You might belong in Hufflepuff,
Where they are just and loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are true
And unafraid of toil.
“You might belong in Hufflepuff,
Where they are just and loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are true
And unafraid of toil.”
(Source: anotherlifebrotha)
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.
Speaking of Harry Potter…
WHY DOES NO ONE LIKE HUFFELPUFF?
DID WE READ THE SAME BOOK SERIES?
EVERYONE LOVES HUFFLEPUFF.
