Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Hermione Granger (赫敏) |
| Alias(es) | “Miss Know-it-all” 25 |
| Species/Race | Human; Muggle-born witch 7 34 |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry; Gryffindor House 25 51 |
| Occupation/Role | Hogwarts student; Wayne Lawrence’s frequent study partner and trainee 16 34 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 6 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Early first-year magical ability | 34 | Shows exceptional study habits but lacks the Magic Power to sustain a full Shield Charm; begins focused Disarming Charm practice under Wayne. 34 |
| Potential Potion enhancement | 91 | A potion raises her spell power by roughly 30–40%, allowing her to cast the Shield Charm successfully for the first time. 91 |
| Virtual dueling training | 178 | Begins intensive combat practice through Wayne’s Virtual Brain-Computer Interface; can train against simulated opponents, but is limited to two hours daily because of mental strain. 178 |
| Round Table-enhanced talent | 261 | Her contract with the Round Table elevates her Transfiguration and Defense Against the Dark Arts talents to S-level. 261 |
| Advanced fourth-year duelist | 410 | Uses silent, curving spells, the Cloudy Mist Charm, and the Freckle Charm to force Ilvermorny champion Cassandra Warley into a draw. 410 |
Background
Hermione first meets Wayne Lawrence at Flourish and Blotts while trying to obtain Hogwarts: A History. With only five Galleons remaining for the school year after purchasing her books, she rents Wayne’s copy, then receives it on loan for a week after he recognizes her eagerness to learn. The exchange establishes their contact before Hogwarts. 7
She arrives at Hogwarts as a Gryffindor first-year already determined to outwork wizard-raised students. Her regular routine includes rising early to read before breakfast, completing homework ahead of schedule, and studying the wizarding world beyond assigned material. Although she performs strongly in class, Wayne’s effortless talent leaves her acutely aware of the gap between diligent learning and raw magical power. 17 34
Her friendship with Harry Potter and Ron Weasley becomes strained after Ron mocks her intelligence and gossips about Wayne. Hermione responds by suspending Ron with the Inverted Golden Bell, but still joins Wayne and Harry in searching for him during the Halloween troll attack. 51
Wayne becomes her primary magical mentor. He teaches her practical spellcasting in the Room of Requirement, introduces her to his magical creatures, provides a Potential Potion to improve her magical capacity, and later develops a virtual-reality dueling device specifically useful for her combat training. 34 86 91 178
As she matures, Hermione’s concerns extend beyond coursework. After learning that British Ministry leadership is entirely controlled by pure-blood families, she resolves to become Minister for Magic and challenge discrimination against Muggle-borns. 474
Appearance
Hermione is described as a young witch with large brown eyes and naturally fluffy, often untidy hair. She sometimes styles her hair more carefully for important occasions, and her appearance becomes more polished as she grows older. 7 10 90 450
- Large brown eyes. 7
- Naturally fluffy or messy hair, usually associated with her studious appearance. 10 34
- Carries books constantly and is often visibly absorbed in reading. 16 85 400
- Has a notably different, more formal appearance when dressed for major Hogwarts events. 450
Personality
Hermione is intensely academic, competitive, and self-demanding. She wants to understand magic rather than merely receive answers, refusing to rely on Wayne’s knowledge when she believes she should be capable of solving a problem herself. Her determination extends to taking every available elective despite the workload. 85 248
She can be blunt, prideful, and quick-tempered when faced with carelessness or disrespect. Ron’s gossip provokes her into using the Inverted Golden Bell, while insults against Wayne or her friends reliably trigger a fierce response. 51 144
Beneath her confidence, Hermione is kind and deeply protective. She helps a fallen student on the Hogwarts grounds, remains concerned for Ron despite their conflict, reports her suspicions about the Philosopher’s Stone to Dumbledore, and fears Wayne’s death more than anything when confronting a Boggart. 10 51 86 283
Her attachment to Wayne gradually becomes romantic. She is jealous of his closeness with other girls, trusts his guidance even when frustrated by his teasing, and ultimately accepts his relationship with Astoria after he tells her directly. 16 150 260
Abilities & Skills
Academic Ability
Hermione is one of Hogwarts’ strongest students through discipline, memory, and sustained self-study.
