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Baratheon, Joffrey: Slytherin

There’s not much to say. Joffrey enjoys power and will do anything to achieve his goals. He doesn’t mind being manipulative, unfair or cruel, he puts himself at first and nothing else matters (not that all Slytherins put themselves at first, Joffrey’s goal is his own pleasure, but that’s his case).

Baratheon, Renly: Gryffindor

What were the two things that Renly loved the most? Loras and glory. He enjoyed being appreciated, he enjoyed being great. He was daring, that we know, defying his own big brother and schemming to get Robert to marry Margaery (before the king’s death, obviously). Glorious, daring, passionate… Renly was a lion.

Baratheon, Robert: Gryffindor

Nerves of steal, brave and proud. Robert Baratheon seeks glory and behaves like a true lion. He values curage and boldness and is quite idealist and loyal to the ones he cares.

Baratheon, Shireen: Ravenclaw

We know for a fact that this lovely little lady loves to learn about anything. She’s curious, keen and smart. Creative and witty, the girl is very wise for her age and even thaught Ser Davos how to read. Shireen is an adorable Ravenclaw.

Baratheon, Stannis: Hufflepuff

Before you hate on me, let me tell you how I came to this conclusion. Trust me, it’s weird for me too. What do we know about Stannis? That he burned his own daughter in order to achieve his goal, I know. That tragic fact apart, what do we know about him? That he was resentful of his brother Robert for not giving him the family lands after he failed on his mission during the rebellion. That he kept loyal to Robert because he thought that was the right thing to do, it was his duty to serve his older brother. We know that he didn’t want to be king, but that he saw it as his duty, his obligation. That, in his own way, he was an honoured man that valued hardworking. Not the most open-minded man, of course, but still loyal to the ones he thought he should be - his family. Stannis values the truth and the honour. Those were the facts that made me see that this grumpy man is more leaned to Hufflepuff than he is to Slytherin. Stannis was the most unpleasant Hufflepuff that has ever existed, but he still was a Hufflepuff.

Baratheon, Tommen: Hufflepuff

Tommen was very good-hearted and tried his best to be a good king. He wanted to do what he thought was right and didn’t want to go against his family or his wife or anyone. Poor child, only trying to do what his heart demanded. He tried to remain loyal to his beloved ones, he was genuine, honest and patient.

Bolton, Ramsay: Slytherin

Cunning and ambitious, nothing gets between Ramsay and what he desires. For a long time his goal was to impress his father, but after some time that wasn’t enough anymore and he wanted to go bigger. He wanted to prove that a bastard could reach high. He loved power in every single way and he proved many times that he was up to anything to get what he wanted.

Bolton, Roose: Slytherin

Like father, like son. Roose didn’t mind switching his loyalty to accomplish his goals. He was ambitious and really clever. He wanted to rule over the North and that’s what he did.

Clegane, Sandor: Gryffindor

I’ve seen the Hound being placed in Slytherin before, but I don’t think he is ambitious enough. He doesn’t crave power, he spent a good part of his life serving the annoying Prince Joffrey. But the Hound does value strenght and his principles. He is not a man with no principles, he protected Arya because he thought he should. I can picture Sandor in Gryffindor better than in any other House.

Greyjoy, Theon: Gryffindor

Although Theon was willing to betray his best friend to be seen as great, he didn’t do it for power. He did it because he wanted to be seen as great, he wanted to prove his value! He wanted glory! He just got confused, but all he had ever wanted was to be regonised as good. He values courage, not ambition. He’s a lion too.

Lannister, Cersei: Slytherin

Who would say that Slytherin would be so well represented by a golden and red lion? Cersei and (most of) her family have the perfect traits to a Slytherin: she’s cunning, ambitious, clever, good players of the game of thrones, focused, patient, determined, versatile, charming, self-reliant and much more.

Lannister, Jaime: Hufflepuff

Ok, I just said the Lannisters are good slytherins, but not Jaime. Actually, Jaime would be a terrible slytherin. No, Jaime is Hufflepuff. Although he is indeed a bit deviated, I believe he is a very good Hufflepuff. Not that he has a commitment with the truth, but Jaime is loyal, he is so very loyal to the ones he selects. He sacrificed his reputation to save everyone’s life, he accepted being the Kingslayer so he wouldn’t betray his family because of a mad evil king. Jaime becomes friends with Brienne exactly because he values loyalty. He does what he thinks it’s right and he’s just decided that his sister is not worthy of his loyalty, but, just as before, he must be loyal to the innocent people that’s being suffering because of mad kings and queens.

Lannister, Tyrion: Slytherin

A lot of people would place Tyrion in Ravenclaw only because he’s clever and reads books. Dull. Tyrion has stated: the books are a way to his goal. Tyrion wants to be clever, wants to prove his value, wants to sharpen his mind, that’s why he reads books. He’s not fond of learning for the sake of learning. He wants to be one step ahead, he wants to prove himself useful. He doesn’t value creativity and curiosity as a Ravenclaw would do, he values cunning and ambition. He wants what’s his by right: Casterly Rock. He wants power and status. He admitted to love to play the game of thrones. Guys, Tyrion is a Slytherin.

Lannister, Tywin: Slytherin

Cersei and Tyrion are a reflection of Tywin. I don’t need to explain why Tywin is a Slytherin, you can just listen to The Rains of a Castamere - that song helps elucidating a lot about Tywin Lannister. The Golden Lion is the new Silver Snake.

Snow, Jon: Gryffindor

Brave. That’s Jon Snow. Jon is like the Harry Potter of a Song of Ice and Fire. He values courage, honesty, he’s practical, idealistc and so very honoured. Jon is a Gryffindor and there’s not much to say about it.

Stark, Arya: Gryffindor

Again, a lot of people place Arya in Slytherin for some reason I’ve never really understood. Because she has a list of people that she wants to murder? Hey, everyone is allowed to want revenge. Arya is not very cunning or ambitious, she’s more impulsive and passionate. She’s got nerves of still and strong moral principles - not to mention how brave she is. She does what she thinks it’s right and craves adventure.

Stark, Bran: Gryffindor

Hey, where are the westerosi ravenclaws? They exist, but Bran is not one of them. Bran was curious as any other child, he was never curious about knowledge or something. He wanted to be knight and then suddenly he finds out he needs to be some kind of raven with three eyes (a raven I know). The thing is, Bran didn’t want to know everything about everything. He did it because he needed to, he found out that was his duty. But he never gave a single damn about wisdom or creativity. He just wanted to be a brave knight and bring glory to his name, to seek adventures. But, still, he went to fulfill his duty.

Stark, Eddard (Ned): Hufflepuff

No news on this one. Ned always reminds us how honest he is, how much he values loyalty and justice. He is driven by his honour and his moral. Ned is definitely a Hufflepuff and there’s not much to add.

Stark, Robb: Gryffindor

Brave Robb, with his moral instincts and comitted to his honour. Robb would have being a good ruler, just like his father, but I believe he was more inclined to glory, bravery and greatness than to loyalty and honesty (not that he wasn’t loyal and honest, he was, I just think the other traits stand out a bit more).

Stark, Sansa: Slytherin

Why in the Seven Hells do people keep placing Sansa in Ravenclaw? I know she looks good in blue, but damn Sansa is so far away from wittyness, curiosity, creativity and everything that makes a Ravenclaw so unique. Since the first chapter/episode what do we know about Sansa? She wants to be powerful! She wants to marry the prince, she wants to be the best! She has always wanted power and greatness and she learned how to play the game and get what she wants. She’s determined, she wanted to stay at King’s Landing (poor her, so naive at first) and what did she do? She told Cersei her father was planning to take her and her sister away. That’s Sansa! In the series, she married Ramsay so she would rule over the North (again, poor her). She learned with Margaery and with Little Finger how to bend the world and I bet you nothing will stop her now that she’s free from her past.

Tarly, Sam: Ravenclaw

Westerosi ravenclaws, unite! So hard to find someone in this series that loves learning for the sake of learning, everyone is so obsessed by power and everything… but not Sam, our brave boy! I believe a good part of the fans identifies with Sam. He is awesome! He wanted to be a magician! Sam is witty, curious, logical, soooo fond of learning, wise, creative and damn he is clever. He’s everything a good raven is.

Tarth, Brienne of: Hufflepuff

So far, so obvious. Brienne values hardworking, loyalty above everything and honour. She’s good hearted, determined, passionate and well-rounded. No doubts in here, the Hat doesn’t need more than 1s on the head of this one.

Targaryen, Daenerys: Slytherin

Dany will be the queen, whatever it takes. She will what is hers with fire and blood. Cunning, ambitious, powerful, clever, focused… do you need more?

Tyrell, Margaery: Slytherin

No doubts on this one either. Margaery wants to be the Queen and she doesn’t mind if she needs to marry Robert, Renly, Joffrey or Tommen. Nothing will stand between her and her power, not Cersei, nor the Faith, nothing. She’s adaptable as a good slytherin should be.

Tyrell, Olenna: Slytherin

Well, she’s not letting her beloved granddaughter marry that monster, is she? She thaught Margaery everything she knows. I mean, c’mon, we’re talking about the lady who made the Lord of Highgarden fall for her only because she didn’t like the guy she was supposed to marry. She makes her own destiny.

Renly: Slytherin

He is determined and resourceful, schemes in the background from the very beginning. I don’t disagree about him being primarily after glory, but I think him yearning for greatness puts him closer to Slytherin than to Gryffindor. He didn’t want to be a brave and chivalrous knight, he wanted to be king because he thought he would be better at it than anyone else and did everything he could to achieve his goal. Renly definitely is ambitious, even a bit arrogant. Proud, ambitious, cunning and ready to use any means to achieve his goals? Slytherin, I would say. 

Jaime: Gryffindor

I would say Jaime is a text-book Gryffindor. Daring, cocky, ready to stand up for what is right: 

“You’re hurting me,” they had heard Rhaella cry through the oaken door. “You’re hurting me.” In some queer way, that had been worse than Lord Chelsted’s screaming. “We are sworn to protect her as well,” Jaime had finally been driven to say. “We are,” Darry allowed, “but not from him.”

He kills the Mad King to stop him from killing thousands over thousands, has a man beheaded for rape, jumps between Brienne and a bear to save her, he is brave and deep down wants to be a chivalrous knight. I don’t think he fits the hard-working, patient nature of Hufflepuffs too well tbh. 

Arya: Slytherin (or Gryffindor. Both is good) 

I don’t necessarily disagree with your choice, but I do think there are good reasons for putting her in Slytherin other than her kill-list. 

She is ambitious and thinks about rising to positions that society denies her: Arya cocked her head to one side. “Can I be a king’s councillor and build castles and become the High Septon?”. She is cunning and resourceful, she tricks Jaqen into helping her get out of Harrenhal by telling him to kill himself! She is determined to succeed in what she sets her mind to: "Syrio says that every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better.“ She is fiercely loyal to her own and vengeful against those wronged her or those that are close to her. She also often associated with water, for all that matters. 

But I do agree that she also makes a good Gryffindor, but I would argue that Slytherin fits her just a bit better. The good kind of Slytherin. 

Sansa: Hufflepuff

Sansa on the other hand, in my humble opinion, is terribly misplaced in Slytherin (at least when we focus on the books, but also the show to a lesser degree).

She really doesn’t want to be powerful, she wanted to live out her personal little fairytale. She even has a line in the book about how she really, really doesn’t want to play the game (even if she’s forced into it): I never asked to play. The game was too dangerous. One slip and I am dead. She isn’t so much into getting power, her ideal life looks more like this: She pictured the two of them sitting together in a garden with puppies in their laps, or listening to a singer strum upon a lute while they floated down the Mander on a pleasure barge. If I give him sons, he may come to love me. She would name them Eddard and Brandon and Rickon, and raise them all to be as valiant as Ser Loras.

