wouldn’t just say “cool” and move on lol

Ravenclaw really think outside the box. They are abstract thinker. In the books the Ravenclaw door ask questions that does not have a straight forward answer. Which came first, the phoenix or the flame? The answers is a circle has no beginning or end. The Phoenix existence is one of death and rebirth.

Luna was always my favourite character and this just made me realise why, it's probably why so many full grown adult nerds love her and Harry Potter haha. I think it is a shame how Harry and Luna (Daniel and Evanna) had so much chemistry yet he and Ginny (Bonnie) had none. I know Ginny was a lot different in the books but still, it didn't make sense on screen.

I've been a Ravenclaw for over tens years. I wish our house was shown more in the books and movies so people can understand us more. Plus, why do the stores just have Gryffindor and Slytherin stuff?

Ravenclaw = high in trait openness. Willingness to learn and look at multiple paths to an answer.

Luna is one of the best written HP character. The scene in her bedroom where she has written about friends and friendship speaks loads about her. One of the best moments of the series💙💙

It's very intriguing how the symbols and motifs of each of the houses worked out. Gryffindor's element is fire and those from Gryffindor are often those who are fueled with a desire or a goal, and this side of them often allows them to become either a beacon of light (harry potter, dumbledore, the marauders) or a devastating fire (peter pettigrew, dumbledore, the marauders). Gryffindors are also known as lions, and like lions they have great strength (physical, magical, mental etc) in them, and while they may be able to work fine alone, they are more powerful together both in a good way and a bad (the golden trio vs the marauders). The red and gold of their house represents their passion and heart of gold, but at the same time it represents their blind frenzy due to their passion, the blood they may or may not spill, and impracticality. Slytherin's element is water, and as such they are the opposite in almost every way from Gryffindors, apart from their obvious impact on the world. (fire and water are the two most obviously impactful elements) Rather than relying on fiery emotions and passion, they rely on cool ration and calculation.Their way of method is more subtle and thus often requires time to take effect but are undeniably successful one way or another (snape, voldemort, regulus black). Like their symbol snakes/serpents, Slytherins are brutal and ruthless and are naturally soloists. However, due to them being very similar to one another they often end up working together for their goals and when done well they prove to be a force to be reckoned with. (have you seen snakes attacking a single opponent together? it's horrifically incredible and they're not even necessarily working as a team) Despite this, they do have a loving side to them which they show only to their closest, as water is an element that feed life and love. Their green and silver represents their wealth (money, the greens of nature) and social class (silver spoon), but it also represent their envy, greed, and tendency for corruption. Hufflepuff's element is earth, and like the earth they surely do contribute but are underappreciated. They often end up providing the fundamentals of things, such as upholding and fixing the law (hufflepuffs are the most who work in the ministry, susan bones and amelia bones were the ones who gave harry the chance of proving himself not guilty & skilled), making discoveries and writing a textbook for future generations to learn (newt!!), providing delicious and hearty meals for everyone (helga hufflepuff's contribution), or allowing someone to grow (cedric). Like their symbol the badger, Hufflepuffs are hardworking, friendly unless provoked, and protective of those they deem to be close (cedric protecting harry, newt and pickett, ernie & hannah about justin/hufflepuff/muggleborns). The yellow and black represents their fairness, sunny disposition and perseverance, but also their naivety and unreasonable stubbornness. Ravenclaw's element is air, and very much like their element Ravenclaws are inconspicuous most of the time. Their expertise and crafts has influenced many's life in the grand spectrum but not many exactly notice their influence and presence (ollivander's wands, trelawney's prophecies, luna's perception, cho's emotional intelligence), and Ravenclaws tend to not care whether they get noticed or not, nor do they care if they are seen strange in the eyes of others. Like the eagles, they strive high for what they want and what they see as the truth, and if they see their chance they do not let it out of their claws, and there is a certain charm and dignity to this (cho, luna, xenophilius, ollivander). The blue and bronze represents the openness and clarity of their mind, flexibility, and widespread influence (bronze was/is used industrially and artistically), but it also means that they can be aloof, misfits, and unfocused.

On another note the color blue could also symbolize Ravenclaw’s individuality from other houses, and their quirkiness because the colors red, yellow, and green are on the traffic light which are the colors of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin, but blue (Ravenclaw’s color) isn’t on the traffic light. The color blue could also symbolize Ravenclaw’s introversion, because out of those four colors, blue was the last color to be labeled by ancient Greek, symbolizing Ravenclaw’s obscurity compared to the other houses.

