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5 Reasons Hufflepuff Is Arguably The Best Hogwarts House, Despite What Gryffindors Say

Why you should never be ashamed to admit you are a Hufflepuff.

Kristina Loza Garcia

Aug 21, 2018

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5 Reasons Hufflepuff Is Arguably The Best Hogwarts House, Despite What Gryffindors Say

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Have you ever been asked,"What house are you?" when talking to your friends about Hogwarts and all things Harry Potter related? Everyone brags if they were sorted into Gryffindor, of course, but I think being a Hufflepuff is the best you could be. I'll tell you why.

1. Hufflepuffs have some of the best character traits.

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According to the infamous Hogwarts sorting hat, Hufflepuffs have some very admiring qualities. The sorting hat's song for Hufflepuff states, "They are just and loyal / Those patient Hufflepuffs are true / And unafraid of toil." They are extremely accepting and inviting people. Who wouldn't want to have a friend like that?

2. Hufflepuffs are often underestimated and seen as being the weak house, but they are quite the opposite.

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During the Battle of Hogwarts, Hufflepuff had the second most students stay to help and defend the castle. They came behind Gryffindor, who had the most amount stay and fight. This proves that the wizards produced in Hufflepuff are brave and courageous as well. It's no wonder the Goblet of Fire chose Cedric Diggory as the Hogwarts Champion to compete in the Tri-Wizard Tournament. They are intelligent, brave and, well, incredibly good-looking.

3. Hufflepuff House has produced the least amount of dark wizards than any other house.

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Having produced the fewest dark wizards warrants some respect to the Hufflepuff name. They stay true to who they are and hold themselves to the highest standards. They handle tough situations with dignity instead of turning to the dark side.

4. Two words: Nymphadora Tonks.

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If you can recall Nymphadora, brilliant hair and all, she is a bad-ass. She is a head-strong, fearless, and independent woman. She was a talented Auror and a metamorphmagus. She's the woman who had a baby and then left to go fight the dark forces at Hogwarts and ultimately died for what she believed in. And to top it off, she was a Hufflepuff.

5. Their house Mascot is a badger.

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The badger has come to be a symbol of loyalty, which is one of the Hufflepuff character traits. While a badger may not be as fierce as a lion, eagle or snake, and may be underestimated. Much like a Hufflepuff wizard, a badger is not afraid of anything. It faces danger head on all while maintaining it's cute and innocent appearance. They are calm and cool, but when provoked can be dangerous. This is why a badger is a perfect representation of a Hufflepuff.

From one Hufflepuff to another, I think we are pretty dang awesome.

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5 Reasons Hufflepuff Is Arguably The Best Hogwarts House, Despite What Gryffindors Say

Why you should never be ashamed to admit you are a Hufflepuff.

1. Hufflepuffs have some of the best character traits.

2. Hufflepuffs are often underestimated and seen as being the weak house, but they are quite the opposite.

3. Hufflepuff House has produced the least amount of dark wizards than any other house.

4. Two words: Nymphadora Tonks.

5. Their house Mascot is a badger.

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