Re: Friendship (1/2)
Another distinguishing character of the Slytherins IMO is their peer loyalty and sense of camaraderie. The Sorting hat sings "You'll make your real friends," and that word "real" there isn't put in without reason. Despite what we're led to assume (especially because of that word "cunning" being in there too) the friendships of the Slytherins are way more genuine than the ones found in the Gryffindor norm.
I agree that "real" is not put in without reason... but I read this as a caution that if you're destined for Slytherin, then those of the other houses aren't going to be your real friends.
I agree that "real" is not put in without reason... but I read this as a caution that if you're destined for Slytherin, then those of the other houses aren't going to be your real friends.