Fans of Harry Potter often want to Gryffindor, and with good reason. This Hogwarts house values courage, bravery, and nerve. Plus, the book's heroes are associated with this house. Even Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff consistently choose to side with Gryffindor whenever it's feuding with Slytherin. But not so fast, even though many evil wizards come from Slytherin, not everyone is evil. This house values leadership, ambition, and cunning. Yes, it's associated with hatred toward Muggles, but you can't deny that some of the wizards associated with this house are talented and even stylish.

So what's a Harry Potter fan to do? Gryffindor is the obvious choice for most people because Harry Potter was a member of this house. He was the chosen one according to the prophecy, but we're here to show you that there are perks to ing either of these houses. Should you get your Hogwarts acceptance letter via owl, just that all four houses may have their pros and cons. Being a Slytherin or a Gryffindor might not be so different after all—especially if you love a good Quidditch rivalry.

We looked at every possible pro in each house in order to show you that it's not your house that makes you good or evil. It's what you do with the circumstances the Sorting Hat throws your way. Here are 10 reason why it's great to be a Gryffindor. But if the sorting hat finds you ambitious and you end up a Slytherin, you have 10 great reasons to be proud too!

Gryffindor: Home Of The Marauders

James Potter, Sirius Black, Peter Pettigrew, and Remus Lupin were four friends who formed a bond at an early age. They were definitely a cliquish bunch, but they came up with the Marauder's Map.

They probably did this to facilitate their pranks and mischief, as you have to say "mischief managed" when you want the map's pages to go blank. Besides making an artifact that turned out to be useful to Fred and George Weasley, and later Harry, they formed friendships that lasted a lifetime.

Except for Peter Pettigrew, who later became a Death-Eater and traitor to his friends. We'll ignore this for now.

Slytherin: A House That Values Cunning Wizards

Cunning is often seen as a bad thing. There were many moments when we noticed Draco Malfoy was always able to get what he wanted, even if this seemed unfair.

Some people would call that cheating, but that only shows you have a different perspective. Slytherins are known to bend the rules in their favor or even create new ones when necessary.

This isn't so different from their Gryffindor counterparts, except that their motives often seem more selfish. Regardless, knowing how to get what you want is a valuable skill and it's not something taught at any school. All the magic in the world can't give you a Slytherin's confidence.

Gryffindor: Already Owns Dumbledore's Heart

In the Harry Potter books and films, we quickly notice Dumbledore seems to have a soft spot for Harry and others in Gryffindor. He was a Gryffindor while a student at Hogwarts, so it's obvious that he'd always be loyal to the house he got to live in during his younger days.

That means you don't really need to suck up or do anything extra to win over Dumbledore. As the books mention, your house is like your family. Being a Gryffindor means that Albus Dumbledore always has your back and reprimands you with kindness when things go wrong for you.

Slytherin: It's Okay To Be A Rebel

If you're a bit of a misfit or outsider, Slytherin is definitely the house for you. In Slytherin, it's okay to focus on yourself a little bit and break the rules—as long as you memorized them first.

With their love for green, silver, and black, Slytherin seems to be the most punk rock of all the houses. Sure, being a rebel often means you will have awkward moments and a few beefs here and there, but they're nothing you can't deal with.

Plus, Salazar Slytherin was never afraid to speak up about his beliefs. Were some of them wrong—yes, but Slytherins know no fear.

Gryffindor: Quidditch Champions

Gryffindor's quidditch team had a rough start in the 1600s, but they even got their act together.

First off, the Minerva McGonagall was in the team during her tenure as a Hogwarts student. She was a Gryffindor who turned out to be quite good at her post.

James Potter was also a part of the team when he was a student in the 1970s. But the 90s are when Gryffindor's quidditch team truly shined. With the Weasleys and Harry in the team, there was no stopping this determined group of magical athletes. The team even won the Quidditch Cup two years in a row before the war with Voldemort.

Slytherin: Emerald And Silver Are Fashion Forward

Each Hogwarts house has its own colors. Gryffindor's colors are maroon and gold, and while this is great, there's less attitude in this combo. Silver and emerald seem classic, though. Coupled with the Slytherin's love for things that are a bit macabre, if you're a Slytherin you'd probably be proud of using a bright green robe whenever you had a chance.

That, or you could always wear black in order to compliment your house's colors. Plus, did you ever notice how Slytherins dressed in the films? Sure, not all of them were the greatest people, but they were always well-dressed.

Gryffindor: You Are Brave, Noble, And Have Some Spine

No one in the wizarding world is perfect. We got to see our beloved Gryffindors commit many mistakes over the course of the Harry Potter books.

But being a Gryffindor means you get to make these mistakes because they'll result in some serious personal growth. It takes bravery to stand up to your friends, and even more of a spine to confront evil in its face.

Many Slytherins feel Gryffindor wins too often and they can be arrogant—and we can see that sometimes. Most people in the Gryffindor house are simply trying to make a difference, and it takes a lot of courage to try!

Slytherin: The Coolest Common Room

Also known as the Slytherin Dungeon, the Slytherin common room is known for its locale and interesting sights. It's under the Hogwarts Lake, and Slytherins get to see squids and other sea creatures by on a daily basis.

Slytherins have to go through Hogwarts' dungeons in order to get to their living quarters. Though they don't get their share of vitamin D like other houses might, they get to live in what is essentially an all-natural aquarium.

Their common room is meant to evoke how mysterious they can be. Since Slytherin's element is water, it makes sense that they live under a lake.

Gryffindor: An Aptitude For Transfiguration

What makes you more naturally inclined to excel at something? We're not sure, but if you're a Gryffindor you might be more in touch with your animal side, which may make you talented at Transfiguration.

Many of the wizards we saw who could transform into animals quickly were once in Gryffindor. Minerva McGonagall turned into an adorable cat, Sirius Black turned into a dog, and Peter Pettigrew was able to transform into a rat at will.

When the Marauders went to school they decided to focus on transfiguration so that Remus Lupin wouldn't feel alone whenever the full moon turned him into a werewolf.

Slytherin: You Never Take No For An Answer

If you get sorted into Slytherin, you're probably an ambitious person with a lot of drive. In fact, Hermione Granger would've probably excelled at Slytherin because she was always so determined, don't you think?

We often relate ambition to negative things, but let's that it's one thing to set goals and another thing to go after them.

Slytherins are probably great at keeping up with their New Year's resolutions, learning instruments, and even getting a date. They don't seem to let their failures define them and they work hard to achieve what they believe they deserve. That's actually pretty cool.