The Sorting Hat's Song


1 I am no ordinary thinking cap
nor over extraordinary wizarding hat.
I have a stitch for every itch
you scratch at what I just might be.
What charms be'rest this old hat's soul?
What lengths did my maker go to create
a hat indeed?
I cannot delve into the tale
your disappointment is quite worth
the joy of this old, beaten veil.
Gaze and gawk, gawp and glare,
10 peel your 1st year stare and stir
from your bench.
Sorting time has come again,
the exciting part of growing up
has surfaced.
I'll place you, come, it is quite urgent.

Have you been dreaming all the while
of just what house is true?
Well allow me to be the best of guiles
and lead you to it too.
20Gryffindor is only for the brave - or
perhaps naive,
if you enjoy dauntless adventures
then try me if you please.
Hufflepuffs are true and rough -
they'll work you to the bone,
but they all stick together
they'll become just like your own.
If you desire Ravenclaw -
your mind is set and through,
30well that's the type of mind set
that will surely get you through.
Slytherins keep to themselves
or travel in type groups.
They're truly like their founder
in that they've already studied you.

So take a bow and be your best,
but you cannot hide your thoughts.
I'll search and dive quite dastardly deep
to the memories that should be wrought.
40Destiny has got a place for you
amongst these whimsical boys and girls.
Allow me to take a look
43at what Fate has to unfurl.