More on the sorting hat

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I have to say I was disappointed that the sorting hat seemed to be 
speaking to all the students. People who have seen it more that 
once, please correct me if I am wrong, but wasn't it/his 
mouth/brim/whatever moving as he spoke to Harry? Considering that 
the fact the hat almost put him in Slytherin is one of Harry's 
darkest secrets (his confession to Dumbledore is a profound 
statement on trust and Dumby's "substitute" parent role), don't you 
think that scene was misleading for those who haven't read the book?

Cheers!

- Cornflower O'Shea

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"Nitwit! Blubber! Oddment! Tweak!" -Albus Dumbledore

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ps. I totally agree that Dumbledore lacked the sparkle he needs, but 
since I adore him, I may not be the fairest judge.

pps. The sorting hat seemed so serious too. I always imagined it 
singing (a la British Music Hall tradition) not chanting. 
Sigh...Well, of course the film can't fulfill our perfect 
imaginings...that's why books still exist. ;)