Alyssa decided that since she would be graduating next term, that she’d write her thoughts on the memory board now while she could.

"A Hufflepuff is defined to be hardworking, loyal, patient and true. Even the Sorting Hat says that. Honestly, I believe that a Badger has a combination of the traits of all the Houses; Intelligence, Cunning, Bravery, and Wit.

So be proud to be a Hufflepuff and always remember that a Puffer is never alone. We are all one big family and all you need to do is ask, and there will always be someone to help. We either win, or lose, as a team. There is no I."

Alyssa paused to read what she had written. Then she added a little poem which she was dedicating to all Hufflepuffs.

"Before I came to Hogwarts, I wanted to be a Gryffindor,
Waiting to be sorted, around the Great Hall I looked in awe,
The place looked so homey, no one could ask for anything better.
To the Sorting Hat I did go, and then I became a Badger,

And so for the last six years, I worked hard and had fun with my friends.
A family we’d become and would continue to be even until the end.
We studied, we played. We laughed and cried together.
Even if someone called me a duffer, it really didn’t matter.

So don’t be disappointed if you don’t get into the House you wanted,
Work hard, be vigilant, have fun and never be disappointed,
The Sorting Hat knows what it’s doing and this House is where you belong,
Through this House, you will achieve everything. You just need to remain strong.

There is no I, only just We.
A Hufflepuff you are, and always will be."