Sorting The Keepers Characters into Hogwarts Houses- Miranda

     The amount of imagination and magic in every page of The Keepers book series is comparable to that of the beloved Harry Potter books. It may seem far fetched, but trust me, it is true. The Keepers is a thrilling series filled with action and wonder. If you haven’t heard of it, it is about a group of people (the majority are ages 12-17)  named the Wardens who all have objects called Tan’ji that give them powers and their struggle against the original makers of the Tan’ji, the Riven.   Since I enjoy both series so much, I thought, why not see how The Keepers characters would fit into the Harry Potter universe? Without further ado, here are the main characters of The Keepers as I see they would be sorted at Hogwarts. I haven’t finished the series, so my opinions on these may change by the end. 

 Just a note: if there are words you don’t know, there’s a glossary at the end- an idea I borrowed from the books. Words with asterisks have definitions.

                                       

Ravenclaw: Intelligence, wisdom, wit, creativity, originality 

1. Horace Andrews

This one was one of the most obvious to me. Horace exemplifies Ravenclaw traits. He is highly intelligent, curious, and thoughtful. Horace tries to learn more about his Tan’ji*, the Fel Daera*, at every chance he gets. His logical outlook on the world and analytical thinking skills have gotten the Wardens* out of sticky situations time and time again. Plus, some of his favorite hobbies are playing chess and science. Seems pretty Ravenclaw to me.

2. Brian Souter

Brian is incredibly skilled at fixing and creating Tanu*/Tan’ji*, which requires a high level of intellect. He is also very knowledgeable about the lore of Tan’ji*. This is why I think he would fit best in Ravenclaw. Another trait in some (but certainly not all!) Ravenclaws is being so caught up in their own heads that they become disconnected from the rest of world. Brian is quite literally disconnected, forced to remain underground due to the nature of his Tan’ji*. 

3. Mrs. Hapsteade

I had a little more trouble deciding this one, as we don’t get a lot of time in the second book focused on Mrs. Hapsteade (I read the first one a while ago). From what I’ve collected, she is an intelligent woman and teaches Horace and Chloe much of what they know about Tan’ji*. She is also wise and responsible. Signs point to Ravenclaw.

Gryffindor: Courage, bravery, nerve, chivalry, daring

4. Chloe Oliver

Chloe is the epitome of a Gryffindor. She is brave, daring, and courageous, just like a true Gryffindor should be. She will do anything to protect her friends, even if that means putting herself in danger. On the other hand, she also displays some of the more negative traits of the house. Chloe can be hotheaded and reckless, often acting quickly and without thinking. Nevertheless, if it wasn’t for her bravery the Wardens* wouldn’t have made it past the first book.

5. Gabriel K

Initially, I thought Gabriel could be a Hufflepuff. He was humble, loyal, and trustworthy. The only other house that I could have seen for him was Gryffindor. But I decided against it. He wasn’t hotheaded enough to be Gryffindor, and he certainly wasn’t arrogant or reckless. After some thought, I realized not all Gryffindors necessarily displayed those traits. Take Neville Longbottom for instance. He was kind and gentle, but he was put in Gryffindor for his sheer bravery and selflessness. While Gabriel isn’t as shy as Neville, he is very brave, chivalrous, and overcame fatigue and weakness to keep his team protected. 

Hufflepuff: Loyal, patient, hard working, fair, true

6. Neptune Devlin

Neptune is an honest person, sometimes to the point of being blunt. She can also be rather sarcastic and feels hurt when people don’t understand her jokes. Neptune can be a little naive at times, but she is a valuable team member and appears loyal to the cause. For those reasons, I think she would be sorted into Hufflepuff.

7. April

I don’t remember if April’s last name was ever mentioned, so sorry that she is the only one who is just a first name. As for her sorting, I think she belongs in Hufflepuff. She is very dedicated and patient in her search for the missing piece of the Ravenvine*. She is also kind to everyone, especially the animals she uses the Ravenvine* to communicate with. It seems she would fit in nicely in Hufflepuff.

Slytherin: cunning, ambition, determination, resourcefulness, shrewd

8. Mr. Meister

Mr. Meister is a bit of a Dumbledore-esque figure, in the sense that they are both old men who mentor the main characters. But also like Dumbledore, he leaves a lot of important details out, and a lot of things about him remain mysterious. There is one key difference, however. I believe that Mr. Meister would fit into Slytherin. He is highly determined in his fight against the Riven*. He also is deceptive, often times distorting and covering up the truth of his shady past. Both are Slytherin traits. 

Glossary:

Fel’Daera (fel-DARE-ah)
Horace’s Tan’ji, the Box of Promises; with it, he can see a short distance into the future

Ravenvine (ray-VIN-vine)

April’s Tan’ji; with it, she can sense the emotions and see through the eyes of nearby animals

a hidden race of beings who hunger to reclaim all the Tanu for their own; they call themselves the Kesh’kiri

Tan’ji (tahn-JEE)

a special class of Tanu that will only work when bonded with a Keeper who has a specific talent; Tan’ji also describes the Keeper himself and the state of that bond—a kind of belonging or being; Keepers refer to their Tan’ji as instruments

Tanu (TAH-noo)

the universal term for all of the mysterious devices created by the Makers; the function of these instruments is all but unknown to most (two main kinds of Tanu are Tan’ji and Tan’kindi)

Wardens

The secret group of Keepers devoted to protecting the Tanu from the Riven

I obtained my definitions from the book and the author’s (Ted Sanders) official website, which you can check out here! http://www.tedsanders.net/beneath-the-surface/
If you’ve read the book, I would love to hear your opinions. Do you agree with my sorting? What are your Hogwarts houses? Mine is Ravenclaw.