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Learn all about Hufflepuff's Cup

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Lessons you can learn from a Hufflepuff

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Our introduction to [Hufflepuff](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/hufflepuff) House may not have been the greatest – Malfoy’s disparaging remarks inside [Madam Malkin’s](/fact-file/locations/madam-malkins-robes-for-all-occasions), Hagrid alluding to Hufflepuff’s reputation ‘a lot o’ duffers’ – but in true laid-back Hufflepuff style, they never really seemed to take these unjust judgements to heart. 

Of course they knew it was far from true: most Hufflepuff students were anything but duffers (well, with the possible exception of Zacharias Smith.) This is the House that gave us Newt Scamander, Tonks, Cedric Diggory and Professor Sprout. Why should they be bothered by such thoughtless chatter? With their easygoing attitude, we could all learn a lot from Hufflepuff.

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## First impressions count, but they’re not the full story
If Hufflepuffs are sometimes seen as less bright, it might be because of their founder [Helga Hufflepuff’s](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/helga-hufflepuff) reputation for fairness. Which is actually pretty unfair. But as the Sorting Hat reported, she once said:

*‘I'll teach the lot /And treat them just the same.’*

And if Gryffindor took the bravest, Ravenclaw the cleverest and Slytherin the most ambitious, what did that leave Hufflepuff? Everyone else.

But this is definitely not the house of last resort – and more fool anyone who underestimates a Hufflepuff.

Take [Cedric Diggory](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/cedric-diggory). When he entered the Triwizard Tournament, Ron called him an idiot, Seamus Finnigan dismissed him as a “‘pretty boy,”’ and Hermione only expressed her admiration for him because he was a Prefect. Good or bad, everyone thought they knew who Cedric was. But there was a lot more to him than good looks and Quidditch prowess. A fair-minded Hufflepuff through-and-through, Cedric also showed immense bravery during the Triwizard Tournament, was clever enough to outsmart a dragon, and had as much ambition as any Slytherin when it came to Quidditch. Because being in Hufflepuff doesn’t mean not possessing those qualities. Sometimes, it means possessing them all. 

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## Don’t sweat the small stuff
As [Newt Scamander](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/newt-scamander) said, whilst in pursuit of an escaped in-season Erumpent:

*'My philosophy is that worrying means you suffer twice.’*

This is peak Hufflepuff. They take pretty much everything in their stride. They’re not scared of hard work, and they definitely step up to the plate when called upon, but they also don’t worry about things they can’t control. 

This is because, as Newt himself demonstrates, Hufflepuffs don’t have time to worry. They just get on with the task in hand – yes, even when the task in question is some mysterious Dumbledore-directed crusade. Focus on the big picture and everything else will take care of itself. That’s the Hufflepuff way.

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## Admit when you’re wrong
When it comes to friendship Hufflepuffs are famously loyal, but they don’t always get it right first time. Case in point: when Justin Finch-Fletchley and Ernie Macmillan convinced themselves (and others) that Harry was the Heir of Slytherin, based largely on his ability to talk to snakes. 

But the thing about Hufflepuffs is, they aren’t too proud to say they’re sorry. Justin and Ernie apologised as soon as they became aware of the truth, and ultimately they became friendly with Harry – well, apart from that time all of Hufflepuff was mad at him for threatening to steal Cedric’s [Triwizard](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/triwizard-tournament) thunder. But even Harry understood why they might be annoyed about that, so we’ll let them off.

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## There is such a thing as being too humble
Hufflepuff’s students don’t tend to shout about their achievements. If he’d been in any other house, Cedric Diggory could have been unbearable – handsome, sporty, a good student – but because he was a Hufflepuff, he was also pretty humble. He was certainly never arrogant – he helped [Harry](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/harry-potter) with the second Triwizard task, and he never seemed as irritated by Harry’s entrance into the Tournament as the rest of his house. 

