“You might belong in Hufflepuff,
Where they are just and loyal,
Those patient Hufflepuffs are true
And unafraid of toil;”
For anyone who follows me on my bookstagram account, you probably know by now that I am a Hufflepuff, and darn proud of it too! Well, my fellow Puffs, today I have a post just for you. Today, I am going to recommend some books every Hufflepuff should read.
Before I get started though, I just want to clarify what being a Hufflepuff means to me. The sorting hat states that this house is just, loyal, patient, true, and hardworking. Puffs are always seeking justice and always treat others equally. They are aware that every individual is different and show understanding of those differences. These qualities can be proven in some of the characters in the HP books. The books I chose for this list were selected because either a main character or the plot has some or all of the above traits.
Let’s get started!
1. Zodiac
by: Romina Russell
Zodiac is the first book in a futuristic Sci-fi series set in a world where each planet is based off of a different zodiac sign. The main character Rho is from House Cancer–a sign I believe would definitely be considered Hufflepuff. But that’s not what made me pick this book. In the Zodiac books, there is a group of people called Risers who don’t quite fit into society. They aren’t just one sign, but many. This makes them outcasts in the Zodiac world. All of the other constellations are terrified of the risers and cant quite seem to accept them as part of the community. The protagonist Rho fights with both the other houses and herself in what is the just thing to do when it comes to these individuals. Should she create a war against them or invite them as one with the rest of the galaxy. I think the following quote from the third book, Black Moon, sums up why this series is perfect for Hufflepuffs.
“The only way to have a just society is to remember each other. Down to the last individual, without discounting any person or population, without ignoring people we would rather not see, even those whose values we revile. Do you think this is possible for any civilization to accomplish?”
-Romina Russell, Black Moon
2. Anne of Green Gables
by: L.M. Montgomery
Anne Shirley is one of those free spirited characters that has every bit of Hufflepuff in them. Her friendship with Diana Barry is one worth yearning for. The fact that they made a pact to be kindred spirits for life not only proves their loyalty towards each other but also proves that they are 100% Hufflepuff worthy.
“Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It’s splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.”
-L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
3. The Hunger Games
by: Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games is one of those books that everyone should have read by now. If you didn’t read the books, you should have seen the movie. But, if for some reason you haven’t done either, than I am begging you to add this trilogy to your TBR whether you are a Hufflepuff or not.
With that said, The Hunger Games and basically all dystopian reads are perfect for Hufflepuffs. They normally feature a corrupt government or society and a character who is willing to make a change for the greater good. In the case of The Hunger Games we have our protagonist Katniss who sacrifices herself in place of her sister to participate in a fight to the death.
I think what makes this book so perfect for Hufflepuffs is the fact that Katniss takes notice that everyone has another side to them that not everyone gets to see. There is always more than meets the eye and that is something Katniss is able to takes notice of, even when it comes to President Snow. While Katniss realizes that her main priority is to defeat the Capitol and it’s ruler, at the same time she understands that President Snow is still only human. Not only that, but literally this entire trilogy is about the thirteen Districts and their fight for equality–something Hufflepuffs strive for.
4. A Little Princess
by: Francess Hodgson Burnett
If Sara Crewe isn’t the epitome of Hufflepuff than I don’t know who is. A Little Princess is a rag from riches tale about a child who gets dropped off at an all girl boarding school by her father. When her father suddenly passes while away, Sara becomes orphaned. The head of the boarding school decides Sara can stay but only if she lives in the attic and works as a servant.
The way Sara dealt with all of the misfortunes that were thrown her way made me really admire her. She somehow managed to stay positive in the face of adversity and to me, that is what a true Hufflepuff would do.
I hope you enjoyed reading today’s post!
Until next time,
The Garden of Read-En 