card A patched, frayed wizard's hat once belongingto Godric Gryffindor. Enchanted with theintelligence of all four founders, it sortseach new student into their proper house.Speaks with its own voice, reads mind andheart. Serves as vessel for the Sword ofGryffindor. Threshold between childhood anddestiny, portal of worthiness, voice of thefounders echoing across centuries. Holds theache of tradition, choice, and belonging.