August's Contest, Sorting Hat Song |
 Jul 31 2008, 08:26 PM
Post
#1
|
|
Daily Prophet Copy Boy/Girl  Posts: 3,064 Joined: 1:49pm October 25, 2005 Location: Monterey, CA   |
The Hogwarts Sorting Hat sings an original song at the start of each school year. The lyrics explain, for the benefit of new students, the characteristics of the school’s four houses and the way in which students are sorted into them. On occasion the Hat also includes comments or warnings which it deems pertinent to the coming school year.
Have you ever wondered what words of wisdom the Sorting Hat offered when the Deathly Hallows school year started, with Snape installed as Headmaster and the Carrows at the staff table? The following year, when Ginny, Luna, and Hermione returned to school with the Battle of Hogwarts freshly won, what did they hear the Hat sing? And what might it have caroled nineteen years later, as Harry’s younger son waited anxiously to be sorted? August’s contest invites you to write the lyrics which you imagine the Sorting Hat might have composed for one of those three momentous years. Your song should be between 150 and 200 words long, and must not contradict any information given in the books. Please try to be true to the Sorting Hat’s character as it is portrayed in the books, and remember that, shrewd as it is, the Sorting Hat cannot see into the future. You may use the existing Sorting Hat songs as a guide, but may not directly copy verses or phrases from them. The official rules for this contest are listed below. Contest Rules
*Please note that our FAQ has new questions in it and has changed slightly. All changes apply to this contest and future ones. -------------------- Click the image for the latest contest and winners.  |
 |
  
 
|
|
Aug 5 2008, 02:33 AM
Post
#2
|
|
|
Daily Prophet Copy Boy/Girl Posts: 3,064 Joined: 1:49pm October 25, 2005 Location: Monterey, CA |
For those of you who have submitted Sorting Hat songs or for those of you who are planning to, please read the rules VERY CAREFULLY. We have received many entries that do not meet the word length requirement. They meet the minimum, but exceed the maximum by a great deal.
Entries must be between 150 and 200 words. That is a minimum and maximum length. If you submitted a song that was too long, you have time to resubmit it. Please put "Sorting Hat Song Resubmitted" in the e-mail header. -------------------- Click the image for the latest contest and winners. |
|
|
|
|
Aug 28 2008, 01:41 PM
Post
#3
|
|
|
Kibble Boy/Girl at the Magical Menagerie Posts: 287 Joined: 10:54am May 18, 2005  |
Is this the thread in which the sorting hat song winners will be announced? Or did I already miss it somewhere else?
--------------------  |
|
|
|
|
Aug 28 2008, 11:57 PM
Post
#4
|
|
|
Daily Prophet Copy Boy/Girl Posts: 3,064 Joined: 1:49pm October 25, 2005 Location: Monterey, CA |
QUOTE(songbird @ Aug 28 2008, 11:41 AM)  Is this the thread in which the sorting hat song winners will be announced? Or did I already miss it somewhere else? This is where they will be announced when they have been announced.  We're still judging, but it should be soon.
-------------------- Click the image for the latest contest and winners. |
|
|
|
|
Aug 29 2008, 01:20 AM
Post
#5
|
|
|
Kibble Boy/Girl at the Magical Menagerie Posts: 287 Joined: 10:54am May 18, 2005 |
Ok thanks. I just wanted to make sure I hadn't completely missed it because I was looking in the wrong thread.
-------------------- |
|
|
|
|
Aug 31 2008, 08:09 PM
Post
#6
|
|
Cauldron Bottom Measurer  Posts: 143 Joined: 3:20pm June 17, 2008 Location: The Shrieking Shack |
I just got back from vacation. Have they posted the winners yet?
-------------------- SiriusBSirius The Ultimate Pride and Prejudice (1995) and Harry Potter FAN! Thanks to baulid, JeffHpFan, and blue4t for the amazing avatar images!  |
|
|
|
|
Aug 31 2008, 09:22 PM
Post
#7
|
|
|
Daily Prophet Copy Boy/Girl Posts: 3,064 Joined: 1:49pm October 25, 2005 Location: Monterey, CA |
Because of vacations, birthdays, work, etc the winners for the Sorting Hat Contest won't be announced for about another two days. We're hoping tomorrow, but probably not till Tuesday. Hang tight. We're REALLY close.
-------------------- Click the image for the latest contest and winners. |
|
|
|
|
Sep 2 2008, 01:36 PM
Post
#8
|
|
|
Daily Prophet Copy Boy/Girl Posts: 3,064 Joined: 1:49pm October 25, 2005 Location: Monterey, CA |
After a few delays...The winners have been picked! Once again, for those who didn't win, you're more than welcome to post your entry here if you'd like. Please remember they must adhere to the Contest's rules.
