Shelby Cox's Gryffindor

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Shelby Cox is a venturesome, audacious and daring person; No wonder her house is Gryffindor. The sorting hat chooses which house is best for you, and it takes your choice into account. These houses are where you make lifelong friends and accomplish incredible goals. The reasons why she is in Gryffindor are simple- she is undeniably brave and daring. She has done numerous chivalrous things such as doing a flip on a trampoline, and have also been daring enough to try out a zip line for the first time. Shelby is always ready to try something new and crazy. She has even held a snake before when she was very young. Shelby has done countless courageous things such as going on extremely high rope courses, and running for student council when only

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