36 Ravenclaw Quotes for the Witty and Wise

Ravenclaw doesn't get the attention it deserves, yet some essential characters come from this house. These include Professor Quirrell, Garrick Ollivander, the genius wand-maker, and the precious Luna Lovegood. Read these 36 quotes to discover more about this understated house.

"Harry Potter" has become one of the most successful fantasy franchises to date, and one aspect all fans love is the different houses with which they identify.

Every year, new students at Hogwarts are put into their respective houses based on a talking hat, referred to as the Sorting Hat.

If you are in Gryffindor, you display traits of bravery and chivalry, Slytherin implies cunning and ambition, and Hufflepuffs are meant to be loyal and hard-working.

Lastly, we have Ravenclaw, whose attributes include intelligence and creativity. Read the 36 quotes below about the house and from actual Ravenclaws to decide if this house would be a good fit for you.

A quote by the Sorting Hat from J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone" | Source: youtube.com/HogwartsLegacy

Quotes about This Curious House

"Gryffindors haven't got our intellectual curiosity." — Pottermore

“Another cool thing about Ravenclaw is that our people are the most individual.” — Wizarding World, J.K. Rowling

'Our emblem is the eagle, which soars where others cannot climb; our house colours are blue and bronze, and our common room is found at the top of Ravenclaw Tower, behind a door with an enchanted knocker. The arched windows set into the walls of our circular common room look down at the school grounds: the lake, the Forbidden Forest, the Quidditch pitch and the Herbology gardens. No other house in the school has such stunning views." — Wizarding World, J.K. Rowling

"Our house ghost is the Grey Lady. The rest of the school thinks she never speaks, but she'll talk to Ravenclaws. She's particularly useful if you're lost, or you've mislaid something." — Pottermore

"Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw, if you have a ready mind, where those of witty mind and learning, will always find their kind." — Sorting Hat, J.K. Rowling, ”Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone”

J.K. Rowling’s quote from Wizarding World: “Another cool thing about Ravenclaw is that our people are the most individual.” | Source: youtube.com/HogwartsLegacy

"The deserted Ravenclaw common room was a wide, circular room, airier than any Harry had ever seen at Hogwarts. Graceful arched windows punctuated the walls, which were hung with blue- and-bronze silks: By day, the Ravenclaws would have a spectacular view of the surrounding mountains. The ceiling was domed and painted with stars, which were echoed in the midnight-blue carpet. There were tables, chairs, and bookcases, and in a niche opposite the door stood a tall statue of white marble. Harry recognized Rowena Ravenclaw." — J.K Rowling, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"

Quotes from Ravenclaw’s Beloved Lovegoods

“You’re just as sane as I am.” — Luna Lovegood, J.K. Rowling, “Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix”

"I sleepwalk you see. That's why I wear shoes to bed." — Luna Lovegood, J.K. Rowling, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix"

"The things we lose have a way of coming back to us in the end, if not always in the way we expect." — Luna Lovegood, J.K. Rowling, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix"

The character Luna Lovegood along with her quote from J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”: "We should close his eyes, don't you think? There. Now he could be sleeping." | Source: youtube.com/WizardingWorld

"You can laugh! But people used to believe there were no such things as the Blibbering Humdinger or the Crumple-Horned Snorkack!” ― Luna Lovegood, J.K. Rowling, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"

"The Deathly Hallows. I assume you're all familiar with 'The Tale of the Three Brothers?'" Xenophilius Lovegood, J.K. Rowling, “Harry Potter and the Deatly Hallows”

"The Elder Wand, the most powerful wand ever made." — Xenophilius Lovegood, J.K. Rowling, “Harry Potter and the Deatly Hallows”

"We should close his eyes, don't you think? There. Now he could be sleeping." — Luna Lovegood, J.K. Rowling, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”

