how the Hat Sorts (was: Percy [was Handicapping the Next Big Battle])

[Hollydaze]

No: HPFGUIDX 31999

grey_wolf wrote:
> There is one thing you must remember concerning the choosing hat: 
that, 
> foremost, he lets the student make his choice. 
Mahoney Wrote:
> I don't think so.  I think first and foremost, the Hat weighs what > it sees in the child.  Imho, the only reason Harry got to 'choose' > his house was because there was potential in him for more than one > match, 
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I have to say I agree with teh "hat lets them choose" theory.

Hermione says quite plainly on the train that she want's to be a Gryffindor (she is). Malfoy says in Madam Malkins shop that he wants to be a Slytherin (he is). Ron in wanting to live up to his brothers is "desperate" to be in gryffindor and so (even if he doesn't say it outloud) you can presume he wants to be a gryffindor (he is). And as for Harry, he doesn't choose the house he wants to be in, but he does choose the house he DOESN'T want to be in.

Do we know of other examples?

HOLLYDAZE!!!


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