For those who are curious about how the Wizard Wood Wand prize worked out, Best of Show won the prize. Congratulations to everyone who won! ----- Best of Show: Laura H Climb up upon the stool, Pull me down around your ears; I'll reveal the new beginning Of your magical careers. And as you disperse to Houses Where your new friends welcome you, Keep in mind the world is looking For a new beginning too. For each House to play a part In the rebuilding that's ahead, You must all resist the follies That have left so many dead. Clever Ravenclaws: remember, As your education starts, All your knowledge comes to nothing If you fail to use your hearts. Faithful Hufflepuffs, take heed: While it is noble to be true, You must keep your eyes wide open; Know the ones you're loyal to. Cunning Slytherins, be watchful: Your ambition won't come free; Those who claim the greatest power Claim responsibility. Valiant Gryffindors: though battle Has a time and place that's right, There are times when even warriors Make peace without a fight. As you go to forge your futures Please remember what has passed, Or the peace your friends have fought for Will not be a peace that lasts. Work together, help each other, Banish thoughts of laying blame; Though your banners may be diff'rent, Deep inside you're much the same. Snape's Headmaster Year/DH year: godrics_gopher Again, we’re gathered here beneath This great, enchanted ceiling There’s thunder, lightning, heavy rain That none of us are feeling My task this year, as years before, Is choosing your rightful place To help you conquer and endure The tasks you’re soon to face The Hogwarts founders, long ago, Trusted me with this task Though now I think it may’ve been Somewhat unwise to ask I fear this may be the last time I can so frankly speak For there are those among us all That hope for our defeat And so, before I sort you, My other task is clear To say the words that Dumbledore And I feel you must hear Ravenclaw have shown us Any problem can be solved While Slytherin has long defined The advantage of resolve Gryffindors know well that fear’s Nothing to be afraid of And Hufflepuffs know just as well What true kindness is made of A thousand years these houses stand On these few strengths alone But great minds and hats think alike Weakness is what we’ve shown The unity of our four houses Hangs by just a tether True greatness, power and victory We only achieve together Year After Final Battle: Willow Knox With my patches and my tears, I must be quite a sight, But when it comes to sorting students No hat could be more bright! Our founders sought to teach the young Good magical technique, But though they shared a common goal, Their values were unique. In the past our four good founders Taught their favorites with good grace, And now I am in charge to find Each student’s proper place. Perhaps you'll go to Gryffindor, Where dwell the brave and daring; Or make your way in Hufflepuff, Hardworking, just and caring; You might be fit for Slytherin, Where cunning is admired; Or find your home in Ravenclaw, Where wisdom is inspired. The feast begins as always, With the sorting and good cheer, Yet our memories are heavy From the darkness of last year. It is time for celebration, Hogwarts has endured; And though I still shall sort each year, I may rest assured: Our beloved school was tested, But in that fateful hour, We stood as one to triumph Against that threatening power. But I digress, and now too long I've held you in suspense, So step right up! It's time now for The sorting to commence! Epilogue Year: Kathleen Spero At Hogwarts I was crafted Many years ago And through the ages I have seen Great wizards come and go Whether gifted with a clever mind Courage, wit, or virtues You must stay wary of your talents And with which purpose they are used While we glory in these days of peace We all still must remember The sacrifices that were made For our world to continue to prosper History can repeat itself Without continued examination So while you’re learning to use magic Keep justice as your foundation The pointless deaths of war will haunt This hat for all existence For I have seen too many lives Be paid because of intolerance Witch or wizard, muggle or squib House-elf or centaur The responsibility lies in all of us To treat the lot as brother And as I have said many times And will say again I sometimes do regret sorting Separating those that might have been friends Whether Gryffindor or Ravenclaw Slytherin or Hufflepuff You must stay united for what is right This I cannot stress enough And though I’m just a sorting hat I have knowledge deep within But you’ve all listened enough tonight Let the sorting now begin! This post has been edited by mjk: Sep 4 2008, 10:25 AM -------------------- Click the image for the latest contest and winners. |
|
|
|
|
Sep 4 2008, 11:18 PM
Post
#9
|
|
Cauldron Bottom Measurer Posts: 106 Joined: 11:00pm June 5, 2007 Location: PA |
Congratulations Laura H! Your song is absoultely fantastic. How much time did you put into that?
Congratulations, too, to godrics_gopher, Willow Knox, and Kathleen Spero. All well done! -------------------- Lion's Friend
Serpent's Foe Teutonicus Bean (less an 'e') |
|
|
|
|
Sep 5 2008, 10:13 AM
Post
#10
|
|
|
Just Through the Brick Wall Posts: 2 Joined: 9:51pm May 17, 2008 Location: Chicago |
Thanks so much for choosing my poem among these other fantastic poems! I wrote a longer version of my sorting hat song and was wondering where would be an appropriate place to post it? Congratulations all the winners, what great writing!
~Kathleen Spero This post has been edited by Katie N. S.: Sep 5 2008, 10:15 AM |
|
|
|