This one time, I was doing some weird things And when my friend asked my why I was doing it, I said “The real question is, why aren’t you trying it too? It’s easy to just dismiss someone’s antics as crazy and stay away, but maybe you should just try to understand why they’re doing the things they do and try them out too.” And she just looked at me like “Who are you?”

Robin Williams would have been a Ravenclaw for sure.

FINALLY! I’m gonna pretend you guys chose to save the best for last. 😉

Where are my Ravenclaws at? 🔵🙆‍♂️🙆‍♀️🦅💙💙

When i first got ravenclaw on pottermore, i was like: How im not even smart... My friends even said i was stupid..

Finally my house 🦅💙 Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure

Ravenclaws are very nonjudgemental of ideas and people since they find truth in opposing ideas and ideaologies with their vast reading and learning experiences. They are thought to be quirky because they don't take sides and hence seem odd.

Ravenclaws don’t care how they seem on the outside, they usually seem much weirder and more crazy than they actually are. You might think Luna is an oddball, but no one can ever tell what is going on inside her mind. I would like to think that Luna knows people perceive her as weird, but she doesn’t do anything to let others know. All she cares about is who she is on the inside and doesn’t go out of her way to show others. She just does not care what they think or see her as.

Luna's always been my favorite character. She reminds me of me when I was less bitter, and jaded.

I like Ravenclaws even more now. It's my dream House.

I really liked this video. While I love Gryffindor House (represent!), and I really admire Hufflepuffs, I think Ravenclaw is by far the most courageous house in the Harry Potter series actually. There is nothing more courageous than being yourself and opening your mind because sometimes opening your mind and being authentic can be the most risky things you can do.

2:24 Hermione was not placed in Ravenclaw because she VALUES bravery more than intelligence. Not because she doesn’t belong there

Luna is a character that has one of the biggest impacts on Harry as a person in the series, which goes to show how amazing she is for just being a kid. Dumbledore, Snape, Sirius and Harry's mother have deep impacts on who he becomes as a man and what he values, but it was a girl of his own age who dared to question and be different that expanded his understanding and tested the limits of his perceptions in new ways. That Harry was so willing to see things from Luna's viewpoint without judging her also says a lot about him, and shows the bit of Ravenclaw that drives him as a person. I think that's quite beautiful.

Yes, I was waiting for this one. I recently went on Pottermore and found out I'm a Ravenclaw. Thank you Screenprism.

Your Hogwarts house analysis videos are the most accurate interpretation I've seen. It not just based just a simple personality test. I especially liked how it clearly explained why Hermione isn't a Ravenclaw and there's more to it than just being "academic" or "witty"

I was sorted into Ravenclaw on Pottermore. I definitely relate to the quirky, eccentric aspects a lot. I am definitely imaginative, good at creative pursuits and I definitely tend to question traditional thought categories. And Luna is my absolute favourite character. However I don't think I lack warmth haha, but I've been told I'm detached at times, guess I have my head in the clouds.

Who else here think luna is cool hahahaa

Let's not forget that tumblr Ravenclaw password question: What gets dryer and dryer the wetter it gets? Drunk Ravenclaw: Your mom AYYY

Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff are my fav houses and they can be similar when it comes to be nonjudgmental and accepting even the weirdest people to their house. I don't know if any of my friends are Ravenclaw but some of them sure seems like they fit in the house... From fellow Hufflepuff all love to all fellow Ravenclaws here 🐦💙

I’m a Ravenclaw with Hufflepuff undertones. I value in always learning whatever technicalities and ideas there are, especially with music, and try to put a new, creative spin on them into my own work and compositions. But I also value hard work, being down to earth, and loyalty with my peers and surroundings. 💙💛🦅🦡

Genius is far too often described as just "being smart" but that's not what genius, and Ravenclaw, really are. Genius, instead, is about being able to look at things from all different angles, and in ways nobody else has before. It's always been my belief this is what JK Rowling was writing about when she spoke of Ravenclaw. It's the house for those who think without boundaries, those for whom knowledge is an end in and of itself.

You're forgetting one of the greatest Ravenclaws of all- Sherlock Holmes- in all his incarnations (this includes House, of course) and probably Tony Stark as well.

