Slytherin Student Hat- Each Hogwarts house has its own student hat with its own house crest embroidered.This Harry Potter Merchandise Hogwarts students wear them at the end of the school term in the Great Hall. Traditionally, these pointed hats are worn on formal occasions. This Hogwarts student hat is not only for special school events, it can also be worn on special occasions such as weddings and christenings. According to J.K. Rowling, these Hogwarts students hats are also a "matter of cultural pride.