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Every time Pomona Sprout reminded us of Taurus energy

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In Harry Potter’s world, there’s Divination, Astronomy and prophecies – all used to make sense of the mysteries of the universe and the great beyond. But what about astrology? We know Professor Trelawney did touch upon it, but do any of our favourite characters happen to display personality traits that are unique to their star sign?

Well, we thought it would be fun to find out! As it is Taurus season, we’re looking at helpful Herbology teacher, Pomona Sprout. Of course, any similarities may be a total coincidence. We’ll leave that up to you to decide. Why not share this with your Taurus friends and see what they think?

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## Diligent
If you are looking for someone who is hardworking and tenacious, you need look no further than those born under the Taurus star sign. They are known as the Builders of the zodiac. Their cosmic role is to lay the foundation and construct the castle aka they diligently work to achieve something great. As Head of Hufflepuff, the house who values those who are unafraid of toil, we think this speaks to [Pomona Sprout’s](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/pomona-sprout) personality.

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Sprout’s job as the Herbology professor, was arguably one of the most demanding jobs in the school. While all the other teachers had the usual responsibilities of lesson planning and marking, Sprout’s obligations went even further. She also had to plant, grow and nurture several greenhouses worth of magical plants. With specimens like the [Venomous Tentacula](/fact-file/plants-and-potions/venomous-tentacula), that had a poisonous bite and would try to strangle you at any given moment, it wasn’t a job for the fainthearted. 

If that wasn’t enough responsibility for one person, Sprout also worked hard to be an excellent Head of House – guiding, encouraging and helping those in her charge. In our view, if you were to look up ‘work ethic’ in a dictionary, you would see a picture of this industrious teacher.

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## Patient
We think being a teacher – especially one in a magical school – takes a lot of patience. Unruly students, unruly plants and creatures… and even an unruly poltergeist is enough to make even the most serene person lose their cool. Luckily, Professor Sprout had oodles of patience. Incidentally, this is one trait that is common amongst those with a Taurus star sign. 

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Taureans are a fixed star sign – which means they will out-endure any obstacle. The astrologer Joanna Martine Woolfolk has even gone so far as to say that their patience is legendary. These folks are certainly not quick to anger.

This reminds us of Professor Sprout, who was always welcoming, understanding and we don’t recall her ever raising her voice. Just look at the way she gently brought [Neville](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/neville-longbottom) out of his shell. She patiently encouraged and supported him until he ended up truly excelling in her subject. In fact, he was so good at it, he eventually became the Hogwarts Herbology teacher!  Would he have achieved so much without Sprout’s understanding, kindness and tolerance? He might have… but we think she certainly helped. That patience went beyond Neville – Sprout extended it to all who crossed the threshold of her greenhouse. 

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## Loyal
Trustworthiness is something that is at the core of the Taurean personality. If you want someone you can rely on, who will remain true to those they care about, then we think it’s probably worth making a couple of Taurus friends. 

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And as the Head of House, whose key trait alongside hard work is loyalty, Professor Sprout demonstrated this perfectly. Sprout stayed behind to fight Voldemort and the [Death Eaters](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/death-eaters) in the Battle of Hogwarts. When Dumbledore died, she remained true to him and the future of the school when she said: ‘if a single pupil wants to come, then the school ought to remain open for that pupil’. And she also demonstrated loyalty to her house. When Cedric and Harry were both chosen to be the Hogwarts Champion for the [Triwizard Tournament](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/triwizard-tournament), she made it clear it was Cedric who had her full support. Who can really blame her? It was about time Hufflepuff had their moment in the spotlight!


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## Pragmatic
According to astrologers, Taureans are earth signs making them grounded and down-to-earth. They focus on practical solutions and don’t spend their time on vague ideas. Incidentally, this tendency to want to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in makes them natural gardeners… 

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Now doesn’t that sound rather fitting for this Herbology teacher? Professor Sprout was straightforward and sensible. She got on with whatever needed to be done and didn’t make a fuss. Like the time a [Basilisk](/fact-file/creatures/basilisk) was causing havoc with the Hogwarts plumbing whilst Petrifying [Muggle-borns](/fact-file/magical-miscellany/muggle-borns) (plus one unfortunate cat and a ghost). Sprout sprang into action, growing and tending to a crop of Mandrakes that would later be used in the Restorative Draught to cure the victims. There was a problem that needed fixing, so she did just that.


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## Strong values
As one of the zodiac signs that is ruled by the planet Venus, Taureans have strong sense of who they are, and their core values are unshakeable. Like their zodiac symbol, the bull, they stand strong in the face of adversity.

