A/N: Hello, this is an experiment of sorts I guess. I love minor characters, and this is my little take on the Hufflepuffs I guess. I'm striving for a multi-chapter of drabbles/oneshots, but we'll see how it goes. I'm pretty swamped with uni work at the moment. First year life!


"You might belong in Hufflepuff,
Where they are just and loyal"


They were the Puffs.

Those duffers from the basement.

Bright and cheery, ready with a smile.

Need help? Go find a Hufflepuff!

That's the problem when you try and group a bunch of teenagers together and define them by their house. It usually won't work out in your best interests.


Sure, Ernie worked hard. He studied like a demon, and slaved through the day to be the best that he could be.

Hannah was always there with a smile, a helping hand. She'd sit with you for hours if she thought she could help you out.

There was no doubt that Justin was all about loyalty, he had tons of it. You'll find that out if you ever insult one of his housemates within his hearing range.

And no one would dispute that Wayne wasn't the greatest with spells, most in Hufflepuff had learnt to duck when he chose to practice in the common room.


But Susan Bones was no duffer, she knew more than most Ravenclaws. She just didn't brag about it.

Eloise Midgen could be loyal, if she wanted. But years of putting up with snide remarks and side-long looks had bred a solidarity she didn't want to break.

Zacharias Smith? You wouldn't want to ask him for help, he's sooner send you into the paths of some Slytherins. Just for the laughs.

And Megan Jones, that girl hardly ever smiled. Not to mention she refused to crack a book after lessons, there were more important things to do. Like devise new ways to piss the other houses off.


"Those patients Hufflepuffs are true and unafraid of toil"


There you go, introduction to this story. I'm quite excited for this so if you read it, I hope you enjoy it!
Leave a review, let me know what you think and give me some constructive criticism, it's very welcome!

Hannah :)