Or the Slytherin stereotype.

or all gryffendors are brave and heroic

snape is an exsample of a good slythrin, draco too in the end

in the begining neville wasnt so brave

It seems to be the biggest and most used stereotype of all the houses. Almost everyone thinks Hufflepuffs are 'useless.' I don't think they deserve all this ... bad attention. I mean, Nymphadora and Cedric were both in Hufflepuff, weren't they?
2 - Gryffindor one. You just have to look at Peter Pettigrew to know that not all Gryffindors are brave, or good, or chivalrous. There are exceptions.
3 - Slytherins are evil. Severus, Andromeda, and Regulus? I don't count them as evil...
4 - Ravenclaws are smart. Well, we aren't really given an example of a 'dumb' Ravenclaw in the books, but if you remember, Gilderoy Lockhart was a Ravenclaw, and maybe it's me, but I don't think he's very smart.

^Well, Lockhart was more, for lack of a better word, cunning than smart. I can see how he would be a Slytherin more than a Ravenclaw, but I can still also understand how he is a Ravenclaw.

Well, Lockhart wasn't "evil" he was more "abnoxious" and "mean", but he never killed or intended to. And there are mean people everywhere not only Slytherin *cough cough* Pettigrew *cough cough* (sorry, I'm a marauder fan and Pettigrew *slams fist on hand*)

I'm a Marauder fan too. I don't even know how Pettigrew was their friend.

They probably let him follow them around because he gave them attention. In Snape's memory James only played with the snitch because Pettigrew was all like "Oooh James, ur like soo kewll!1!"

I like your interpretation, boo. XD

It was a hard tie between the Huffys and the Slythers, but, since I'm a Puff...

The other two, for the most part are true. I mean those are the characteristics of those houses. I know there are exceptions in both cases, but deep down, I think those exceptions fit the bill, because otherwise, they wouldn't be there. Take Neville for example.

and Slytherins are evil

They're just plain stupid/thoughtless/reckless etc.

Simpleplan, that's not true. What about Dromeda, Regulus, Snape, Slughorn, Narcissa (to a certain extent)?!

Lockhart.

^He was clever to figure out how to make himself so famous...

^true

Regulus, Severus, Andromeda, Slughorn, Narcissa.

Huffelpuffs ARE useless!

Juss kidding. theyre just boringish

Shrek, which house are you in anyways?

^the ogre house, in far far away

They aren't ALL brave and heroic. Two words=James Potter. Complete scoundrel.

XD So true

XD

I was going to choose Gryffindor, but then I thought of the Battle of Hogwarts, which proved both that most Gryffindors are brave and heroic and that Hufflepuffs aren't useless.

Most Slytherins are evil, I think, not all of them, but most. I don't believe first years are evil, but they are most likely forced to be evil later in life.

Hufflepuffs aren't useless, well to me they're not. It's written in the books that they are next to Gryffindor as to the most number of members who stood against the Death Eaters in both wars.

And I've already mentioned this, but they also have their own contributions in the Wizarding World, such as Amelia Bones' defense of Harry in the Wizengamot despite the influence of Fudge and Umbridge in the chamber, Cedric Digory in the Triwizard Tournament, Professor Sprouts Mandrake Potions against the Basilisk's curse, Nymphadora Tonks, the most known female member and heroine of the Order, and several members in Dumbledore's army and the Order of the Phoenix.

Taking in the "rest" just means Helga is not as selective and inclusive as the other founding members, she has her own set of talented pupils, but she doesn't care taking in the less gifted ones, and mix them to her smart students. That's why Hufflepuffs are known to be just and fair.

You're assuming that supporting Harry is the only way to be useful.

I completely agree that Hufflepuff is in no way useless, but I don't like it when people assume that Hufflepuff is better than Slytherin because they stood with Harry. Evil is relative.

you can be smart in so many ways

Hufflepuff- They're not useless! They're the ones who balance everything out.
Gryffindor- not all of them are brave and heroic...
Slytherin- Draco? And Snape? Hmm?
Ravenclaw- Well... they're pretty clever and smart... most of them...

