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Dumbledore?

Are we certain that Albus Dumbledore was in Gryffindor? The only reference to it that I can remember is when Hermione states in chapter six of the first book that she "heard" he was in Gryffindor. I mean, it makes sense... but are we sure? -Polly 11:06, 30 Jul 2005 (UTC)

If we find that he was the head of Gryffindor once upon a time, then we can say with certainty, yes. If we don't have that bit of info, I guess we can infer it from his extremely warm attitude towards Godric Gryffindor and his house students. The Chosen One ^{(Choose me!)} 11:45, 30 Jul 2005 (UTC)

Isn't it mentioned in either Chamber of Secrets or Half-Blood Prince in one of Tom Riddle's memories that Dumbledore was Head of Gryffindor house when he was at Hogwarts? Or am I making that up and just think I remember it...? 162.83.137.25 05:19, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

In Chapter 6 of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Hermione says that she "heard Dumbledore himself was in it." Is this credible enough? He can also wield Gryffindor's sword. Fbh bard 18:16, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

Well, according to the Canon Policy, if the books don't say it, we can go for the information on movies. On Goblet of Fire (film), Dumbledore explicitly says that he was in Gryffindor by stating that he burnt the courtains in Gryffindor House when he was a fourth-year. So, Dumbledore was in Gryffindor. -- Seth Cooper ^{Owl Post} 18:46, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

This was brought up on Talk:Albus Dumbledore. I tend to agree with the conclusion that Dumbledore was in Gryffindor, but I don't think it's ever been definitively confirmed, so perhaps we should put "(assumed)" after his name on the list? ★ Starstuff ^{(Owl me!)} 05:05, 19 January 2009 (UTC)

Alice Prewett

Prewett. Source?Ginny Potter-Weasley 14:35, 29 December 2006 (UTC)

Animagi

It states near the bottom of the page that there are at least 5 known Animagi from Gryffindor. The only ones I can think of are James Potter I, Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew, and Minerva McGonagall. Am I forgetting someone, or is this a mistake (perhaps someone accidentally counting Remus Lupin in with the other three marauders)? I checked the Animagus page as well and couldn't seem to find anyone else listed whom we definitely know to be in Gryffindor. The only other person I can think of from Gryffindor who might be is Dumbledore (given the many unknown powers he could also possibly have), but then we never had any proof of that. But if there is someone I'm overlooking, I apologize, but would suggest that perhaps in this small section, we might list the Gryffindors who are known animagi? 162.83.165.74 20:32, 7 June 2008 (UTC)

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong...(and I'm not positive so I'll leave it for now). But I think you're correct. I'm thinking Remus Lupin was lumped in with the other marauders. -- DarkJedi613 ^(Talk) 21:25, 7 June 2008 (UTC)

Yeah, we should probably change the number then...it was probably a person accidentally counting Lupin. Someone can change it though if there is another Gryffindor animagus mentioned somewhere in the books. Though if there is, the animagi should probably be listed or noted somewhere so a mistake isn't made again. 162.83.137.25 05:21, 9 June 2008 (UTC)

The other known Animagi is Rita Skeeter, but we never knew if she attended Hogwarts (likely) or not, let alone Gryffindor(unlikely).70.237.195.136 05:45, October 6, 2009 (UTC)

Dorms

The article has no mention how the boys and girls dorms are separated, and how girls may enter the boys dorm (Ginny recovering Tom Riddle's diary) but boys are refused entry into the girls dorm (stair lay flat into a slide expelling Ron to the bottom). Seems unlikely it took the boys that long to discover they were not permitted in the girls dorm. Which also begs the question... was snooging in public places the only intercourse? One would think in a magical world of adolescent hormones, spells and pranks would befall the battle of the sexes. Skirt flipping with a flick of a wand would be all too easy. Elastius Stretcheoso could cause panties waistbands to elongate and fall to the ankles. Yet not even the main pranksters, George and Fred, ever seem to think of these things. And George/Fred's fudge to grow the tongue might be used to grow other anatomy parts as well. These subjects are never discussed, yet would be part of the students daily lives. 70.237.195.136 05:45, October 6, 2009 (UTC)