the-improbable-truth:

[image description: three different/early versions of the pottermore hufflepuff style crest.]

I’m sick and tired of how misunderstood Hufflepuffs are and how we get such a bad rep, so consider for a moment, these points…

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• Hufflepuffs are accepting. As the Sorting Hat says, “Good Hufflepuff, she took the rest, and taught them all she knew.” Now before you call us leftovers, think for a second how wonderful this makes us. We’re not racist, sexist, prejudiced in anyway, but rather, we accept everyone. Try to tell me how that’s a bad thing without making yourself look like an ass.

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• Hufflepuffs are brave and loyal. Sounds like a Gryffindor right? That’s cause we have a lot in common with the Gryffs. The difference in our bravery is the fact that we think before we act while Gryffs tend to be impulsive. Before you say anything about how Hufflepuffs are cowards, reread the end battle of Book 7. You’ll realize that Ernie McMillan, Prefect of Hufflepuff, is the first guy to say that he will fight for Hogwarts and stand by Harry’s side. Cedric and Tonks were not alone in their courage. Also, our numbers in the final battle beat out even Ravenclaw. So don’t you ever DARE call us cowards!

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• Hufflepuffs are humble. This is the main reason we’re so misunderstood. We have all the good qualities that are so admired in Gryffs but no one notices because we’re not as showy. But how is that a bad thing? There was a person who said that Hufflepuffs were true heroes because they are like Sam in Lord of the Rings, brave, loyal, strong, will fight for their loved ones to the bitter end, and all without the need for validation or praise.

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• Hufflepuffs are good. It is not a coincidence that we have never produced a dark wizard. That’s something even Gryffindors can’t say.

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• Hufflepuffs believe in nurture over nature. We are known to be patient and believe that anyone can achieve greatness through practice and hardwork. How is that ever a bad thing? We are not elitist. If someone is born ungifted, that shouldn’t mean that they’re doomed to mediocrity for the rest of his/her life. We believe that all it takes is heart and willpower.

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So, in conclusion, you want to know why Hufflepuffs are so misunderstood? Because Rowling was biased (as every person is in some way) and put almost everyone she liked in Gryffindor, even though if you really think about it, many of them should have belonged in Hufflepuff. Molly Weasley, for instance, has all the honorable traits of a Puff.

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PUFF PRIDE!