The Sorting Hat places Harry Potter in Gryffindor at Hogwarts.
Harry’s sorting occurs during the welcoming feast in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. The Hat considers several possibilities, including Slytherin, but Harry strongly resists that option and is ultimately assigned to Gryffindor.
Gryffindor is one of Hogwarts’ four houses and is associated with courage, bravery, nerve, and chivalry. Its founder is Godric Gryffindor. Harry joins Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger there, and the three become central members of the house’s student community.
The choice also reflects a recurring theme in the series: personal decisions matter alongside inherited traits. Harry’s concern about Slytherin and his preference for Gryffindor help shape the moment, rather than the Sorting Hat acting as a simple test with no personal influence.