Hammy Potter-The World Will Never Be the Same

If you haven't graced your ears with the sound of Hamilton, An American Musical, do so now. You will be a better person for it, I guarantee it. Hamilton is an entertaining, fresh take on United States history. It weaves a story with rap, hip-hop, and R&B. It'll have you dancing in your seat while you unintentionally learn some pretty amazing stuff. I'm a person who never really liked US History, and I am obsessed with this musical. Lin-Manuel Miranda is a lyrical genius! It is telling that a lot of people are obsessed with this musical without even having seen it yet. The soundtrack alone pulls you in. You are emotionally connected from the moment Lin-Manuel tells us "My name is Alexander Hamilton."

Because I am so emotionally tied up in this musical, the words are always running through my mind, I had an idea the other day while perusing on my Harry Potter fan group on Facebook. What Hogwarts house would A. Ham have been in? Well, of course that led to a list of major characters and what houses I think they most align with. And now, I'm sharing it with you. Here are my best guesses at the Hogwarts houses of our Hamilton heroes.

Alexander Hamilton-Slytherin
         "What? Slytherin???" you say. Here's how I see it. Hamilton was ambitious and he did what it took to rise up. The Reynolds Pamphlet is a great example of his inability to see past his legacy. He was quick to action and rarely considered consequences. His mouth got him into trouble quite a lot. Hamilton fits the bill of an ambitious, focused, intelligent Slytherin.

Eliza Schulyer Hamilton-Ravenclaw
         Beautiful, wonderful Eliza. She is smart, kind, witty. She also was very driven and creative, especially after Alexander's death.

Angelica Schulyer-Ravenclaw
          Much like her sister, Angelica is exactly what you expect from a Ravenclaw, but I think even more so. Her wit and intelligence often outshine her sisters. She is also fiercely independent and knows exactly what she has to do to survive in this world, like marry an old boring dude because he's rich.

Peggy Schulyer-Hufflepuff
          Quiet. Doesn't want to cause trouble or get into trouble. Extremely loyal to her father. Total Hufflepuff.

Aaron Burr-Slytherin
          I was back and forth on Burr. Initially I wanted to put him in Gryffindor, but then I realized he has more Slytherin qualities. He was blinded by his want of power and need to succeed. He shot Hamilton because of it. He was intelligent, confident to a fault, and extremely manipulative. His careful political tactic of not really saying what he supported in order to get ahead sealed the deal for me for him being a Slytherin.

Thomas Jefferson-Slytherin
          So sue me, I think a lot of these guys are Slytherins. Jefferson was another that did what it took to get ahead. (Maybe most politicians are Slytherins). He was also very intelligent but definitely wanted to point it out. He was quick to take credit for making a deal with Hamilton.

George Washington-Gryffindor
         The brave, intelligent soldier George Washington. He knew when to ask for assistance from Hamilton, and was not afraid to point out that they were in deep trouble. Washington was a leader and commanded respect without ever having to ask for it.

Phillip Hamilton-Hufflepuff
        Always and forever loyal to his father. Kind, but fool hardy.

Hercules Mulligan-Gryffindor
       Fun, brave, loud, the guy you want at the party. What more can I say? Hercules is a true Gryffindor.

Lafayette-Gryffindor
       America's favorite fighting Frenchman. Willing to stick his neck out for the colonies, Lafayette was a brave soul and was fiercely adamant about freedom.

Last, but certainly not least:

King George III-Hufflepuff
       The worst kind of Hufflepuff. Whiny, entitled, and unaware he makes mistakes himself, King George best embodies the dreadful Harry Potter character Zacharias Smith.

Well, this has been a fun Hammy Potter mash up. Do you agree with the houses I picked? Let me know in the comments what houses you would choose!

And P.S. LISTEN TO HAMILTON! DO IT!

Harry Potter "Hello" Adele Parody

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I had a lot of fun with this. Unfortunately, I can't really sing, so the text will have to suffice

Here is the Harry Potter parody of Adele's "Hello":

Voldemort: 

Hello, Harry

I was wondering if after all these years you’d like to see

If you can beat me honestly

They say that you’re supposed to kill me

But you ain’t done much killing

Hello, can you hear me

I’m in Malfoy Manor dreaming about who I used to be

When I had a nose and could sneeze

I’ve forgotten how it felt before the curse backfired at me

There’s such a distance between us

And yet none at all

Hello from the pureblood side

I must’ve tried a thousand times

To kill Potter, but he never dies

And it don’t matter how many times I try

Hello from the Dark Lord

I’m mostly just really bored

And I want to kill some muggles and cats

And I don’t care how you feel about that anymore

Hello, sss-haassh-see

It’s so typical of me to talk in Parseltongue I’m sorry

I hope that you’re ill

Did you ever make it out of the woods where nothing ever happened?

It’s no secret that the both of us

Are running out of time

Potter & Friends: 

So hello from the Potter side!

We must’ve tried a thousand times

To tell you Potter will win in the end

So go on, send all the deatheaters in!

Hello from the D.A.!

We’re gonna make you pay

For killing all our friends and family

And we want to see you fully destroyed evermore

Ooooohh, evermore

Ooooohh, evermore

Ooooohh, evermore

Evermore

James, Lily, Sirius, Remus, Snape, Fred, etc: 

Hello from the other side

We didn’t make it out alive

‘Cause we stood up to you and your army of death

But when we did you seemed to be one step ahead.

Hello from the Order

At least our boy destroyed you

And we know that he will stay strong

And he will be the Boy Who Lives on and on evermore

Hope you enjoyed it and sang it in your head, or out loud, whichever!!