Which Hogwarts house does J.K. Rowling identify as Harry Potter’s house?

Harry Potter belongs to Gryffindor, the Hogwarts house identified with courage, bravery, nerve, and chivalry.

The Sorting Hat places Harry in Gryffindor during his first year at Hogwarts. His closest friends, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, are sorted into the same house, creating the central trio of the series. Gryffindor’s head is Minerva McGonagall for much of the story.

Harry’s choice matters because the Sorting Hat considers a student’s wishes as well as their qualities. Harry worries about Slytherin before the ceremony, but he strongly hopes to avoid it. The other three houses are Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin.