Book Two Discoveries!

[Cathy Drolet]

No: HPFGUIDX 112236

Kate
"I don't believe 
Harry is the last descendant of Gryffindor, if he had been the 
Sorting Hat wouldn't have considered putting him in Slytherin."

DuffyPoo:
I've read this twice now, either both this morning, or once yesterday and again today.  I don't think both postings were by Kate, though.  However, I'm not convinced the Sorting Hat ever *considered* putting HP in Slytherin. 

"'Hmm, ' said a small voice in his ear. "Difficult. Very difficult.  Plenty of courage, I see.  Not a bad mind, either. There's talent, oh my goodness, yes -- and a nice thirst to prove yourself, now that's interesting ... So where shall I put you?' Harry gripped the edges of the stool and thought, 'Not Slytherin, not Slytherin.' 'Not Slytherin, eh?' said the small voice. 'Are you sure? You could be great, you know, it's all here in your head, and Slytherin will help you on the way to greatness, no doubt about that -- no? Well, if you're sure -- better be GRYFFINDOR!"  

The Sorting Hat was listing HP's ablities: courage (Gryffindor), a good mind (Ravenclaw), talent (Hufflepuff?), a thirst to prove oneself (Slytherin), then questioned into which house he should be placed.  HP's thought "not Slytherin" caused the Sorting Hat to elaborate on Slytherin, but was only toying with HP on the matter because HP was so adamant about not going into Slytherin.  JMO.

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