He explained his alternative suggestion to the Hat as he settled calmly with it on his head. More Gryffindor types died in the war than any other, he pointed out. If it hadn't been for that, there'd probably be plenty more of the idiots - say a Potter and a McKinnon and a Prewett, more than likely, I've done my homework - so obviously the only real hole is that tenth spot in Slytherin, eh? Had he been allowed to move, he would have spread his arms in artful helplessness. And who am I to argue with statistics?