system
Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
CMV: In the Wizarding World of J.K. Rowling, Hufflepuff should have been the most popular house

Hello,

   As an educator and reader of the Harry Potter books, I believe that in a more thought out portrayal of the universe in the Harry Potter books that the Hufflepuff house would be the most popular, at least within Hogwarts itself. This does not mean that I believe that any of the major events within the books would be different, only that the esteem that the Hufflepuff house was held in would be higher. I believe that the huge amount of favouritism that was shown towards Gryffindor would not occur in a more fleshed out world. Among the educators, I think that the hard work, dedication and a tendency towards fair play would make the Hufflepuff ideal students along with Ravenclaws. I believe that the Gryffindor, far from being the teachers pets would be regarded as a constant headache and as entitled students who think that they are above the laws. I also believe that Hufflepuffs would be highly regarded as friends and co-workers for much the same reasons. They would be patient, caring and show loyalty. Not to say many facets of personality are not important but if you were getting a group partner, new co-worker, room mate, boss or friend you would hope for and value a Hufflepuff.
gpt
In Peacetime, Hufflepuff is probably the "best house". However, remember, in the context of the books, the wizarding world is at war. Book 4 onwards, Hogwarts and the wizard world more resembles a war zone that a school. Gryffindor is the house of bravery and selflessness, which in times of war, is arguably more important than social aptitude or even intelligence. Also, the books are told from Harry and cos. perspective, so much of the favoritism comes from the head master of Gryffindor. We just don't happen to see the head of Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw expressing favoritism because we are never in their perspective. (I cannot even remember which professors they even are to be honest).