The Sorting Hat is a magical artifact from the Harry Potter series, created by the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It is known for its ability to read the minds of students and determine which of the four houses—Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, or Slytherin—they belong to based on their personality traits and values. During the Sorting Ceremony, new students wear the Sorting Hat, which sings a song and then announces their house. The Sorting Hat is not only a symbol of the school but also represents the importance of choice and identity in the wizarding world.