"I trust you to know, Mr. Potter, that we at the Quibbler, unlike those toadies at the Daily Prophet, fully supported Dumbledore during his lifetime, and his death support you as fully." — Xenophilius Lovegood, J.K. Rowling, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”

Xenophilius Lovegood’s quote from J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” | Source: youtube.com/WizardingWorld

"Well, it's the sign of the Deathly Hallows, of course.” — Xenophilius Lovegood, J.K. Rowling, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”

"All my shoes have mysteriously dissappeared and I suspect the Nargles are behind it." — Luna Lovegood, J.K. Rowling, "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"

"The Cloak of Invisibility. Together, they make the Deathly Hallows. Together, they make one master of death." — Xenophilius Lovegood, J.K. Rowling, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”

"Well then, I think the answer is that a circle has no beginning." — Luna Lovegood, J.K. Rowling, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”

Quotes from the O.G. Ravenclaws

Rowena Ravenclaw’s quote from J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” : “If you have to ask, you’ll never know. If you know, you need only ask.” | Source: youtube.com/HogwartsLegacy

"Without wishing to boast, this is the house where the cleverest witches and wizards live. Our founder, Rowena Ravenclaw, prized learning above all else—and so do we." — Pottermore

"While the diadem bestows wisdom, I doubt that it would greatly increase your chances of defeating the wizard who calls himself Lord." — Helena Ravenclaw, J.K. Rowling, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”

"Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure." — Rowena Ravenclaw

“If you have to ask, you’ll never know. If you know, you need only ask.” — Rowena Ravenclaw, J.K. Rowling, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”

Quotes from More of Our Fellow Nerds

Garrick Ollivander’s quote from “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” | Source: youtube.com/HogwartsLegacy

"It's a kind of crown. Ravenclaw's was supposed to have magical properties, to enhance the wisdom of the wearer." ― Terry Boot, J.K. Rowling, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"

"Who would suspect poor stuttering Professor Quirrell?" ― Quirinus Quirrell, J.K. Rowling, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"

"I'd try putting it under the water if I were you." ― Moaning Myrtle, J.K. Rowling, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire"

“Curious indeed how these things happen. The wand chooses the wizard, remember...I think we must expect great things from you, Mr. Potter... After all, He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named did great things—terrible, yes, but great.” ― Garrick Ollivander, J.K. Rowling, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone”

"Ten Death Eaters are on the loose and there aren't dementors anywhere." ―Cho Chang, J.K. Rowling, " Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix"

Professor Trelawney’s quote from J.K Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban." : Would anyone like me to help them interpret the shadowy portents within their Orb?” | Source: youtube.com/HogwartsLegacy

"Otherwise, you see, all those wizards would have gone blabbing." ― Gilderoy Lockhart, J.K.Rowling, "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"

"Would anyone like me to help them interpret the shadowy portents within their Orb?" — Professor Trelawney, J.K. Rowling, 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner Of Azkaban”

J.K. Rowling’s quote from “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” “The Ravenclaw team, dressed in blue, were already standing in the middle of the field. Their Seeker, Cho Chang, was the only girl on their team.” | Source: youtube.com/HogwartsLegacy

"I remember every wand I've ever sold, Mr. Potter." — Garrick Ollivander, J.K. Rowling, "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"

“The Ravenclaw team, dressed in blue, were already standing in the middle of the field. Their Seeker, Cho Chang, was the only girl on their team.” — J.K. Rowling, “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”

"A little extra wisdom never goes amiss, Potter..." — Filius Flitwick, J.K. Rowling, “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”

Helena Ravenclaw’s quote from J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows”: "While the diadem bestows wisdom, I doubt that it would greatly increase your chances of defeating the wizard who calls himself Lord."

As many know, you also get a say in which house you want to belong to. Harry Potter himself was nearly put in Slytherin but begged the hat to put him in Gryffindor.

What house are you in or do you think you would be in? If you're still confused or would simply like to read about more of the different houses go through these 38 Slytherin quotes.