Godric Gryffindor believed that anyone who showed magical ability should be allowed to attend Hogwarts.
Appearance: Based upon the image by Lightmaker from JKR’s website (shown here), he has mane-like red hair, green eyes, and a powerful build. Canon, or artistic license? Only Jo (and Lightmaker) know for sure.
Home: According to the Sorting Hat, Gryffindor came “from wild moor.” Bathilda Bagshot’s A History of Magic is a little more specific: Gryffindor was born in the West Country village of Godric’s Hollow, named for Godric himself (DH16).
Skills: According to JKR, “Godric Gryffindor was the most accomplished dueller of his time, an enlightened fighter against Muggle-discrimination.”
Artifacts: The Sorting Hat originally belonged to Gryffindor. His goblin-made sword, with rubies in the handle, has also survived and was, at various times, in the possession of Dumbledore, Harry, Ron and Neville. The sword was not stolen, though the goblins feel othervise (BLC).
Device: Lion.
Colors: Red and gold.
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