Sansa is not very cunning, quite on the contrary she easily trusts people and is rather naive (at least in the beginning). She has to learn to see through people instead of just expecting the best of them. I would argue she fits Hufflepuff a lot better. She is a people-pleaser who tried her best to be and do what people expected of her, excelling at the tasks that were given to her. She is hardworking and dutiful. 

She is compassionate even to her enemies and the people who wronged her:  “Take him to Maester Frenken.” Lancel was one of them, yet somehow she still could not bring herself to wish him dead. I am soft and weak and stupid, just as Joffrey says. I should be killing him, not helping him. She is patient when taking care of Sweetrobin. She does have a bit of classicism problem at first, but that was more out of naivete and thinking that the ruling class actually was good and just and that people aren’t suffering because of it.  She speaks up to save Dontos from being killed  “Sansa could not believe she had spoken. Was she mad? To tell him no in front of half the court? She hadn’t meant to say anything, only … Ser Dontos was drunk and silly and useless, but he meant no harm.” She warns Margaery about Joffrey: How can I let my sister marry Joffrey? she thought, and suddenly her eyes were full of tears. “Margaery, please,” she said, “you mustn’t.” It was hard to get the words out. “You mustn’t marry him. He’s not like he seems, he’s not. He’ll hurt you.“  

I suppose she often gets sorted into Ravenclaw because of her love for songs and stories, but I would argue Hufflepuff actually fits her the best. 

Personalmente credo che Sansa potrebbe stare tra i Serpeverde perchè è consapevole del suo ruolo come Lady e le piace esserlo. Perchè ha una mentalità piuttosto classista, o perchè agli inizi della storia era snob e viziata. 

Sull’ambizione ti ha già risposto occupyvenus e sono d’accordo con lei.

Lei ha sposato Ramsay perchè non aveva altre possibilità e quello era il modo più vicino possibile per tornare a casa. 

Per quanto riguarda Jon che parte e lei è felice, questa è una tua interpretazione che cozza terribilmente con quanto visto: Sansa è felice che Jon parta per Dragonstone così ha il controllo, però passa le restanti puntate a dire che lo rivorrebbe con lei. Non ha senso. 

Come non ha senso che, come ho già detto, le venga offerto il potere per tutta la stagione, e lei lo rifiuti ( prima dai Lord del Nord, poi da Petyr e poi Sansa stessa che da a Bran il suo ruolo da Signore al suo posto) Questo non mi sembra un atteggiamento da ambiziosa. 

I am happy that occupyvenus made you change your mind, not because of a matter of who is right and who is not, but because you two have created a good discussion and I like to discuss with other people.

I spent the afternoon to think in which house to insert Sansa: I have already said why I do not consider it a Slytherin.Ravenclaw? Well as they have already said in the other comments does not convince me. Gryffindor? Well, she was brave enough to save Ser Dontos from Joffrey and can be brave. But she does not have the audacity that distinguishes the Gryffyndor house. Maybe Hufflepuff is really the house for her.

I read your post to a friend of mine who has no tumblr and we are talking about it now. XD She would put Tyrion for example either in Slytherin or Ravenclaw.

Are you Portuguese? Which city? I’m from Siena. 

The translation of the names in Portuguese is beautiful !! Lufa-Lufa I really like how it sounds! <3 

I'm actually from Brazil, Rio to be specific :)

Here they translate the Houses but the founders remain with the original name. It's a bit confusing actually when you're 11 and needs to understand that Rowena Ravenclaw is the founder of Corvinal hahaha

"Tosca" and "Cosetta"... is it me or everything sounds beautiful in italian? (Actually "tosca" for us means something like "lame", but when you forget about the meaning and consider it's another language you realise the word sounds really cool lol)

Baratheon, Joffrey: Slytherin

There’s not much to say. Joffrey enjoys power and will do anything to achieve his goals. He doesn’t mind being manipulative, unfair or cruel, he puts himself at first and nothing else matters (not that all Slytherins put themselves at first, Joffrey’s goal is his own pleasure, but that’s his case).

Baratheon, Renly: Gryffindor

What were the two things that Renly loved the most? Loras and glory. He enjoyed being appreciated, he enjoyed being great. He was daring, that we know, defying his own big brother and schemming to get Robert to marry Margaery (before the king’s death, obviously). Glorious, daring, passionate… Renly was a lion.

Baratheon, Robert: Gryffindor

Nerves of steal, brave and proud. Robert Baratheon seeks glory and behaves like a true lion. He values curage and boldness and is quite idealist and loyal to the ones he cares.

Baratheon, Shireen: Ravenclaw

We know for a fact that this lovely little lady loves to learn about anything. She’s curious, keen and smart. Creative and witty, the girl is very wise for her age and even thaught Ser Davos how to read. Shireen is an adorable Ravenclaw.

Baratheon, Stannis: Hufflepuff

Before you hate on me, let me tell you how I came to this conclusion. Trust me, it’s weird for me too. What do we know about Stannis? That he burned his own daughter in order to achieve his goal, I know. That tragic fact apart, what do we know about him? That he was resentful of his brother Robert for not giving him the family lands after he failed on his mission during the rebellion. That he kept loyal to Robert because he thought that was the right thing to do, it was his duty to serve his older brother. We know that he didn’t want to be king, but that he saw it as his duty, his obligation. That, in his own way, he was an honoured man that valued hardworking. Not the most open-minded man, of course, but still loyal to the ones he thought he should be - his family. Stannis values the truth and the honour. Those were the facts that made me see that this grumpy man is more leaned to Hufflepuff than he is to Slytherin. Stannis was the most unpleasant Hufflepuff that has ever existed, but he still was a Hufflepuff.

Baratheon, Tommen: Hufflepuff

Tommen was very good-hearted and tried his best to be a good king. He wanted to do what he thought was right and didn’t want to go against his family or his wife or anyone. Poor child, only trying to do what his heart demanded. He tried to remain loyal to his beloved ones, he was genuine, honest and patient.

Bolton, Ramsay: Slytherin

Cunning and ambitious, nothing gets between Ramsay and what he desires. For a long time his goal was to impress his father, but after some time that wasn’t enough anymore and he wanted to go bigger. He wanted to prove that a bastard could reach high. He loved power in every single way and he proved many times that he was up to anything to get what he wanted.

Bolton, Roose: Slytherin

Like father, like son. Roose didn’t mind switching his loyalty to accomplish his goals. He was ambitious and really clever. He wanted to rule over the North and that’s what he did.

Clegane, Sandor: Gryffindor

I’ve seen the Hound being placed in Slytherin before, but I don’t think he is ambitious enough. He doesn’t crave power, he spent a good part of his life serving the annoying Prince Joffrey. But the Hound does value strenght and his principles. He is not a man with no principles, he protected Arya because he thought he should. I can picture Sandor in Gryffindor better than in any other House.

Greyjoy, Theon: Gryffindor

Although Theon was willing to betray his best friend to be seen as great, he didn’t do it for power. He did it because he wanted to be seen as great, he wanted to prove his value! He wanted glory! He just got confused, but all he had ever wanted was to be regonised as good. He values courage, not ambition. He’s a lion too.

Lannister, Cersei: Slytherin

Who would say that Slytherin would be so well represented by a golden and red lion? Cersei and (most of) her family have the perfect traits to a Slytherin: she’s cunning, ambitious, clever, good players of the game of thrones, focused, patient, determined, versatile, charming, self-reliant and much more.

Lannister, Jaime: Hufflepuff

Ok, I just said the Lannisters are good slytherins, but not Jaime. Actually, Jaime would be a terrible slytherin. No, Jaime is Hufflepuff. Although he is indeed a bit deviated, I believe he is a very good Hufflepuff. Not that he has a commitment with the truth, but Jaime is loyal, he is so very loyal to the ones he selects. He sacrificed his reputation to save everyone’s life, he accepted being the Kingslayer so he wouldn’t betray his family because of a mad evil king. Jaime becomes friends with Brienne exactly because he values loyalty. He does what he thinks it’s right and he’s just decided that his sister is not worthy of his loyalty, but, just as before, he must be loyal to the innocent people that’s being suffering because of mad kings and queens.

Lannister, Tyrion: Slytherin

A lot of people would place Tyrion in Ravenclaw only because he’s clever and reads books. Dull. Tyrion has stated: the books are a way to his goal. Tyrion wants to be clever, wants to prove his value, wants to sharpen his mind, that’s why he reads books. He’s not fond of learning for the sake of learning. He wants to be one step ahead, he wants to prove himself useful. He doesn’t value creativity and curiosity as a Ravenclaw would do, he values cunning and ambition. He wants what’s his by right: Casterly Rock. He wants power and status. He admitted to love to play the game of thrones. Guys, Tyrion is a Slytherin.

Lannister, Tywin: Slytherin

Cersei and Tyrion are a reflection of Tywin. I don’t need to explain why Tywin is a Slytherin, you can just listen to The Rains of a Castamere - that song helps elucidating a lot about Tywin Lannister. The Golden Lion is the new Silver Snake.

Snow, Jon: Gryffindor

Brave. That’s Jon Snow. Jon is like the Harry Potter of a Song of Ice and Fire. He values courage, honesty, he’s practical, idealistc and so very honoured. Jon is a Gryffindor and there’s not much to say about it.

Stark, Arya: Gryffindor

Again, a lot of people place Arya in Slytherin for some reason I’ve never really understood. Because she has a list of people that she wants to murder? Hey, everyone is allowed to want revenge. Arya is not very cunning or ambitious, she’s more impulsive and passionate. She’s got nerves of still and strong moral principles - not to mention how brave she is. She does what she thinks it’s right and craves adventure.

Stark, Bran: Gryffindor

Hey, where are the westerosi ravenclaws? They exist, but Bran is not one of them. Bran was curious as any other child, he was never curious about knowledge or something. He wanted to be knight and then suddenly he finds out he needs to be some kind of raven with three eyes (a raven I know). The thing is, Bran didn’t want to know everything about everything. He did it because he needed to, he found out that was his duty. But he never gave a single damn about wisdom or creativity. He just wanted to be a brave knight and bring glory to his name, to seek adventures. But, still, he went to fulfill his duty.

Stark, Eddard (Ned): Hufflepuff

No news on this one. Ned always reminds us how honest he is, how much he values loyalty and justice. He is driven by his honour and his moral. Ned is definitely a Hufflepuff and there’s not much to add.

Stark, Robb: Gryffindor

Brave Robb, with his moral instincts and comitted to his honour. Robb would have being a good ruler, just like his father, but I believe he was more inclined to glory, bravery and greatness than to loyalty and honesty (not that he wasn’t loyal and honest, he was, I just think the other traits stand out a bit more).

Stark, Sansa: Slytherin

Why in the Seven Hells do people keep placing Sansa in Ravenclaw? I know she looks good in blue, but damn Sansa is so far away from wittyness, curiosity, creativity and everything that makes a Ravenclaw so unique. Since the first chapter/episode what do we know about Sansa? She wants to be powerful! She wants to marry the prince, she wants to be the best! She has always wanted power and greatness and she learned how to play the game and get what she wants. She’s determined, she wanted to stay at King’s Landing (poor her, so naive at first) and what did she do? She told Cersei her father was planning to take her and her sister away. That’s Sansa! In the series, she married Ramsay so she would rule over the North (again, poor her). She learned with Margaery and with Little Finger how to bend the world and I bet you nothing will stop her now that she’s free from her past.

