My HP fan, who is 7, loved this hat. He has worn it and pretended which house he is sorted into. I was a little skepitcal when I read other reviews, but I am glad I went with this one.  I did take anothers advice, and used starch to really bring out they eyes and mouth.  The hat now looks like the real thing.  Overall, I would but this again because of the imagination the kid has.