Harry Potter Wiki Sorting Hat. Harry had found out he could speak Parseltongue and the school thought he was the Heir of Slytherin. The sorting hat originally belonged to Godric Gryffindor one of the founders of Hogwarts and is usually stored in the Headmasters Office.

The Sorting Hat originally belonged to Godric Gryffindor one of the four founders of Hogwarts. Unlike most years the hat warned students of danger as it had picked up information about Voldemorts return likely from Albus Dumbledore in the Headmasters Office where it was kept all year. The Sorting Hat had a difficult time placing Harry almost placing him into Slytherin house before he requested specifically and emphatically not to be.
Location The sorting hat can be found in the Great hall.
Location The sorting hat can be found in the Great hall. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Location The sorting hat can be found in the Great hall. These four Houses are Gryffindor Hufflepuff Ravenclaw and Slytherin.