Prompt: Hufflepuff
He was a Hufflepuff.
The epitome of hardworking, stand-up people. They didn't think that loyalty could come at such a cost. If one is loyal to something at the expense of all others …
Hermione stared at the remains of a man in front of her. There wasn't much left beyond the ashes and a gentle rise of white.
Curling, wispy smoke drifted up. Ignoring the bite of cold wind for the heat rising in front of her, Hermione's eyes tracked it until her eyes met Tom's.
"What have you done?"
"He was an obstacle. I removed him."
Hermione gave into her basic instinct and shivered. "Why?"
"Your loyalty belongs to me. The world can burn in the background."
Is this what an unchecked Hufflepuff can become?