Other Hufflepuffs also possess this quality: Tonks, with her self-deprecating jokes; Newt Scamander, with his apologetic shows of defiance. In many ways, this innate humility makes Hufflepuffs great company. They aren’t reckless, they don’t show off, they dislike being the centre of attention. But it also plays into the idea of Hufflepuff as the least-recognised house. When Cedric is selected as Triwizard Champion they are all delighted, because it’s so rare for Hufflepuffs to get any glory. And yet, he is far from the only talented Hufflepuff in the building. So maybe it is worth shouting a bit louder.

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## Always be fair
Lastly, we come to the famous Hufflepuff sense of fairness. From Ernie and Justin’s apologies to [Professor Sprout’s](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/pomona-sprout) even-handed teaching approach to Cedric’s attempts to re-play the Quidditch match that saw Harry fall to the ground after a Dementor attack, this is a Hufflepuff trait that seems universal. 

It’s not showy, but in a school that is often divided by rivalry, it does stand out. And we think Helga would be proud.


Why you should fall in love with a Hufflepuff

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Hufflepuff is the most underrated house at Hogwarts. Gryffindors may have the confidence to ask people out. Ravenclaws can charm their dates with witty banter over a Butterbeer. Slytherins can impress their paramours with their ambition. But we reckon Hufflepuffs might make the ultimate companions. Here’s why...

## The Sorting Hat says so 
Many of us probably have a checklist of characteristics that we’re looking for in a partner. Maybe we’d like to find a witch or wizard who is charming, clever and successful.

So, does that mean you should go out with someone who embodies Gryffindor, Ravenclaw or Slytherin qualities? Hold your Hippogriffs, everyone. Those qualities alone aren’t enough, if your partner isn’t also kind and loyal. Take it from The Sorting Hat: ‘They are just and loyal / Those patient Hufflepuffs are true / And unafraid of toil.’ Sounds ideal.

## Hufflepuffs aren’t just nice
Nobody would dispute that Hufflepuffs are the ‘nice’ house. But isn’t 'nice' usually another way of saying that someone has no other personality traits? Hufflepuffs are so much more. 

Case in point, one of the coolest characters in the wizarding world: Nymphadora Tonks. A kind Metamorphmagus with bubblegum-pink hair, a young Auror and a key member of the Order of the Phoenix. Being nice doesn’t mean boring. 

## Ah, Cedric Diggory 
Let’s just do a quick comparison between Cedric Diggory and Cormac McLaggen. When Gryffindor Cormac went on a date with Hermione, he put her off by talking about himself, boasting about his prowess on the Quidditch pitch, and being rather, ahem, forward. 

Hufflepuff Cedric Diggory had just as much reason to brag: he was a Prefect, Captain of the Hufflepuff Quidditch team, and was selected as the Hogwarts Champion in the Triwizard Tournament. 

He was humble and kind but plenty of others noticed his good qualities. Angelina Johnson called him ‘that tall, good-looking one’ and Katie Bell quipped that he was ‘strong and silent’. So there might’ve been a queue for Cedric, but there are plenty more desirable Hufflepuffs.

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## Hufflepuffs won’t turn into a Dark wizard after a bad break-up
Hufflepuff has the fewest Dark wizards of any house at Hogwarts – which we take to mean that they act decently when confronted with difficult circumstances. Ever been through a break-up where the other person turned into a total Dementor? Not a problem when you’re going out with a Hufflepuff. 

## They’re accepting of everyone
When the founders of the other Hogwarts houses were explaining what types of students they most wanted to teach, they picked very specific qualities. Said Helga Hufflepuff: ‘I’ll teach the lot, and treat them just the same.’

Hufflepuffs accept everybody. They’ll probably invite you round for a home-cooked dinner. The [Hufflepuff common room](/writing-by-jk-rowling/hufflepuff-common-room) is right next to the Hogwarts kitchens, after all.

## Hufflepuffs don't need to show off 
In the past, J.K. Rowling has said, ‘In many, many ways, Hufflepuff is my favourite house.’

