The Ravenclaw House rewards the learning, wisdom, wit, and intellect of its members. Therefore, many Ravenclaw tend to have academic talent and motivated students. The Ravenclaw also take pride in being original in our ideas and methods. It is not uncommon to find Ravenclaw students to practice different types of magic that other houses might try to avoid. Hermione Granger, a very intelligent witch and the best student in her senior year, was selected in Gryffindor, although the Sorting Hat admitted that she had seriously considered placing her in Ravenclaw.

Los estudiantes de Ravenclaw también pueden ser peculiares y poseer intereses intelectuales inusuales. Los Ravenclaw generalmente aceptan con entusiasmo a estos excéntricos.