I know this must still keep you up at night, even a year down the line:
The first reference to Ravenclaw occurred in Chapter 3, actually, when McGonagall characterizes Harry's family tradition of exploring bookstores as
the most Ravenclaw thing I have ever heard.
Harry may be unfamiliar with the adjective, but knows it a characterization for his interest in books, or perhaps his faith to family tradition. In any case, Harry already knows Ravenclaw is a house by Chapter 4 as evident through his conversation with Draco:
I know this must still keep you up at night, even a year down the line:
The first reference to Ravenclaw occurred in Chapter 3, actually, when McGonagall characterizes Harry's family tradition of exploring bookstores as
Harry may be unfamiliar with the adjective, but knows it a characterization for his interest in books, or perhaps his faith to family tradition. In any case, Harry already knows Ravenclaw is a house by Chapter 4 as evident through his conversation with Draco:
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