Something has the muggles in a spin. The latest fan theory to break out and get noticed involves The Sorting Hat. And yes, for sure, itās a good one.
But because weāre seasoned Potterheads we can go one further. Two further, in fact. Hereās everything you need to know:
The theory that everyone seems to be gagging over at the minute is this:
So, if we follow this logic, itās more about what values they believe in at that moment in time, rather than the values they actually posses, or will grow into.
It makes sense on some level because thatās why you get students sorted into houses which on the surface donāt really fit.
Like how is Gilderoy Lockhart a Ravenclaw? He valued intelligence and wit. But was actually a dumbass. The award for the worst Defence Against the Dark Arts teacher goes toā¦
And why wasnāt Neville Longbottom a Hufflepuff? Because he valued bravery and courage above all?
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Hmm. It does sort of account for these oddities too:
Peter Pettigrew the puny little worm, and Marcus Flint, the slimeball. Ugh. Maybe The Sorting Hat just canāt account for human ass-hattery.Ā Even Dumbledore admitted that they might sort too early.
āI sometimes think we Sort too soon.ā He travelled further and further from who he could have been. https://t.co/HU5ADW915r
ā J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) July 17, 2015
But then youād need a communal house before they get sorted at a later age and OMG the house elves have enough on their hands alreadyā¦
What about this though? Is this more logical?
Well, now. You canāt deny that theory has charm. Or how about this:
Because Dumbledore would never try and influence a childās fate, would he? Because Dumbledore 100% isnāt a total dick is he? *sarcasm*
What is your theory about the sorting process? Share it with us in the comments!
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