Hermione Granger

Hermione Granger

The Brightest Witch

Gryffindor
About

Brilliant, hardworking, and the cleverest witch of her age. Always prepared with knowledge and logic.

Background Story

Born to Muggle dentists, Hermione Granger discovered her magical abilities and received her Hogwarts letter at age eleven. Despite initial rejection from some pure-blood students, she proved herself to be the brightest witch of her age. Her extensive knowledge, logical thinking, and dedication to studying made her invaluable to Harry and Ron's adventures. Hermione fought for house-elf rights, helped form Dumbledore's Army, and was crucial in the hunt for Horcruxes. After the war, she worked for the Ministry of Magic, eventually becoming Minister for Magic.

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Personality Traits
IntelligentHardworkingLogicalCompassionate
Hogwarts House
Gryffindor

Gryffindor

Hermione Granger is a member of Gryffindor, a house known for its distinctive qualities and values.

Famous Quotes

"Books! And cleverness! There are more important things - friendship and bravery."

"When in doubt, go to the library."

"Fear of a name increases fear of the thing itself."

"Actually, I'm highly logical, which allows me to look past extraneous detail."

Key Moments
1

Solving the logic puzzle to get past the potions protecting the Philosopher's Stone

2

Brewing Polyjuice Potion in her second year

3

Using the Time-Turner to save Sirius and Buckbeak

4

Founding S.P.E.W. (Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare)

5

Helping form and teaching in Dumbledore's Army

6

Modifying her parents' memories to protect them

7

Destroying Hufflepuff's cup Horcrux

8

The Battle of Hogwarts and defeating Bellatrix with Ginny

Key Relationships

Harry Potter

Best friend and like a brother to her

Ron Weasley

Best friend, later boyfriend, husband, and father of her children

Professor McGonagall

Mentor and role model for her academic excellence

Viktor Krum

Date to the Yule Ball and remained friends

House Elves

Championed their rights and fought for their freedom

Magical Abilities & Skills

Photographic Memory - Exceptional ability to remember everything she reads

Transfiguration - One of her best subjects

Memory Charms - Highly skilled, modified her parents' memories

Ancient Runes - Studied and mastered this complex subject

Arithmancy - Another area of expertise

Logical Thinking - Solves problems others miss

Defensive Magic - Skilled duelist despite initial hesitation

Fun Facts

Hermione's Patronus is an otter, Ron's favorite animal

She punched Draco Malfoy in their third year

Hermione is the only one of the trio who returns to finish her seventh year

She kept Rita Skeeter trapped in a jar for weeks

Her parents are named Mr. and Mrs. Granger (first names never revealed)

Hermione eventually became Minister for Magic

She helped revise the laws regarding house-elves and Muggle rights

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