who voices the sorting hat in harry potter
Leslie Samuel Phillips
title: Leslie Phillips text: chat-up lines which had characterised much of his previous work. Phillips has remained busy in both stage and television productions, along with character roles in films like "Empire of the Sun" (1987) directed by Steven Spielberg and "" (2001). Phillips also provided the voice for the Sorting Hat in the "Harry Potter" films appearing in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" (2001) and "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (2002) as well as reprising his role in the final film, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2" (2011). He has also appeared in British television sitcoms including "Honey title: Magical objects in Harry Potter text: however, the Hat has made remarkably few errors of judgement over the many centuries it has been at work.' In the "Harry Potter" films, the Sorting Hat is voiced by actor Leslie Phillips. The Mirror of Erised is a mystical mirror discovered by Harry in an abandoned classroom in "Philosopher's Stone". On it is inscribed "erised stra ehru oyt ube cafru oyt on wohsi". When mirrored and correctly spaced, this reads "I show not your face but your heart's desire." As "erised" reversed is "desire," it is the "Mirror of Desire." Harry, upon encountering the Mirror, can see his parents, title: Magical objects in Harry Potter text: died, so Gryffindor took off his hat, enchanted it, and let it choose. Since then, the Sorting Hat has always been used to choose which house the students are put in. Due to its age, it appears "patched and frayed and extremely dirty." Before Sorting the students each year, the hat recites a new introductory song. These songs occasionally warn of danger to come, as in "Order of the Phoenix". The Sorting Hat's songs vary in length and content, but always include a brief description of each house. The Sorting Hat has shown the ability to conjure the Sword of title: Magical objects in Harry Potter text: Philosopher's Stone is seen only in the first and last book, although it is referenced several times throughout the series. It was destroyed at the end of the first book by Dumbledore with Flamel's agreement. In the American version, this stone is called the Sorcerer's Stone. The Sorting Hat is a sapient artefact used at Hogwarts, which uses Legilimency (essentially, the ability to read minds) to determine which of the four school houses – Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw or Slytherin – each new student is to be assigned for their years at Hogwarts. The hat resembles a dilapidated conical leather wide-brimmed title: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) text: theme park that's a few years past its prime; the rides clatter and groan with metal fatigue every time they take a curve." He also said it suffered from "a lack of imagination" and wooden characters, adding, "The Sorting Hat has more personality than anything else in the movie." The film received three Academy Award nominations: Best Art Direction, Best Costume Design, and Best Original Score for John Williams. The film was also nominated for seven BAFTA Awards. These were Best British Film, Best Supporting Actor for Robbie Coltrane, as well as the awards for Best Costume Design, Production Design,