Sorting Hat Song 2

Sorting Hat Song 2

A long time back, many centuries ago,

Hogwarts School was brand new.

The four who founded it were of a magical sort,

And wanted to pass on all that they knew.

The students arrived by the dozens,

All eager to learn to do magic.

The four founders got along well,

Until there passed something tragic.

A raging row rose up

Between two of the Hogwarts four.

Slytherin wished those of "pure blood"

To be admitted, but no more.

Gryffindor however,

Had a different point of view.

He thought all who showed signs of magic

Should be admitted to the school.

It was then that the houses were made,

Each to suit different traits.

And that was when I was created

To decide where the students were placed.

Those who are put in Slytherin

Have a slightly cunning streak.

They are all full of ambition,

And that's what makes them unique.

The ones I put in Ravenclaw

Are all talented and bright.

Never argue with a Ravenclaw,

For they are always right.

Into Gryffindor go the ones

That are noble and valiant.

They all are full of bravery,

And are of course, extremely gallant.

And last but not least, the Hufflepuffs

Are all hard working and kind.

They always try to make things fair;

They are all peaceful of mind.

Right now it's up to you

To try me on for size.
I'll know which house to put you in,

So listen up you guys!

You may go into Gryffindor;

Slytherin is possible too,

Or even Ravenclaw or Hufflepuff.

The choice is up to you.