"Oh, I don't know. Some of us at least do consult incoming students before casting our votes, especially since one Sorting is seldom enough to take the measure of someone's character. I think the Hat may even actually pay attention to the votes."

He chuckled at that. Yes, Pharaun was fully conceited enough to laugh at his own jokes, even when even he had to admit that they weren't funny. "What have you gathered so far?"