Hogwarts Crest - Symbol of the Four Houses and Magical Legacy #1464796 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white heraldic shield displays the four magical houses of Hogwarts: a lion (Gryffindor), eagle (Ravenclaw), badger (Hufflepuff), and serpent (Slytherin), arranged around a central ‘H’. Below, the Latin motto “Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus” translates to “Never Tickle a Sleeping Dragon,” reflecting wisdom and caution. The design echoes traditional British heraldry while embodying the school’s unity and magical heritage.

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