Skip to content

MuggleNet

  • Site
    • Contact Us & FAQ
    • History
    • Meet the Team
    • MuggleNet Live!
    • Press
    • Publications
    • Special Projects
    • Volunteer with Us!
    • Year in Review
  • Podcasts
    • Alohomora!
    • Full Circle
    • LITHAPPENS
    • Potterversity
    • Promptly Potter
    • SpeakBeasty
  • Harry Potter
    • Book Quotes
    • Book Series
    • Coloring Books
    • Film Companions
    • Film Series
    • Hogwarts Library
    • Little Things
    • Music
    • Video Games
  • Fantastic Beasts
    • Book
    • Coloring Books
    • Film Companions
    • Fantastic Beasts Film Quotes
    • Film Series
    • Little Things
    • Music
    • Video Games
  • The Quibbler
    • Owl Post
    • Bathilda’s Notebook
    • The Department of MYTHteries
    • The Dirigible Plum
    • Into the Floo
    • Muggle Studies
    • The Pensieve Papers
    • The Three Broomsticks
    • April Fools’
    • The Quibbler Vault
  • The Daily Prophet
    • Book Trolley
    • Editorials
    • Event Reports
    • Exclusive Interviews
    • Features
    • Giveaways
    • Listicles
    • Merchandise Reviews
    • Movie Reviews
    • Television Reviews
    • Theater Reviews
    • Wizolympics
  • Muggle World
    • Charity
    • Exhibitions
    • J.K. Rowling
    • MinaLima
    • Quadball
    • Studio Tours
    • Theatrical Play
    • Theme Parks
    • Wizarding World Digital
  • Fans & Fun
    • Crazy Caption Contest
    • Fan Focus
    • Fandom
    • Fandom Sortings
    • Fandom Timeline
    • Fun Lists
    • Games and Trivia
    • GNOMEs
    • Potter DIY
    • Potter Weddings
    • #PotterItForward
    • Rosmerta’s Recipes
    • Song Parodies
    • Wizard Rock
    • Wizarding Wordle
  • Site
    • Contact Us & FAQ
    • History
    • Meet the Team
    • MuggleNet Live!
    • Press
    • Publications
    • Special Projects
    • Volunteer with Us!
    • Year in Review
  • Podcasts
    • Alohomora!
    • Full Circle
    • LITHAPPENS
    • Potterversity
    • Promptly Potter
    • SpeakBeasty
  • Harry Potter
    • Book Quotes
    • Book Series
    • Coloring Books
    • Film Companions
    • Film Series
    • Hogwarts Library
    • Little Things
    • Music
    • Video Games
  • Fantastic Beasts
    • Book
    • Coloring Books
    • Film Companions
    • Fantastic Beasts Film Quotes
    • Film Series
    • Little Things
    • Music
    • Video Games
  • The Quibbler
    • Owl Post
    • Bathilda’s Notebook
    • The Department of MYTHteries
    • The Dirigible Plum
    • Into the Floo
    • Muggle Studies
    • The Pensieve Papers
    • The Three Broomsticks
    • April Fools’
    • The Quibbler Vault
  • The Daily Prophet
    • Book Trolley
    • Editorials
    • Event Reports
    • Exclusive Interviews
    • Features
    • Giveaways
    • Listicles
    • Merchandise Reviews
    • Movie Reviews
    • Television Reviews
    • Theater Reviews
    • Wizolympics
  • Muggle World
    • Charity
    • Exhibitions
    • J.K. Rowling
    • MinaLima
    • Quadball
    • Studio Tours
    • Theatrical Play
    • Theme Parks
    • Wizarding World Digital
  • Fans & Fun
    • Crazy Caption Contest
    • Fan Focus
    • Fandom
    • Fandom Sortings
    • Fandom Timeline
    • Fun Lists
    • Games and Trivia
    • GNOMEs
    • Potter DIY
    • Potter Weddings
    • #PotterItForward
    • Rosmerta’s Recipes
    • Song Parodies
    • Wizard Rock
    • Wizarding Wordle
  • Fandom Sortings

Sorting “The Last Kingdom” Characters into Hogwarts Houses – Part 1

by Jennifer Fancher · April 16, 2021

We’ve spent the last year bingeing all sorts of television series, but hardly any can hold a candle to The Last Kindom (based on the Saxon Stories books by Bernard Cornwell). The superb writing, riveting plot, and characters you love (or love to hate) all come together to tell a spellbinding tale. Viewers follow Uhtred of Bebbanburg, a man of two cultures whose destiny is intertwined with real historical figures and battles in Viking-torn medieval England. The first four seasons are available to stream on Netflix now, and a fifth season is in the works.

If we blend this universe and the wizarding world together, The Last Kingdom is supposed to take place right around the same time as the founding of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This led us to wonder: How would each of these characters be Sorted into Houses? We’ve shared where we’d place seven key characters below, and we’ll be back next week with Part 2.

