MrRover

That is an interesting question, and I’ll try to answer it, though it might be a bit lengthy. In the established canon (the books, as that’s what I’m mainly focusing on), Harry explicitly states that he does not want to be in Slytherin. This decision can be understood by analyzing several key factors from his experiences leading up to the Sorting Ceremony. 1. The encounter with Draco Malfoy: Harry’s first interaction with Draco occurs in Madam Malkin’s robe shop. From the start, Draco displays an arrogant and elitist attitude, making comments that immediately make Harry uncomfortable. Later, on the train, the situation escalates as Draco mocks Ron and his family, further solidifying Harry’s dislike for him. Additionally, Ron explains that Draco’s father was a follower of Voldemort, reinforcing Harry’s negative impression. Finally, when Draco is sorted into Slytherin, it strengthens Harry’s association of that house with everything he dislikes about Draco. It’s perfectly understandable that Harry wouldn’t want to share a house with someone like him. 2. Hagrid’s influence: Hagrid is the first magical person Harry meets and plays a crucial role in introducing him to the wizarding world. Not only does he deliver Harry’s Hogwarts letter, but he also defends the memory of Harry’s parents and guides him through Diagon Alley. However, Hagrid makes a “mistake” by explicitly stating that "There's not a witch or wizard who went bad who wasn't in Slytherin" including Voldemort. Although well-intentioned, this comment likely plants a prejudice in Harry’s mind against Slytherin. Considering these two factors, it becomes clear why Harry is so vocal about not wanting to be sorted into Slytherin. But how does this reflect in the fic? The story maintains these key elements. Harry has an encounter with Draco in Madam Malkin’s shop while they wait to be fitted for their robes. Similarly, the conversation with Hagrid happens just as it does in canon, reinforcing Harry’s negative perception of Slytherin. Later, on the train, Harry and Draco have a brief confrontation that deepens Harry’s dislike for him. Finally, Draco is sorted into Slytherin, further cementing Harry’s aversion to the house. Unlike Helena, who had a positive impression of Lucian—a character who mentioned the possibility of ending up in Slytherin—Harry doesn’t have a similar experience. For him, Slytherin is associated with the worst things: Voldemort, bad wizards, and Draco Malfoy. The Sorting Hat’s decision: Originally, the Sorting Hat considered three houses for Harry: Ravenclaw, Slytherin, and Gryffindor. This is reflected in its words: "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?" Each of these qualities corresponds to a different house: courage for Gryffindor, intelligence for Ravenclaw, and the ambition to prove himself for Slytherin. However, Harry allowed his prejudices to influence his decision. By adamantly rejecting Slytherin, he also eliminated the possibility of Ravenclaw, as he did not seek to question or verify the limited information he had. This left Gryffindor as the only viable option, aligning with the courage and impulsivity typically seen in members of that house. Well, I suppose this was a rather lengthy answer, but I hope it provides a clear explanation. Of course, these are just my deductions and by no means an absolute truth.

Gracias por la reseña de cinco estrellas. Sin duda, aún quedan muchos misterios por resolver y otros más por explorar. En cuanto al romance, es muy pronto para hablar de ello, pero, conforme los personajes vayan creciendo, será algo natural que inevitablemente ocurrirá. Sin embargo, todavía faltan muchos capítulos para eso.