Some time ago, when I was new, I was a normal hat, But now I'm not (as you can see) So step right up to bat! Godric, Helga, Salazar, Rowena needed aid To choose the students of their house when in their graves they laid. They gave me brains, a voice to speak, Responsibility, And now you're here to try me on And find out where you'll be: The bravest ones -- the lionhearted Go to Gryffindor, The wisest go to Ravenclaw And learn and learn some more. The true and loyal students Go to Hufflepuss you see, If you are cunning, maybe then In Slytherin you'll be. All you've got to do now Is to try me on your head There's nothing there that I can't see... Remember what I've said. Just try me on, I'll sort you To your house for seven years. For I'm the Hogwarts Sorting Hat And sorting's my career! If you are a new student and have recieved a letter to Hogwarts, just send me back an Owl and we'll try that sorting hate on you. Make sure you inform me of your birthday! -- Professor Goldbug