The Doctor on: Hufflepuff, whodathunkit?

There comes at time in every nerd's young life when they reach a crossroads. Well, every deserving nerd. the ones that obsess over Twilight have their own crossroads, but it is pretty lame and just comes down to which guy- werewolf or sparklefairy- looks better covered in rain and without a shirt. The truly deserving nerds, though, we have four options. Gryffindor? Ravenclaw? Hufflepuff? or Slytherin?

All these houses have their good points. They all are notable of something or other, and many great wizards have come from each. Selecting the perfect house for you is quite difficult when it comes down to it.

You might belong in Gryffindor, Where dwell the brave at heart, Their daring, nerve, and chivalry
Set Gryffindors apart.
 The most famous, and quite often the most chosen, is Noble Gryffindor. Colors gold and crimson, with a lion mascot. They are all very brave, very chivalrous, and quite daring. Yeah, I took that right from the song. The problem with Gryffindors, though, is that they simply do not think. I'm not calling them stupid, by any means. A better term would be foolhardy. They 'bravely' charge right into battle and forget important details. Like their wands. or their pants. It's quite rare, and the books may not mention one of these specific details, but it has happened. Trust me.

Or yet in wise old Ravenclaw, if you've a ready mind, Where those of wit and learning,
Will always find their kind.
The Ravenclaws are the group that I, for the longest time, thought that I belonged with. Silver and Blue, their mascot is the raven. why, do you ask, would the smartest group of kids have a raven as a symbol, when an owl is the bird that stands for wisdom? a few reasons: 1: The founders name was Ravenclaw. It was too good of a pun to pass up. 2: The owl is so overdone, so stereotypical of magic, that it is overplayed and too predictable. 3: true wisdom does not equal intelligence, so an owl would not fit. 4: (this is by far my favorite) the Norse god Odin had two pet Ravens- Hugin and Munin (meaning 'thought' and 'mind'). These ravens, the 'eyes' of the Norse god of wisdom, have long stood for intelligence. But I digress. The simple issue with the Ravenclaws is that they have dehumanized everything. They are more comfertable with their studies that with other people. "what? a basilik is terrorizing the school? killing people? too bad" versus "WHAT???? THE LIBRARY IS CLOSED FOR A WEEK??? NOOO!!!" Note the multiple exclamation marks- a sure sign of a mind about to snap.

Or perhaps in Slytherin You'll make your real friends, Those cunning folks use any means
To achieve their ends.
Fierce Slytherin, Third of the houses, is another tempting choice. Colors green and silver, they are aptly represented by a serpent. These wizards and witches have true ambition, a desire for power, and means to achieve it. They can be seen as ruthless, because they may step on a few people to get to where they want to be, but at least they try for what they want. Honestly, I would love to be seen as a slytherin- they are the ones voted 'Most Likely to Achieve' and they are great people to attach yourself to if you want a quick ride to the top. The problem is that the paranoia would ruin you! While you plot to stab the whiny blond kid in the back, you have to be aware of all the knives aimed at yours. and the pitfall traps, the "itching powder in the underwear" trick, and all sorts of other devilish terrors. you would go mad within a week.


You might belong in Hufflepuff, Where they are just and loyal, Those patient Hufflepuffs are true
And unafraid of toil.
 In all honesty, I feel most strongly that I belong with the Hufflepuffs. Colors Black and Yellow, these "killer bumblebees" have a badger as a mascot. While other classes shoot for prestige and honor, through conniving, studying, or feats of skill, These Hufflepuffs (what the heck IS a hufflepuff?) gain more happiness from a job well done of the companionship of others. Notice that the prize loyalty over personal gain, and toil over bookwork. My 'brethren' have fallen upon hard times, gaining a reputation for inadequacy, but that is simply because they like people. They accept all kinds, because they value a diverse population, unlike the other houses who pick one specific trait to select from. Anyone would do well in Hufflepuff, not having to fear being looked down upon by their 'superiors'. I am a Hufflepuff.

Didn't Expect that now, didja? If I hadn't given it away in the title, you all would have been floored by this revelation, I know it. Well, stay happy. I'm sure your house is good to. And if you don't like any of them, you could always go to Durmstrang or Beauxbatons.