Are you curious what Hogwarts House you belong to? Find out here! Use our Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat to help determine your Hogwarts House! This free, fun game will enchant the little wizards and muggles in your life.
One of our favorite scenes from the Harry Potter books is when Harry gets sorted into his Hogwarts House by the Sorting Hat. You can feel Harry's extreme relief when he gets placed into Gryffindor! Anything but Slytherin right?! Have you ever wondered what house you belong to? Now, you can find out with this Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat game! Just like the real Sorting Hat, the results are never wrong. Well, almost never.
With the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort, you can now get your family members sorted before your visit to Hogwarts Castle.
Are you brave and bold like a Gryffindor, trustworthy and loyal like a Hufflepuff, clever and wise like a Ravenclaw, or cunning and ambitious like a Slytherin? The only way to find out is to ask the Sorting Hat. Or, in this case, the Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat.
Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat
This is one of our most popular printables ever! We've seen this used for class parties, Halloween fun at home, and birthdays. We're so glad that all you wizards, witches and muggles out there have enjoyed it.
To start, print the Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat template here.
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Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat - Get Started
Cut off the white edges, so you have just the square pattern. With the pattern facing down and the blank paper showing, fold the corners into the center. Make sure to watch the lines and make it even.
Fold the corners into the center again to make a smaller square. Crease the edges.
Next, fold the square in half one way. Make a crease. Unfold it. Then, fold it the opposite direction and make another crease.
Fold the corners into the center again to make a smaller square. Crease the edges.
Next, fold the square in half one way. Make a crease. Unfold it. Then, fold it the opposite direction and make another crease.
Playing with Your Sorting Hat
Each picture has a number associated with it. Open and close the Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat alternating between up and then across with your fingers. For example, if the player chooses the bubbling cauldron, you will make three movements. If the owl was chosen, you make four. Leave the Sorting Hat open on the last count.
Then, the player will choose one of the words on the inside. The words are written in blue, yellow, red and green. Move the Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat as many times as there are letters in the word chosen. The number placed next to the word tells you how many letters are in the word. That way, even those little wizards who aren't great at spelling can still play! Not all of us are Ravenclaws.
Repeat this step three times.
On the fourth word selection, instead of counting out the word, open the flap and read the directions underneath. Four of the words hold a Hogwarts House icon under them. If you get one of these, then you have been officially sorted into a house. Hooray! The other four slots are filled with directions on how to start again. Or, if you are really unlucky, you find out that you are not a wizard at all, but a Muggle! Oh no.
Keep playing until everyone has been sorted into a house with the Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat.
Then, the player will choose one of the words on the inside. The words are written in blue, yellow, red and green. Move the Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat as many times as there are letters in the word chosen. The number placed next to the word tells you how many letters are in the word. That way, even those little wizards who aren't great at spelling can still play! Not all of us are Ravenclaws.
Repeat this step three times.
On the fourth word selection, instead of counting out the word, open the flap and read the directions underneath. Four of the words hold a Hogwarts House icon under them. If you get one of these, then you have been officially sorted into a house. Hooray! The other four slots are filled with directions on how to start again. Or, if you are really unlucky, you find out that you are not a wizard at all, but a Muggle! Oh no.
Keep playing until everyone has been sorted into a house with the Harry Potter Origami Sorting Hat.
We hope this little game helps your family get excited about visiting the amazing Wizarding World of Harry Potter on either coast. Experience the magic of Hogwarts and Hogsmead like never before and get the very best deal when you book your Orlando vacation package or Hollywood destination with Get Away Today online or call our travel experts at 855-GET-AWAY.
Join the Conversation!
Leave A CommentAnonymousDecember 28 2023
So awesome! Thanks!
AnonymousNovember 19 2023
This is incredible! I played with several of my Potterhead friends and they absolutely LOVED IT. Thank you so so much!
Littal August 05 2023
That's awesome!!!
AnonymousJune 08 2021
This is wonderful. Thank you.
Lucille EileineDecember 01 2020
This Was Such A Good Idea, Great Grandchildren Loved It!
AnonymousOctober 18 2020
I love it
Rae Rae October 01 2020
It was SOOOOOOO fun
Get Away TodayOctober 31 2019
Lucinda - We're so glad you love it. Thanks so much for stopping by our blog. Happy Halloween!
LucindaOctober 31 2019
What a great printable! Thanks for sharing!
Nanna JoJanuary 18 2019
Thank you for this great idea for my grandchildren's party. They loved it
AriPuffDecember 09 2018
This is awesome, thank you so much for sharing :)
Get Away TodayJuly 10 2018
Hi Tara! The PDF link is working on our end, so you may want to try a different browser. You can also copy this link https://www.getawaytoday.com/files/326/26338/sortinghat.pdf into your address bar to see if that works. Please keep us updated!
TaraJuly 10 2018
Hello- The link to the PDF printable is not working - says "PAGE NOT FOUND". Can you help? I would love to use this for an event. Thank you!
Get Away TodayMarch 09 2018
Hi Misty! You can download the paper here: https://www.getawaytoday.com/files/326/26338/sortinghat.pdf. The link is also within the article, above the second picture, if you'd like to just click there instead of copying and pasting the link. Please let us know if you have any other questions!
MistyMarch 08 2018
How do you get the paper?
nicholasMarch 04 2018
thanks I got sorted into gryffindor
AnonymousFebruary 21 2018
wow..that's so cool!!!
Get Away TodayJanuary 15 2018
Hi there! As long as you are not selling these, you don't need copyright permission to print them. We hope the kids love them and that the symphony is amazing! :)
HufflePuff GirlJanuary 09 2018
Do I need copyright permission to print this? We'd like to print about 30 to hand out to kids at a symphony.
