Which Hogwarts house is Harry Potter in?

The story behind the answer

Harry Potter is in Gryffindor. In his first year, the Sorting Hat considers Slytherin but places him in Gryffindor after Harry insists “not Slytherin,” matching him with the house that values bravery, daring, and chivalry.

Founded by Godric Gryffindor, the house emblem is the lion and its colors are scarlet and gold—think “lionhearted Harry” in scarlet robes. Many of his closest allies (Ron, Hermione, Neville) are Gryffindors, and Harry even wields the Sword of Gryffindor in the Chamber of Secrets—proof of true Gryffindor courage. Memory hook: Harry = heroic lion = Gryffindor.