Tarly, Sam: Ravenclaw

Westerosi ravenclaws, unite! So hard to find someone in this series that loves learning for the sake of learning, everyone is so obsessed by power and everything… but not Sam, our brave boy! I believe a good part of the fans identifies with Sam. He is awesome! He wanted to be a magician! Sam is witty, curious, logical, soooo fond of learning, wise, creative and damn he is clever. He’s everything a good raven is.

Tarth, Brienne of: Hufflepuff

So far, so obvious. Brienne values hardworking, loyalty above everything and honour. She’s good hearted, determined, passionate and well-rounded. No doubts in here, the Hat doesn’t need more than 1s on the head of this one.

Targaryen, Daenerys: Slytherin

Dany will be the queen, whatever it takes. She will what is hers with fire and blood. Cunning, ambitious, powerful, clever, focused… do you need more?

Tyrell, Margaery: Slytherin

No doubts on this one either. Margaery wants to be the Queen and she doesn’t mind if she needs to marry Robert, Renly, Joffrey or Tommen. Nothing will stand between her and her power, not Cersei, nor the Faith, nothing. She’s adaptable as a good slytherin should be.

Tyrell, Olenna: Slytherin

Well, she’s not letting her beloved granddaughter marry that monster, is she? She thaught Margaery everything she knows. I mean, c’mon, we’re talking about the lady who made the Lord of Highgarden fall for her only because she didn’t like the guy she was supposed to marry. She makes her own destiny.

Renly: Slytherin

He is determined and resourceful, schemes in the background from the very beginning. I don’t disagree about him being primarily after glory, but I think him yearning for greatness puts him closer to Slytherin than to Gryffindor. He didn’t want to be a brave and chivalrous knight, he wanted to be king because he thought he would be better at it than anyone else and did everything he could to achieve his goal. Renly definitely is ambitious, even a bit arrogant. Proud, ambitious, cunning and ready to use any means to achieve his goals? Slytherin, I would say. 

Jaime: Gryffindor

I would say Jaime is a text-book Gryffindor. Daring, cocky, ready to stand up for what is right: 

“You’re hurting me,” they had heard Rhaella cry through the oaken door. “You’re hurting me.” In some queer way, that had been worse than Lord Chelsted’s screaming. “We are sworn to protect her as well,” Jaime had finally been driven to say. “We are,” Darry allowed, “but not from him.”

He kills the Mad King to stop him from killing thousands over thousands, has a man beheaded for rape, jumps between Brienne and a bear to save her, he is brave and deep down wants to be a chivalrous knight. I don’t think he fits the hard-working, patient nature of Hufflepuffs too well tbh. 

Arya: Slytherin (or Gryffindor. Both is good) 

I don’t necessarily disagree with your choice, but I do think there are good reasons for putting her in Slytherin other than her kill-list. 

She is ambitious and thinks about rising to positions that society denies her: Arya cocked her head to one side. “Can I be a king’s councillor and build castles and become the High Septon?”. She is cunning and resourceful, she tricks Jaqen into helping her get out of Harrenhal by telling him to kill himself! She is determined to succeed in what she sets her mind to: "Syrio says that every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better.“ She is fiercely loyal to her own and vengeful against those wronged her or those that are close to her. She also often associated with water, for all that matters. 

But I do agree that she also makes a good Gryffindor, but I would argue that Slytherin fits her just a bit better. The good kind of Slytherin. 

Sansa: Hufflepuff

Sansa on the other hand, in my humble opinion, is terribly misplaced in Slytherin (at least when we focus on the books, but also the show to a lesser degree).

She really doesn’t want to be powerful, she wanted to live out her personal little fairytale. She even has a line in the book about how she really, really doesn’t want to play the game (even if she’s forced into it): I never asked to play. The game was too dangerous. One slip and I am dead. She isn’t so much into getting power, her ideal life looks more like this: She pictured the two of them sitting together in a garden with puppies in their laps, or listening to a singer strum upon a lute while they floated down the Mander on a pleasure barge. If I give him sons, he may come to love me. She would name them Eddard and Brandon and Rickon, and raise them all to be as valiant as Ser Loras.

Sansa is not very cunning, quite on the contrary she easily trusts people and is rather naive (at least in the beginning). She has to learn to see through people instead of just expecting the best of them. I would argue she fits Hufflepuff a lot better. She is a people-pleaser who tried her best to be and do what people expected of her, excelling at the tasks that were given to her. She is hardworking and dutiful. 

She is compassionate even to her enemies and the people who wronged her:  “Take him to Maester Frenken.” Lancel was one of them, yet somehow she still could not bring herself to wish him dead. I am soft and weak and stupid, just as Joffrey says. I should be killing him, not helping him. She is patient when taking care of Sweetrobin. She does have a bit of classicism problem at first, but that was more out of naivete and thinking that the ruling class actually was good and just and that people aren’t suffering because of it.  She speaks up to save Dontos from being killed  “Sansa could not believe she had spoken. Was she mad? To tell him no in front of half the court? She hadn’t meant to say anything, only … Ser Dontos was drunk and silly and useless, but he meant no harm.” She warns Margaery about Joffrey: How can I let my sister marry Joffrey? she thought, and suddenly her eyes were full of tears. “Margaery, please,” she said, “you mustn’t.” It was hard to get the words out. “You mustn’t marry him. He’s not like he seems, he’s not. He’ll hurt you.“  

I suppose she often gets sorted into Ravenclaw because of her love for songs and stories, but I would argue Hufflepuff actually fits her the best. 

I think I agree with you on Renly, I admit I’ve never gave him much attention, and now after reading your thoughts I guess maybe schemming to get Margaery to marry Robert was a rather cunning move actually, not that much of a defying act, so I’m rectifying what I said. But I do need to say, Gryffindors are just as proud and greatness seekers as Slytherins are. The two Houses can be very alike actually and the biggest difference between then lies on determination and cunning - which you were right, Renly does have those traits.

But I don’t think Arya is cunning enough to be a Slytherin. Sure I understood your point, but I don’t think not accepting gender roles makes her less of a Gryffindor, just as I don’t thinking tricking someone who wants to kill you if you don’t follow their orders makes you manipulative as a Slytherin would be… I believe Arya’s Slytherin traits are rather… regular? Idk I just can picture her perfectly in Gryffindor with all her “I’m pissed so I’m gonna act bravely and stupidly” attitude (I’m really not trying to offend any Gryffindors here, it’s just a bit of a pattern when it comes to their representation). Actually Arya sometimes reminds me a lot of Harry himself (except the murderer part).

About Jaime, I totally get your point, really. But I don’t know if I’m letting my own personal thoughts on Jaime get in my way, but I really think he’s umbloomed a great Hufflepuff. That scene with Brienne in the bathtub keeps coming back on my mind. He sacrificed all of his reputation, his name, his glory to do what he thought was right and this “vows” thing is always such a big deal for him, he’s done breaking vows, he hates it. I believe all of his arrogance comes after all those judgements he had to go through and deep inside he just wanted to prove that he does have honour and how loyal he can be. But yeah, all the hardworking and patience part sounds a bit not much him. Maybe Gryffindor fits him better, so I’m rectifying him too, but he’ll always be a Hufflepuff in my heart.

(Speaking of my heart, please don’t say “the good kind of slytherin” or you’re gonna hurt it, I know our representation sucks, but hey we can be very nice when you meet us damn I promised myself I was not gonna reveal my House to avoid people thinking I’m being partial look what you just did hon)

Now, Sansa’s bit, sorry but I cringed. I know she was very naive, but it doesn’t change her potential to be cunning - which she’s already shown us. I know Show-Sansa is very different from Book-Sansa (after all a lot of things were changed in her story line) but at least on the show I’m keeping her on Slytherin. Yes, she wants to live her own personal fairytale, that’s her goal and she’s up to a lot to accomplish it. Even though she wasn’t very “wise” when it came to her future when she was a child, she’s always tried. That’s what mattered to her. And just now on S7 we saw how much she wants to rule (”no Jon you shouldn’t leave Winterfell” “it’s ok I’m letting you on command” “oh fine then goodbye”). 

Tbh I don’t see her initial state of trusting anyone places her in Hufflepuff, even because they’re way more selective than people think, that’s just a stereotype (we don’t even get that from the books, after all we have Tonks, Cedric, Ernie, etc and they are not the kind that trusts anyone). I personally believes Sansa was more desperate than anything and that’s why her naivety blinded her for some time. She was a child in a dangerous place. And hey Slytherins can be compassionate too.

Trying hard to undestand what’s up with people that place her in Ravenclaw because she likes stories rly. Thanks, now I’m less confused but still like whaaaat

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She spends the entire season 7 saying “I wish Jon was here.” Worrying that the Northern Lords cant be trusted and how their loyalty was flawed. If Sansa was really power-hungry/ambitious, all she had to do was activate her claim because northern people pretty much said “Maybe we should have chosen you instead (of Jon).” She never uses that to her advantage. If she wanted to overthrow Jon she had the best chance to do so in his absence now that people prefered hern she is a true-born Stark after all. Another instance which indicates how much She doesn’t care about titles and power is her willingness to give up her Lady of Winterfell title to Bran (as Lord of Winterfell) the minute he gets back.

Baratheon, Joffrey: Slytherin

There’s not much to say. Joffrey enjoys power and will do anything to achieve his goals. He doesn’t mind being manipulative, unfair or cruel, he puts himself at first and nothing else matters (not that all Slytherins put themselves at first, Joffrey’s goal is his own pleasure, but that’s his case).

Baratheon, Renly: Gryffindor

What were the two things that Renly loved the most? Loras and glory. He enjoyed being appreciated, he enjoyed being great. He was daring, that we know, defying his own big brother and schemming to get Robert to marry Margaery (before the king’s death, obviously). Glorious, daring, passionate… Renly was a lion.

Baratheon, Robert: Gryffindor

Nerves of steal, brave and proud. Robert Baratheon seeks glory and behaves like a true lion. He values curage and boldness and is quite idealist and loyal to the ones he cares.

Baratheon, Shireen: Ravenclaw

We know for a fact that this lovely little lady loves to learn about anything. She’s curious, keen and smart. Creative and witty, the girl is very wise for her age and even thaught Ser Davos how to read. Shireen is an adorable Ravenclaw.

Baratheon, Stannis: Hufflepuff

Before you hate on me, let me tell you how I came to this conclusion. Trust me, it’s weird for me too. What do we know about Stannis? That he burned his own daughter in order to achieve his goal, I know. That tragic fact apart, what do we know about him? That he was resentful of his brother Robert for not giving him the family lands after he failed on his mission during the rebellion. That he kept loyal to Robert because he thought that was the right thing to do, it was his duty to serve his older brother. We know that he didn’t want to be king, but that he saw it as his duty, his obligation. That, in his own way, he was an honoured man that valued hardworking. Not the most open-minded man, of course, but still loyal to the ones he thought he should be - his family. Stannis values the truth and the honour. Those were the facts that made me see that this grumpy man is more leaned to Hufflepuff than he is to Slytherin. Stannis was the most unpleasant Hufflepuff that has ever existed, but he still was a Hufflepuff.

Baratheon, Tommen: Hufflepuff

Tommen was very good-hearted and tried his best to be a good king. He wanted to do what he thought was right and didn’t want to go against his family or his wife or anyone. Poor child, only trying to do what his heart demanded. He tried to remain loyal to his beloved ones, he was genuine, honest and patient.

Bolton, Ramsay: Slytherin

Cunning and ambitious, nothing gets between Ramsay and what he desires. For a long time his goal was to impress his father, but after some time that wasn’t enough anymore and he wanted to go bigger. He wanted to prove that a bastard could reach high. He loved power in every single way and he proved many times that he was up to anything to get what he wanted.