Why? J.K. Rowling says to look at how they act during the Battle of Hogwarts. ‘The Hufflepuffs, virtually to a person, stay – as do the Gryffindors. Now, the Gryffindors comprise a lot of foolhardy and show-offy people... You know, there’s bravery and there’s also showboating, and sometimes the two go together. The Hufflepuffs stayed for a different reason. They weren’t trying to show off, they weren’t being reckless. That’s the essence of Hufflepuff House.’

If you can’t *be* a Hufflepuff, be *with* a Hufflepuff.

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Why Newt Scamander was a true Hufflepuff

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## His adventures were always informed by his research

[Hufflepuffs](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/hufflepuff) are known to be hard-workers, and throughout the Fantastic Beasts series, it was extremely exciting to step behind the curtain (or inside the case!) of a Magizoologist and the work that they do. For Newt, this meant looking after a menagerie of magical creatures at all times, researching their magical properties and travelling around the world in search of more. Newt’s extensive knowledge would, of course, lead to the famous Hogwarts textbook, *Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them*, but his interest in magical creatures was also hugely beneficial during the fight against Grindelwald. For example, Newt used his Thunderbird, Frank, to create a storm across New York dispersing a memory potion to stop an entire city of No Majs remembering the wizarding world. [Newt’s Niffler](https://www.wizardingworld.com/quiz/sneaky-niffler-quiz) is the one that manages to procure Dumbledore and Grindelwald’s vial! And Newt’s knowledge of the Qilin proved vital in the struggle against Grindelwald’s ascent to power.

Because Newt always treated magical creatures the same as humans, this open-minded attitude gave him extra powers to stand in front of a terribly Dark wizard, and a deeper understanding of how to conquer evil. 

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## He was never judgemental 

[Helga Hufflepuff](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/stories-of-the-hogwarts-founders), the founder of Hufflepuff house, once said she would teach any Hogwarts student, and ‘treat them just the same’. This unprejudiced viewpoint seemed to shine through Hufflepuff house, and certainly did inside Newt Scamander. “Imperfect understanding is often more dangerous than ignorance,” he once said. Whether it was befriending Jacob the No-Maj in a time when relations between wizards and non-magical people was strictly prohibited, or his refusal to shy away from the bigger, more scarier magical creatures, Newt was emboldened as a character by his acceptance of everyone. Leta Lestrange even once observed that Newt “never met a monster he couldn’t love”. 

Of course, we’re not saying all Hufflepuffs were perfectly accepting: Ernie Macmillan certainly liked to have a gossip during Harry Potter’s time at Hogwarts!

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## He was always curious 

While Ravenclaws may have the reputation as the bookish ones, Newt Scamander was as learned as he was kindly. Being exceptionally well-travelled taught Newt a lot about the world, alongside the magical creatures he met along the way. His resourcefulness put him in an excellent position to solve mysteries throughout the Fantastic Beasts series, such as figuring out the true identity of Percival Graves or that Jacob was under magical enchantments. Newt’s lateral thinking got his friends out of tight spots, such as saving Tina from execution, or escaping from sticky situations via Portkeys. For someone who deals with dangerous magical creatures a lot, you certainly have to be quick-thinking – something Newt applied to all walks of life.


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## He approached every challenge with kindness

When you think of a traditional ‘hero’ of a story, you may picture a warrior with a sword, or a caped crusader. But all Newt Scamander needed was a nice coat and an enchanted suitcase to get by. Many heroes may be adept fighters or capable of bravery beyond comprehension, but kindness is also a deeply important trait any true hero must have. A character like Credence was in dire need of kindness, which Newt was able to provide, for example. And Newt carried this kindness with him through every challenge he faced – perhaps getting results others could not. No wonder Dumbledore wanted him on his team so dearly.

You can read more about [Newt’s uniqueness as a hero here.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/newt-scamander-different-kind-of-hero)

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## He certainly was unafraid of toil!

You may remember the Sorting Hat’s verse about Hufflepuffs being just and loyal, patient and true, and unafraid of toil. In Newt’s line of work, being a Magizoologist is a very active role, that requires a lot of extraneous activity (sometimes even performing interesting dances…) as well as knowing the academic side of things. All of this hard work that Newt put into looking after his creatures may well have helped him across his adventures in Fantastic Beasts, such as being adept at duelling, charmwork and running away from all manner of terrifying things. 

