7 Harry Potter Characters Who Were ALMOST Sorted Into A Different House

7. Minerva McGonagall

Minerva McGonagall was one of the best teachers in the Harry Potter series. She was strict, powerful, and surprisingly kind when she wanted to be. She was also Head of Gryffindor and later became Headmistress of Hogwarts following Voldemort’s downfall.

When she arrived at Hogwarts as a student, the Sorting Hat spent a very long time deciding where to place her. Due to her magical ability and impressive intellect, the Hat seriously considered placing McGonagall in Ravenclaw. Indeed, it took more than five minutes to make a decision.

Given her remarkable abilities, McGonagall would have flourished regardless of which house she was sorted into. But it’s rather ironic that the Head of Gryffindor was almost sorted into Ravenclaw.