Ella approached the memory board and smiled. Reading the words of her fellow Hufflepuffs made her heart swell. Her classmates' words could make even the saddest member of their family feel inspired. She wanted to help inspire someone. Reaching into her bag, she pulled out a quill and began to write.

A Hufflepuff is the best friend anyone could have. We are kind and loyal. We are hardworking and don't need to boast of our accomplishments to feel accomplished. We accept people for who they are. To be a Hufflepuff is to be someone that people can rely on. A shoulder to lean on, a helping hand, a listening ear. We are a group of different people who have come together to form a supportive family. It means the world to me to be a part of a house with such wonderful people, past and present. I feel like I am at home here and am honored to representative of this house...this family. -Ella Bishop, first year.