I love Ravenclaws, I always tease them about being too uptight, but after watching this, Ravenclaws are really interesting and I’m proud that my sister is one

Actually, Hermione was a Hatstall. She was Sorted into Gryffindor only because she chose to be. But I agree with most of your points. I think another classic Ravenclaw quality is appreciating different types of intelligence, from being original and imaginative to being logical and...well, Hermione-ish. Intelligence can't be defined so easily; different people look at it through different lenses, depending on the qualities they value. This can include both people like Hermione and Luna. Which is probably why Ravenclaw houses all the characters who're smart in their own ways, even if they aren't regarded as intelligent at the first glance. Trelawney, though...I think she was added to Ravenclaw to re-emphasize one of HP's main themes: your house, your bloodline, or any one cookie-cutter category does not define who you are. Trelawney, according to JKR, wasn't very skilled, but regarded herself as God's gift to mankind. Despite the fact that she did spout out the occasional prophecy. Sort of like Crabbe in Slytherin (like, ambitious or cunning wouldn't be the first traits that'd come to your mind when you think of Crabbe, right? He's more of a supportive person.) or Wormtail in Gryffindor, for he wasn't...exactly...the bravest. Personally, I love Luna!

I really love how analytical this is and it has reminded me of my methods to my madness and has reminded me of my rebellious and unconventional ways of thinking. I have been taught through some savage means to be a conformist. And I feel that a lot of my thoughts have been undermined and underappreciated. I had a zest and thirst for knowledge but I was shunned and scorned and my ways of thinking were forced to be changed. I took these ways of thinking and plugged them into the sorting hat and I came out as a Griffondor. And once a Slytherin. Perhaps it is time that I say to hell with those horrible people and go back to my oldish ways of thinking.

I'm Slytherin with Ravenclaw undertones. I value knowledge and individuality a lot, but I also value ambition and achievement. I think that Slytherins and Ravenclaw are prone to understand each other quite easily, since one values ambition, and you need inteligence and creativity to accomplish your goals. Also, Ravenclaws are most of the time understanding people, and Slytherins are complex and more honest about their dark side. Doesn't mean that we like to be bad, just that we aknowledge the dark aspect of every individual and ourselves, and sometimes we can use that darkness in a possitive way. More productive way (sometimes, right? sometimes works, sometimes it doesn't 🤷‍♀️) And I kinda ship these houses together(? 🐍💚🦅💙

I love that David Bowie would be a Ravenclaw. A lot of people think he would be in Slytherin but he was more of an intellectual and creative person.

My mind: "still debating whether I'm a Slytherin or a ravenclaw" Honestly I really can't tell tho ☹️

The maesters in GoT are more rigid and learned, like Hermione, whereas Sam seems more of an independent (if not quirky) student like Luna. So wouldn't he be more of a Ravenclaw than the maesters?

Oddballs and weirdos are some of the smartest people take Einstein for example he was a weirdo but he was very smart. Some things we know about science come from people whose ideas were first not believed by anyone and they thought they were weird and crazy but it is what was actually right and I think that is why most Ravenclaw are a little weird and eccentric

I’m a proud Ravenclaw!

I always thought I was a slytherin, since I'm 13 and don't get excellent grades or love studying. But then I realized, Hermione had these two traits, and she's not a ravenclaw! *I'm a ravenclaw because I like learning about what I'm interested in* : philosophy, psychology, etc., even if it's not taught at school. Then I try to write into a novel. My main motivation is finding answers (aka existential crisis), and I have inmersive daydreaming, which basically means I live long periods of time in my own world. Even though I'm gifted my classmates tend to think I'm stupid, which has led to bullying. But I like seeing the world differently, it's what makes me me. And it's what makes ravenclaws ravenclaws💙🦅.

Ravenclaws understand deeper meanings that other people would laugh at. Ravenclaws are not afraid of showing interest and putting more thought into things. Ravenclaws are extremely intelligent in a unique way. They think I’m abstract ways that are not possible for other’s. Ravenclaws are hard to understand and often misunderstood.

Huh, I completely misunderstood this house as just witty, even if odd people. It seems that it's a lot further than that. Great video!

Luna Lovegood is the person that you can truly love. She is so underrated.

As long as we all agree that the film version of the Ravenclaw symbol/coat of arms is wrong that’s the main thing!

Who here is also a Air sign and a ravenclaw!!

Luna is the anti Hermione. No wonder we all love her so much.

I learned somewhere that wit during Shakespear's time was a slang for penis. Gives a whole new meaning to Wit beyond measure is world's greatest treasure. It's also very much a Ravenclaw thing to do ;)

Who over here is an Earth sign (Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn) but is still a Ravenclaw?

