Ravenclaw House

Founder

Rowena Ravenclaw, the co-founder of Hogwarts who was noted for her creativity, beauty, and intelligence. Her Wizard of the Month blurb on J.K. Rowling's official site reads as; "One of the four famous Founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Rowena Ravenclaw was the most brilliant witch of her time, though legend has it that a broken heart - cause unknown - contributed to her early demise."

Current Head of House

Filius Flitwick

House Values

Intelligence, knowledge, wisdom, wit, and creativity.

Proverb

"Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure."

Artifact

A diadem which enhances the intelligence and wisdom of its wearer.

Animal

Eagle in the books, raven in the movies.

Colours

Blue and bronze in the books, blue and silver in the movies.

House Ghost

Helena Ravenclaw, better known as the "Grey Lady", who was the daughter of Rowena Ravenclaw.