Get Away TodayDecember 21 2017
Hi Hermione! You can print the PDF from this link: https://www.getawaytoday.com/files/326/26338/sortinghat.pdf. You can also find the link in the article in the fourth paragraph. Please let us know if you have any other questions!
Gerry B December 20 2017
Brilliant fun
Hermione GrangerDecember 19 2017
How am I supposed to print this?
griffondor AvaDecember 16 2017
AMAZING!!!!!!!! Please make lots more harry potter free printables.
Hufflepuff_NadeenAugust 02 2017
This is great! Going to be fantastic for my Harry Potter Themed Graduation Party! Thanks so much!!
Get Away TodayMarch 27 2017
Hi there! You'll take the folded paper and insert your fingers into the opening, pushing as you do so. This will cause the paper to pop up and make the "teepees" for the origami Sorting Hat. Please let us know if you have any other questions! :)
AnonymousMarch 25 2017
Excuse me,but where do you make the 'teepees'?,unfortunately I cannot find out how to do this
Sam WeasleyMarch 20 2017
thanks, it is so cool
Get Away TodayMarch 18 2017
Hi Veronica! The link to the PDF download is above the second picture. In case you're still having troubles finding it, you can copy and paste this address in your search bar to bring the download up: https://www.getawaytoday.com/files/326/26338/sortinghat.pdf. Please let us know if you have any questions and we hope your daughter's birthday party goes amazing! :)
VeronicaMarch 18 2017
This looks perfect for my daughter's Harry Potter themed birthday party that I am planning but unfortunately I cannot find the pdf download icon. I have spent 10 minutes trying to find it - am I daft or something?
wormtailMarch 16 2017
how do you print
AnonymousMarch 12 2017
It not really clear when I print it out
BubblydebsMarch 09 2017
I can not get it to open and print such a shame
Get Away TodayMarch 06 2017
Hi Hippiechic! You will simply click where the PDF is linked and it will open the PDF in a new tab. Once that is open, you can print from there or choose to save to your computer and print at a later date. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to let us know!
JkMarch 05 2017
Thank you - this is awesome!!
Hippiechic March 03 2017
How do you download the printing
AnonymousFebruary 18 2017
awesome!!!!!!! works for my project, thc
JujiJanuary 24 2017
Thank you so much !! My son loves Harry Potter .
Get Away TodayNovember 21 2016
Hi Katerina! The front pictures feature an owl, pot, stack of books and snitch. Please let us know if you have any other questions! :)
KaterinaNovember 19 2016
Hi! I can not speak english very well... can you please tell me the names of the front pictures? (I mean owl,pot and other two)... Thanks
Get Away TodayNovember 18 2016
Hi Kiki! The PDF seems to be working on our end. Have you tried using a different browser and making sure pop-ups are enabled?
Kiki November 17 2016
The pdf link doesn't seem to work
Get Away TodayNovember 14 2016
Hi Camryn! Once you download the file, you can use the print option within the Adobe PDF file or use Control-P on a PC or Command-P on an Apple. Enjoy! :)
CamrynNovember 12 2016
How do I print it?
TeacherNovember 08 2016
So cute! I just printed it out for one of my Harry Potter fan students.
AnonymousNovember 02 2016
its so cool ha
LilliOctober 26 2016
Thanks so much this was so much fun to do with my kiddos!
Get Away TodaySeptember 12 2016
Hi Anonymous, once you download the file, you should be able to hit Control-P to print on a PC or Command-P on an Apple. Enjoy! :)
AnonymousSeptember 11 2016
How can we print it ????
AdelineSeptember 03 2016
That's so cool
EllaAugust 29 2016
Thanks I'm a huge potter_head, I've read all the book and seen all it part two of the last movie!!!! Thanks for this great idea!!!
AnonymousAugust 20 2016
Thanks! I like this a lot
AnonymousAugust 20 2016
Like it thanks!
MinervaAugust 09 2016
Would be great to have the instructions on one paper to take with to library activities, etc. Just a suggestion.....
jayJuly 04 2016
Thank you so much!!
Get Away TodayJune 29 2016
You should be able to download the template from the link in the article and print it on a regular piece of office paper. If it doesn't work, try switching browsers. Best of luck!
AnonymousJune 29 2016
How can I get the paper to print
MaiaJune 22 2016
Thanks! Now all the Potterheads in my school can enjoy this with me!!!!
BulliottiJune 16 2016
Thanks for this ~ using it to sort bridal shower guests into their "houses" for seating at the 4 long banquet tables. Nice ice breaker!
AnonymousJune 13 2016
This is great!! It really works!!
DeeJune 13 2016
Awesome. I just to play a game like when i was a child. But this one is 100 times better!!
AnonymousJune 03 2016
So cool
AnonymousMay 26 2016
Thanks a huge harry potter fan
Get Away TodayApril 18 2016
Hi Elizabeth, You can download the printable in the article onto your regular printer paper, then follow the folding instructions. :) Enjoy!
ElizabethApril 16 2016
How do you get the origami paper???
GgApril 11 2016
Very ,very fun to test people.
JobyApril 04 2016
Thank you for posting this! While we are excited for the new HP opening, this is going to be used for a HP bday party. Something to keep the kids busy until everyone shows up.
Get Away TodayFebruary 23 2016
Hi Sydney, You can download the pdf in the article and just print it onto regular printer paper. Enjoy!
SydneyFebruary 17 2016
How do you get the paper for the oragomi