J.K. Rowling
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - 19 years later
Albus Severus Potter, your named after two headmasters of Hogwarts. One of them was a Slytherin and he was the bravest man I've ever known." said Harry. "But just say that I am" said Albus. " Then Slytherin house will have gained a wonderful young wizard. But, listen, if it really means that much to you, you can choose Gryffindor, the sorting hat takes your choice into account." "Really?" "Really.
J.K. Rowling
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
"A letter?" repeated Professor McGonagall faintly, sitting back down on the wall. "Really, Dumbledore, you think you can explain all this in a letter? These people will never understand him! He'll be famous - a legend - I wouldn't be surprised if today was known as Harry Potter Day in the future - there will be books written about Harry - every child in our world will know his name!"
