Hermione

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Hermione Granger (赫敏)
Alias(es)	“Granger Queen”; “Know-It-All” 112
Species/Race	Human witch; Muggle-born 15 92
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry; Gryffindor House 19
Occupation/Role	Hogwarts student; exceptionally accomplished first-year scholar 37 54
First Appearance	Chapter 14

Background / History

Hermione was raised by Muggle parents, both dentists. An avid reader from childhood, she had expected to pursue a conventional academic path before an owl delivered her Hogwarts acceptance letter. Her family was surprised to discover that magic was real, but Hermione embraced the new world enthusiastically 92.

Before arriving at Hogwarts, she memorized all of her textbooks and had already practiced several spells successfully. On the Hogwarts Express, she introduced herself while helping Neville Longbottom search for his lost toad, eagerly watched Ron Weasley attempt magic, and immediately recognized Harry Potter from numerous books 15.

The Sorting Hat placed Hermione in Gryffindor. Though she was initially overbearing with Ron and Harry, her concern for them repeatedly drew her into their dangers, from the midnight duel expedition to the investigation of the Philosopher’s Stone 19 47 118.

Appearance

Hermione is a petite, slender girl with a studious appearance. By her second year, she has grown to nearly Harry Potter’s height, remaining about half a head shorter than Li Mu 151.

• Thick, bushy brown hair, often described as messy or fluffy 14 47
• Bright brown eyes 47
• Prominent front teeth 14
• Frequently carries heavy stacks of books 59 92
• Wore a pink nightgown when confronting Harry, Ron, and Li Mu over their planned midnight outing 47

Personality

Hermione is intensely curious, highly studious, and direct. She reads quickly, studies efficiently, and began borrowing books from the Hogwarts library in exceptional numbers almost immediately after arriving at school 15 58. Her confidence in her knowledge can make her dismissive or intrusive, especially when she believes someone else is being irresponsible or incorrect.

She is also deeply loyal. Hermione repeatedly attempts to protect Harry, Ron, and Li Mu from danger—even when they resent her interference—and she is willing to break rules when she believes the situation requires it 47 61 118. Her arguments with Ron often stem from a genuine desire to help, though Li Mu teaches her that good intentions require tact, timing, and consideration for another person’s pride 41 42 44.

Despite her assertiveness, Hermione is sensitive about her appearance, her Muggle background, and her standing among her friends. She becomes vulnerable when isolated or mocked, but responds to setbacks with renewed determination, particularly in earning points for Gryffindor and competing for the House Cup 43 66.

Abilities & Skills

Academic Ability

Hermione is one of the strongest students in her year, noted for broad magical knowledge, rapid study, and excellent performance across nearly every subject.

• Memorized all assigned Hogwarts textbooks before beginning school 15
• Identified Hogwarts traditions and magical phenomena through Hogwarts: A History 15 18
• Earned extra points in nearly every subject except Potions during her first weeks 37
• Borrowed more than thirty books from the library early in the school year 58
• Recognizes Nicolas Flamel through prior reading and immediately goes to research him further 75
• Studies Muggle psychology under Li Mu’s influence 86

Charms and Spell Theory

Hermione studies charms beyond the expected first-year level and is particularly interested in magical language and etymology.

• Repeatedly asked Li Mu to teach her wandless magic 18
• Attempted Wingardium Leviosa against a Troll, though it had no effect 62
• Helped Li Mu analyze the linguistic principle behind his accidental Confundus Chaos Charm 64
• Coordinated a Leg-Locker Curse with Li Mu, causing the Troll to fall and knock itself unconscious 64
• Used a Flame Curse, “fireblow,” to ignite Snape’s robes and free Li Mu’s broom from a curse 83
• Learned the Accio Charm ahead of the normal curriculum alongside Li Mu 123

Transfiguration and Combat Magic

Hermione successfully transfigures a match into a needle in Professor McGonagall’s class 27. She is willing to use offensive magic when necessary, though her mana and combat repertoire remain limited due to her age.

• Cast Total Petrification against the silver-white giant tiger, but the spell had no effect 133
• Participated in casting the Cruciatus Curse during the confrontation with the giant tiger 133
• In the planned second-year outline, uses the Eye Affliction Curse to deprive the Basilisk of its most dangerous weapon 161

Research and Deduction

Hermione applies her knowledge quickly under pressure and often provides the group’s most structured analysis.

