Harry Potter: The 8 Most Admirable Ravenclaw Traits (& The 7 Worst)

Ravenclaw is a Hogwarts House most concerned with wit and wisdom… but they’ve got some serious downsides, too.

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As far as Harry Potter Hogwarts houses are concerned, it’s Gryffindors and Slytherins that are usually discussed. In the books, Gryffindor gets the most coverage because Harry – and most of his friends – are Gryffindors. This also means that Gryffindor is presented in a somewhat biased light. Since most of the villains are Slytherins, they also get discussed often, but usually in a negative light.

The other two houses might not get as much coverage, but they definitely deserve more exploration. They’re all unique and interesting in their own ways. Ravenclaws’ trademark qualities are their knowledge and creativity. On the flip side, Ravenclaws can also be a bit snobby, arrogant, or proud.

Updated on October 23rd, 2021 by Rose Graceling-Moore: The Harry Potter franchise continues to build with the Fantastic Beasts series – and with The Secrets of Dumbledore getting a new release date for 2022, fans will finally get their next Harry Potter fix! The Fantastic Beasts series introduced some entirely new Houses in the American Wizarding World, but now that the series is moving back to the UK with a focus on Dumbledore’s past, it’s likely that some new Ravenclaws will be appearing soon – with all the good and bad traits that this house represents.

15 BEST: Witty

Moaning Myrtle may not be the most pleasant character in the series, but she certainly adds some comic relief to the scenes she appears in. She doesn’t think before speaking, just voices her thoughts and feelings, but this can be quite funny – at Harry’s expense.

She’s naturally witty, as are many of the Ravenclaws, like Professor Flitwick and even Lockhart. This can make for some entertaining scenes in the movies, as well as some interesting clashes of character.

14 WORST: Oblivious

Interestingly, despite their intelligence, Ravenclaws can sometimes be oblivious – like Lockhart and Luna. In Lockhart’s case, he’s so self-obsessed that he doesn’t even notice anything else going on around him, like the fact that Hogwarts is in danger and Harry can hear snakes in detention.

Luna, on the other hand, is simply a carefree soul who doesn’t care what others think of her. She’s so dedicated to expanding her knowledge of the lesser-known magics that she even notice that she doesn’t fit in. This kind of hyper-focused obliviousness is definitely a Ravenclaw trait.

13 BEST: Intuitive

Ravenclaws are known for their knowledge and smarts, but intuition is also a valuable asset. They may love to study, but their learning isn’t just by rote or from books – they are also some of the most intuitive students at Hogwarts. with a deep understanding of how things work.

They are driven by their logic and so can simply read situations or infer things through experiences and circumstances. Luna, for instance, is very emotionally intuitive. She knows when Harry needs company, and she senses when he needs space.

12 WORST: Calculating

While Ravenclaws seem to have endless reserves of knowledge and wit, they can use this to their advantage in a bad way. Professor Lockhart is the best – or rather, worst – example of this.

He has spent his entire career using magic to take advantage of other people, and thus, take credit for their knowledge. He may not be clever or brave in the way everyone thinks he is, but he’s not dumb when it comes to business and public image. Of course, some would argue that this is more of a Slytherin trait, but it can definitely be found in Ravenclaws, too, as their intelligence can lead to pride and ambition.

11 BEST: Quick-Thinking

One of Ravenclaws’ biggest advantages is how quick they are on their feet. In a tight situation, they are likely to be the first to think their way out of it. This could be very advantageous in a Wizarding Duel, especially since Ravenclaws know so many spells. Their love of knowledge also makes them more likely to be aware of the etymology of spellcasting, and able to create new spells or adapt them on the fly.

People can always count on a Ravenclaw if they’re pressed for time, but only if that Ravenclaw is willing to help.

10 WORST: Self-Important

Ravenclaws can come across as a bit stuck-up and full of themselves – because they often know just how smart they are! Of course, Ravenclaw isn’t the only house that can be seen as arrogant, as both Gryffindors and Slytherins show this side of themselves as well – only the Hufflepuffs are known for being humble.

However, Ravenclaws tend to be a bit more arrogant about their intelligence and logic. This doesn’t mean that all Ravenclaws are self-important, but some of them are, like Professor Lockart. Others, like Luna, are less arrogant because they simply do not care how they compare to others.