Bolton, Roose: Slytherin

Like father, like son. Roose didn’t mind switching his loyalty to accomplish his goals. He was ambitious and really clever. He wanted to rule over the North and that’s what he did.

Clegane, Sandor: Gryffindor

I’ve seen the Hound being placed in Slytherin before, but I don’t think he is ambitious enough. He doesn’t crave power, he spent a good part of his life serving the annoying Prince Joffrey. But the Hound does value strenght and his principles. He is not a man with no principles, he protected Arya because he thought he should. I can picture Sandor in Gryffindor better than in any other House.

Greyjoy, Theon: Gryffindor

Although Theon was willing to betray his best friend to be seen as great, he didn’t do it for power. He did it because he wanted to be seen as great, he wanted to prove his value! He wanted glory! He just got confused, but all he had ever wanted was to be regonised as good. He values courage, not ambition. He’s a lion too.

Lannister, Cersei: Slytherin

Who would say that Slytherin would be so well represented by a golden and red lion? Cersei and (most of) her family have the perfect traits to a Slytherin: she’s cunning, ambitious, clever, good players of the game of thrones, focused, patient, determined, versatile, charming, self-reliant and much more.

Lannister, Jaime: Hufflepuff

Ok, I just said the Lannisters are good slytherins, but not Jaime. Actually, Jaime would be a terrible slytherin. No, Jaime is Hufflepuff. Although he is indeed a bit deviated, I believe he is a very good Hufflepuff. Not that he has a commitment with the truth, but Jaime is loyal, he is so very loyal to the ones he selects. He sacrificed his reputation to save everyone’s life, he accepted being the Kingslayer so he wouldn’t betray his family because of a mad evil king. Jaime becomes friends with Brienne exactly because he values loyalty. He does what he thinks it’s right and he’s just decided that his sister is not worthy of his loyalty, but, just as before, he must be loyal to the innocent people that’s being suffering because of mad kings and queens.

Lannister, Tyrion: Slytherin

A lot of people would place Tyrion in Ravenclaw only because he’s clever and reads books. Dull. Tyrion has stated: the books are a way to his goal. Tyrion wants to be clever, wants to prove his value, wants to sharpen his mind, that’s why he reads books. He’s not fond of learning for the sake of learning. He wants to be one step ahead, he wants to prove himself useful. He doesn’t value creativity and curiosity as a Ravenclaw would do, he values cunning and ambition. He wants what’s his by right: Casterly Rock. He wants power and status. He admitted to love to play the game of thrones. Guys, Tyrion is a Slytherin.

Lannister, Tywin: Slytherin

Cersei and Tyrion are a reflection of Tywin. I don’t need to explain why Tywin is a Slytherin, you can just listen to The Rains of a Castamere - that song helps elucidating a lot about Tywin Lannister. The Golden Lion is the new Silver Snake.

Snow, Jon: Gryffindor

Brave. That’s Jon Snow. Jon is like the Harry Potter of a Song of Ice and Fire. He values courage, honesty, he’s practical, idealistc and so very honoured. Jon is a Gryffindor and there’s not much to say about it.

Stark, Arya: Gryffindor

Again, a lot of people place Arya in Slytherin for some reason I’ve never really understood. Because she has a list of people that she wants to murder? Hey, everyone is allowed to want revenge. Arya is not very cunning or ambitious, she’s more impulsive and passionate. She’s got nerves of still and strong moral principles - not to mention how brave she is. She does what she thinks it’s right and craves adventure.

Stark, Bran: Gryffindor

Hey, where are the westerosi ravenclaws? They exist, but Bran is not one of them. Bran was curious as any other child, he was never curious about knowledge or something. He wanted to be knight and then suddenly he finds out he needs to be some kind of raven with three eyes (a raven I know). The thing is, Bran didn’t want to know everything about everything. He did it because he needed to, he found out that was his duty. But he never gave a single damn about wisdom or creativity. He just wanted to be a brave knight and bring glory to his name, to seek adventures. But, still, he went to fulfill his duty.

Stark, Eddard (Ned): Hufflepuff

No news on this one. Ned always reminds us how honest he is, how much he values loyalty and justice. He is driven by his honour and his moral. Ned is definitely a Hufflepuff and there’s not much to add.

Stark, Robb: Gryffindor

Brave Robb, with his moral instincts and comitted to his honour. Robb would have being a good ruler, just like his father, but I believe he was more inclined to glory, bravery and greatness than to loyalty and honesty (not that he wasn’t loyal and honest, he was, I just think the other traits stand out a bit more).

Stark, Sansa: Slytherin

Why in the Seven Hells do people keep placing Sansa in Ravenclaw? I know she looks good in blue, but damn Sansa is so far away from wittyness, curiosity, creativity and everything that makes a Ravenclaw so unique. Since the first chapter/episode what do we know about Sansa? She wants to be powerful! She wants to marry the prince, she wants to be the best! She has always wanted power and greatness and she learned how to play the game and get what she wants. She’s determined, she wanted to stay at King’s Landing (poor her, so naive at first) and what did she do? She told Cersei her father was planning to take her and her sister away. That’s Sansa! In the series, she married Ramsay so she would rule over the North (again, poor her). She learned with Margaery and with Little Finger how to bend the world and I bet you nothing will stop her now that she’s free from her past.

Tarly, Sam: Ravenclaw

Westerosi ravenclaws, unite! So hard to find someone in this series that loves learning for the sake of learning, everyone is so obsessed by power and everything… but not Sam, our brave boy! I believe a good part of the fans identifies with Sam. He is awesome! He wanted to be a magician! Sam is witty, curious, logical, soooo fond of learning, wise, creative and damn he is clever. He’s everything a good raven is.

Tarth, Brienne of: Hufflepuff

So far, so obvious. Brienne values hardworking, loyalty above everything and honour. She’s good hearted, determined, passionate and well-rounded. No doubts in here, the Hat doesn’t need more than 1s on the head of this one.

Targaryen, Daenerys: Slytherin

Dany will be the queen, whatever it takes. She will what is hers with fire and blood. Cunning, ambitious, powerful, clever, focused… do you need more?

Tyrell, Margaery: Slytherin

No doubts on this one either. Margaery wants to be the Queen and she doesn’t mind if she needs to marry Robert, Renly, Joffrey or Tommen. Nothing will stand between her and her power, not Cersei, nor the Faith, nothing. She’s adaptable as a good slytherin should be.

Tyrell, Olenna: Slytherin

Well, she’s not letting her beloved granddaughter marry that monster, is she? She thaught Margaery everything she knows. I mean, c’mon, we’re talking about the lady who made the Lord of Highgarden fall for her only because she didn’t like the guy she was supposed to marry. She makes her own destiny.

Renly: Slytherin

He is determined and resourceful, schemes in the background from the very beginning. I don’t disagree about him being primarily after glory, but I think him yearning for greatness puts him closer to Slytherin than to Gryffindor. He didn’t want to be a brave and chivalrous knight, he wanted to be king because he thought he would be better at it than anyone else and did everything he could to achieve his goal. Renly definitely is ambitious, even a bit arrogant. Proud, ambitious, cunning and ready to use any means to achieve his goals? Slytherin, I would say. 

Jaime: Gryffindor

I would say Jaime is a text-book Gryffindor. Daring, cocky, ready to stand up for what is right: 

“You’re hurting me,” they had heard Rhaella cry through the oaken door. “You’re hurting me.” In some queer way, that had been worse than Lord Chelsted’s screaming. “We are sworn to protect her as well,” Jaime had finally been driven to say. “We are,” Darry allowed, “but not from him.”

He kills the Mad King to stop him from killing thousands over thousands, has a man beheaded for rape, jumps between Brienne and a bear to save her, he is brave and deep down wants to be a chivalrous knight. I don’t think he fits the hard-working, patient nature of Hufflepuffs too well tbh. 

Arya: Slytherin (or Gryffindor. Both is good) 

I don’t necessarily disagree with your choice, but I do think there are good reasons for putting her in Slytherin other than her kill-list. 

She is ambitious and thinks about rising to positions that society denies her: Arya cocked her head to one side. “Can I be a king’s councillor and build castles and become the High Septon?”. She is cunning and resourceful, she tricks Jaqen into helping her get out of Harrenhal by telling him to kill himself! She is determined to succeed in what she sets her mind to: "Syrio says that every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better.“ She is fiercely loyal to her own and vengeful against those wronged her or those that are close to her. She also often associated with water, for all that matters. 

But I do agree that she also makes a good Gryffindor, but I would argue that Slytherin fits her just a bit better. The good kind of Slytherin. 

Sansa: Hufflepuff

Sansa on the other hand, in my humble opinion, is terribly misplaced in Slytherin (at least when we focus on the books, but also the show to a lesser degree).

She really doesn’t want to be powerful, she wanted to live out her personal little fairytale. She even has a line in the book about how she really, really doesn’t want to play the game (even if she’s forced into it): I never asked to play. The game was too dangerous. One slip and I am dead. She isn’t so much into getting power, her ideal life looks more like this: She pictured the two of them sitting together in a garden with puppies in their laps, or listening to a singer strum upon a lute while they floated down the Mander on a pleasure barge. If I give him sons, he may come to love me. She would name them Eddard and Brandon and Rickon, and raise them all to be as valiant as Ser Loras.

Sansa is not very cunning, quite on the contrary she easily trusts people and is rather naive (at least in the beginning). She has to learn to see through people instead of just expecting the best of them. I would argue she fits Hufflepuff a lot better. She is a people-pleaser who tried her best to be and do what people expected of her, excelling at the tasks that were given to her. She is hardworking and dutiful. 

She is compassionate even to her enemies and the people who wronged her:  “Take him to Maester Frenken.” Lancel was one of them, yet somehow she still could not bring herself to wish him dead. I am soft and weak and stupid, just as Joffrey says. I should be killing him, not helping him. She is patient when taking care of Sweetrobin. She does have a bit of classicism problem at first, but that was more out of naivete and thinking that the ruling class actually was good and just and that people aren’t suffering because of it.  She speaks up to save Dontos from being killed  “Sansa could not believe she had spoken. Was she mad? To tell him no in front of half the court? She hadn’t meant to say anything, only … Ser Dontos was drunk and silly and useless, but he meant no harm.” She warns Margaery about Joffrey: How can I let my sister marry Joffrey? she thought, and suddenly her eyes were full of tears. “Margaery, please,” she said, “you mustn’t.” It was hard to get the words out. “You mustn’t marry him. He’s not like he seems, he’s not. He’ll hurt you.“  

I suppose she often gets sorted into Ravenclaw because of her love for songs and stories, but I would argue Hufflepuff actually fits her the best. 

Personalmente credo che Sansa potrebbe stare tra i Serpeverde perchè è consapevole del suo ruolo come Lady e le piace esserlo. Perchè ha una mentalità piuttosto classista, o perchè agli inizi della storia era snob e viziata. 

Sull’ambizione ti ha già risposto occupyvenus e sono d’accordo con lei.

Lei ha sposato Ramsay perchè non aveva altre possibilità e quello era il modo più vicino possibile per tornare a casa. 

Per quanto riguarda Jon che parte e lei è felice, questa è una tua interpretazione che cozza terribilmente con quanto visto: Sansa è felice che Jon parta per Dragonstone così ha il controllo, però passa le restanti puntate a dire che lo rivorrebbe con lei. Non ha senso. 

Come non ha senso che, come ho già detto, le venga offerto il potere per tutta la stagione, e lei lo rifiuti ( prima dai Lord del Nord, poi da Petyr e poi Sansa stessa che da a Bran il suo ruolo da Signore al suo posto) Questo non mi sembra un atteggiamento da ambiziosa. 