Hufflepuffs may have a reputation as being gentle, but Newt Scamander proved that there is so much more to the Hogwarts house than that. 


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True or False: Professor Sprout edition

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Professor Sprout’s first name was Pomona.

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Of the four Hogwarts houses, Professor Sprout was Head of Ravenclaw.

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Care of Magical Creatures was the subject Professor Sprout taught at Hogwarts. 

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Both Professors Sprout and McGonagall were students at Hogwarts at the same time.

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In Philosopher’s Stone, Professor Sprout taught Harry’s class how to grow Mandrakes.

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Professor Sprout’s obstacle guarding the Philosopher’s Stone was a Venomous Tentacula.

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During the Battle of Hogwarts, Professor Sprout used Snargaluff Pods against the Death Eaters.

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In the books, Professor Sprout was described as being tall with long red hair.

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Professor Sprout grew Mandrakes in Greenhouse Three.

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Sprout once awarded Gryffindor twenty points when Harry passed her a watering can.

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This down-to-earth Head of House was about as straightforward as they come… this quiz is not. Can you untangle the truth from the lies in our quiz… or will you get stuck in the weeds?

The Pomona Sprout wordsearch

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The Nymphadora Tonks quiz

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Which Hogwarts house did Nymphadora Tonks belong to? 

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Tonks worked for the Ministry of Magic. What was her job? 

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Why could Tonks change her appearance at will? 

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What was Tonks’ original Patronus? 

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And why did it change to become a wolf? 

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How was Tonks related to Bellatrix Lestrange?

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Lupin and Tonks had a son. What was his name? 

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In Half-Blood Prince, Tonks found Harry on the Hogwarts Express and fixed his broken what? 

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What was the name of Tonks’ mother? 

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What colour hair did Tonks have when Harry first met her in the Order of the Phoenix book? 

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We first met Tonks in Order of the Phoenix, when she crashed into our lives in a frenzy of colour and fun with a dash of clumsiness. Test your knowledge of one of the coolest witches in the wizarding world with our quiz...

The Hogwarts house founders crossword

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How well do you know your Hogwarts history? Let us see...

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Visit our [puzzles page](https://www.wizardingworld.com/collections/potter-puzzles) for more challenges!

The who said it quiz: Hufflepuff edition

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‘Take a bath, and – er – take the egg with you, and – er – just mull things over in the hot water. It’ll help you think... trust me.’ 

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‘Silly girl … But Madam Pomfrey fixed her nose back on in the end.’ 

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‘Oh, please… I don’t think Expelliarmus is exactly going to help us against You-Know-Who, do you?’ 

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‘My dad’s Muggle-born and he’s a right old slob. I suppose it varies, just as it does with wizards?’

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‘Hannah… he’s a Parselmouth. Everyone knows that’s the mark of a dark wizard.’ 

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'So – is it really true? You make a stag Patronus?’  

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‘My philosophy is that worrying means you suffer twice.’ 

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‘He always seems so nice, though… and, well, he’s the one who made You Know Who disappear. He can’t be all bad, can he?’

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‘My name was down for Eton, you know, I can’t tell you how glad I am I came here instead. Of course, mother was slightly disappointed.'

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‘Hope to see you in Hufflepuff!... My old house, you know.’ 

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Welcome to the last in our house-themed series of quizzes that challenge your knowledge of who said what. This time we have Hufflepuff – from Cedric Diggory to Nymphadora Tonks see if you can match the quote to the character…

The Cedric Diggory wordsearch

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Discover Hufflepuff house! Read about famous members such as Cedric Diggory and Newt Scamander, enjoy related quizzes, and more.

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Learn all about the Fat Friar

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Welcome to the Hufflepuff house collection. We've gathered together everything Hufflepuff all in one place – just for you. Read about your favourite characters, peruse J.K. Rowling's writing, test your knowledge of your house in our quizzes and explore so much more. 