- Studies wizarding history and introductory texts before beginning school. 7
- Consistently earns points for Gryffindor in class, except in Potions. 17
- Selects every elective available despite scheduling and workload concerns. 248
- Demonstrates sufficient academic grounding for Nicolas Flamel to identify potential in Alchemy. 365
- Is invited into Professor McGonagall’s Transfiguration Club after successfully controlling multiple transformed rats. 440 441
Charms
Hermione learns Charms quickly and applies them with precision.
- Successfully casts Wingardium Leviosa, earning five points for Gryffindor. 51
- Uses the Inverted Golden Bell to suspend Ron after confronting him about gossip. 51
- Learns the Disarming Charm from Wayne and improves through repeated practice. 34 43
- Casts the Silencing Charm proficiently enough to surprise older and more experienced duelists. 410
- Uses a silent Cleaning Charm while helping care for Mooncalves. 144
Defensive Magic & Dueling
Initially hindered by low Magic Power, Hermione becomes a capable practical duelist through potion-enhanced growth and repeated combat training.
- Cannot initially produce a full Shield Charm, but masters it after taking the Potential Potion. 34 91
- Uses Wayne’s Virtual Brain-Computer Interface to practice safely against increasingly difficult opponents. 178
- Is especially vulnerable to mental fatigue from extended virtual dueling; Wayne restricts her training time to protect her. 178
- Fights Cassandra Warley with silent, curving spells and tactical use of concealment rather than brute force. 410
- Uses the Cloudy Mist Charm to obscure the battlefield, then lands the Freckle Charm during the confusion. 410
Transfiguration
Hermione’s Transfiguration grows substantially after her Round Table contract.
- Performs well in early Transfiguration despite being unable to match Wayne’s natural ease. 17
- Later controls up to six transformed rats simultaneously before struggling with a seventh. 440
- Her Transfiguration talent reaches S-level after the Round Table contract. 261
Equipment & Items
- Hogwarts Map — A magical map made by Wayne and purchased by Hermione; she demonstrates its route-planning function to other Gryffindors. 27
- Magical quills — Receives several specialized quills from Wayne, including Dictation, Grammar Correction, Book Copying, and Filler Quills. 31 32
- Potential Potion — Consumed to improve her magical strength and enable her first successful Shield Charm. 91
- Firebolt — Gifted by Wayne; later permits Harry to borrow it for a Quidditch match under Wayne’s conditions. 292
Relationships
- Wayne Lawrence — Close friend, magical mentor, and romantic partner. Their relationship begins through books and study, develops through private lessons and mutual trust, and remains central to Hermione’s Hogwarts life. 7 34 150 260
- Cho Chang — Friend and fellow member of Wayne’s close circle. They study together, help Wayne with magical-creature care, and share occasional tension over their mutual affection for him. 26 46 100
- Harry Potter — Friend and fellow combat trainee. Hermione joins Harry in searching for Ron during the troll attack and later trains with Harry under Wayne. 51 159
- Ron Weasley — Friend whose jealousy and gossip cause a serious rift. Hermione still worries about his safety during the troll incident. 51
- Albus Dumbledore — Headmaster who takes her concerns seriously when she reports her deductions about Snape, Nicolas Flamel, and the Philosopher’s Stone. 86
- Minerva McGonagall — Professor who recognizes Hermione’s potential and recruits her for the Transfiguration Club. 441
- Astoria Greengrass — Friend and Wayne’s later partner. Hermione initially reacts emotionally to Wayne’s confession but chooses to support him. 260 261
- Cassandra Warley — Ilvermorny student and friendly rival. Their duel ends in a draw after Hermione’s tactical spellcasting overwhelms Cassandra’s defenses. 409 410 411
- Nicolas Flamel — Alchemical authority who praises Hermione’s foundation and potential for further study. 365
Trivia
- Hermione plans to prepare for Oxford University examinations during Hogwarts holidays. 248
- She treats academic tasks so seriously that Wayne can motivate her dueling practice by framing it as an assignment. 178
- Her greatest fear, revealed by a Boggart, is Wayne dying. 283
- She aims to become Minister for Magic to improve the position of Muggle-born witches and wizards. 474