The "House Cup" is a competition held at the fictional Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the Harry Potter series. It is awarded annually to one of the four houses: Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin. Points are earned through academic achievements, good behavior, and winning competitions, while points can be deducted for rule-breaking. At the end of the school year, the house with the most points is celebrated during the final feast. The winning house receives the House Cup trophy, which symbolizes their success and teamwork throughout the year.