I wrote this in November 2010 as a contest entry to win a pair of tickets to a Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 prescreening. My entry was among the ones chosen to receive the tickets, so I thought I would share it.
PROMPT: Explain which House you would belong in if you were enrolled at Hogwarts and why that House would be your perfect fit. Be creative.
Amongst the four Hogwarts Houses in the books
Slytherin is judged harshly simply by its looks
Because although it's best known for raising Death Eaters
Most Slytherins have qualities worthy of world leaders.
They may not be extraordinarily brave or bright or kind
But they are without doubt the most cunning one can find.
It is for this reason that this is the House in which I belong
Because even in Slytherin, I know I would do no wrong.
By using the famed resourcefulness and ambition
Slytherin would help any future plans reach fruition.
I trust I'd look best if cloaked in the regal silver and green
For no other color could symbolize the victories I would glean.
So in the end, there is really only one House for me
And I feel it is definitely the place I would be most free.
Plus with my birthday being on November 17th, 1989
The Snake is the animal with which my year was aligned.
Thus being true to my heart and the traits within
Sincerely all I can say is GO, GO, SLYTHERIN!
Thank you all for reading! I hope it was enjoyable.