What about Pettigrew? That is not a special heroic Gryffindor.

i think puffs have plenty of uses! (and im a ravenclaw btw!)

Grr. Hufflepuff are not useless, you people are just being mean now. How would you haters of Hufflepuff feel if we made fun of your house? Exactly. And, I'm a Ravenclaw. I understand how all of you feel about the stereotype "Ravies are all smart", and here is my answer: WE ARE ALL SMART IN OUR OWN WAYS. Gryffindors are smart at being brave and always know when you have to be brave, even when it means to sacrifice something you love. Slytherins are smart in being cunning, and sly. They would make the best spies, if it weren't for the stereotype "All Slytherins are evil and should not be trusted." Hufflepuffs are smart at knowing when someone needs advice, or just needs someone to talk to. And Ravies... Well, we are just smart at doing other things. So, my point is, DON'T GET MAD AND DONT BE MEAN TO PUFFS. Oh, my other point is RAVENCLAW IS NOT THE ONLY SMART HOUSE. Thanks.

'scuse my shouting.

NO ONE EVER SAID THAT HUFFLEPUFF WAS USELESS. Can we PLEASE make that perfectly clear?

All of them are a little wrong.
1 - Gryffindors are brave and heroic: Peter was a coward
2 - Slytherins are evil: Two words: Severus Snape
3 - Ravenclaws are extreamly intelligent: Lockhart was a Ravenclaw, he wasn't that smart!
4 - Hufflepuffs are useless: This one really bothers me, the sorting hat says that Hufflepuffs are loyal and friendly, I don't think loyal and friendly people are unless, if everyone were loyal and friendly there wouldn't have any wars, nobody would kill and the world would be a better place to live!

Actually, I disagree with almost all of them.

1-Peter was a total coward, hence he wasn't brave or heroic. If he wasn't so cowardly, Lily and James would still be alive!
2- Not ALL Slytherin's are evil. Draco isn't that evil, and neither is Professor Snape.
3-Hufflepuff's are useless. Who says so? Professor Sprout is a Hufflepuff, and she's not useless at all. Without her, the Mandrakes wouldn't have been able to grow up, and the Petrified people (in book 2) wouldn't have been un-petrified. So, being Friendly and Loyal is NOT being useless. I AM friendly and loyal, and I KNOW I'm not useless.
4-Ravenclaw's are extremely intelligent. Well....I don't entirely think that this one is true. Lockhart was a Ravenclaw, and look at where he is. He's not that smart! Cho Chang...hm...I don't really know if she's that smart or not, but she is definately not EXTREMELY intelligent.
So, all of the stereotypes are a little bit wrong. The Slytherin's are Evil one really ticks me off though, along with Hufflepuff's are Useless.
Not all Slytherin's are Evil. People just assume that because of Tom Riddle. Look at Severus Snape. He's loyal, and he can keep secrets, and he's also a great spy. That's not being evil. Draco Malfoy. He's not that evil at all either. He only acts horrible because he's insecure. He's actually quite a wimp deep down.
Hufflepuff's are useless. Now, no one can be useless that much. Everyone has their own place in this world. Hannah Abbot. She was a famous Hufflepuff. She's not useless, she's actually apart of Dumbledore's Army. That's not being useless! Being Friendly and Loyal is NOT being useless. If everyone were friendly and loyal, then there would be no more wars, no more evil and death, and the world would be a better peaceful place!

^ I'm going with that answer.

Hufflepuffs are not useless!!! They are loyal to the very end, since when was loyalty a useless trait???? I feel like Hufflepuffs are the most under-rated of all the houses- when they are not at all bad!!! After all Cedric Diggory was from Hufflepuff and he was chosen for the Tri-wizard tournament.

That's really unfair, I don't really think Cedric died as an useless wizard and so did Tonks! They defended Harry and Hogwarts, so I get angry when I hear that Hufflepuffs are useless!