Baratheon, Joffrey: Slytherin

There’s not much to say. Joffrey enjoys power and will do anything to achieve his goals. He doesn’t mind being manipulative, unfair or cruel, he puts himself at first and nothing else matters (not that all Slytherins put themselves at first, Joffrey’s goal is his own pleasure, but that’s his case).

Baratheon, Renly: Gryffindor

What were the two things that Renly loved the most? Loras and glory. He enjoyed being appreciated, he enjoyed being great. He was daring, that we know, defying his own big brother and schemming to get Robert to marry Margaery (before the king’s death, obviously). Glorious, daring, passionate… Renly was a lion.

Baratheon, Robert: Gryffindor

Nerves of steal, brave and proud. Robert Baratheon seeks glory and behaves like a true lion. He values curage and boldness and is quite idealist and loyal to the ones he cares.

Baratheon, Shireen: Ravenclaw

We know for a fact that this lovely little lady loves to learn about anything. She’s curious, keen and smart. Creative and witty, the girl is very wise for her age and even thaught Ser Davos how to read. Shireen is an adorable Ravenclaw.

Baratheon, Stannis: Hufflepuff

Before you hate on me, let me tell you how I came to this conclusion. Trust me, it’s weird for me too. What do we know about Stannis? That he burned his own daughter in order to achieve his goal, I know. That tragic fact apart, what do we know about him? That he was resentful of his brother Robert for not giving him the family lands after he failed on his mission during the rebellion. That he kept loyal to Robert because he thought that was the right thing to do, it was his duty to serve his older brother. We know that he didn’t want to be king, but that he saw it as his duty, his obligation. That, in his own way, he was an honoured man that valued hardworking. Not the most open-minded man, of course, but still loyal to the ones he thought he should be - his family. Stannis values the truth and the honour. Those were the facts that made me see that this grumpy man is more leaned to Hufflepuff than he is to Slytherin. Stannis was the most unpleasant Hufflepuff that has ever existed, but he still was a Hufflepuff.

Baratheon, Tommen: Hufflepuff

Tommen was very good-hearted and tried his best to be a good king. He wanted to do what he thought was right and didn’t want to go against his family or his wife or anyone. Poor child, only trying to do what his heart demanded. He tried to remain loyal to his beloved ones, he was genuine, honest and patient.

Bolton, Ramsay: Slytherin

Cunning and ambitious, nothing gets between Ramsay and what he desires. For a long time his goal was to impress his father, but after some time that wasn’t enough anymore and he wanted to go bigger. He wanted to prove that a bastard could reach high. He loved power in every single way and he proved many times that he was up to anything to get what he wanted.

Bolton, Roose: Slytherin

Like father, like son. Roose didn’t mind switching his loyalty to accomplish his goals. He was ambitious and really clever. He wanted to rule over the North and that’s what he did.

Clegane, Sandor: Gryffindor

I’ve seen the Hound being placed in Slytherin before, but I don’t think he is ambitious enough. He doesn’t crave power, he spent a good part of his life serving the annoying Prince Joffrey. But the Hound does value strenght and his principles. He is not a man with no principles, he protected Arya because he thought he should. I can picture Sandor in Gryffindor better than in any other House.

Greyjoy, Theon: Gryffindor

Although Theon was willing to betray his best friend to be seen as great, he didn’t do it for power. He did it because he wanted to be seen as great, he wanted to prove his value! He wanted glory! He just got confused, but all he had ever wanted was to be regonised as good. He values courage, not ambition. He’s a lion too.

Lannister, Cersei: Slytherin

Who would say that Slytherin would be so well represented by a golden and red lion? Cersei and (most of) her family have the perfect traits to a Slytherin: she’s cunning, ambitious, clever, good players of the game of thrones, focused, patient, determined, versatile, charming, self-reliant and much more.

Lannister, Jaime: Hufflepuff

Ok, I just said the Lannisters are good slytherins, but not Jaime. Actually, Jaime would be a terrible slytherin. No, Jaime is Hufflepuff. Although he is indeed a bit deviated, I believe he is a very good Hufflepuff. Not that he has a commitment with the truth, but Jaime is loyal, he is so very loyal to the ones he selects. He sacrificed his reputation to save everyone’s life, he accepted being the Kingslayer so he wouldn’t betray his family because of a mad evil king. Jaime becomes friends with Brienne exactly because he values loyalty. He does what he thinks it’s right and he’s just decided that his sister is not worthy of his loyalty, but, just as before, he must be loyal to the innocent people that’s being suffering because of mad kings and queens.

Lannister, Tyrion: Slytherin

A lot of people would place Tyrion in Ravenclaw only because he’s clever and reads books. Dull. Tyrion has stated: the books are a way to his goal. Tyrion wants to be clever, wants to prove his value, wants to sharpen his mind, that’s why he reads books. He’s not fond of learning for the sake of learning. He wants to be one step ahead, he wants to prove himself useful. He doesn’t value creativity and curiosity as a Ravenclaw would do, he values cunning and ambition. He wants what’s his by right: Casterly Rock. He wants power and status. He admitted to love to play the game of thrones. Guys, Tyrion is a Slytherin.

Lannister, Tywin: Slytherin

Cersei and Tyrion are a reflection of Tywin. I don’t need to explain why Tywin is a Slytherin, you can just listen to The Rains of a Castamere - that song helps elucidating a lot about Tywin Lannister. The Golden Lion is the new Silver Snake.

Snow, Jon: Gryffindor

Brave. That’s Jon Snow. Jon is like the Harry Potter of a Song of Ice and Fire. He values courage, honesty, he’s practical, idealistc and so very honoured. Jon is a Gryffindor and there’s not much to say about it.

Stark, Arya: Gryffindor

Again, a lot of people place Arya in Slytherin for some reason I’ve never really understood. Because she has a list of people that she wants to murder? Hey, everyone is allowed to want revenge. Arya is not very cunning or ambitious, she’s more impulsive and passionate. She’s got nerves of still and strong moral principles - not to mention how brave she is. She does what she thinks it’s right and craves adventure.

Stark, Bran: Gryffindor

Hey, where are the westerosi ravenclaws? They exist, but Bran is not one of them. Bran was curious as any other child, he was never curious about knowledge or something. He wanted to be knight and then suddenly he finds out he needs to be some kind of raven with three eyes (a raven I know). The thing is, Bran didn’t want to know everything about everything. He did it because he needed to, he found out that was his duty. But he never gave a single damn about wisdom or creativity. He just wanted to be a brave knight and bring glory to his name, to seek adventures. But, still, he went to fulfill his duty.

Stark, Eddard (Ned): Hufflepuff

No news on this one. Ned always reminds us how honest he is, how much he values loyalty and justice. He is driven by his honour and his moral. Ned is definitely a Hufflepuff and there’s not much to add.

Stark, Robb: Gryffindor

Brave Robb, with his moral instincts and comitted to his honour. Robb would have being a good ruler, just like his father, but I believe he was more inclined to glory, bravery and greatness than to loyalty and honesty (not that he wasn’t loyal and honest, he was, I just think the other traits stand out a bit more).

Stark, Sansa: Slytherin

Why in the Seven Hells do people keep placing Sansa in Ravenclaw? I know she looks good in blue, but damn Sansa is so far away from wittyness, curiosity, creativity and everything that makes a Ravenclaw so unique. Since the first chapter/episode what do we know about Sansa? She wants to be powerful! She wants to marry the prince, she wants to be the best! She has always wanted power and greatness and she learned how to play the game and get what she wants. She’s determined, she wanted to stay at King’s Landing (poor her, so naive at first) and what did she do? She told Cersei her father was planning to take her and her sister away. That’s Sansa! In the series, she married Ramsay so she would rule over the North (again, poor her). She learned with Margaery and with Little Finger how to bend the world and I bet you nothing will stop her now that she’s free from her past.

Tarly, Sam: Ravenclaw

Westerosi ravenclaws, unite! So hard to find someone in this series that loves learning for the sake of learning, everyone is so obsessed by power and everything… but not Sam, our brave boy! I believe a good part of the fans identifies with Sam. He is awesome! He wanted to be a magician! Sam is witty, curious, logical, soooo fond of learning, wise, creative and damn he is clever. He’s everything a good raven is.

Tarth, Brienne of: Hufflepuff

So far, so obvious. Brienne values hardworking, loyalty above everything and honour. She’s good hearted, determined, passionate and well-rounded. No doubts in here, the Hat doesn’t need more than 1s on the head of this one.

Targaryen, Daenerys: Slytherin

Dany will be the queen, whatever it takes. She will what is hers with fire and blood. Cunning, ambitious, powerful, clever, focused… do you need more?

Tyrell, Margaery: Slytherin

No doubts on this one either. Margaery wants to be the Queen and she doesn’t mind if she needs to marry Robert, Renly, Joffrey or Tommen. Nothing will stand between her and her power, not Cersei, nor the Faith, nothing. She’s adaptable as a good slytherin should be.

Tyrell, Olenna: Slytherin

Well, she’s not letting her beloved granddaughter marry that monster, is she? She thaught Margaery everything she knows. I mean, c’mon, we’re talking about the lady who made the Lord of Highgarden fall for her only because she didn’t like the guy she was supposed to marry. She makes her own destiny.

Renly: Slytherin

He is determined and resourceful, schemes in the background from the very beginning. I don’t disagree about him being primarily after glory, but I think him yearning for greatness puts him closer to Slytherin than to Gryffindor. He didn’t want to be a brave and chivalrous knight, he wanted to be king because he thought he would be better at it than anyone else and did everything he could to achieve his goal. Renly definitely is ambitious, even a bit arrogant. Proud, ambitious, cunning and ready to use any means to achieve his goals? Slytherin, I would say. 

Jaime: Gryffindor

I would say Jaime is a text-book Gryffindor. Daring, cocky, ready to stand up for what is right: 

“You’re hurting me,” they had heard Rhaella cry through the oaken door. “You’re hurting me.” In some queer way, that had been worse than Lord Chelsted’s screaming. “We are sworn to protect her as well,” Jaime had finally been driven to say. “We are,” Darry allowed, “but not from him.”

He kills the Mad King to stop him from killing thousands over thousands, has a man beheaded for rape, jumps between Brienne and a bear to save her, he is brave and deep down wants to be a chivalrous knight. I don’t think he fits the hard-working, patient nature of Hufflepuffs too well tbh. 

Arya: Slytherin (or Gryffindor. Both is good) 

I don’t necessarily disagree with your choice, but I do think there are good reasons for putting her in Slytherin other than her kill-list. 

She is ambitious and thinks about rising to positions that society denies her: Arya cocked her head to one side. “Can I be a king’s councillor and build castles and become the High Septon?”. She is cunning and resourceful, she tricks Jaqen into helping her get out of Harrenhal by telling him to kill himself! She is determined to succeed in what she sets her mind to: "Syrio says that every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better.“ She is fiercely loyal to her own and vengeful against those wronged her or those that are close to her. She also often associated with water, for all that matters. 

But I do agree that she also makes a good Gryffindor, but I would argue that Slytherin fits her just a bit better. The good kind of Slytherin. 

Sansa: Hufflepuff

Sansa on the other hand, in my humble opinion, is terribly misplaced in Slytherin (at least when we focus on the books, but also the show to a lesser degree).

