Hermione

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Hermione Granger 7
Alias(es)	“Miss Know-It-All”; “Little McGonagall” 179 498
Species/Race	Muggle-born witch 628
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Gryffindor House; Student-Driven Defence Against the Dark Arts (S.D.A.) 12 604
Occupation/Role	Hogwarts student; Gryffindor prefect 451 498
First Appearance	Chapter 3: “Giants and Boys” 3

Background / History

Professor McGonagall brought Hermione to Ollivanders before her first year, where she received a vine-wood wand with dragon heartstring core, ten and three-quarters inches long. Its initial status was recorded as “Perfect,” with no traits. 3

On the Hogwarts Express, Hermione introduced herself to Xilun Ollivander and Neville Longbottom. Eager to establish her preparation, she stated that she had memorized The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 1 and several supplementary books, and had already practised the Levitation Charm successfully. 7

Her early Hogwarts years were defined by intensive study, practical spellwork, and an increasingly close friendship with Harry Potter and Ron Weasley. Hermione became the trio’s primary academic support, revising their homework and helping them manage assignments. 27 32

During her second year, Hermione was initially enthusiastic about Gilderoy Lockhart, even achieving the only perfect score on his self-focused questionnaire. Her confidence in him later waned as it became clear that he avoided casting magic in class. 94 107

In third year, Hermione selected every available elective—including Muggle Studies—and received a Time-Turner from McGonagall to attend overlapping classes. She later used it with Harry to go back in time and locate Scabbers, contributing to Peter Pettigrew’s exposure. 134 246

As a prefect, Hermione took discipline seriously, repeatedly clashing with Fred and George Weasley over their pranks and products. Their teasing comparison of her to McGonagall earned her the nickname “Little McGonagall.” 451 498

When Dolores Umbridge restricted wand use and reduced Defence Against the Dark Arts to theory, Hermione argued that students needed real defensive training. She proposed that Silvan teach them, citing his status as Triwizard Tournament Champion; the resulting student-led defence classes were ultimately led by Harry. 572 583 604

During the war, Hermione accepted a task from Mad-Eye Moody to persuade Harry’s Muggle relatives to relocate for their safety. Before joining the conflict directly, she chose to erase her parents’ memories of her so they would not suffer if she died. 735 768

Appearance

Hermione is described as a brown-haired girl. 7

• Carries a heavy quantity of books and parchment, often enough to fill a large bag or conceal her desk beneath stacks of reading material. 161 224
• Wore a fine golden chain holding her Time-Turner during her third year. 233 246
• Later keeps Crookshanks, a cat whose presence is a frequent source of conflict with Ron. 162 236

Personality

Hermione is intensely curious, highly prepared, and proud of her knowledge. As an eleven-year-old, she eagerly discussed memorizing textbooks and repeatedly pressed Nearly Headless Nick for details about the supposed historical feud between Gryffindor and the Ollivander family. 7 12

She is conscientious and strongly rule-oriented, particularly when safety is involved. This drives her to question the Firebolt’s origin, oppose Harry’s use of unverified spell notes, and object to Fred and George’s dangerous schemes even when she cannot stop them. 218 630 556

Her trust in established books and verifiable evidence also makes her skeptical of Divination, unsupported magical creatures, and unconventional methods. She acknowledges that she relies on matters she can read, reason through, or confirm herself. 466 647

Despite her rigidity, Hermione is compassionate and proactive. She tutors Neville, helps Harry and Ron with schoolwork, researches legal options for Percy Weasley, and seeks practical ways for students to defend themselves under Umbridge’s restrictions. 27 32 429 572

Abilities & Skills

Academic Knowledge

Hermione possesses broad and unusually thorough magical knowledge, especially in theory, history, and Potions.

• Memorized the first-year spell textbook and additional reference works before arriving at Hogwarts. 7
• Correctly identified Veritaserum, Polyjuice Potion, and Amortentia in Slughorn’s class, impressing him with her Potions knowledge. 628
• Compiled extensive History of Magic notes that accurately anticipated an examination question on wand legislation and the Goblin Rebellions. 590
• Selected every available third-year elective, including Muggle Studies. 134

Spellcasting and Transfiguration

Hermione learns spells quickly and can apply magic effectively in both academic and dangerous situations.

• Successfully performed the Levitation Charm before the first Charms lesson had progressed far. 27
• Used Cleaning and Warm Wind Charms during Lockhart’s staged werewolf demonstration. 97
• Transfigured a button into a beetle, though the result could not move; her later animated hedgehog was mobile but noticeably stiff. 128 331
• Cast the Bubble-Head Charm on herself, Harry, and Ron while entering the abandoned Riddle Manor. 787
• Identified fire salamanders in Hagrid’s class immediately. 217

Time-Turner Use

Hermione was authorized to use a Time-Turner for academic scheduling after taking more classes than a normal timetable allowed. 246 560

• Used it to attend simultaneous classes during third year. 246
• Travelled back with Harry to search for Scabbers and assist in exposing Peter Pettigrew. 246
• Kept the device secret under an agreement with McGonagall. 233

Defensive Initiative

Hermione recognizes the need for practical self-defence and pushes others to prepare for escalating threats.

• Proposed independent Defence Against the Dark Arts instruction when Umbridge refused to teach practical magic. 572
• Helped maintain S.D.A. after Umbridge’s removal, discussing its future with Harry and Cedric Diggory. 604
• Worked with Harry and Ron to evade Death Eaters in Hogsmeade and investigate Voldemort’s abandoned home. 789 787

Equipment / Items

• Vine-wood wand — Dragon heartstring core; ten and three-quarters inches; originally assessed as “Perfect.” 3
• Time-Turner — Issued by McGonagall for third-year academic scheduling. 246
• Crookshanks — Her pet cat, purchased before third year. 162
• Extensive personal notes and books — Includes detailed History of Magic research and a large collection of course materials. 161 590

Relationships

• Harry Potter — Close friend and frequent partner in investigations; they used the Time-Turner together and later worked together within S.D.A. Their friendship occasionally strained over the Firebolt and the Half-Blood Prince’s textbook. 32 246 216 630
• Ron Weasley — Close friend and regular study partner; they argue often, especially over Crookshanks, schoolwork, and Hermione’s strictness. 32 162 633
• Silvan Ollivander — Friend since their first train journey; Hermione consults him on wandlore and practical problems, competes with him academically, and initially suggests that he teach defensive magic. 7 27 218 572
• Neville Longbottom — Early travelling companion whom Hermione attempts to tutor in Charms; she defends him when Xilun criticizes his inherited wand. 8 27
• Minerva McGonagall — Professor and mentor who supported Hermione’s exceptional timetable by arranging her Time-Turner. Fred and George compare Hermione’s prefect conduct to McGonagall’s. 246 498
• Fred and George Weasley — Frequent adversaries in her capacity as prefect; they mock her strictness but also warn her about fifth-year stress. 451 452 498
• Crookshanks — Hermione is determined to keep him despite Ron’s hostility and concerns about Scabbers. 162 236

Notable Quotes

“We have a Triwizard Tournament Champion, don't we?” 572

“Trying some strange spell on your friend is not something to take lightly!” 643