Were there any evil Hufflepuffs?

Zacharias Smith just gave Hufflepuffs a bad name in general. Every time we saw Zacharaias he was being a jerk. He constantly complained about everything and always had an attitude. Despite all of this, surprisingly, Zacharias still decided to become a member of Dumbledore's Army and stuck it out until the end.
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Is there any evil Hufflepuffs?

Yes, Hufflepuff dark wizards likely exist. In an interview, JKR confirms that there are people connected with Death Eaters in the houses other than Slytherin, and does not in any way attempt to specifically exclude Hufflepuff.
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Has there ever been a dark wizard from Hufflepuff?

Hufflepuff has produced the least amount of Dark wizards

Although Hufflepuff is not exactly known for its glorious victories in the Hogwarts House Cup, it gets points for not producing that many evil wizards, Death Eaters, and Lord Voldemort-types.
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Were there any Hufflepuff Death Eaters?

In the world of Harry Potter as we know it, there are no recorded instances of a person who was sorted into Hufflepuff ever becoming a Death Eater, or any other kind of Dark Wizard for that matter.
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Who is the meanest Hufflepuff?

Harry Potter: 5 Kindest (And 5 Meanest) Hufflepuffs
  1. 1 Kindest: Helga Hufflepuff.
  2. 2 Meanest: Nymphadora Tonks. ...
  3. 3 Kindest: Newt Scamander. ...
  4. 4 Meanest: Zacharias Smith. ...
  5. 5 Kindest: Cedric Diggory. ...
  6. 6 Meanest: Ernie MacMillan. ...
  7. 7 Kindest: The Fat Friar. ...
  8. 8 Meanest: Pomona Sprout. ...
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What is the weakest Hogwarts house?

Although there are strengths to every house, Hufflepuff house in particular often comes up short. While the other houses seem cool and invite a certain allure, Hufflepuff is a little different. Often considered the least desirable of all the sorting options, here are some reasons why Hufflepuff house is the worst.
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Is there a 5th Hogwarts house?

Aster Darkmore and The Fifth Hogwarts House.
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Were there any Hufflepuffs in Dumbledore's Army?

Ernie becomes a Hufflepuff prefect in his fifth year, and joins Dumbledore's Army. He is among the few Hogwarts students who openly side with Harry's and Dumbledore's claims that Voldemort has returned.
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Are there any dark wizards from Gryffindor?

According to J.K. Rowling and Pottermore, yes, Gryffindor has produced dark wizards. All the houses have — they just don't like to admit it! Here's a clip from the Slytherin welcome letter from Pottermore, verifying all four houses have produced dark wizards.
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Why is Newt a Hufflepuff?

While a Gryffindor would run into battle, a Slytherin would find a way out, or a Ravenclaw would get too literal about something, a Hufflepuff would do what they needed to do to be there for their loved ones and that's a beautiful lesson that often gets lost in mocking them.
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Are there any Gryffindor Death Eaters?

Peter Pettigrew, (a.k.a Wormtail), is the only Death Eater known to have been in a House other than Slytherin (Gryffindor) while at Hogwarts.
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Are there any Ravenclaw Death Eaters?

All the Death Eaters besides Peter Pettigrew are either mentioned as being in Slytherin House, or not mentioned as being in a house at all, as indicated in this list of Death Eaters. That said, Quirrell was in Ravenclaw, though he was probably not formally a Death Eater.
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What house is Umbridge in?

She was sorted into Slytherin House at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and hated her time at the school due to never being given any positions of power. After her time at Hogwarts, Umbridge rose to prominent and influential positions in the Ministry of Magic in the Improper Use of Magic Office.
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Can a Ravenclaw be dumb?

While the vast majority of Ravenclaw students are at least above average in their intelligence, being in Ravenclaw certainly isn't a guarantee that someone is smart. There have actually been quite a few Ravenclaws that seem to be downright dumb.
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Is Nymphadora Tonks Hufflepuff?

Tonks attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1984 to 1991 and was Sorted into Hufflepuff House. She was in the same year at Hogwarts as Gryffindor Charlie Weasley.
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Why does nobody want to be a Hufflepuff?

Hufflepuffs are supposedly defined by strong loyalty, disinterest in public glory, and a hardworking spirit. Perhaps that's why they don't stand out: Hufflepuffs have an ethos of self-improvement, while Gryffindors are brave, Ravenclaws preternaturally smart, and Slytherins deeply ambitious.
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Was Salazar Slytherin a dark wizard?

No, he isn't a Dark Wizard. There is no evidence that Salazar Slytherin was a Dark wizard, nor was he interested in the Dark Arts. He built the Chamber of Secrets and hid the Basilisk in there to rid Hogwarts of muggle-borns and half-bloods, because blood-purity was very important to him.
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Who was evil in Gryffindor?

Arguably, Peter Pettigrew might be the most evil character of the whole entire series, full stop, let alone percy, the most evil Gryffindor.
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Who is strongest dark wizard?

In recent history, two Dark Wizards of particular notoriety were Gellert Grindelwald and Lord Voldemort. Both were considered the most powerful Dark Wizards of their time, with Voldemort considered to be the most powerful Dark Wizard of all time.
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Is Newt Scamander a Hufflepuff?

Meanwhile, Newt was a Hufflepuff, who are known to be hard workers, loyal and dedicated. He rarely grew angry in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, but instead accepted his fate when he was arrested by Tina, and remained cool-headed after being given the death penalty (and fought his way out, of course).
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Why is Cedric a Hufflepuff?

“Cedric was a person who exemplified many of the qualities that distinguish Hufflepuff house,” Dumbledore continued. “He was a good and loyal friend, a hard worker, he valued fair play.” All of those are consistent with the portrayal of Cedric in the canon, hence, he was well suited in Hufflepuff.
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Was Umbridge a Death Eater?

No, she is not a death eater, but many of her views fall within those of Voldemort's plans. For instance: Magic is Might - Voldemort and the Death Eaters want to establish wizard power and authority over muggles.
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Can I be two Hogwarts houses?

In a Hatstall, the Sorting Hat will take the student's personal preference into account (Known Hatstalls include Professor McGonagall and Peter Pettigrew). However, the author has never suggested that a person could be in two Houses simultaneously…
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Is Thunderbird like Hufflepuff?

Whatever extroverts Thunderbird may have are most certainly not Hufflepuffs, and the reverse also holds true – Hufflebirds have a much stronger tendency towards Introverted Focus than either standalone house, at a remarkable 15.14%.
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Can you switch Hogwarts houses?

As far as we can tell there is no penalty for changing Houses, and though it's probably poor etiquette among Harry Potter fans to do so, the option is there if you need or want it!
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