| “ | Bold Gryffindor, from wild moor. | „ |
| ~ Sorting Hat about Godric. |
| “ | We'll teach all those with brave deeds to their name. | „ |
| ~ Gryffindor's preference of students. |
Godric Gryffindor is a major character in the Harry Potter franchise. He is one of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Withcraft and Wizardry, who founded the House of Gryffindor. He strongly opposed fellow founder Salazar Slytherin's idea about only admitting pure-bloods at Hogwarts. He was known for valuing traits like bravery, determination and chivalry.
Biography[]
Godric Gryffindor was born at Godric's Hollow, a small West Country village in England.
When he founded Hogwarts with the other three founders, he chose students who show traits of courage, determination, chivalry and strength of heart.
He was friends with Salazar Slytherin which broke due to Godric Gryffindor accepting Muggle-borns into Hogwarts.
It is unknown when or how he died but it is known that his portrait is still at Hogwarts and his sword still remains.
Appearance[]
His portrait depicts him as a tall and muscular man with with a lion-like mane of red hair and a beard to match it. He is shown with green eyes and rosy skin. He is shown wearing dark red robes and gloves of the same colour with gold highlights and intricate designs.
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