Whenever I find new thing, I wanna learn as much as possible about it.

I think the assistant guy Gus hired to replace Walter White would be a better example than Walter himself. He truly only cared about the knowledge/craft and was both odd/eccentric and rather innocent.

Also finally Ravenclaw!!!

I was placed in Ravenclaw back when I played Pottermore, what I find interesting today is that the Hogwarts houses all have animal hunters for symbols, however, it's Ravenclaw that has the eagle. While the lion and the badger are fierce hunters they are limited to the land, although the snake can on land and even on water, it's the eagle can hunt on all three elements: air, land and water. In fact, the badger and the snake can be hunted by eagles, the Mexican coat of arms has an eagle catching a snake in its talons and beak, only the lion can rival the eagle in hunting, this is why heraldry featured lions and eagles the most.

Luna is my fav girl. She is so quirky, herself, and an amazing friend. Even if everyone thinks she is a bit different she is truly intelligent.

Lots of countries have eagles as their national bird. Including Germany and Mexico both the golden eagle which is more likely what the Ravenclaw eagle is as it is always shown as brown.

I would actually put walter white in slytherin, hes more cold and calculated than open and freeminded

3:08 Those six: Luna, Cho, Gilderoy, The Grey Lady, Prof.s Trelawney and Quirrel -- I notice that they are very far apart on my own scale of characterization. And yet, while I did my utmost to get into Slytherin, guess where Pottermore sorted me. PS: "Outside the Box" is very relative. I get ascribed this sometimes, and my only reaction is: Well, it's perfectly within *my own* box.

Ravenclaw-the strange, eccentric, beautifully oddball, intelligent house. Everything mentioned in this video is true about Ravenclaws and about myself. I always get flack for being so weird but usually the people giving me said flack were boring and brutish and we don’t need people like that bringing us down.

"Wit beyond measure/Is man's greatest treasure." Rowena Ravenclaw.

Thank you ScreenPrism. We finally have a Ravenclaw video! This is another great analysis. If the world needs more Hufflepuffs, it also needs more Ravenclaws. We are facing a crisis in critical thinking and problem solving skills especially in our youths. The world needs more original and creative thinkers.

When I was in high school I really got into HP and at first was convinced I'd be Ravenclaw because I like to think that I have a wild imagination and am very open minded But my mom and sister were like "how could you be Ravenclaw if you're shit at math, tech and foreign languages?" Totally thought they had a point I'm in my final year of college, studying commerce and the module that I'm excelling at is Marketing because i have no trouble thinking outside the box. Got me wondering now lol Great video as always

When I see RU-vid videos talk about Ravenclaw and describe the traits, it always disappoints me when they leave out that one of Ravenclaws traits is also CREATIVITY. Ravenclaws are intelligent, creative and witty.

YES! I always knew Pheebs and Shuri would be fellow Ravenclaws 💙

I think that Sherlock Holmes is a Ravenclaw

The thing that most people think is that Ravenclaws get everything right, but actually they don't and the reason they are so smart is because they experimented with stuff to learn. They are curious and if someone blows stuff up, ravenclaws don't laugh at the person, they want to know why it blew up. If a Ravenclaw gets something wrong, they won't feel embarrassed or guilty that they got it wrong, they'll want to know why they got it wrong. Everyone thinks that Ravenclaws are all book smarts, but they truly learn from experiencing something and going deeper into why this happened or why that reacts that why. They aren't afraid to ask questions.

Luna would be really great to know, and I could see myself being better friends with her than most of the other student characters we meet in the books and films. I think that's because I've always been in a similar personality range to Luna, sticking out like a sore thumb and considered very different from the crowd and "eccentric." I think Luna and I would understand each other at a very intimate level, and I could imagine having amazing discussions with her about the world around us.

Yes ravenclaw!, and Luna Lovegood is my favourite character. She helped me find the confidence in myself.

I feel like wiress and beetee in the hunger games would be in ravenclaw especially wiress

As a Ravenclaw, I loved Luna. She was such a unique and deep thinking character.

"Let's look at Ravenclaws at the muggle world" Proceeds to list a guy who time travels, a guy who travels between parallel universes and a guy who talks with ravens. Yeap, sounds like everyday occurences.

This channel deserves more subs than it has. Great content.

Ravenclaw right here✋✋✋

I'm a proud Ravenclaw . And trust me , people find it difficult to understand my personality . 🙂💙🦅