<span>Legendary creatures have often been incorporated into heraldry and architectural decoration. This is particularly the case with those symbolizing great strength or other power. In contemporary times, many legendary creatures appear prominently in fantasy fiction. These creatures are often claimed to have supernatural powers or knowledge or to guard some object of great value.</span>
Albus was put in Slytherin. The sorting didn't make a bad choice because maybe Albus could raise the Slytherin House liking considering everyone in the Harry Potter world be hating on them. So with a Potter in Slytherin it could help the house.