The Virtues of Hufflepuff House and Cedric Diggory (Was: Snape and . . .cour

[huntergreen_3]

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Del wrote:
> So yes, I think it is quite obvious that JKR intended for us to have
> little consideration for the Hufflepuffs. Now, why ever she would do
> that, I have no idea, but the proofs are there.

Hickengruendler replied:
>>I disagree completely. I think she intended to show us that there is
a prejudice against Hufflepuff in the wizarding world, but I do not
think, that it is JKR's opinion, or that we are supposed to agree
with the wizarding world's opinion about Hufflepuff.<<

HunterGreen:
I'm not so sure. What about Hufflepuff always being the lowest (or 
second-lowest if something specific has happened with Gryffindor) in 
house points at the end of the year? Or that their Head of House is 
Profressor Sprout, who teaches a much less taxing class than 
Transfiguration or Potions or Charms? (nothing against Sprout, of 
course, just than when compared to McGonagal or Snape she's doesn't 
seem as impressive). [i'm suddenly blanking on their animal, but I 
seem to remember it also being less impressive, compared to a lion or 
a snake]. And there's still the matter of the Sorting Hat's song that 
I mentioned upthread. Although it could have just been a reflection 
of Helga Hufflepuff's philosphies, its still difficult to get the 
phrase "took the rest" out of my head. 
(just to clarify, I'm not saying that *I* think Hufflepuff is a bad 
house, just that its portrayed that way).