The Sorting Hat - Wizarding World Glossary | OpenFiction
The Sorting Hat
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A sentient, thousand-year-old hat that sorts new Hogwarts students into the four houses by reading their minds. It belonged to Godric Gryffindor and contains the wisdom of all four founders. It offers Harry the choice between Gryffindor and Slytherin, and produces the Sword of Gryffindor for those who show true courage.