THE SORTING HAT
Every year September 1st, I'm called to do my duty. To attend the Hogwarts Welcome Banquet And show you all my inner beauty. I know you think I'm worn and ugly And should be thrown away, But I hold the key to your future here Starting from today. I have no easy task before me For alone I must decide. By looking into your deepest thoughts I shall tell you which house to reside. There are four houses to choose from: Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin, and Gryffindor. Four great wizards who once chose for themselves, But can no longer for they are no more. What Helga Hufflepuff valued most Was hard work, loyalty, and determination. And Rowena Ravenclaw believed Great knowledge should be their inspiration. Three words that describe Salazar Slytherin, Are ambitious, sly, and cunning. He thought they should stop at nothing To get what they are craving. And finally there's Godric Gryffindor, Courageous, noble and brave. He preferred that his students Stay chivalrous to the grave. Four houses great and mighty, All excelling in their own way. Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin and Gryffindor Would be proud if they were here today. So put me on upon your head, And lets get the sorting underway. |