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We think this is a trait can be applied to Professor Sprout. She might have been jovial and kind, but she also had a core of iron and a strong moral compass. While we know one of her key values was the loyalty she showed to Hogwarts and her house, her strong belief in doing what she thought was right is evident in some of the smaller moments too. Take the period of time when [Umbridge](/fact-file/characters-and-pets/dolores-umbridge) ruled the school. Sprout didn’t just toe the line, she made it clear that she was not on board with Umbridge’s vision. How did she do this? Well, there was the time she gave Harry a silly amount of house points for handing her a watering can… Which just so happened to be after his daring interview in [*The Quibbler*](/fact-file/objects/the-quibbler) that went against all of the lies Umbridge was spouting. A subtle act, but one that show her true values nonetheless. 


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. 

Basically, never assume anything about a Hufflepuff.


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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 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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Famous Hufflepuffs through the ages

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> ‘You might belong in Hufflepuff,  
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> And unafraid of toil’  
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__Helga Hufflepuff__  
‘Sweet Hufflepuff, from valley broad’ was one of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Known for being kind and caring, and especially loved for her food-related charms. While the other founders prized daring and cunning, Helga reportedly welcomed all students, particularly hard workers.  

__Bridget Wenlock__  
A famous thirteenth-century witch celebrated for her skills in Arithmancy. Protective of her theorems, she wrote many of her ideas down in invisible ink making them somewhat easy to misplace. Bridget was the first to discover the magical significance of the number seven. 

__Newt Scamander__  
Magizoologist Newton Artemis Fido Scamander, or ‘Newt’ to his readers, was the author of trusted Hogwarts textbook *Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them*. Passionate about magical creatures from an early age, he travelled the world observing beasts and their behaviour in the wild. 

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__Pomona Sprout__  
Head of Hufflepuff house, her hat may have been patched but there was nothing shabby about Professor Sprout’s knowledge of all things Herbology. From her greenhouse classroom she taught students how to handle dangerous plants like Mandrakes and Bubotubers. 

__Cedric Diggory__  
Cedric Diggory was Hufflepuff house’s Quidditch team captain and Seeker. In his sixth year at Hogwarts, he became one of the Triwizard Champions. Good, kind, brave, and a credit to his house.

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__Nymphadora Tonks__  
Not your average witch, or your average Hufflepuff, ‘Don’t-call-me-Nymphadora’ Tonks is an Auror and Metamorphmagus – born with the ability to control her appearance at will, without the aid of a wand. Funny, slightly clumsy but as bright as her ever-changing hair colour, Tonks was also a member of the Order of the Phoenix.  

__House ghost: The Fat Friar__  
Hufflepuff house’s ghost is an amiable fellow known as the Fat Friar. He was executed by senior churchment for curing some peasants of the pox with the poke of a ‘stick’ and pulling rabbits out of the communion cup. In his afterlife, he seems like quite a jolly old ghost.

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How I learned that my house, Hufflepuff, was not 'a lot o’ duffers' by Emmy Griffiths

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Growing up with the Harry Potter novels, I always knew what to think about the Hogwarts house Hufflepuff and - spoiler alert - it wasn't favourable. Ever since Hagrid informed 11-year-old Harry, and therefore 11-year-old me, that the Hufflepuff house was meant for ‘a lot o' duffers’, I cast them aside. If Hagrid wasn't a fan, then neither was I. And who has time to even consider putting on a yellow and black scarf when all the action is happening over with the Gryffindors?  

As such, when I eagerly took the Pottermore Sorting Experience a few years ago, fully expecting to pop up as either Gryffindor or Ravenclaw (and frankly, even Slytherin would do), I can even now recall the moment the screen turned that ironically bright and peppy yellow. My housemates, who were watching me be sorted (after one was also placed in Hufflepuff and the other in Ravenclaw) screamed with mirth at what we all considered to be my misfortune. After all, who really wants to be placed in the house whose very founder described its students as ‘the lot’? Who wants to be classed as 'the lot' instead of brave or intelligent or resourceful? 

Staring at the screen, I thought there must have been some mistake. Maybe I really would have preferred to walk through a leafy forest at night rather than by a babbling brook? Maybe my worst fear wasn't really a locked room with an eye watching me from the keyhole? Maybe I should try the Experience again? Of course, I wasn't the only one to have an adverse reaction to being placed in Hufflepuff.  Sophie, 23, who was placed in Hufflepuff despite her determination to be a Gryffindor, said: "My first though was, 'Oh, why am I not in Gryffindor?' Gryffindor is the place where you want to be."  

