Playing catch-up

Harry Potter

At the end of the last film, Harry is mourning the loss of Dobby, an elf and old friend, who has been killed by Bellatrix Lestrange. The Gryffindor pupil is also haunted by visions of Voldemort. His latest vision is Voldemort learning from Grindelward that the Elder Wand, the most powerful wand in the world and one of the Dark Lord's seven horcruxes, lies with Dumbledore. He must destroy these horcruxes to defeat the evil wizard. By the end of the Part 1, three horcruxes have been destroyed. Nagini, Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem, Helga Hufflepuff's cup and Harry Potter himself remain.

Ron Weasley

Towards the end of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Ron rescues Harry from an icy pond. He smashes Harry's locket, which had attempted to strangle him. Prior to this, Ron had stormed off in a rage after witnessing Harry and Hermione dancing. He had assumed that the pair had feelings for each other, and being in love with his female class-mate, could not overcome his jealousy.

Hermione Granger

Harry's loyal friend has stuck by him through thick and thin. The bright wizard joins Harry on a mission to Godric's Hollow, where they find Bathilda Bagshot, who they believe may hold the Sword of Gryffindor. However, far from finding the sword, they cross paths with Nagini, Voldemort's snake, and almost die. Ron, Hermoine and Harry then visit Xenophilius Lovegood to learn about a symbol they have seen several times on their journey. They are captured and taken to Malfoy Manor, where Bellatrix Lestrange tortures Hermione for information. After a duel, Hermione escapes unharmed.

Voldemort

The Dark Lord has broken in to Dumbledore's tomb and stolen the Elder Wand and is being kept informed of Harry's whereabouts by evil Hogwarts professor Severus Snape.

Which Hogwarts house would you be in?

tabloid! plays sorting hat and decides which of the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry houses you'd be best suited to. Answer the following questions to find out!

Your team loses a match of Quidditch. How do you react?

1) No need to worry, my team will devise a tactic to ensure victory in the next match. (A)

2) Please. As if I'd be on the losing team. (B)

3) Demand a rematch, there's no way a team of pure-bloods can lose! (C)

4) It's not the winning that counts, it's the taking part. (D)

You're short of a date to the Yule Ball. How do you go about pursuing one?

1) Just pluck up the courage and ask someone. (B)

2) Wait for prospective partners to form an orderly queue. (C)

3) I'll go with the person I've been with for years. (D)

4) Employ a bit of my signature wit and charm and I'll have someone in no time. (A)

You find out that Voldemort is in Hogwarts. What do you do?

1) Tell Dumbledore immediately, he'll know what to do. (D)

2) Try and find the beast myself. He's here because of me, after all. (B)

3) That old charmer? He's practically a friend. (C)

4) He's not my concern, but if I stumble upon him I'll weasel my way out of danger. (A)

You're playing a game of chess. How do you ensure you win?

1) I know every possible chess game through and through. I'll definitely win. (A)

2) Try my best, it's all I can offer. (D)

3) Cheat my way through the game. (C)

4) I've played in a life-sized game and almost died, I'm pretty sure I've got this. (B)

You've got tough final exams coming ahead. How do you prepare?

1) Revise every day, with minimal breaks. (D)

2) I'm naturally bright so it wont take much effort. (A)

3) In between fighting crime I'll squeeze in an hour of revision or two. (B)

4) I'll just sit next to the brainiest kid and write a few notes on my arm. (C)
 

Now tally up your scores to identify the house you'd be elected to…

Mostly As — Ravenclaw

Congratulations! You're among some of the most talented, intelligent and witty pupils at Hogwarts. Ravenclaw pupils are academic with a dry sense of humour, making them entertaining and intellectual. People come to you for your wisdom and advice — and also for a good laugh.

Mostly bs — Gryffindor

You join Harry, Ron and Hermione in Hogwarts' most courageous house. Chivalrous and brave, the pupils of Gryffindor never go out without a fight. However, your relentless spirit often means you get into dangerous situations and require the help of others to get out of them.

Mostly cs — Slytherin

You're in the house with The Dark Lord himself. Slytherin pupils are ambitious, cunning and value pure-Wizard blood. Like your house mascot, the snake, pupils are capable of being sly and venomous, and often their trickery goes unnoticed. You're not afraid to break the rules to get to where you want to go.

Mostly Ds — Hufflepuff

Hard work, tolerance and fair play are but some of the noble characteristics of Hufflepuff pupils. Friends with everyone, those in this house are not short of loyalty or kindness. Just make sure that people do not take advantage of your easygoing nature.