Hufflepuff

"You might belong in Hufflepuff, Where they are just and loyal, Those patient Hufflepuffs are true, And unafraid of toil"

Hufflepuff was one of the Houses at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Their common-room could be found close to the kitchens behind a painting, which just as with the Gryffindor painting of the Fat Lady required a password.

Hufflepuff's symbol is a badger and the house-colours are yellow and black. The house has a reputation of taking in those that do not fit into any of the other houses. Sarah Ferenish feared that she might be placed in this house because of that reason, but was instead placed in Ravenclaw. Her reincarnation, Jennie Lopez, was on the other hand placed in Hufflepuff, which she seemed to be fully satisfied with. The symbol of a badger, as noted by King Peter of Narnia, might have been derived because of that badgers were patient and loyal to a just cause and never treated anyone badly, unless they posed a threat.

The founder of Hufflepuff was Helga Hufflepuff, who wanted people to be friendly, loyal, non-judgemental and hard-working to be placed in her house. She was also a good cook and was the one who originally came up with all the recipies served in the Great Hall. Helga Hufflepuff left a cup behind as a relik, and just like with the tiara of Ravenclaw, it has never been found but is rumoured to be somewhere at Hogwarts.

Notable Members of the House of Hufflepuff
Hannah Abbott - member of the Alliance, later married Neville LongbottomJennie Lopez - Queen of the Ruby, shapeshifter, member of the Alliance. Married Frodo BagginsNymphadora Tonks - member of the Alliance, married Remus LupinPomona Sprout - Professor in Herbology and Head of House, member of the Alliance