Gryffindor is one of the houses of Hogwarts in the world of the ‘Harry Potter’ books and movies. It’s the house of the titular character and most of his friends; in the lore, the house is comprised from courageous, brave and daring people. The colors of Gryffindor are gold and red, the symbol is a lion.

Meaning and History

1997 – today

The emblem was described in the first book of the series, although there have been many variations and interpretations since.

The usual depiction is that of a golden shield-shaped frame with a red cloth inside. Sometimes, the cloth is checkered with scarlet and golden portions. The lion is always present on the logo is a ‘rampant’ (standing upright) pose, and it’s usually yellow. Some versions also have a yellow ribbon nearby saying the name of the house is the usual HP font.