Encanto: The Madrigals, Sorted Into Their Hogwarts Houses

In Disney’s Encanto, the magical Madrigal family are the pillars of their Colombian town. As decreed by their matriarch, Alma, the Madrigals used their gifts to better their community and not themselves. It was a goal that, while noble, came with enormous pressure and expectations.

The film provided a glimpse into the Madrigals’ personalities through their gifts, and further insight into the family can be provided if they were sorted into the Hogwarts houses.

Alma: Slytherin

Alma strove to make herself and her family worthy of the magical miracle that saved her life and community. This goal is incredibly ambitious, and it put enormous pressure on her family. This can be seen as self-preservation, a trait exhibited by Slytherin.

However, possibly being sorted into Slytherin does not make Alma a bad person. Stories in Harry Potter have presented some students or alumni as not inherently evil, which also applies to Alma. Her intentions were humble, even noble, but they were misguided. Slytherin house was redeemed by the end of the Harry Potter series, and so too was Alma by the end of Encanto, despite the unpopular opinion regarding the quickness of it.

Pedro: Gryffindor

Not much time was spent with Pedro, but flashbacks through the heartbreaking “Dos Oruguitas” showed how much he and Alma loved each other. Pedro was kind, supportive, and perhaps a goofball, given his reaction to Alma’s pregnancy. His defining, tragic moment in the movie made it clear that Pedro was undoubtedly a Gryffindor.

As Professor Dumbledore said: “It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies.” Pedro was brave, daring, and chivalrous to face death head-on to buy time for his family and the others of their town to escape. If not for this sacrifice, the magical miracle may not have come to pass.

Julieta: Hufflepuff

Julieta’s gift of healing food speaks volumes of her character. Throughout the movie, she exhibited a great deal of patience, reason, and fairness regarding the family’s duties and the struggles of her youngest daughter, Mirabel. Julieta, therefore, is the perfect Hufflepuff.

In The Sorcerer’s Stone, The Sorting Hat’s sang about how those who belong in Hufflepuff may be just and loyal, which also plays into Julieta’s love and support for Mirabel. Julieta prioritized her daughter’s happiness and was concerned for her well-being after her botched ceremony. Her loyalty to Mirabel was further evident when she criticized Alma for giving Mirabel a hard time.

Agustin: Gryffindor

Though he did not play a significant role in the film’s events, Agustin was still a solid secondary character as Julieta’s husband. He was supportive of the family’s services despite the repeated injuries. It is unknown if he is this daring because he relied on his wife’s healing food, but regardless, he exhibits the traits of a Gryffindor.

In addition to his physical bravery, Agustin was also internally courageous. One of his early scenes was him sympathizing with Mirabel by reminding her that he was an outsider with no gifts. He understood how Mirabel felt being “un-ceptional” when surrounded by the exceptional and hoped Mirabel could see the intelligence and wisdom in his advice.

Isabela: Ravenclaw

What makes the enchanted Sorting Hat so crucial to the Hogwarts sorting ceremony is its ability to peer into the hidden depths of those who wear it. The hat’s insight allowed for some of the more unusual sortings of certain Harry Potter characters. Therefore, the Sorting Hat would easily see Isabela’s yearning for self-expression and sort her into Ravenclaw.

While Ravenclaw house typically values those of wit and wisdom, they also invite those who seek individuality and want to express themselves. This perfectly lined up with Isabela, who was crushed by pressure and expectations and was unable to express herself to the fullest.

Luisa: Hufflepuff

If Luisa attended a sorting ceremony, she would likely have been a “Hatstall,” the term used when the sorting hat wavers on its choice because a student carries traits valued by multiple houses. While her personality and powers of super-strength could make her suitable for Gryffindor, she would ultimately be much more suited for Hufflepuff.

Her show-stopping solo number “Surface Pressure” provided the answer. While she is super strong, she is humble, hard-working, and unafraid of toil. Moreover, one of her priorities was to shoulder the burden of others, especially her younger sister Mirabel.

Mirabel: Gryffindor

As the main character, Mirabel had the most focus of the movie and many moments to shine. She struggled to be just as important as the rest of her family, and save the miracle. Her daring, courage, and determination to have a purpose in the face of adversity make her well suited for Gryffindor.

Professor Dumbledore’s quote on bravery also said that it takes “just as much to stand up to our friends.” Mirabel fulfilled this when she stood up to Alma for her mistreatment, not just to defend herself but also to support Luisa and Isabela.

Pepa: Gryffindor

Due to story necessity, Pepa and her branch did not get as much focus as Julieta’s. Pepa was mainly used for visual gags because of her weather powers. From what little can be gleaned, though, Pepa could fit into Gryffindor.

The variety of the family’s gifts meant that some had it easier than others, and Pepa’s is one of the more volatile because of how she affects herself and others around her. Pepa is brave in trying to keep herself and her powers under control.

Felix: Gryffindor

As another outsider marrying into the family, Felix also represented what it felt like to be “un-ceptional,” as Agustin put it. Felix, therefore, is suited to Gryffindor not only for the internal courage he displayed but also because he is married to Pepa.

The film’s musical numbers, including “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” displayed the deep love that Pepa and Felix had for one another. There is also a moment in the film where Pepa gets agitated by Alma for her lack of control, and Felix immediately comes to Pepa’s defense.

Dolores: Hufflepuff

While the super-hearing power of Dolores was essential in getting Mirabel to solve the mystery of the miracle, Dolores herself was also not given much focus. However, her few moments and ” We Don’t Talk About Bruno” provided enough insight to prove that she is suited for Hufflepuff.

Dolores was the only one in that number to sympathize with Bruno because his power of prophecy was heavy and humbling. She was fair, understanding, knowledgeable of Bruno’s plight, and possibly even loyal to his wish of self-exile. She was also extremely fair and friendly to Mirabel despite not having a gift.

Camilo: Ravenclaw

Of all the Madrigals, Camilo had the least amount of screentime and served more as comic relief. Even in “We Don’t Talk About Bruno,” he joked around with Mirabel and antagonized Bruno. However, there is an argument that Camilo belongs in Ravenclaw thanks to his shape-shifting gift.

Camilo exhibited creative uses of his shape-shifting and had a handful of witty dialogue. He has shown to be somewhat eccentric with his flair and swagger for the dramatic. Wit, creativity, and eccentricity are highly valued in Ravenclaw.

Antonio: Hufflepuff

As the youngest of the family, Antonio would technically be too young to be sorted at his age. Little time was also devoted to Antonio’s gift of talking to animals. Until he is older and develops further, Antonio, for now, is best suited for Hufflepuff.

Antonio is a friendly and emotionally mature kid that deeply loved Mirabel and all she did for him, from living in the same room to helping with his ceremony. He is sympathetic and fair towards her and wishes she had her door, and he is completely honest with how he feels towards Bruno.

Bruno: Gryffindor

Bruno is another case where he had multiple traits that could have landed him in more than one house. His eccentricities and wisdom attained from his gift are enough for him to belong in Ravenclaw. However, his actions and tragic backstory made it clear that Bruno belonged in Gryffindor.

His gift may not have helped the family, but he still loved them and took himself out of the equation to protect them from himself. It is a very brave, noble, and selfless act undertaken by one of the most likable characters of Encanto.

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