Gryffindor, founded by Godric Gryffindor, who valued the past marked by courage and noble deeds  Ravenclaw, founded by Rowena Ravenclaw, who valued wit above all. Slytherin, founded by Salazar Slytherin, who was shrewd, who appreciated quality in their students. Hufflepuff, founded by Helga Hufflepuff, she said she would accept everyone and teach what she knows, a woman fair and honest, valued these qualities in their students.