"I'm afraid that it might in fact be an actual Hat. An actual, talking Hat." He sounded apologetic about telling Kuronue this, and he was- actual talking hats had to be one of the most ludicrous concepts imaginable. Yet, it was a better explanation than any other for the Sorting Hat, although he liked to hope that it was somehow directed by actual intelligence. So far, he hadn't turned up any concrete evidence beyond a possible Board of Directors- this was probably the most frightening thing about the Hat, and Hogwarts in general. The complete lack of an obvious power structure. Vladimir liked power structures, especially being as high in them as possible.
"When the Hat does arrive, the 'Sorting' tends to be fast, if that is any condolence. And, there seems to be no purpose at all for it beyond a labeling system, and a suggestion on where to live. But, you're free to live wherever you like. I believe at some point, there were sporting activities connected to them, as there is a large field for a game apparently played on flying brooms." He'd read something about Quidditch in the library books. "But, I haven't seen any sort competition between the Houses since I've been here." He frowned slightly- he did not approve of this lack of competitive activity, even if said activity had involved the absurdity of flying broomsticks. At least it was something.
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Re: Vote : Hufflepuff
Date: 2009-10-05 09:06 am (UTC)"When the Hat does arrive, the 'Sorting' tends to be fast, if that is any condolence. And, there seems to be no purpose at all for it beyond a labeling system, and a suggestion on where to live. But, you're free to live wherever you like. I believe at some point, there were sporting activities connected to them, as there is a large field for a game apparently played on flying brooms." He'd read something about Quidditch in the library books. "But, I haven't seen any sort competition between the Houses since I've been here." He frowned slightly- he did not approve of this lack of competitive activity, even if said activity had involved the absurdity of flying broomsticks. At least it was something.