Many of the Hufflepuff characters from the early days of the novels didn't really help us feel better about our new house either. Justin Finch-Fletchley narrowly survived two snake attacks (thanks to Harry and his friends), pompous Ernie Macmillan cared about school even more than Hermione but with none of her fun-factor, Susan Bones had to be the one to go and splinch herself during Apparition lessons and as for Hannah Abbott, come on. When your claim to fame is being the first person on the register at school, you know you're really scraping the barrel. Ahem, no offence Hannah.   

Of course, Hufflepuffs weren't all a boring bunch. Things changed by *Goblet of Fire*, when the man, the legend, the hero Cedric Diggory came into the mix. Smart, brave, not too bad on the eyes, Cedric was perhaps the first to change everything for the good Hufflepuff name. He proved that Hufflepuffs could be intelligent, they could be noble, and that they are indeed "unafraid of toil" as the Sorting Hat once said. You also had to hand it to his fellow Hufflepuffs, plenty of them joined Dumbledore's Army to fight against Voldemort following his death. Indeed, Emma, 28, was "chuffed" when she was sorted into Hufflepuff. She said: "I think they're the underdogs and I've always felt like that. Also, Cedric Diggory was a real Hogwarts champion." That being said, I still wasn't convinced.  

Then, J.K. Rowling gave me the very information about the badger clan that I was looking for.  

In a Pottermore article entitled, ‘Why you should fall in love with a Hufflepuff’ she said: "In many, many ways, Hufflepuff is my favourite house... There comes a point in the final book where each house has the choice whether or not to rise to a certain challenge... The Slytherins, for reasons that are understandable, decide they'd rather not play. The Ravenclaws, some decide they will, some decide they won't. The Hufflepuffs, virtually to a person, stay, as do the Gryffindors. Now, the Gryffindors comprise a lot of foolhardy and showoff-y people... the Hufflepuffs stayed for a different reason. They weren't trying to show off, they weren't being reckless. That's the essence of the Hufflepuff house."  

After Jo's superb explanation of what it really meant to be a Hufflepuff, my perception of the house couldn't have been more different. I began to feel pride that I might have some traits considered worthy for such a bunch. Yeah, I wouldn't have stayed at the Battle of Hogwarts to prove myself! Frankly I would have been terrified. I like to think I would have stayed to help out, though.  

Then came along *Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them* and *ding ding ding*, I was sold. Our second wizarding world hero, Newt Scamander, repped the badgers while saving magical creature lives and pinning down Grindelwald during his NYC adventure, and the world suddenly realised that Hufflepuffs weren't all that bad. Even Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson shouted out his allegiance to Hufflepuff, tweeting: "Huffpuffs in the house!" Matthew Lewis, who played Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter series, also went through a journey of acceptance, and tweeted: "I take back everything I ever said about being a Hufflepuff. I was obviously born to be in that house."

Video: Everything you need to know about the Hufflepuff common room

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In Harry Potter's time at Hogwarts, he was lucky enough to not only explore his own Gryffindor common room, but also Ravenclaw's and Slytherin's. However! Hufflepuff's common room remained a bit of a mystery for a while, aside from this [helpful piece of writing about it from J.K. Rowling.](https://www.wizardingworld.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/hufflepuff-common-room)

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Then [Hogwarts Legacy came along](https://www.wizardingworld.com/news/hogwarts-legacy-showcase-reveals-more-features-and-character-creator), and all of a sudden, we could roam Hufflepuff's beautiful, badger sett-esque room to our hearts' content. 

We asked our resident expert, WizardPHD, to wrap up everything we now know about this common room, in honour of any Hufflepuffs reading this right now! 

And if you're out there still wondering what your Hogwarts house even is, you can [visit our Sorting Ceremony to find out.](https://my.wizardingworld.com/sorting-hat)

Which Hufflepuff are you most like?

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## If you are introverted and a little bit awkward… you’re like Newt Scamander
Newt Scamander is not a person that seems to be particularly relaxed around his fellow humans. In fact, this gentle Magizoologist seems far more at home in the company of his beloved magical creatures. It is obvious that he is in his element when taking care of baby Nifflers, Mooncalves and the rest of the magical menagerie that live in his case. 

Newt tends to be a bit of a loner and his interactions with people can be a little awkward. Who can forget the time he very sweetly and clumsily compared Tina’s eyes to those of a salamander? However, that is not to say that he doesn’t care or feel empathy for others – his kind-hearted nature ensures he does. He is just someone who would prefer the company of a few selected people rather than a large group gathering.

If you can identify with this feeling, then we reckon you’re most like Newt. You’re someone that does enjoy the company of others but can find it draining and you need time to rest and recharge – and there’s nothing wrong with that.

