The Sorting Ceremony
Events [7]
Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone [B1]
The Sorting Hat [B1-C7]
113-115
The Sorting Ceremony Determines Each Student’s House At Hogwarts
The first-year students arrive at Hogwarts, where Professor McGonagall welcomes them and explains the importance of the Sorting Ceremony. She describes how their house will become their school family, leaving the students nervous about their imminent sorting.
The first-year students arrive at Hogwarts, where Professor McGonagall welcomes them and explains the importance of the Sorting Ceremony. She describes how their house will become their school family, leaving the students nervous about their imminent sorting.
115-116
The Sorting Ceremony Is Announced As About To Begin
While waiting for the Sorting Ceremony, the first-year students are startled by the sudden arrival of Hogwarts ghosts. The Fat Friar, a Hufflepuff ghost, tries to reassure them, but their nerves about the ceremony remain.
While waiting for the Sorting Ceremony, the first-year students are startled by the sudden arrival of Hogwarts ghosts. The Fat Friar, a Hufflepuff ghost, tries to reassure them, but their nerves about the ceremony remain.
116-117
The Sorting Ceremony Is About To Begin In The Great Hall
Professor McGonagall leads the first-year students into the Great Hall. They are awestruck by the enchanted ceiling and floating candles as they line up before the entire school to await the Sorting Ceremony.
Professor McGonagall leads the first-year students into the Great Hall. They are awestruck by the enchanted ceiling and floating candles as they line up before the entire school to await the Sorting Ceremony.
117-118
The Sorting Ceremony Begins With The Introduction Of The Sorting Hat
The Sorting Hat sings an introductory song detailing the qualities of the four Hogwarts houses—Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. The hat invites the students to try it on, promising to find their rightful house.
The Sorting Hat sings an introductory song detailing the qualities of the four Hogwarts houses—Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin. The hat invites the students to try it on, promising to find their rightful house.
118-121
The Sorting Ceremony Sorts Students Into Their Respective Houses
Professor McGonagall begins the Sorting Ceremony, calling the students one by one to wear the Sorting Hat. The hat assigns them to their houses, which will shape their Hogwarts experience.
Professor McGonagall begins the Sorting Ceremony, calling the students one by one to wear the Sorting Hat. The hat assigns them to their houses, which will shape their Hogwarts experience.
121-121
Harry Experiences The Tension Of Being Sorted In Front Of Everyone
When Harry’s name is called, whispers ripple through the hall. The Sorting Hat debates placing him in Slytherin but ultimately honors Harry’s wish to join Gryffindor, marking a pivotal moment in his Hogwarts journey.
When Harry’s name is called, whispers ripple through the hall. The Sorting Hat debates placing him in Slytherin but ultimately honors Harry’s wish to join Gryffindor, marking a pivotal moment in his Hogwarts journey.
121-122
The Sorting Ceremony Concludes With The Last Few Students
After being sorted into Gryffindor, Harry receives a warm welcome at the Gryffindor table. The Weasley twins cheer loudly, Percy shakes his hand, and Nearly Headless Nick introduces himself as the Gryffindor ghost.
After being sorted into Gryffindor, Harry receives a warm welcome at the Gryffindor table. The Weasley twins cheer loudly, Percy shakes his hand, and Nearly Headless Nick introduces himself as the Gryffindor ghost.