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I totally see Rue as a Hufflepuff, because she is incredibly devoted to those she loves, even when the Raven’s blood should have made that impossible for her. She just shows it in an unhealthy way because of her abusive father.

So in a Harry Potter AU where Rue’s father is a rich and well-known Slytherin, she gets sorted into Hufflepuff, much to everyone’s surprise, including her own. Her father sees her as a disgrace to the "Raven" family, and the other students think she doesn’t belong in Hufflepuff, and she’s ostracized by all houses. However, her fellow Hufflepuff, Ahiru (because of course she’d be a Puff) accepts and admires Rue. Seeing beyond house stereotypes, Ahiru says in rambling, yet perceptive way that she thinks Rue would make a great Slytherin, because she’s smart, cunning and knows what she wants. But she also sees that Rue is really devoted to others and does whatever she can for them. Rue is cheered up by Ahiru’s words. And while she tries to keep a distance from the girl at first, like she does with her other classmates, she eventually becomes protective of Ahiru, helping her when she struggles with her homework and teaching her spells. Rue even starts protecting Ahiru from bullies.

As the school outcast, Rue doesn’t feel like she has a chance with the handsome and popular Gryffindor boy, Siegfried. But Ahiru encourages Rue to go talk to him, even though she has a bit of a crush on him as well. Siegfried’s best friend, the cranky and reclusive Ravencalw boy, Fakir, first runs into Ahiru in the library. And from him, she learns that Siegfried has a crush on Rue but doesn’t know how to approach her. Even though they don’t get along at first, Fakir and Ahiru agree to work together to help Siegfried and Rue hook up. Fakir and Ahiru slowly begin to warm up to each other during their partnership, something both Rue and Siegfried notice. Hijinks ensue.