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## If you’ve got a reputation for being clumsy… you’re like Nymphadora Tonks 
Are you somebody that struggles with hand-eye coordination? Have you been known to trip over your own feet? Have you had to replace multiple smashed phone screens? Do people try to subtly move fragile objects out of your reach? Then you’re like Nymphadora Tonks. 

Tonks was a talented witch, a brilliant Auror and an all-round excellent person… but she was an incredible klutz. From accidentally smashing a plate when sneaking into Privet Drive, to tripping over the umbrella stand, landing flat on her face, and setting off the screeching portrait of Mrs Black at Grimmauld place – it’s easy to understand why she nearly failed the Stealth and Tracking part of her Auror training. So, if you’ve ever felt self-conscious about not being the most elegant person, just remember you’re in good company.

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## If you’ve been described as an excellent role model… you’re like Cedric Diggory
Cedric Diggory was someone you could look up to. Talented, kind, clever, good-looking and brave – he seemed to have it all. Not only was he selected as the Hogwarts champion for the Triwizard Tournament, but he was also the Hufflepuff Quidditch captain and a Prefect. While he was admired by both the teachers and students at Hogwarts – he was never arrogant or big-headed. When Harry was selected as another Hogwarts champion, he didn’t act bitter or try to sabotage his less experienced rival. Instead, he showed excellent sportsmanship, didn’t participate in the anti-Harry badge wearing and was even willing to share the spotlight with Harry as joint winners of the tournament. 

If you’re someone who is regularly held up as a shining example for others to follow, then you’re like Cedric Diggory. We can imagine that you were the type of person who would have been captain of a sports team, a volunteer for a charity, a mentor to others or someone who was often trusted to represent their school and show it off in the best possible light.

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## If you enjoy being the centre of attention… you’re like Ernie Macmillan
Are you somebody that loves a captive audience? Do you enjoy entertaining with a juicy story or exciting titbit? Do you find yourself looking for any gossip that you can use to be the centre of attention? Then you’re like Ernie Macmillan. 

Ernie certainly knew how to enthral a crowd and was a master at theatrics. He was a natural storyteller and knew the importance of a carefully placed whisper or excitable exclamation. Whether he was confidently proclaiming that Harry was indeed the heir of Slytherin or speculating that Harry must have been a Dark wizard to survive Voldemort’s attack as a baby – Ernie had a real skill for making himself the focus and authority on whatever was being discussed.

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## If you’re someone who is unashamedly themself… you’re like Pomona Sprout
Professor Sprout was someone who was unafraid to roll up her sleeves and get stuck into any task. Straightforward, no-nonsense and down-to-earth, the green-fingered Head of Hufflepuff knew exactly who she was and didn’t pretend to be anything else. While she held an esteemed position at Hogwarts, she never felt pressured to smarten up her appearance. Her patchwork hat, grubby fingernails and flyaway hair all remained determinedly scruffy. And as someone who was happiest when surrounded by magical flora, fungi… and dirt – a polished look was hardly worth caring about.

If you’re someone who is dedicated to their passion (whether that’s gardening, music, art or even stamp collecting), embraces the eccentric parts of their nature, doesn’t care about what they wear and has a very secure sense of who they are – then you’re similar to Professor Sprout. 

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## If exams and tests bring you out in hives… you’re like Hannah Abbott 
While we don’t hear much about this hard-working Hufflepuff, we do know that Hannah Abbott doesn’t handle exams well. When it came to the O.W.L.s, Hannah was the first one to need a Calming Draught from Madam Pomfrey – after she burst into tears in the middle of Herbology, proclaimed that she was too stupid to sit the exams and thought she should leave Hogwarts. Poor Hannah also had a bit of a panic in her Charms practical and managed to multiply her ferret into a flock of flamingos (resulting in the exam needing to be stopped while the aforementioned birds were rounded up and removed). 

What Hannah lacked was the belief in her abilities. We knew she was perfectly *capable* of producing good magic – she was a member of the DA and stayed for the Battle of Hogwarts after all. But she just didn’t have the self-confidence. And if you’re someone that breaks out in a cold sweat at the mere mention of the word exam, hates pressure and needs to get a bit better at believing in themselves (because you *can* do it), then you’re like Hannah Abbott.

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Not a Hufflepuff? Don’t worry – we will be taking a look at all the Hogwarts houses. Remember to keep an eye out for next week’s article which is all about those ambitious Slytherins.

Hufflepuff house is full of loyal and hard-working characters. But who are you most similar to? In the next in our short series of house-themed articles, we take a look at which notable Hufflepuff matches your personality.

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

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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. 

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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.

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Hufflepuff quizzes and puzzles

True or False: Professor Sprout edition

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The Hogwarts house founders crossword

The who said it quiz: Hufflepuff edition

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