Godric Gryffindor!
Godric Gryffindor
was a pureblood wizard born in June, more or less a thousand years ago. He and
his family lived in Africa for some time, away from the witch-hating English
Muggles of the time. It was on the remote plain that Godric discovered the
wonder of African wildlife. He especially enjoyed watching the lion prides on
the prowl. Godric was adventurous, and sometimes mischievous, so it was not
uncommon for him to sneak into the wilderness. Yet he was so noble that his
parents could hardly get mad at him.
Godric was taught wizardry
by his would-be-professor father, who often went on about how there should be a
proper wizards` school for the children. Godric was fond of his father, who
tried to be strict, but often ended up skipping lessons or cracking jokes with
adventurous Godric. When Godric turned eighteen, he returned to England on his
own. He went to live in Hogsmeade, which he'd heard was near an enchanted
forest. It interested Godric to see if this was mere Muggle lore or if he might
find other wizards nearby. He met young raven-haired Salazar Slytherin in a
tavern, and they became friends. This was because Godric first found Salazar to
have the same adventurous spirit as he did, though later he discovered it to be
a willingness to do anything for himself.
Nevertheless, Godric shared his dream of creating a great wizard's school with
Salazar, who readily agreed this was a grand idea. By this time, they were both
at least thirty and had shared a lasting friendship as they became famous
wizards with great powers. Salazar got in touch with Helga Hufflepuff, another
great wizard, and she came to help create Hogwarts. Later, Godric met young
Rowena Ravenclaw, who shared the wisdom beyond her years with the other Hogwarts
teachers.
Godric began to grow away
from Salazar as he began to make more demands from the school. Salazar became
angrier and angrier with Hogwarts, Godric, and Muggle-born wizards until he
finally left he school. He was no longer Godric`s friend, he had become an
enemy.
But proud Godric kept his head high through it, and continued to be noble,
brave, and daring. Today, he is perhaps the most respected of the Hogwarts four.
Gryffindors have always been brave and noble, and the lion (perhaps from the
lions Godric saw on the plains) remains house symbol. Godric Gryffindor`s wand
is now in Gringotts, locked safely away and wonderfully preserved.