Originally Posted by scarsandtetris

"Well, Slytherins aren't automatically jerks, or purebloods, or rich. We aren't pureblood, and we..well now that my mum's family is part of the picture again we're quite affluent. And in Hogwarts history, two of the most significant Slytherins were half-bloods. Sort of ironic, considering....
Well, anyway, the attributes for Slytherin are ambition, cunningness, leadership, and resourcefulness. Honestly, that doesn't sound bad to me. And Hufflepuff? Hard work, tolerance, loyalty, and fair play are priceless," she retorted.
"I know Henry is proud of me......And I'm sure you'll do great at tryouts. If you were good before, I'd bet with some practice you'd be wonderful," she said confidently. "Maybe you should go sleep some, though. You seem really tired," she suggested, shrugging her shoulders and directing Emily a small smile.