The hat seemed to giggle. "You underestimate yourself. Self-pity is not a quality of the Snake House; they have to be assured of who they are. Ready to hold their ground. There's a deceptive amount of courage in ambition. But Gryffindors don't do, deceit do they? Is that what you want? The honour of the Lion House? Is greatness something you seek, young one? Do you wish to gain fame outside of that scar on your head?" Harry didn't know. He had no idea what he wanted. 