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Slytherin
General Info
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Faction Name | Slytherin |
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Overview
Slytherin is represented by a snake, which symbolizes the founder's ability to speak Parseltongue, and their house colors are green and silver. The Slytherin common room, located under the Black Lake, offers a fascinating view of the underwater world and reflects the charming and mysterious atmosphere of its members.
Academically, Slytherins are known to be competitive and goal-oriented, often holding sway in the wizarding world. Famous Slytherins include Severus Snape, Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange. But it's also home to anti-heroes like Regulus Black and misunderstood characters like Hildebrand Slakhoorn.
An integral part of the Hogwarts community, Slytherin is a complex and deep house, often misunderstood due to the ambitious nature of its members. Their tireless pursuit of their goals, resourcefulness, and strong leadership skills make Slytherins one of the most successful witches and wizards in the wizarding world.
History
In the early days of Hogwarts, the four founders—Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw, Helga Hufflepuff, and Salazar Slytherin—selected students into their houses who embodied the values they held dear. However, as the school expanded, Slytherin took a different approach and began accepting only pure-blood witches and wizards into its house.
This became a point of contention between Slytherin and the other founders, which led to his departure and the creation of the Chamber of Secrets. Slytherin had hidden the basilisk in a cell, hoping that one day his offspring would release the beast and purge the school of those unworthy of learning magic.
Despite the discriminatory values of its founder, Slytherin has produced some of the greatest witches and wizards in history. Not all Slytherins embraced the pureblood Slytherin ideology; Many Slytherins have proven to be brave, loyal, and diverse in their interactions with magic and their peers.
Consequences like Severus Snape playing a major role in defeating Voldemort and Regulus Black turning on the Death Eaters were actually Slytherin. The Chamber has also produced many successful wizards in fields as diverse as politics and business, demonstrating the diversity and sophistication of its members. Over time, Slytherin's reputation has evolved, representing not only pureblood pride, but also resilience, cunning, and an indomitable will to succeed in the face of adversity. This evolution continues to this day, as Slytherin and its members are constantly trying to redefine themselves, regardless of the often misunderstood legacy left by their founder.
Notable Members
Member #
1
Tom Riddle (Lord Voldemort)
2
Severus Snape
3
Draco Malfoy
4
Bellatrix Lestrange
5
Lucius Malfoy
6
Horace Slughorn
7
Narcissa Malfoy
8
Regulus Arcturus Black
9
Salazar Slytherin
10
Scorpius Malfoy