I am the hat you see right here,
Talking though I have no ear.
This year, you see,
You will be sorted,
Into the houses,
Chosen by me.

Don't be so scared,
No, not of me,
I am just a hat,
You see.

Rowena Ravenclaw wanted the smartest,
The wittiest, the best.
If all you want is learning,
To Ravenclaw table you'll be turning.

Salazar Slytherin, a witty man,
Wanted the pure-blooded children.
The ones he taught were full of skill,
They were ones admiring.

Godric Gryffindor, the chivalrous fellow,
Wanted the daring, not the mellow!
The ones who never stood off to the side,
The ones full of pride.

Helena Hufflepuff, she took the loyal,
You can't be arrogant to get here.
The lovely ones, unafraid of toil,
The ones who are nice, and true, and dear.

Now let me go atop your head,
And choose for you instead.
I won't bite I promise, yes,
And don't be shy, sad, nonetheless.