 

1. Ælswith

 

Ælswith looking

Source

 

Though at times scornful, Alfred the Great’s wife has always been supportive of her husband’s dream of a united England. Ælswith is steadfast in her beliefs; she is consistently ruled by her piety, determination, and cunning. She frequently exercises her intelligence while plotting and advising among the political elite, which might seem to place her in Ravenclaw; however, it is her ambition and guile that would ultimately land her in Slytherin House.

 

2. Young Ragnar

 

Young Ragnar smirking

Source

 

Unlike many other Danes in The Last Kingdom, Young Ragnar (Uhtred’s adoptive Viking brother) is not particularly bloodthirsty or power-hungry at heart. All he truly wants is the honor of helping his people and righting the wrong that was done to his family. Ragnar is a man of his word, serving Alfred even as a prisoner, and above all, he values the pacts he makes with Uhtred and Brida. Never shying from his duty and promises, Young Ragnar is a bold and honor-bound Gryffindor.

 

3. Ædith 

 

Ædith saying 'I will swear it on the Book!'

Source

 

Ædith may seem untrustworthy when first introduced in Season 4, but she quickly proves to be a discerning and loyal ally. From the start, she is deprived of nobility, objectified and used, and is bears witness to great betrayals. Rather than turn cynical and power-mad like her brother, Ædith forges a new path where she can make her own allegiances to fight for truth and justice. She goes from weak pawn to protector of children and loyal ally to Uhtred’s gang and England itself, in true Hufflepuff fashion.

 

4. Æthelwold

 

Æthelwold smiling

Source

 

Æthelwold couldn’t be further from honorable. Constantly switching alliances and conniving across England, he is a shoo-in for Slytherin House. There was very little opportunity for him to follow a different path. Despite his status as the arguably rightful heir to the throne of Wessex, he was sidelined upon his father’s death in favor of his wise and dignified uncle, Alfred. Æthelwold slithers like a snake into the various factions’ meetings in the hopes of manipulating his way to the throne, no matter the cost.

 

5. Beocca

 

Beocca with his hand on another character

Source

 

Devout, wise, and at times hotheaded, Beocca is at once an enigma and the rock of The Last Kingdom. You may recognize the actor Ian Hart, who also portrayed Professor Quirrell in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, but Beocca would never go over to the dark side. He is as trustworthy and loyal as they come, seen as a moral advisor and a dear friend by both Alfred and Uhtred. Beocca is also a very magnanimous and accepting individual, even falling in love with and marrying a Dane. He is a Hufflepuff through and through.

 

6. Hæsten

 

Hæsten smiling

Source

 

Hæsten is one of those characters you can rely on to always fill the same role in any situation or plotline. He frequently gets himself involved, situates himself as a dubious ally, and then emerges unscathed even when his accomplice falls. You know exactly what to expect from him: He likes to spy and threaten, but when it comes time to fight, he won’t engage in a losing battle. He almost reminds us of Wormtail with how he breaks promises and escapes responsibility. He would be Sorted into Slytherin.

 

7. Alfred

 

Alfred walking

Source

 

We will wrap up this first round of Sorting with the man who stands head and shoulders above everyone else on the show: Alfred the Great. The king is such a formidable force that the Danes spend several seasons trying to defeat him and destroy his vision of one England. Despite their attempts, no man succeeds, and Alfred remains untouchable by man (if not by illness). Though at times he can seem cold and unforgiving, he proves to have a big heart despite the great weight on his shoulders. Through it all, his brilliant and sharp mind guide this Ravenclaw’s actions more than any other trait.

 

What do you think of the Sorting above? Which characters do you hope to see Sorted next week? Let us know in the comments. Destiny is all.

Social:

  • Next story WIN THIS Gorgeous Carved Wood Wizard’s Bank Sign!
  • Previous story Matthew Lewis Opens Up About Final Moments with Alan Rickman on “Harry Potter” Set

MuggleNet Archive

Important Dates

July 2025

Tue, Jul 15

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 movie
Recurs yearly

2011

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince movie
Recurs yearly

2009

WWoHP at Universal Japan's anniversary
Recurs yearly

2014

Wed, Jul 16

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince book
Recurs yearly

2005

Sun, Jul 20

Jeff Rawle's birthday
Recurs yearly

Amos Diggory

Stephenie McMillan's birthday (Set decorator - RIP)
Recurs yearly

Set decorator – RIP

Mon, Jul 21

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows book
Recurs yearly

2007

MuggleNet podcasts are sponsored in part by Secretlab.

Thanks to its research-backed ergonomic design, including a proprietary 4-way adaptive lumbar support system, the Secretlab TITAN Evo Harry Potter Edition will comfortably support you even when you’re up to no good.

Did You Know

Michael Jackson wanted to make Harry Potter into a musical.

Potter History

July 15, 2009 – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is released in theaters.

Potter Quote

“My philosophy is that worrying means you suffer twice.”

MuggleNet is an unofficial Harry Potter fansite.
Please email us if you have any questions or concerns.
© 1999–2025 MuggleNet.com. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy | COPPA Policy | Terms of Use | Feedback


MuggleNet is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and Bookshop.org's affiliate program, affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and bookshop.org.