9 BEST: Intelligent

One of the most well-known Ravenclaw traits is intelligence. While intelligence may seem pretty straight-forward, it’s actually a whole spectrum. For example, Luna isn’t the smartest when it comes to book smarts, but she is emotionally intelligent, curious, and unique.

One of the things about Ravenclaws’ intelligence is that they often care about learning for its own sake. While people in other houses can also be really smart, they often use learning as a means to an end, while a Ravenclaw will take great joy in learning for the sake of it.

8 WORST: Perfectionism

Considering the fact that Ravenclaw is all about intellect, it’s not surprising that this can lend itself to perfectionism. Ravenclaws can be a bit fussy and nitpicky.

They seem the most likely to care about aesthetics as well as doing things the right or “perfect” way. While other houses such as Slytherin and Gryffindor might be more willing to cut corners, Ravenclaws are more on the perfectionist side. This can also connect to the tendency to be a bit stuck-up, or at least, perceived as such. They can often expect others to have the same high standards that they do.

7 BEST: Creative

While Ravenclaws can be really intelligent when it comes to things like books and facts, they aren’t black and white about learning. Ravenclaws are also known for being rather creative and ingenious.

Characters like Luna Lovegood are a good example of this. The intelligence of a Ravenclaw can manifest in many ways, and for some people in this house, creativity is a big part of how they see themselves and express themselves in the world. They can have phenomenal leaps of creative thought, and put things together more quickly than others, because of how flexible their thinking is.

6 WORST: Cold

One of the big flaws with the Harry Potter house system at Hogwarts is how it separates the students from each other. It creates a rivalry where students from other houses don’t interact much.

While all of the houses can stick to their own and be a bit judgemental, Ravenclaws do so in a way that is a bit colder and removed. They tend to stick to themselves and be a bit distant from some of the dramas and issues that the rest of the school tends to have. This can make them come across as cool and a bit uncaring. A perfect examples of this is when Harry and Ron are disguised as Crabbe and Goyle, and ask someone where the common room is. They mistakenly ask a Ravenclaw, who ‘sniffs’ at them for even suggesting they are in the same house.

5 BEST: Independent

As one might expect of their creative natures, Ravenclaws are also original and independent. This independence is the more positive side of their tendency to be aloof. Because of this, they tend to stay out of trouble and do their own thing.

They can also be introverted sometimes, and this can inspire them to be creative and original. Luna is a good example of this, and it’s a shame that other characters who are in Ravenclaw aren’t explored more. In some ways, this makes them more like Gryffindors than other houses – and they are also willing to bend the rules, as they will come up with creative explanations of how they are technically not doing anything wrong.

4 WORST: Distant

Because of the fact that Ravenclaws are all about intellect and learning, they tend to be a bit more distant and have their heads in the clouds. These students aren’t often concerned about the day to day details, and can be a bit forgetful because of it. They are more likely to be distracted by whatever big idea they are thinking about, and this can make them harder to connect to, at times.

3 BEST: Individualism

This is another positive Ravenclaw trait that manifests itself in many ways. The most obvious example of this is in the best traits of Luna Lovegood as she tends to be very individualistic in how she looks and expresses herself. Ravenclaws don’t particularly care what other people think of them, and this allows them to comfortably express themselves in unique and interesting ways.

However, many other Ravenclaws, such as Cho Chang, also display their individualism. It’s hard to identify Ravenclaws as a collective because they are all more likely to be individual and inward-focused.

2 WORST: Judgemental

While Ravenclaws have a lot of positive traits, such as their intelligence and creativity, their introverted nature, and perfectionism they can also make the more judgemental. They definitely think they are smarter and more put together than students from other houses.

They aren’t as self-righteous as Gryffindors or as prideful as Slytherins, but Ravenclaws also have a judgemental side to them. They just tend to be judgemental of different things – and are often less concerned about expressing that, too. It’s not a great idea to get on the bad side of a Ravenclaw!

1 BEST: Wise

Intelligence can mean a lot of different things, but surface-level intelligence can sometimes only go so far. One of the best things about Ravenclaws is that many of them also have a good deal of wisdom.

Their insight is what allows them to understand things like riddles. They aren’t as likely to get involved with house rivalries and get along pretty well with the Gryffindors and Hufflepuffs even if they do stay somewhat aloof.

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