Gollum Slytherin
Once a simple hobbit-like creature named Sméagol, Gollum was twisted by the power of the One Ring into something darker and more dangerous.
Notable Traits
- Cunning
- Obsessive
- Survivor
- Secretive
- Resourceful
Notable Quotes
"My precious!"
"We wants it, we needs it. Must have the precious."
"They stole it from us. Sneaky little hobbitses."
Could Also Belong In
While Gollum belongs in Slytherin, they also show strong traits of Hufflepuff House.
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Gollum: A Twisted Slytherin Tale
Why Slytherin?
Gollum may not wear green robes or speak Parseltongue, but he has all the marks of a Slytherin. He is clever, sneaky, and always planning something. He knows how to hide, how to escape, and how to survive. He may have once been a peaceful creature named Sméagol, but the Ring changed everything.
His biggest Slytherin trait? Obsession. Gollum will do anything to get the Ring back. He lies, cheats, sneaks, and even tries to kill—just for his “precious.” That kind of ambition and drive (even the dark kind) is exactly what Slytherin is known for.
He isn’t evil in a simple way. He’s complicated, broken, and desperate. But behind the creepy voice and crawling body is a mind that’s always working, always watching.
Notable Slytherin Traits
- Cunning: Gollum tricks Frodo and Sam more than once—and almost gets away with it.
- Survivor: He stays alive for hundreds of years in dark caves, thanks to quick thinking and instinct.
- Obsession with Power: The Ring controls him, but he also craves it more than anything else.
- Resourcefulness: Gollum always finds a way, whether it’s through swamps, mountains, or trickery.
- Secretive: He keeps his past, his plans, and even his second personality hidden from everyone.
Why Not Hufflepuff?
Some people might say Gollum has Hufflepuff traits—he was once kind, curious, and just wanted to fish in peace. He even shows loyalty to Frodo at moments, and for a brief time, we see a better version of him.
But that version is buried deep. Sméagol might have been a Hufflepuff… but Gollum is not. His main goal isn’t helping others — it’s helping himself. His actions come from obsession, not love. That’s why his heart fits in Slytherin.
Conclusion
Gollum is what happens when a clever, driven person is pushed too far. He uses his brain, not brawn. He sneaks, survives, and does whatever it takes to reach his goal — even if it destroys him. He may not be proud of what he’s become, but he’s a Slytherin through and through. Just don’t take his precious… or you might regret it.