• Identified the Three-Headed Hellhound as a magical creature when the group encountered it 51
• Deduced that Snape’s questions for Hinata connected her to the Philosopher’s Stone and Fluffy’s defenses 113
• Recognized the danger of Li Mu’s anonymous medieval-magic book and confiscated it pending Dumbledore’s inspection 108
• Determined that the targeted barrier at Platform 9¾ was likely connected to a house-elf acting for an old wizarding family 160

Relationships

• Li Mu — Close friend and frequent partner in investigations. Li Mu comforts Hermione during her conflict with Ron, teaches her social tact through historical examples, and fights beside her against the Troll 41 42 64. Hermione increasingly relies on him when facing difficult situations 92 153.
• Harry Potter — Gryffindor classmate and friend. Hermione recognizes him immediately from wizarding history, supports him during Quidditch, and joins his efforts to protect the Philosopher’s Stone 15 72 118.
• Ron Weasley — Classmate and recurring source of conflict. Hermione’s corrective, commanding manner clashes with Ron’s insecurity and resentment, producing several cold wars despite their concern for one another 38 61 112.
• Neville Longbottom — Fellow Gryffindor whom Hermione initially helps by organizing the search for his lost toad 15.
• Hinata — Academic peer and occasional rival. Hermione studies with her, worries for her safety after hearing Snape threatened her, and later helps investigate her disappearance 59 113 115.
• Moaning Myrtle — Becomes an unexpected ally after Hermione and Li Mu comfort her in the second-floor bathroom 43 44.
• Fleur Delacour — Meets Fleur in Diagon Alley. Hermione is unsettled by Fleur’s beauty and Veela charm, and their introduction is notably cold 152 155.
• Mr. and Mrs. Granger — Her Muggle parents, both dentists. They are kind toward Harry and Li Mu but remain uneasy around Gringotts’ goblins 92 151.

Story Role / Major Arcs

First Year

• Joins Harry, Ron, Li Mu, and Neville on the Hogwarts Express while searching for Neville’s toad; establishes herself as unusually prepared and knowledgeable 14 15.
• Is sorted into Gryffindor and begins assisting her peers with preparation for Hogwarts life 18 19.
• Develops a reputation as one of the year’s best students and earns frequent house points 37 54.
• Clashes with Ron and Harry over their rule-breaking, then becomes isolated and upset after her attempts to help are rejected 40 41.
• Receives advice from Li Mu about communication and social awareness; together, they turn Moaning Myrtle from an enemy into a friend 42 44.
• Follows Harry, Ron, and Li Mu during the planned duel, becomes trapped outside Gryffindor Tower with them, and joins their escape from Filch 47 49.
• Faces a Troll with Li Mu, contributing magical theory and coordinated spellwork to its defeat 61 64.
• Remains determined to win points for Gryffindor despite frustration with her housemates and briefly considers Hufflepuff a better fit 66.
• Supports Harry during the Gryffindor–Slytherin Quidditch match and later helps save Li Mu during his own cursed broom incident 72 83.
• Researches Nicolas Flamel, participates in investigating the Philosopher’s Stone, and accepts the need to break rules to stop Snape 75 118 119.

Summer and Second Year

• Leaves Hogwarts for Christmas with Li Mu seeing her off; she shares her Muggle upbringing and growing attachment to the magical world 92.
• Returns early after Christmas and hosts a dinner that brings students from multiple houses together 107.
• Reunites with Harry and Li Mu in Diagon Alley before second year, introducing them to her parents 151.
• Helps Li Mu identify Fleur Delacour as a Veela and later witnesses the fight between Arthur Weasley and Lucius Malfoy 152 153.
• Works with Li Mu to break the targeted charm preventing Harry from entering Platform 9¾, allowing the trio to board the Hogwarts Express 160.
• In the planned second-year outline, joins Harry and Li Mu in confronting the Basilisk; her Eye Affliction Curse helps neutralize it before Harry destroys it with the Sword of Gryffindor 161.

Trivia

• Hermione is capable of pronouncing Li Mu’s name in genuine Mandarin, despite initially finding it difficult 15.
• She knows historical material from the Celestial Dynasty, including the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period 42.
• She reads martial-arts novels, including works associated with the “Nine Yin Manual,” despite Li Mu’s surprise at her familiarity with them 108.
• Her enthusiasm for Quidditch is primarily rooted in loyalty to Harry and Gryffindor rather than love of the sport itself 72.