He actually asked the Sorting Hat to place him in Hufflepuff, as he was intimidated by Gryffindor's reputation for bravery, but the Sorting Hat didn't agree. They debated it for so long, that he was close to being what is known as a Hatstall, which is a term for any student whose Sorting takes longer than five minutes.
“When Neville first arrived at Hogwarts, the Sorting Hat was determined to place him in Gryffindor: Neville, intimidated by that house's reputation for bravery, requested a placing in Hufflepuff. Their silent wrangling resulted in triumph for the Hat.”
Despite being afraid, despite knowing he'd almost certainly be facing Death Eaters of the kind that tortured his parents – Neville was determined to fight. And once there, he fought valiantly beside his friends – loyal and brave as Godric Gryffindor himself.
As we've seen the sorting hat does take what the person wants into account so the hat may have been considering Hufflepuff but Ron asked it to put him in gryffindor to make his family proud of him. Ron wasn't Sorted into Hufflepuff house. He was a Gryffindor.
While the other three Houses listed desirable and special traits like ambition, courage, and wit as parameters, Hufflepuff took in wizards and witches who were patient, generous, loyal, and hard-working. Many thought that this just described an average person, and there was nothing unique about them.
Hufflepuff's unjust reputation is apparent in the very first installment of Harry Potter when Draco Malfoy remarks before the Sorting Ceremony: “Imagine being in Hufflepuff, I think I'd leave, wouldn't you?” Even Rubeus Hagrid goes as far as to say that the house just consists of “a lot o' duffers”.
Since Hufflepuff isn't known for things like brains or brawn, the house is often considered the worst Hogwarts house.
Hufflepuff has produced the least amount of Dark wizards
'They didn't want to show off, they weren't being reckless, that's the essence of Hufflepuff. ' In fact, the most evil deed we can remember a Hufflepuff ever doing was Ernie Macmillan wearing a 'Potter Stinks' badge.
Hermione was a prominent example of this as, on the surface, she appeared like someone who would fit right into Ravenclaw. But beyond her interests, her values define her as someone with a take-charge personality and bravery to spare. Unlike Ravenclaws, she didn't apply knowledge in unique ways.
She is perceptive
Ravenclaws are perceptive, and Luna noticed all kinds of things others didn't during her time at Hogwarts.
Despite being overlooked and often mocked by her peers, she never once doubts herself. She has the strength to believe in herself and her own wisdom – a trait which makes Luna Lovegood a true Ravenclaw.
While most fans agree that Harry is the unrefuted Chosen One, the final Deathly Hallows film (in particular) sways heavily toward highlighting a heroic Neville, revitalizing the debate regarding which boy is better suited for the iconic title. "The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches ...
Harry is the Heir of Gryffindor (though his powers have been bound by his father when he was a baby), Neville is the Heir of Hufflepuff, Meghan (OFC, daughter of Sirius) is the Heir of Ravenclaw. Harry/Ginny, Ron/Hermione, Remus/Tonks.
The only quality she shares with Salazar Slytherin is being a dark wizard. Bellatrix actually belongs in Hufflepuff. She is fiercely loyal to Voldemort, standing by his side the entire time. She also waited for his return while stuck in Azkaban with the patience only a Hufflepuff could have.
Ginny is a pureblood witch born 11 August 1981, the seventh child and only daughter of Arthur and Molly Weasley. She attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and is sorted into Gryffindor house, along with the rest of her family.
Her real parents were Daneel and Dean Novak, Pureblooded wizards. Turns out Daneel was Tom Riddles younger sister, Daneel Riddle. Of course, the Riddles were related to Salzar Slytherin himself, and this made Hermione the living heir of Slytherin. The problem with being a female Slytherin heir, is that they're cursed.
The explanation is very simple - Harry has a very strong sexual desire for Ginny. He has no such feelings for Hermione. Sex is a fundamental aspect of adult relations. Sex is, in fact, the characteristic that defines the difference between a platonic relationship and a romantic one.
For Albus no matter what house he was placed in he would have to deal with his father's reputation. Albus made a friend who was in Slytherin, so he wanted to be in Slytherin. The hat took pity on him and allowed him to be with his friend. I think the same thing happen the Sirius when he was chosen into Gryffindor.
J.K. Rowling also branded Ravenclaws as “the most individual” (take that other houses!). Along with this, Ravenclaws are eccentric and creative. Perhaps the most recognizable Ravenclaw in the Harry Potter series, Luna Lovegood is certainly eccentric.
This is because only the Hufflepuff Common Room contains the portrait of the former Minister of Magic, "Eldritch Diggory." Mr. Diggory will ask Hufflepuff players for help with something after Professor Fig has been gone for a while and will begin the Hufflepuff exclusive Quest "Prisoner of Love."
Cedric's death is a major plot point in the stage play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, in which Harry and Ginny Weasley's son Albus uses a Time-Turner and prevents Cedric's death. Due to his humiliation in the Triwizard Tournament, Cedric eventually becomes a Death Eater and kills Neville Longbottom.
Ravenclaw is not the worst House in Hogwarts Legacy
The only difference between Houses in Hogwarts Legacy is the common room location and decoration, the style of starting uniform, an exclusive quest, and an exclusive Trophy. Despite what others claim, Ravenclaw is just as good as Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, and Slytherin.
Slytherin is the most common house in 69 countries across the world. Ravenclaw and Slytherin tie as the most common house in 15 states each. The United States is made up of a majority of Gryffindors (40%). Though the UK has an almost equal split, Hufflepuff is the majority household (27%).
Gryffindor is the house of the brave, making this one of their best Hogwarts house traits. Harry ended up there because of his courage. Hermione and Ron joined him for the same reason.
Ravenclaw is the house renowned for its wit, wisdom and for only accepting the cleverest students. Yet these aren't the only things that make a Ravenclaw. We look at other ways you can belong to this house…