Harry's Goodbye to Albus

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As it is almost time for the train to depart, Harry gives some last-minute advice to Albus, who is still worried about being sorted into Slytherin. Harry reassures Albus by telling him that one of the headmasters for whom he is named, Severus Snape, was a Slytherin and the bravest man he ever knew. He also reveals that the Sorting Hat takes a student's choice into account.