As you probably know, Hufflepuff's mascot is a badger. It is reasonable to say that badgers look less impressive and, 

frankly, cute compared to a lion, serpent or am eagle. This, perhaps, compares to Hufflepuff house's laughability in 

comparison to the others. But is quite unwise to underestimate the badger because if it's stocky body and cute fur 

pattern, because badgers are VICIOUS (and as we all know, the honey badger don't give a s*%#). And, in fact, the 

serpent is a key component in the badger's diet.

Black and yellow are also the house's main color scheme. It is interesting to note that all other houses contain a metallic  

color (Gryffindor: gold, Slytherin: silver and Ravenclaw: bronze). Hufflepuff, however only has black. But, black and 

yellow also have the strongest amount of contrast between them. This, I find, is a perfect illustration of how Hufflepuff

 demands respect without flaunting any sort of prestige or superiority, which all houses do have in their own way. 

Hufflepuff's bold color combination, but lack of a metallic color are unique in terms of the other house's color schemes. 

    Hufflepuff house is also associated with earth. This is perhaps another factor that contributes to the supposed 

inferiority of the house. Gryffindor's fire will burn you, Slytherin's water may drown you, and Ravenclaw's air will always 

soar above you. Hufflepuff's earth, however, will always be beneath your feet. Though, consider where you would be if 

that earth, absorbing the Suns rays and cradling you with its warmth and protection, didn't exist. It is the most tangible 

and humble of all the elements, therefore it rarely gets the attention it deserves.