This is a great scarf, and while it is leaning towards the purple side of things it's still recognizable as a gryffindor scarf. Honestly, if I could have found a more scarlet one I would have bought that, but it doesn't exist and I'm glad I bought this one. It's not even PURPLE purple, just a dark mauvey-red, and the house crest totally makes up for it. Mine also doesn't smell and isn't itchy at all (it's super soft), but I guess that's kind of luck of the draw, with it being wool and everything. The only thing is that this is a WINTER scarf, and it's actually really good quality, but that means that it's really, really heavy and warm. It's meant to keep you warm, and I was more looking for an accessory for my deathly hallows premiere costume. That was in july, and so it was way too warm for then, but it's working out great now. I love it and it will probably last for a really long time.

Now, if only Pottermore hadn't sorted me into Slytherin...