The legendary hat that sorts students into Hogwarts houses. Ancient, wise, and with a peculiar sense of humor.
The Sorting Hat was created over a thousand years ago by the four founders of Hogwarts: Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Salazar Slytherin. Originally belonging to Godric Gryffindor, it was enchanted with the wisdom and knowledge of all four founders to continue their legacy of sorting students into the houses that best suit their qualities. The hat gained sentience and the ability to read minds, becoming one of Hogwarts' most treasured magical artifacts.
Gryffindor
Sorting Hat is a member of Gryffindor, a house known for its distinctive qualities and values.
"You might belong in Gryffindor, where dwell the brave at heart."
"Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw, if you've a ready mind."
"Or perhaps in Slytherin, you'll make your real friends."
"You could be great, you know, it's all here in your head."
Sorting Harry Potter and engaging in a debate about which house suits him best
Singing the sorting songs at the start of each school year
Warning students about the dangers facing Hogwarts through prophetic verses
The conversation with Harry about choices being more important than abilities
The Four Founders
Created by Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin, containing their combined wisdom
Albus Dumbledore
Trusted keeper and the one who places the hat in the Great Hall each year
All Hogwarts Students
Has sorted every student since the founding of Hogwarts
Legilimency - Can read minds and see into people's hearts
Sentience - Possesses its own consciousness and personality
Prophecy - Can compose prophetic songs warning of future dangers
Memory - Retains the wisdom and knowledge of the four founders
The Sorting Hat originally belonged to Godric Gryffindor
It can produce the Sword of Gryffindor for any worthy Gryffindor in need
The hat once warned Hogwarts should unite against a common enemy
It takes longer to sort some students - these are called 'Hatstalls'
The hat's songs are different every year and composed spontaneously
