It was during his time at Hogwarts as a student when Horace Slughorn developed his notoriously large sweet tooth, especially for his favorite, crystallized pineapple. However, the original reason as to why he got such an appetite for sweets is a bit scandalous and controversial, considering the reputations involved. You see, young Horace found himself in a state that many young men at Hogwarts find themselves in—hopelessly fancying a young woman. You know, the sort of thing that begins with a few little shy smiles across the classroom, in the library, going to and from the Great Hall, but then it flourishes into more than that. It was good luck for him, though, because she fancied him right back. But her name was Patricia Pifflethorne and she was a Muggle-born student in Hufflepuff. This did not go over well with Horace’s housemates. Patricia and Horace, therefore, were forced to conduct their relationship in secret. Hufflepuff’s proximity to the kitchens made Patricia able to bring Horace sweets every time they planned a clandestine rendezvous. Crystallized pineapple became a symbol of their courtship, which, though short-lived as many teenage romances are, brought Horace much joy. He occasionally keeps in touch with her to this day. But, he doesn't usually tell his students or anyone else about Patricia. A man's got to have his secrets, right?

Emma//Hufflepuff//224 words