Gryffindor

'"You might belong in Gryffindor, Where dwell the brave at heart, Their daring, nerve and chivalry Set Gryffindors apart." - The Sorting Hat'

Gryffindor History
Gryffindor was founded by Godric Gryffindor, who was renowned as the best duelist of his time. Students sorted into Gryffindor are expected to be brave and courageous - the Lion on Gryffindor's house crest reflecting this. Despite original Gryffindors being 'chivalrous', this has been dropped over time - most students now being stereotypically rambunctious and 'chaotic', often called 'dumb' by other houses. The Sorting Hat, which is still used to this day, was once Godric Gryffindor's hat - though now enchanted to sort students on its own .Another relic was left by him was the engraved Goblin forged sword he possessed. The sword is able to appear to true Gryffindors in times of dire need, it appearing inside the sorting hat - the two objects supposedly having some kind of bond.

House Personality
Gryffindors are known for their rambunctious and out-going personality. Some claim they have a heart of a lion, and the courage of one too. They possess a keen sense of adventure and justification for wrong or right - and they're supposedly very head-strong in their personal views. This strong moral compass can often lead them to great acts of bravery and/or trouble from their behalf. They're naturally curious, like lion cubs, and interested, wanting to become involved in most things going on, having a sense of adventure and a talent grasping opportunities whenever seeing them.