Can someone please tell me if this sentence, from my paper about Harry potter ,i

Question:

Can someone please tell me if this sentence, from my paper about Harry potter ,is correct?

The mysterious nature of the ??sorting test,?? along with Harry??s inexperience in conjuring magic, undermines his self-esteem

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Looks ok to me!

To make it feel a little less clumsy you could say:

The mysterious nature of the ??sorting test?? coupled with Harry??s inexperience in conjuring magic serves to undermine his self-esteem.

Hope this helps