They say some things just run in the family. For instance – kids in some households inherit their old folks’ knack for carpentry or cooking, while other parents raise their children to be conniving little backstabbers who bully orphans.
Have you ever stopped and thought to yourself if you were actually a long-lost member of one of the families in Harry Potter?
It’s alright; you’re not that weird for thinking so. Who wouldn’t want to rub elbows with the elites of wizarding society, sipping wine and abusing your maidservants as a Malfoy? Or sneak into the kitchens and sprinkle a few of Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans into everyone’s cereal mix, just like any self-respecting Weasley would do?
The series is full of iconic families and their associated quirks, from that rabid pack of lovable ginger-haired pranksters to the oh-so-secretive Dumbledores and the kooky Lovegoods, so you’ll have plenty of options.
Which Harry Potter family do you belong in? It’s going to take a while to process your adoption papers, so go ahead and take this aptitude quiz in the meantime. Enjoy!
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If you haven’t noticed, bloodlines play a significant role in the Harry Potter series. The theme is integral to the story arcs of many major characters, from the tumultuous history of the Potters, to the daddy issues that loom over the junior Malfoy throughout the books.
The question of a clan’s line being made purely of wizards or being “tainted” with Muggle blood is, in fact, a leading cause of conflict in the series, as purebloods like the Malfoys or many of the Death Eaters actively seek to eliminate mudbloods.
Unsurprisingly, characters in the same family are seen to share a few defining traits. For the Weasleys, it’s their rebellious streak. For the Lovegoods, both father and daughter share a heartwarming bond for eccentricity and shaking things up. For the Malfoys, it’s Machiavellianism, plain and simple.
Maybe you also have some traits in common with one of these families. Depending on your own personality, you can even consider yourself a spiritual cousin, sibling, or step-sibling (don’t get any funny ideas) to your favourite character in the series.
Let’s hope our “Which Harry Potter Family Do You Belong” personality quiz can point you to your next adoptive family!
We’d like to devote this section to a brief rundown on some of the most notable families in the series.
Starting with everyone’s favourite clan of redheads, the Weasleys – a tight-knit and thriving family that has, despite their pure-blooded pedigree, remained humble and accepting to Muggles. Playful and optimistic, they have made their ramshackle abode, “The Burrow”, into their own fun-packed corner of paradise.
Perhaps the next most influential bloodline to mention is the Malfoy clan. A sharp contrast to the large and loving Weasley family, the Malfoys’ only child is Draco, and the three haven’t always been in amicable terms. Narcissism and a self-serving attitude run deep in their blood, stunting Draco’s own character growth for years.
Finally, the Dumbledore family – subtle, skeptical and secretive, traits exemplified by Albus himself. His parents shared the same qualities, concealing Albus’ sister Ariana from the outside world to avoid gossip and the threats posed on her life. They also seem to naturally attract the help of magical birds, including the phoenix.
