Talk:Hogwarts AU/@comment-16059609-20140908190755/@comment-71.72.54.240-20140918150931

Merida is constantly dancing on the line between Slytherin and Gryffindor. Her Slytherin traits are what get her into trouble; relying on her Slytherin cunning and selfishness hurts the people she loves. Slytherin traits can be good, but Merida doesn't know ho to use them wisely; she's impulsive. But relying on her Gryffindor traits make her think, make her think about other people. Slytherins and Gryffindors are leaders but Gryffindors are the ones that take charge when others need it, not because they're the best for the role like Slytherins.