Why Professor Sprout was the perfect Head of Hufflepuff

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## Professor Sprout was certainly unafraid of hard work 
Out of all the subjects at Hogwarts, Herbology strikes us as one of the most demanding for a professor. While Defence Against the Dark Arts or Charms are highly skilled and impressive in their own way, lessons are normally confined to a classroom. With Herbology, there are hundreds of magical plants that need attending to across multiple greenhouses – and a lot of them are rather dangerous (watch out for that Venomous Tentacula). Professor Sprout took care of all the flora in the greenhouses but did so whilst planning and teaching exceptional lessons, leading Hufflepuff house and taking on extra duties wherever necessary. After all, she was the one who grew and raised the Mandrakes that restored those who had been Petrified in *Chamber of Secrets*. She was clearly unafraid to roll up her sleeves, get stuck in and work hard – just like any true Hufflepuff.

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## This Head of Hufflepuff exemplified kindness
Amongst the many teachers at Hogwarts, we always had the feeling that Professor Sprout was the most approachable and jolly. You just had to look at the way she nurtured the talent of Neville Longbottom to see how kind she was. Here was a student that suffered with severely low self-esteem and lacked confidence in their magical abilities. However, Sprout saw his talent for Herbology, encouraged his passion and was unafraid to sing his praises – unlike some other professors we could mention who often crushed his spirit… aka Snape. Her kindness and investment in him paid off. Not only did he have a genuine enthusiasm for her subject (remember his excitement to show her his brand-new Mimbulus mimbletonia?) but he ended up following in her footsteps and became a Herbology professor himself. Sprout gave Neville a chance when others didn’t and that act of kindness was one amongst many that shouldn’t be ignored.

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## Her loyalty was never in any doubt
We had no reason to ever doubt Professor Sprout’s loyalty and trustworthiness. She was clearly dedicated to Hogwarts and her students. When Dumbledore tragically died and the teachers were discussing what it meant for the wizarding school, it was she that declared that ‘if a single pupil wants to come, then the school ought to remain open for that pupil’. While this was an excellent example of her loyalty to Hogwarts, it also demonstrated her loyalty to Dumbledore’s memory. She was also dedicated to her house. Though she was very accepting of those who weren’t a member of Hufflepuff, and wasn’t usually one for showing favouritism, when both Harry and Cedric were selected as the Hogwarts Champions, it was no secret that it was the dashing Hufflepuff who had her unwavering support. And who can blame her? It was awesome to see Hufflepuff take centre stage for once!

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## She was welcoming to all  
Apart from that one instance with Cedric, Harry and the Triwizard Tournament, Professor Sprout was always welcoming to all pupils at Hogwarts. While some of the other teachers clearly had their favourites – Professor Slughorn and his Slug Club spring to mind – she celebrated the excellence and achievements of all her students. It could be so easy for her to focus all her energies into rewarding those from her house, especially as Hufflepuff were always the underdog who never seemed to win the House Cup. Yet she didn’t. She was fair when it came to giving praise and awarding house points and kept an open mind. It didn’t matter who you were, if you were willing to try, she’d be there to encourage you. And if you happened to be willing to take a stand against a certain High Inquisitor with an interview in *The Quibbler*, she might even have thrown a few extra house points your way… 

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Professor Mcgonagall and Professor Sprout are standing in a corridor looking concerned.

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## Pomona Sprout was down to earth 
Professor Sprout did a lot behind the scenes to help out and never felt the need to show off about her achievements. If it wasn’t for her, who knows how long Hermione and the others would have remained Petrified for. Yet, unlike glory-seeking Gryffindors, or ambitious Slytherins, or even Ravenclaws like Gilderoy Lockhart, she never did things for clout. She did them because they were the right thing to do. She had a strong moral compass and instilled that mentality in her students. When it came to the Battle of Hogwarts, after Gryffindor, Hufflepuff had the most students remain behind to fight. We have no doubt that some of them must have been influenced by the example set by their humble and honourable Head of House.

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