She really doesn’t want to be powerful, she wanted to live out her personal little fairytale. She even has a line in the book about how she really, really doesn’t want to play the game (even if she’s forced into it): I never asked to play. The game was too dangerous. One slip and I am dead. She isn’t so much into getting power, her ideal life looks more like this: She pictured the two of them sitting together in a garden with puppies in their laps, or listening to a singer strum upon a lute while they floated down the Mander on a pleasure barge. If I give him sons, he may come to love me. She would name them Eddard and Brandon and Rickon, and raise them all to be as valiant as Ser Loras.

Sansa is not very cunning, quite on the contrary she easily trusts people and is rather naive (at least in the beginning). She has to learn to see through people instead of just expecting the best of them. I would argue she fits Hufflepuff a lot better. She is a people-pleaser who tried her best to be and do what people expected of her, excelling at the tasks that were given to her. She is hardworking and dutiful. 

She is compassionate even to her enemies and the people who wronged her:  “Take him to Maester Frenken.” Lancel was one of them, yet somehow she still could not bring herself to wish him dead. I am soft and weak and stupid, just as Joffrey says. I should be killing him, not helping him. She is patient when taking care of Sweetrobin. She does have a bit of classicism problem at first, but that was more out of naivete and thinking that the ruling class actually was good and just and that people aren’t suffering because of it.  She speaks up to save Dontos from being killed  “Sansa could not believe she had spoken. Was she mad? To tell him no in front of half the court? She hadn’t meant to say anything, only … Ser Dontos was drunk and silly and useless, but he meant no harm.” She warns Margaery about Joffrey: How can I let my sister marry Joffrey? she thought, and suddenly her eyes were full of tears. “Margaery, please,” she said, “you mustn’t.” It was hard to get the words out. “You mustn’t marry him. He’s not like he seems, he’s not. He’ll hurt you.“  

I suppose she often gets sorted into Ravenclaw because of her love for songs and stories, but I would argue Hufflepuff actually fits her the best. 

I think I agree with you on Renly, I admit I’ve never gave him much attention, and now after reading your thoughts I guess maybe schemming to get Margaery to marry Robert was a rather cunning move actually, not that much of a defying act, so I’m rectifying what I said. But I do need to say, Gryffindors are just as proud and greatness seekers as Slytherins are. The two Houses can be very alike actually and the biggest difference between then lies on determination and cunning - which you were right, Renly does have those traits.

But I don’t think Arya is cunning enough to be a Slytherin. Sure I understood your point, but I don’t think not accepting gender roles makes her less of a Gryffindor, just as I don’t thinking tricking someone who wants to kill you if you don’t follow their orders makes you manipulative as a Slytherin would be… I believe Arya’s Slytherin traits are rather… regular? Idk I just can picture her perfectly in Gryffindor with all her “I’m pissed so I’m gonna act bravely and stupidly” attitude (I’m really not trying to offend any Gryffindors here, it’s just a bit of a pattern when it comes to their representation). Actually Arya sometimes reminds me a lot of Harry himself (except the murderer part).

About Jaime, I totally get your point, really. But I don’t know if I’m letting my own personal thoughts on Jaime get in my way, but I really think he’s umbloomed a great Hufflepuff. That scene with Brienne in the bathtub keeps coming back on my mind. He sacrificed all of his reputation, his name, his glory to do what he thought was right and this “vows” thing is always such a big deal for him, he’s done breaking vows, he hates it. I believe all of his arrogance comes after all those judgements he had to go through and deep inside he just wanted to prove that he does have honour and how loyal he can be. But yeah, all the hardworking and patience part sounds a bit not much him. Maybe Gryffindor fits him better, so I’m rectifying him too, but he’ll always be a Hufflepuff in my heart.

(Speaking of my heart, please don’t say “the good kind of slytherin” or you’re gonna hurt it, I know our representation sucks, but hey we can be very nice when you meet us damn I promised myself I was not gonna reveal my House to avoid people thinking I’m being partial look what you just did hon)

Now, Sansa’s bit, sorry but I cringed. I know she was very naive, but it doesn’t change her potential to be cunning - which she’s already shown us. I know Show-Sansa is very different from Book-Sansa (after all a lot of things were changed in her story line) but at least on the show I’m keeping her on Slytherin. Yes, she wants to live her own personal fairytale, that’s her goal and she’s up to a lot to accomplish it. Even though she wasn’t very “wise” when it came to her future when she was a child, she’s always tried. That’s what mattered to her. And just now on S7 we saw how much she wants to rule (”no Jon you shouldn’t leave Winterfell” “it’s ok I’m letting you on command” “oh fine then goodbye”). 

Tbh I don’t see her initial state of trusting anyone places her in Hufflepuff, even because they’re way more selective than people think, that’s just a stereotype (we don’t even get that from the books, after all we have Tonks, Cedric, Ernie, etc and they are not the kind that trusts anyone). I personally believes Sansa was more desperate than anything and that’s why her naivety blinded her for some time. She was a child in a dangerous place. And hey Slytherins can be compassionate too.

Trying hard to undestand what’s up with people that place her in Ravenclaw because she likes stories rly. Thanks, now I’m less confused but still like whaaaat

Under the cut for length. 

And everything you said makes a lot of sense. I really had never thought things that way (and I’m even a bit ashamed of myself for not doing it) but you’ve got a really good point.

I’m still reflecting about this because I may have gotten attached to imagining Sansa in Slytherin but now you’re really changing my mind. And I thank you, it’s been very interesting, I see a lot of people sorting but never properly explaining their pov. I like the way you think.

Baratheon, Joffrey: Slytherin

There’s not much to say. Joffrey enjoys power and will do anything to achieve his goals. He doesn’t mind being manipulative, unfair or cruel, he puts himself at first and nothing else matters (not that all Slytherins put themselves at first, Joffrey’s goal is his own pleasure, but that’s his case).

Baratheon, Renly: Gryffindor

What were the two things that Renly loved the most? Loras and glory. He enjoyed being appreciated, he enjoyed being great. He was daring, that we know, defying his own big brother and schemming to get Robert to marry Margaery (before the king’s death, obviously). Glorious, daring, passionate… Renly was a lion.

Baratheon, Robert: Gryffindor

Nerves of steal, brave and proud. Robert Baratheon seeks glory and behaves like a true lion. He values curage and boldness and is quite idealist and loyal to the ones he cares.

Baratheon, Shireen: Ravenclaw

We know for a fact that this lovely little lady loves to learn about anything. She’s curious, keen and smart. Creative and witty, the girl is very wise for her age and even thaught Ser Davos how to read. Shireen is an adorable Ravenclaw.

Baratheon, Stannis: Hufflepuff

Before you hate on me, let me tell you how I came to this conclusion. Trust me, it’s weird for me too. What do we know about Stannis? That he burned his own daughter in order to achieve his goal, I know. That tragic fact apart, what do we know about him? That he was resentful of his brother Robert for not giving him the family lands after he failed on his mission during the rebellion. That he kept loyal to Robert because he thought that was the right thing to do, it was his duty to serve his older brother. We know that he didn’t want to be king, but that he saw it as his duty, his obligation. That, in his own way, he was an honoured man that valued hardworking. Not the most open-minded man, of course, but still loyal to the ones he thought he should be - his family. Stannis values the truth and the honour. Those were the facts that made me see that this grumpy man is more leaned to Hufflepuff than he is to Slytherin. Stannis was the most unpleasant Hufflepuff that has ever existed, but he still was a Hufflepuff.

Baratheon, Tommen: Hufflepuff

Tommen was very good-hearted and tried his best to be a good king. He wanted to do what he thought was right and didn’t want to go against his family or his wife or anyone. Poor child, only trying to do what his heart demanded. He tried to remain loyal to his beloved ones, he was genuine, honest and patient.

Bolton, Ramsay: Slytherin

Cunning and ambitious, nothing gets between Ramsay and what he desires. For a long time his goal was to impress his father, but after some time that wasn’t enough anymore and he wanted to go bigger. He wanted to prove that a bastard could reach high. He loved power in every single way and he proved many times that he was up to anything to get what he wanted.

Bolton, Roose: Slytherin

Like father, like son. Roose didn’t mind switching his loyalty to accomplish his goals. He was ambitious and really clever. He wanted to rule over the North and that’s what he did.

Clegane, Sandor: Gryffindor

I’ve seen the Hound being placed in Slytherin before, but I don’t think he is ambitious enough. He doesn’t crave power, he spent a good part of his life serving the annoying Prince Joffrey. But the Hound does value strenght and his principles. He is not a man with no principles, he protected Arya because he thought he should. I can picture Sandor in Gryffindor better than in any other House.

Greyjoy, Theon: Gryffindor

Although Theon was willing to betray his best friend to be seen as great, he didn’t do it for power. He did it because he wanted to be seen as great, he wanted to prove his value! He wanted glory! He just got confused, but all he had ever wanted was to be regonised as good. He values courage, not ambition. He’s a lion too.

Lannister, Cersei: Slytherin

Who would say that Slytherin would be so well represented by a golden and red lion? Cersei and (most of) her family have the perfect traits to a Slytherin: she’s cunning, ambitious, clever, good players of the game of thrones, focused, patient, determined, versatile, charming, self-reliant and much more.

Lannister, Jaime: Hufflepuff

Ok, I just said the Lannisters are good slytherins, but not Jaime. Actually, Jaime would be a terrible slytherin. No, Jaime is Hufflepuff. Although he is indeed a bit deviated, I believe he is a very good Hufflepuff. Not that he has a commitment with the truth, but Jaime is loyal, he is so very loyal to the ones he selects. He sacrificed his reputation to save everyone’s life, he accepted being the Kingslayer so he wouldn’t betray his family because of a mad evil king. Jaime becomes friends with Brienne exactly because he values loyalty. He does what he thinks it’s right and he’s just decided that his sister is not worthy of his loyalty, but, just as before, he must be loyal to the innocent people that’s being suffering because of mad kings and queens.

Lannister, Tyrion: Slytherin

A lot of people would place Tyrion in Ravenclaw only because he’s clever and reads books. Dull. Tyrion has stated: the books are a way to his goal. Tyrion wants to be clever, wants to prove his value, wants to sharpen his mind, that’s why he reads books. He’s not fond of learning for the sake of learning. He wants to be one step ahead, he wants to prove himself useful. He doesn’t value creativity and curiosity as a Ravenclaw would do, he values cunning and ambition. He wants what’s his by right: Casterly Rock. He wants power and status. He admitted to love to play the game of thrones. Guys, Tyrion is a Slytherin.

Lannister, Tywin: Slytherin

Cersei and Tyrion are a reflection of Tywin. I don’t need to explain why Tywin is a Slytherin, you can just listen to The Rains of a Castamere - that song helps elucidating a lot about Tywin Lannister. The Golden Lion is the new Silver Snake.

Snow, Jon: Gryffindor

Brave. That’s Jon Snow. Jon is like the Harry Potter of a Song of Ice and Fire. He values courage, honesty, he’s practical, idealistc and so very honoured. Jon is a Gryffindor and there’s not much to say about it.

Stark, Arya: Gryffindor

Again, a lot of people place Arya in Slytherin for some reason I’ve never really understood. Because she has a list of people that she wants to murder? Hey, everyone is allowed to want revenge. Arya is not very cunning or ambitious, she’s more impulsive and passionate. She’s got nerves of still and strong moral principles - not to mention how brave she is. She does what she thinks it’s right and craves adventure.

Stark, Bran: Gryffindor

Hey, where are the westerosi ravenclaws? They exist, but Bran is not one of them. Bran was curious as any other child, he was never curious about knowledge or something. He wanted to be knight and then suddenly he finds out he needs to be some kind of raven with three eyes (a raven I know). The thing is, Bran didn’t want to know everything about everything. He did it because he needed to, he found out that was his duty. But he never gave a single damn about wisdom or creativity. He just wanted to be a brave knight and bring glory to his name, to seek adventures. But, still, he went to fulfill his duty.

