Harry Potter fans often underestimate Hufflepuffs, yet this Hogwarts house boasts a fascinating and unusual history.

Though she was born and raised in Wales, Helga Hufflepuff moved to Scotland and founded Hogwarts with three close friends – Rowena Ravenclaw, Godric Gryffindor, and Salazar Slytherin.

Hufflepuff is the Hogwarts house to watch, according to Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. The author tweeted on Wednesday, “This is starting to feel like the dawn of the Age of Hufflepuff.” ...

But over the years, Helga Hufflepuff’s pledge to teach all wizards — not just those who are pureblooded or naturally brilliant — has resulted in Hufflepuff being seen as a bit of a reject house.

Hufflepuff is the Hogwarts house to watch, according to Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. The author tweeted on Wednesday, “This is starting to feel like the dawn of the Age of Hufflepuff.” ...