Okay, I have to admit I was a little skeptical when I asked my mom to get this hat for me, mostly due to the fact that halloween costume apparel never looks like the costumes do on TV.  I have to admit that I was rather ecstatic when I got this in the mail today.  It appeared flat when I pulled it out of the box but shaped up quickly and nicely. The feathers are included but you have to put them in the hat yourself, so they are removable.  I'm a Harry Potter fan and Minerva McGonagall is one of my favorite characters, so it pleased me that the hat looks like the one she is wearing in the movies.  Now keep in mind that she wears at least four different hats, so this hat is actually from The Sorcerer's Stone and Chamber of Secrets.  I don't recall seeing her wear it in the other movies.  But, amazon sells those other hats too.  So, if you're looking for a hat that is worth the price I suggest this one.