Stark, Eddard (Ned): Hufflepuff

No news on this one. Ned always reminds us how honest he is, how much he values loyalty and justice. He is driven by his honour and his moral. Ned is definitely a Hufflepuff and there’s not much to add.

Stark, Robb: Gryffindor

Brave Robb, with his moral instincts and comitted to his honour. Robb would have being a good ruler, just like his father, but I believe he was more inclined to glory, bravery and greatness than to loyalty and honesty (not that he wasn’t loyal and honest, he was, I just think the other traits stand out a bit more).

Stark, Sansa: Slytherin

Why in the Seven Hells do people keep placing Sansa in Ravenclaw? I know she looks good in blue, but damn Sansa is so far away from wittyness, curiosity, creativity and everything that makes a Ravenclaw so unique. Since the first chapter/episode what do we know about Sansa? She wants to be powerful! She wants to marry the prince, she wants to be the best! She has always wanted power and greatness and she learned how to play the game and get what she wants. She’s determined, she wanted to stay at King’s Landing (poor her, so naive at first) and what did she do? She told Cersei her father was planning to take her and her sister away. That’s Sansa! In the series, she married Ramsay so she would rule over the North (again, poor her). She learned with Margaery and with Little Finger how to bend the world and I bet you nothing will stop her now that she’s free from her past.

Tarly, Sam: Ravenclaw

Westerosi ravenclaws, unite! So hard to find someone in this series that loves learning for the sake of learning, everyone is so obsessed by power and everything… but not Sam, our brave boy! I believe a good part of the fans identifies with Sam. He is awesome! He wanted to be a magician! Sam is witty, curious, logical, soooo fond of learning, wise, creative and damn he is clever. He’s everything a good raven is.

Tarth, Brienne of: Hufflepuff

So far, so obvious. Brienne values hardworking, loyalty above everything and honour. She’s good hearted, determined, passionate and well-rounded. No doubts in here, the Hat doesn’t need more than 1s on the head of this one.

Targaryen, Daenerys: Slytherin

Dany will be the queen, whatever it takes. She will what is hers with fire and blood. Cunning, ambitious, powerful, clever, focused… do you need more?

Tyrell, Margaery: Slytherin

No doubts on this one either. Margaery wants to be the Queen and she doesn’t mind if she needs to marry Robert, Renly, Joffrey or Tommen. Nothing will stand between her and her power, not Cersei, nor the Faith, nothing. She’s adaptable as a good slytherin should be.

Tyrell, Olenna: Slytherin

Well, she’s not letting her beloved granddaughter marry that monster, is she? She thaught Margaery everything she knows. I mean, c’mon, we’re talking about the lady who made the Lord of Highgarden fall for her only because she didn’t like the guy she was supposed to marry. She makes her own destiny.

Renly: Slytherin

He is determined and resourceful, schemes in the background from the very beginning. I don’t disagree about him being primarily after glory, but I think him yearning for greatness puts him closer to Slytherin than to Gryffindor. He didn’t want to be a brave and chivalrous knight, he wanted to be king because he thought he would be better at it than anyone else and did everything he could to achieve his goal. Renly definitely is ambitious, even a bit arrogant. Proud, ambitious, cunning and ready to use any means to achieve his goals? Slytherin, I would say. 

Jaime: Gryffindor

I would say Jaime is a text-book Gryffindor. Daring, cocky, ready to stand up for what is right: 

“You’re hurting me,” they had heard Rhaella cry through the oaken door. “You’re hurting me.” In some queer way, that had been worse than Lord Chelsted’s screaming. “We are sworn to protect her as well,” Jaime had finally been driven to say. “We are,” Darry allowed, “but not from him.”

He kills the Mad King to stop him from killing thousands over thousands, has a man beheaded for rape, jumps between Brienne and a bear to save her, he is brave and deep down wants to be a chivalrous knight. I don’t think he fits the hard-working, patient nature of Hufflepuffs too well tbh. 

Arya: Slytherin (or Gryffindor. Both is good) 

I don’t necessarily disagree with your choice, but I do think there are good reasons for putting her in Slytherin other than her kill-list. 

She is ambitious and thinks about rising to positions that society denies her: Arya cocked her head to one side. “Can I be a king’s councillor and build castles and become the High Septon?”. She is cunning and resourceful, she tricks Jaqen into helping her get out of Harrenhal by telling him to kill himself! She is determined to succeed in what she sets her mind to: "Syrio says that every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better.“ She is fiercely loyal to her own and vengeful against those wronged her or those that are close to her. She also often associated with water, for all that matters. 

But I do agree that she also makes a good Gryffindor, but I would argue that Slytherin fits her just a bit better. The good kind of Slytherin. 

Sansa: Hufflepuff

Sansa on the other hand, in my humble opinion, is terribly misplaced in Slytherin (at least when we focus on the books, but also the show to a lesser degree).

She really doesn’t want to be powerful, she wanted to live out her personal little fairytale. She even has a line in the book about how she really, really doesn’t want to play the game (even if she’s forced into it): I never asked to play. The game was too dangerous. One slip and I am dead. She isn’t so much into getting power, her ideal life looks more like this: She pictured the two of them sitting together in a garden with puppies in their laps, or listening to a singer strum upon a lute while they floated down the Mander on a pleasure barge. If I give him sons, he may come to love me. She would name them Eddard and Brandon and Rickon, and raise them all to be as valiant as Ser Loras.

Sansa is not very cunning, quite on the contrary she easily trusts people and is rather naive (at least in the beginning). She has to learn to see through people instead of just expecting the best of them. I would argue she fits Hufflepuff a lot better. She is a people-pleaser who tried her best to be and do what people expected of her, excelling at the tasks that were given to her. She is hardworking and dutiful. 

She is compassionate even to her enemies and the people who wronged her:  “Take him to Maester Frenken.” Lancel was one of them, yet somehow she still could not bring herself to wish him dead. I am soft and weak and stupid, just as Joffrey says. I should be killing him, not helping him. She is patient when taking care of Sweetrobin. She does have a bit of classicism problem at first, but that was more out of naivete and thinking that the ruling class actually was good and just and that people aren’t suffering because of it.  She speaks up to save Dontos from being killed  “Sansa could not believe she had spoken. Was she mad? To tell him no in front of half the court? She hadn’t meant to say anything, only … Ser Dontos was drunk and silly and useless, but he meant no harm.” She warns Margaery about Joffrey: How can I let my sister marry Joffrey? she thought, and suddenly her eyes were full of tears. “Margaery, please,” she said, “you mustn’t.” It was hard to get the words out. “You mustn’t marry him. He’s not like he seems, he’s not. He’ll hurt you."  

I suppose she often gets sorted into Ravenclaw because of her love for songs and stories, but I would argue Hufflepuff actually fits her the best. 

Baratheon, Joffrey: Slytherin

There’s not much to say. Joffrey enjoys power and will do anything to achieve his goals. He doesn’t mind being manipulative, unfair or cruel, he puts himself at first and nothing else matters (not that all Slytherins put themselves at first, Joffrey’s goal is his own pleasure, but that’s his case).

Baratheon, Renly: Gryffindor

What were the two things that Renly loved the most? Loras and glory. He enjoyed being appreciated, he enjoyed being great. He was daring, that we know, defying his own big brother and schemming to get Robert to marry Margaery (before the king’s death, obviously). Glorious, daring, passionate… Renly was a lion.

Baratheon, Robert: Gryffindor

Nerves of steal, brave and proud. Robert Baratheon seeks glory and behaves like a true lion. He values curage and boldness and is quite idealist and loyal to the ones he cares.

Baratheon, Shireen: Ravenclaw

We know for a fact that this lovely little lady loves to learn about anything. She’s curious, keen and smart. Creative and witty, the girl is very wise for her age and even thaught Ser Davos how to read. Shireen is an adorable Ravenclaw.

Baratheon, Stannis: Hufflepuff

Before you hate on me, let me tell you how I came to this conclusion. Trust me, it’s weird for me too. What do we know about Stannis? That he burned his own daughter in order to achieve his goal, I know. That tragic fact apart, what do we know about him? That he was resentful of his brother Robert for not giving him the family lands after he failed on his mission during the rebellion. That he kept loyal to Robert because he thought that was the right thing to do, it was his duty to serve his older brother. We know that he didn’t want to be king, but that he saw it as his duty, his obligation. That, in his own way, he was an honoured man that valued hardworking. Not the most open-minded man, of course, but still loyal to the ones he thought he should be - his family. Stannis values the truth and the honour. Those were the facts that made me see that this grumpy man is more leaned to Hufflepuff than he is to Slytherin. Stannis was the most unpleasant Hufflepuff that has ever existed, but he still was a Hufflepuff.

Baratheon, Tommen: Hufflepuff

Tommen was very good-hearted and tried his best to be a good king. He wanted to do what he thought was right and didn’t want to go against his family or his wife or anyone. Poor child, only trying to do what his heart demanded. He tried to remain loyal to his beloved ones, he was genuine, honest and patient.

Bolton, Ramsay: Slytherin

Cunning and ambitious, nothing gets between Ramsay and what he desires. For a long time his goal was to impress his father, but after some time that wasn’t enough anymore and he wanted to go bigger. He wanted to prove that a bastard could reach high. He loved power in every single way and he proved many times that he was up to anything to get what he wanted.

Bolton, Roose: Slytherin

Like father, like son. Roose didn’t mind switching his loyalty to accomplish his goals. He was ambitious and really clever. He wanted to rule over the North and that’s what he did.

Clegane, Sandor: Gryffindor

I’ve seen the Hound being placed in Slytherin before, but I don’t think he is ambitious enough. He doesn’t crave power, he spent a good part of his life serving the annoying Prince Joffrey. But the Hound does value strenght and his principles. He is not a man with no principles, he protected Arya because he thought he should. I can picture Sandor in Gryffindor better than in any other House.

Greyjoy, Theon: Gryffindor

Although Theon was willing to betray his best friend to be seen as great, he didn’t do it for power. He did it because he wanted to be seen as great, he wanted to prove his value! He wanted glory! He just got confused, but all he had ever wanted was to be regonised as good. He values courage, not ambition. He’s a lion too.

Lannister, Cersei: Slytherin

Who would say that Slytherin would be so well represented by a golden and red lion? Cersei and (most of) her family have the perfect traits to a Slytherin: she’s cunning, ambitious, clever, good players of the game of thrones, focused, patient, determined, versatile, charming, self-reliant and much more.

Lannister, Jaime: Hufflepuff

Ok, I just said the Lannisters are good slytherins, but not Jaime. Actually, Jaime would be a terrible slytherin. No, Jaime is Hufflepuff. Although he is indeed a bit deviated, I believe he is a very good Hufflepuff. Not that he has a commitment with the truth, but Jaime is loyal, he is so very loyal to the ones he selects. He sacrificed his reputation to save everyone’s life, he accepted being the Kingslayer so he wouldn’t betray his family because of a mad evil king. Jaime becomes friends with Brienne exactly because he values loyalty. He does what he thinks it’s right and he’s just decided that his sister is not worthy of his loyalty, but, just as before, he must be loyal to the innocent people that’s being suffering because of mad kings and queens.

Lannister, Tyrion: Slytherin

A lot of people would place Tyrion in Ravenclaw only because he’s clever and reads books. Dull. Tyrion has stated: the books are a way to his goal. Tyrion wants to be clever, wants to prove his value, wants to sharpen his mind, that’s why he reads books. He’s not fond of learning for the sake of learning. He wants to be one step ahead, he wants to prove himself useful. He doesn’t value creativity and curiosity as a Ravenclaw would do, he values cunning and ambition. He wants what’s his by right: Casterly Rock. He wants power and status. He admitted to love to play the game of thrones. Guys, Tyrion is a Slytherin.

