The lion served as its mascot, and its colors were scarlet and gold.
Gryffindor: Bravery, daring, nerve, and chivalry were highly regarded in Gryffindor. Rivalries between the Houses were fostered by these two competitions. A Quidditch team from each House also participated in a competition for the Inter-House Quidditch Cup. The House Cup was won by the House with the most points. Throughout the school year, the houses competed by gaining and losing points for behavior.
The same dormitories and numerous classes were shared by the same group of students each year in the same House. For its students, Hogwarts' houses served as both living and learning communities.
