In the wizarding world created by J.K. Rowling, it seems like the Hufflepuffs have always been contented to stay in the shadows of brave Gryffindors, cunning Slytherins, and knowledgeable Ravenclaws.
The one true shot they had throughout the entire "Harry Potter" books and films for glory was when Cedric Diggory was chosen to represent Hogwarts in the Triwizard Tournament, but even then, Harry himself got mixed into the equation. The two begrudgingly came friends in the competition, but sadly, Lord Voldemort did not hesitate in killing Cedric when they were teleported to the cemetery, which left Harry a broken mess.
But now that the "Harry Potter" spin-off film "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" will be portraying a Hufflepuff as a lead character, things are certainly looking up for the yellow-colored house.
Magizoologist Newt Scamander is a proud Hufflepuff, and his grandson Rolf is also a Hufflepuff who would marry Ravenclaw Luna Lovegood, and together they would have twins named Lorcan and Lysander.
Scamander's claim to fame is his book entitled "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," and in the upcoming movie, which has been scheduled for release on November 18, 2016, he will travel all over the world, including New York just to discover new magical creatures to include in his book.
Meanwhile, another Hufflepuff Nymphadora Tonks and her husband Gryffindor Remus Lupin have a son named Teddy Lupin, who was also sorted into Hufflepuff. He was quite disappointed when Harry and Ginny Weasley's son James Sirius was sorted into Gryffindor, but it seems like being in the red-colored house runs in the family's blood. After all, his parents and grandparents from both sides all came from Gryffindor.
Rowling is pretty pleased that Hufflepuffs are getting their time in the sun, and she wrote on her Twitter page: "This is starting to feel like the dawn of the Age of Hufflepuff..."
"Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" lead star Eddie Redmayne seems to agree with Rowling, since he has expressed excitement to play the role of Scamander. "I hope it's going to be quite a ride," he told Entertainment Weekly.
"Like many people, I read those books, I watched those films, and became completely intoxicated by J.K. Rowling's world," he added.
The award-winning actor has appeared in other notable films prior to his gig in the "Harry Potter" spin-off, such as "The Theory of Everything," "The Danish Girl," and "Les Miserables."
