"The Nott family has a rather Dark reputation," McGonagall said warningly as they headed off down Diagon Alley back towards the Leaky Cauldron, with a worried frown. "No charges were ever laid, but it’s well known that that family was on the wrong side of the war. I’m sure you can find more appropriate children to befriend once you’re at Hogwarts, who won’t object to your family background."