026. At the beginning of her first year at Hogwarts, Hannah Abbott found …
At the beginning of her first year at Hogwarts, Hannah Abbott found a folded-up piece of parchment taped to the wall beside her bed.
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Dear first-year Hufflepuffs,
Wotcher. My name’s Tonks, and I just graduated this past May, so you’ve probably been assigned the dormitory where my dorm mates and I used to stay. You are probably wondering why I’m bothering to write to you. Here’s the thing: There are a few things that are really helpful to know, so I thought I should tell you right upfront so you can be ready and have a great time at Hogwarts.
First, Hufflepuff House has a reputation for being loyal and just, and that’s something to be proud of and uphold. I got into my fair share of trouble during my time at Hogwarts; it’s all fine and well to have some fun and laughs, but when the times comes to make a decision, do the right thing. Stand up to the bullies and be friends with the bullied, help others who are having a difficult time in classes, and do little things to cheer up your friends when they are sad.
Second, there are going to be people in your life who don’t think much of you, whether because you are a Hufflepuff, or because you are different, or for a myriad of other reasons besides. There is no reason to let them get you down.
Third, make friends with people in the other Houses. There are lots of fun and nice people in the other houses, and even though it might seem that they are different from you, different doesn’t necessarily mean bad.
Fourth, the purpose of education is to use that education to do something good in the world. Find a passion and work hard. Remember: Not everyone who makes a difference ends up in the history books, but that doesn’t mean they didn’t have a big impact on the world.
All my love,
Tonks
P.S. Feel free to write if you ever need someone to talk to! Just address it to “Tonks”; the owl will find me.
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Hannah, who had been nervous about her first year, felt a certain amount of comfort at these words. She showed the letter to her dorm mates. They framed it and put it up in the Hufflepuff common room, for everyone to see.
When Teddy was about to start his first year at Hogwarts, Harry and Ginny took him to Diagon Alley to buy school supplies. They stopped for a bite to eat at the Leaky Cauldron and talked with Neville and Hannah for a little while. Hannah told Teddy about his mum’s letter.
Teddy was sorted into Hufflepuff House, and the presence of Tonks’ letter on the wall in the common room always reminded him to do the right thing.
“What happened that night, still remains a mystery. But what is known, is the bravery of the Witches and Wizards who risked their lives to better our future. And to Mr. Potter, all we can say, is Thank You.” — The Battle of Hogwarts Documentary.
I wonder if Professor Sprout/Dumbledore chose Hannah as prefect to give her some more courage? Like Neville, she has incredible talent but get’s very nervous over academic things, as we see when she breaks down in Herbology before her owls. Also like Neville, all she needs to shine in a little encouragement. I think that making Hannah a prefect to show confidence in her is definately the kind of thing Professor Sprout would do, unlike McGonagall who often get’s tired with Neville in class.
He had had the ring in his pocket for about two months. One afternoon in December, while taking a walk through the snowy woods, he couldn’t help but watch as the snowflakes collected on her eyelashes. She would flinch if one accidentally landed in her eye, but he found it incredibly adorable.
When they stopped to rest on a bench, he gathered up his courage and knelt before her, his heart racing and a blush crawling across his cheeks. “Will you marry me?” Neville hardly had any time to think when Hannah launched herself at him, knocking him onto the ground and showering them with a dusting of snowflakes. “Yes,” she breathed, and as soon as the ring was slipped onto her finger, he gently took her face in his hands and kissed her soundly. (submitted by lizziebennet582)
My first attempt at a Harry Potter headcanon
Hannah Abbott was always curious about Neville Longbottom. She knew he was in Gryffindor and that he was clumsy and shy, but she somehow knew there was more to him than that. That’s why she found herself sitting with him in one of the greenhouses one day in their second year, assuring him that he was worth so much more than he realized.
Over their time at Hogwarts, Neville and Hannah grew steadily closer. Neville didn’t realize Hannah was in love with him, and he didn’t realize his own feelings until his seventh year. That’s why he sought her out after the war and worked up the courage to kiss her: she had been right about him being brave, and he finally saw what had been in front of him all along.
Yeah, I realize Neville/Hannah isn’t very popular. So what?
They’re my OTP, and J.K. Rowling knows what she’s doing. Plus, I never liked Neville/Luna, anyway. Not that I don’t think it could work, but I feel like Luna’s too out there for him, and needs someone who’s on the same brainlength as her (cough, Rolf, cough cough). And Hannah’s so sweet and kind, and she loves Herbology. And I have a feeling she would see beyond all of Neville’s clumsiness to that heart of gold that’s in there. Plus, why would Neville pick her if she wasn’t amazing? ;)