Lannister, Tywin: Slytherin

Cersei and Tyrion are a reflection of Tywin. I don’t need to explain why Tywin is a Slytherin, you can just listen to The Rains of a Castamere - that song helps elucidating a lot about Tywin Lannister. The Golden Lion is the new Silver Snake.

Snow, Jon: Gryffindor

Brave. That’s Jon Snow. Jon is like the Harry Potter of a Song of Ice and Fire. He values courage, honesty, he’s practical, idealistc and so very honoured. Jon is a Gryffindor and there’s not much to say about it.

Stark, Arya: Gryffindor

Again, a lot of people place Arya in Slytherin for some reason I’ve never really understood. Because she has a list of people that she wants to murder? Hey, everyone is allowed to want revenge. Arya is not very cunning or ambitious, she’s more impulsive and passionate. She’s got nerves of still and strong moral principles - not to mention how brave she is. She does what she thinks it’s right and craves adventure.

Stark, Bran: Gryffindor

Hey, where are the westerosi ravenclaws? They exist, but Bran is not one of them. Bran was curious as any other child, he was never curious about knowledge or something. He wanted to be knight and then suddenly he finds out he needs to be some kind of raven with three eyes (a raven I know). The thing is, Bran didn’t want to know everything about everything. He did it because he needed to, he found out that was his duty. But he never gave a single damn about wisdom or creativity. He just wanted to be a brave knight and bring glory to his name, to seek adventures. But, still, he went to fulfill his duty.

Stark, Eddard (Ned): Hufflepuff

No news on this one. Ned always reminds us how honest he is, how much he values loyalty and justice. He is driven by his honour and his moral. Ned is definitely a Hufflepuff and there’s not much to add.

Stark, Robb: Gryffindor

Brave Robb, with his moral instincts and comitted to his honour. Robb would have being a good ruler, just like his father, but I believe he was more inclined to glory, bravery and greatness than to loyalty and honesty (not that he wasn’t loyal and honest, he was, I just think the other traits stand out a bit more).

Stark, Sansa: Slytherin

Why in the Seven Hells do people keep placing Sansa in Ravenclaw? I know she looks good in blue, but damn Sansa is so far away from wittyness, curiosity, creativity and everything that makes a Ravenclaw so unique. Since the first chapter/episode what do we know about Sansa? She wants to be powerful! She wants to marry the prince, she wants to be the best! She has always wanted power and greatness and she learned how to play the game and get what she wants. She’s determined, she wanted to stay at King’s Landing (poor her, so naive at first) and what did she do? She told Cersei her father was planning to take her and her sister away. That’s Sansa! In the series, she married Ramsay so she would rule over the North (again, poor her). She learned with Margaery and with Little Finger how to bend the world and I bet you nothing will stop her now that she’s free from her past.

Tarly, Sam: Ravenclaw

Westerosi ravenclaws, unite! So hard to find someone in this series that loves learning for the sake of learning, everyone is so obsessed by power and everything… but not Sam, our brave boy! I believe a good part of the fans identifies with Sam. He is awesome! He wanted to be a magician! Sam is witty, curious, logical, soooo fond of learning, wise, creative and damn he is clever. He’s everything a good raven is.

Tarth, Brienne of: Hufflepuff

So far, so obvious. Brienne values hardworking, loyalty above everything and honour. She’s good hearted, determined, passionate and well-rounded. No doubts in here, the Hat doesn’t need more than 1s on the head of this one.

Targaryen, Daenerys: Slytherin

Dany will be the queen, whatever it takes. She will what is hers with fire and blood. Cunning, ambitious, powerful, clever, focused… do you need more?

Tyrell, Margaery: Slytherin

No doubts on this one either. Margaery wants to be the Queen and she doesn’t mind if she needs to marry Robert, Renly, Joffrey or Tommen. Nothing will stand between her and her power, not Cersei, nor the Faith, nothing. She’s adaptable as a good slytherin should be.

Tyrell, Olenna: Slytherin

Well, she’s not letting her beloved granddaughter marry that monster, is she? She thaught Margaery everything she knows. I mean, c’mon, we’re talking about the lady who made the Lord of Highgarden fall for her only because she didn’t like the guy she was supposed to marry. She makes her own destiny.

Renly: Slytherin

He is determined and resourceful, schemes in the background from the very beginning. I don’t disagree about him being primarily after glory, but I think him yearning for greatness puts him closer to Slytherin than to Gryffindor. He didn’t want to be a brave and chivalrous knight, he wanted to be king because he thought he would be better at it than anyone else and did everything he could to achieve his goal. Renly definitely is ambitious, even a bit arrogant. Proud, ambitious, cunning and ready to use any means to achieve his goals? Slytherin, I would say. 

Jaime: Gryffindor

I would say Jaime is a text-book Gryffindor. Daring, cocky, ready to stand up for what is right: 

“You’re hurting me,” they had heard Rhaella cry through the oaken door. “You’re hurting me.” In some queer way, that had been worse than Lord Chelsted’s screaming. “We are sworn to protect her as well,” Jaime had finally been driven to say. “We are,” Darry allowed, “but not from him.”

He kills the Mad King to stop him from killing thousands over thousands, has a man beheaded for rape, jumps between Brienne and a bear to save her, he is brave and deep down wants to be a chivalrous knight. I don’t think he fits the hard-working, patient nature of Hufflepuffs too well tbh. 

Arya: Slytherin (or Gryffindor. Both is good) 

I don’t necessarily disagree with your choice, but I do think there are good reasons for putting her in Slytherin other than her kill-list. 

She is ambitious and thinks about rising to positions that society denies her: Arya cocked her head to one side. “Can I be a king’s councillor and build castles and become the High Septon?”. She is cunning and resourceful, she tricks Jaqen into helping her get out of Harrenhal by telling him to kill himself! She is determined to succeed in what she sets her mind to: "Syrio says that every hurt is a lesson, and every lesson makes you better.“ She is fiercely loyal to her own and vengeful against those wronged her or those that are close to her. She also often associated with water, for all that matters. 

But I do agree that she also makes a good Gryffindor, but I would argue that Slytherin fits her just a bit better. The good kind of Slytherin. 

Sansa: Hufflepuff

Sansa on the other hand, in my humble opinion, is terribly misplaced in Slytherin (at least when we focus on the books, but also the show to a lesser degree).

She really doesn’t want to be powerful, she wanted to live out her personal little fairytale. She even has a line in the book about how she really, really doesn’t want to play the game (even if she’s forced into it): I never asked to play. The game was too dangerous. One slip and I am dead. She isn’t so much into getting power, her ideal life looks more like this: She pictured the two of them sitting together in a garden with puppies in their laps, or listening to a singer strum upon a lute while they floated down the Mander on a pleasure barge. If I give him sons, he may come to love me. She would name them Eddard and Brandon and Rickon, and raise them all to be as valiant as Ser Loras.

Sansa is not very cunning, quite on the contrary she easily trusts people and is rather naive (at least in the beginning). She has to learn to see through people instead of just expecting the best of them. I would argue she fits Hufflepuff a lot better. She is a people-pleaser who tried her best to be and do what people expected of her, excelling at the tasks that were given to her. She is hardworking and dutiful. 

She is compassionate even to her enemies and the people who wronged her:  "Take him to Maester Frenken.” Lancel was one of them, yet somehow she still could not bring herself to wish him dead. I am soft and weak and stupid, just as Joffrey says. I should be killing him, not helping him. She is patient when taking care of Sweetrobin. She does have a bit of classicism problem at first, but that was more out of naivete and thinking that the ruling class actually was good and just and that people aren’t suffering because of it.  She speaks up to save Dontos from being killed  “Sansa could not believe she had spoken. Was she mad? To tell him no in front of half the court? She hadn’t meant to say anything, only … Ser Dontos was drunk and silly and useless, but he meant no harm.” She warns Margaery about Joffrey: How can I let my sister marry Joffrey? she thought, and suddenly her eyes were full of tears. “Margaery, please,” she said, “you mustn’t.” It was hard to get the words out. “You mustn’t marry him. He’s not like he seems, he’s not. He’ll hurt you."  

I suppose she often gets sorted into Ravenclaw because of her love for songs and stories, but I would argue Hufflepuff actually fits her the best. 

I think I agree with you on Renly, I admit I’ve never gave him much attention, and now after reading your thoughts I guess maybe schemming to get Margaery to marry Robert was a rather cunning move actually, not that much of a defying act, so I’m rectifying what I said. But I do need to say, Gryffindors are just as proud and greatness seekers as Slytherins are. The two Houses can be very alike actually and the biggest difference between then lies on determination and cunning - which you were right, Renly does have those traits.

But I don’t think Arya is cunning enough to be a Slytherin. Sure I understood your point, but I don’t think not accepting gender roles makes her less of a Gryffindor, just as I don’t thinking tricking someone who wants to kill you if you don’t follow their orders makes you manipulative as a Slytherin would be... I believe Arya’s Slytherin traits are rather... regular? Idk I just can picture her perfectly in Gryffindor with all her “I’m pissed so I’m gonna act bravely and stupidly” attitude (I’m really not trying to offend any Gryffindors here, it’s just a bit of a pattern when it comes to their representation). Actually Arya sometimes reminds me a lot of Harry himself (except the murderer part).

About Jaime, I totally get your point, really. But I don’t know if I’m letting my own personal thoughts on Jaime get in my way, but I really think he’s umbloomed a great Hufflepuff. That scene with Brienne in the bathtub keeps coming back on my mind. He sacrificed all of his reputation, his name, his glory to do what he thought was right and this “vows” thing is always such a big deal for him, he’s done breaking vows, he hates it. I believe all of his arrogance comes after all those judgements he had to go through and deep inside he just wanted to prove that he does have honour and how loyal he can be. But yeah, all the hardworking and patience part sounds a bit not much him. Maybe Gryffindor fits him better, so I’m rectifying him too, but he’ll always be a Hufflepuff in my heart.

(Speaking of my heart, please don’t say “the good kind of slytherin” or you’re gonna hurt it, I know our representation sucks, but hey we can be very nice when you meet us damn I promised myself I was not gonna reveal my House to avoid people thinking I’m being partial look what you just did hon)

Now, Sansa’s bit, sorry but I cringed. I know she was very naive, but it doesn’t change her potential to be cunning - which she’s already shown us. I know Show-Sansa is very different from Book-Sansa (after all a lot of things were changed in her story line) but at least on the show I’m keeping her on Slytherin. Yes, she wants to live her own personal fairytale, that’s her goal and she’s up to a lot to accomplish it. Even though she wasn’t very “wise” when it came to her future when she was a child, she’s always tried. That’s what mattered to her. And just now on S7 we saw how much she wants to rule (”no Jon you shouldn’t leave Winterfell” “it’s ok I’m letting you on command” “oh fine then goodbye”). 

Tbh I don’t see her initial state of trusting anyone places her in Hufflepuff, even because they’re way more selective than people think, that’s just a stereotype (we don’t even get that from the books, after all we have Tonks, Cedric, Ernie, etc and they are not the kind that trusts anyone). I personally believes Sansa was more desperate than anything and that’s why her naivety blinded her for some time. She was a child in a dangerous place. And hey Slytherins can be compassionate too.

Trying hard to undestand what’s up with people that place her in Ravenclaw because she likes stories rly. Thanks, now I’m less confused but still like whaaaat