You may not think I’m neat and clean
From all that your eyes can see,
But search the world and should you find
A wiser hat than me.

I’ll find you a place in Gryffindor
If you are brave and true
The daring, chivalrous ones I find
Will match perfectly with you!

Or do you belong in Hufflepuff
With the ones loyal and just?
The faithful ones are always known
Hufflepuffs at heart.

But if you are wise and quick-witted
And enjoy quite a challenge,
Then I shouldn’t hesitate to say
That Ravenclaws are your true match.

Or are you one of the cunning folks
Determined to achieve your ends?
Then you’re better off in Slytherin
Where you’ll find your real friends.

So don’t you sneer at my weary looks,
Look for the wit beneath
For I’m the Hogwarts Sorting Hat
That none other can eat!

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