Originally Posted by Ariana Perevell

I think the sorting hat has to do with potiential-- not what they are. I think that it was Dumbledore that mentioned it. What is really important are the choices we make (I think Harry was concerned about his having so much in common with voldy at the time). Peter made horrible choices-- because of fear mainly, selfish, self serving fear. True courage is what harry has-- a willingness to risk yourself to help others.