Why isn't Harry related to Slytherin?

Question: Haha I just thought the world needed another Harry Potter question. Just kidding! Seriously, if, like the 7th book says, Mr. Gaunt said he was related to the Peverells and Slytherin, then why isn't Harry related to Slytherin, if he's related to the Peverells? Wouldn't what Mr. Gaunt said mean the families are connected?

Answer: Harry **is** related to Slytherin, albeit very distantly. Because of the Peverell connection, Harry is distantly related to Voldemort, who was the last descendent of Salazar Slytherin.

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