7 Years As A Hufflepuff is a Harry Potter fanfiction based on life within the Hufflepuff House, in a slightly altered universe. It follows the story of two Hufflepuffs named Willow and Octavio through their seven years at Hogwarts... hence the title. In addition, they are supported by a cast of three other members: Giovanni, the Slytherin; Melodi, the Gryffindor; and Jefferson, the Ravenclaw. They are the same age as Harry Potter, and thus follow the books' storylines. The major difference is the point of view.
The fanfiction can be found here
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This work contains examples of...
- Accidental Misnaming: During their first meeting, Giovanni intentionally calls Jefferson "Thomas". Giovanni himself didn't get the Stealth Pun.
- Badass Bookworm: Octavio appears to be this, as he, like Hermione, started learning spells before school even started. He has yet to show any badassery, though.
- Dark Is Not Evil: Giovanni proves that Slytherins are, in fact, not necessarily evil, prejudiced, or even all that pragmatic. He still fits the cunning and ambitious aspects of Slytherin, as well as being pure-blooded.
- Genius Ditz: Melodi, despite being the most dim-witted on in the group, provides the answer to the riddle to enter the Ravenclaw common room.
- G-Rated Drug: Butterbeer, at least for Willow. Technically, it throws her into a sugar craze, because once she starts drinking it, she feels the need to drink even more. It leads to her outdrinking seventh-year students.
- Martyr Without a Cause: Terrin seems to have shades of this, but he doesn't actually want to die... he's just very self-sacrificial. To Gryffindoric levels.
- Muggles: We have two Muggle-borns and one half-blood in the gang alone.
- Spell My Name With An S: The group seems convinced that Ron's name is Ronald Weasel.
- Technical Pacifist: Melodi. Friends are about to fight each other? Stop them! Friends are dealing with bullies/Death Eaters/whatever? Heal them up; stay out of the fight.
- The Insomniac: Octavio goes many, many nights without sleep, instead using the time to read books.
- Time Travel: Apparently, Giovanni's parents have discovered the secret. And we're not talking like a Time-Turner. They went back to the time of Leonardo Da Vinci.
