Albus Dumbledore Explains the Importance of Choices Over Abilities

PAGES: 333-334

Harry expresses concern about his connection to Slytherin and the Sorting Hat's suggestion that he would have done well in Slytherin House. Albus Dumbledore reassures him that it is Harry's choices, not his abilities, that define him. He shows Harry the Sword of Gryffindor, reminding him that only a true Gryffindor could have pulled it from the Sorting Hat.