The Sorting Hat Knew Me Well

The sorting hat knew me well.
I had a pet Basilisk and knew where they all dwell.
I speak parcel tongue, but I do not like Malfoy
I am waiting, barely breathing.

The sorting hat is making all kinds of noise, like a raid 
Spitting and snorting, I close my eyes, afraid of the result
You hate Malfoy? He screams, outing me in front of the hall.
Hufflepuff? Are you kidding? That was truly a stupid call.

Come back here! The sorting hat demanded, angry now.
I ran for my life, not eager to go back to that cow.
He chases through the hall while the rest of them cheer.
I go home to mama; maybe I will come back next year.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Allison Avatar
January 11, 2021 at 3:55 PM
Got to love Harry Potter, great poem Caren, i loved the names of the houses especially Hufflepuff:-) hugs jan xx
Krutsinger Avatar
January 11, 2021 at 4:59 PM
I love them so much! Especially Hufflepuff - the name!
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