Does the sorting hat sort?

[hermowninny719]

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Carol wrote:
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> But if the Sorting Hat has "never yet been wrong," how did Percy get
> into Gryffindor? I hope he shows some true courage in the next two 
books.
> 
> Carol

Hermowninny now:
I think Percy has already shown courage.  It's not easy to stand up 
for what you believe when your entire family says you're wrong.  
Imagine the pressure he was under by his parents and siblings, yet he 
still went with what he believed was right.

It turned out that he was wrong--that puts his whole situation in a 
negative light.  If he had turned out to be right, he would have been 
applauded for standing up for right against outstanding odds.

I think this shows courage--stupidity, lack of faith, etc.--but 
courage nonetheless.

Not just in OOP, but in all previous books, she shows courage in his 
self-confidence.  Even though he's surrouned by people who think he's 
a humongous bighead--He holds his ground and doesn't change who he is 
just to please brothers, parents, friends, etc.

Yes, Percy is courageous--a humongous bighead--but courageous.
Just my thoughts
-Hermowninny