Hermione

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Hermione Granger (赫敏)
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry; Gryffindor House 74
Occupation/Role	Hogwarts student; researcher, duelist, and organizer of Buckbeak’s legal defense 78
Status	Active
First Appearance	King’s Cross Station 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Ancient: Omniscient Analysis	64	Awakens an analytical Ancient Magic that reveals magical structures, creature weaknesses, and flaws in spells; ordinary magic cannot conceal such details from her.

Background / History

Hermione is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Granger; her father is a dentist. Her parents are patient but often overwhelmed by her excitement and rapid questioning about magic. 2 27

At King’s Cross Station, she approaches Su Yu after noticing his Eastern background and immediately questions him about Eastern University’s qi-based magic, wandless casting, and ancient scripts. Her curiosity continues aboard the Hogwarts Express, where she secures a compartment and eagerly discusses books, magical theory, and her own experiments. 2 3

Although sorted into Gryffindor, Hermione quickly forms friendships across House lines. She regularly visits the Slytherin table and common room, studies with Su Yu and Daphne Greengrass, and becomes accepted by the Slytherins as “esteemed Miss Granger.” 20 36 74

Appearance

Hermione is a small girl with thick, bushy brown curls and bright brown eyes. Her hair becomes notably fluffier in the steam of King’s Cross and remains one of her most recognizable features. 2 3 59

• Often carries thick, heavily used textbooks, especially advanced magical theory books. 7
• Wears glasses. 62
• Frequently keeps Crookshanks, her ginger, flat-faced cat, close to her. 59
• Her expressions shift visibly between intense academic focus, embarrassment, and excitement. 2 4 59

Personality

Hermione is intensely curious, academically driven, and inclined to ask questions faster than others can answer them. She approaches unfamiliar magic as a subject to be studied, whether it concerns Eastern spell systems, magical creatures, or historical mysteries. 2 3 37

Her diligence can become excessive. She creates minute-by-minute revision schedules, pursues near-perfect exam results, and initially overloads herself with classes before later dropping Muggle Studies and Divination to restore a manageable schedule. 20 94 106

She values logic, evidence, and practical conclusions over mysticism. Hermione openly challenges Professor Binns over the Chamber of Secrets and repeatedly disputes Professor Trelawney’s vague divinations, eventually leaving Divination for Arithmancy. 37 61 83

Despite her bluntness, Hermione is compassionate and fiercely protective of those she considers friends. She researches Buckbeak’s defense, worries over Harry’s safety, attempts to help Hagrid improve his teaching, and stands between Gryffindor students and an advancing monster army. 78 194 216 262

Abilities & Skills

Ancient: Omniscient Analysis

Hermione’s Ancient Magic manifests as an extraordinary analytical ability.

• Reveals magical structures, creature weaknesses, and defects in spells at a glance. 64
• Lets her learn Ancient Magic training more easily alongside Slytherin students. 64
• Reflects her longstanding strengths in theory, observation, and rapid comprehension. 2 20

Dueling Magic

Hermione is a capable defensive duelist who combines rapid casting with careful observation of an opponent’s openings.

• Casts Expelliarmus, Stupefy, Oppugno, Incarcerous, and Repel Three Feet in succession against the corrupted Lockhart. 49
• Exploits Lockhart’s theatrical movements to nearly disarm him. 49
• Develops rapid spellcasting through Daphne Greengrass’s instruction at the Dueling Club. 40
• Uses Petrificus Totalus decisively during the conflict with the Japanese Magic Institute. 212

Research and Legal Advocacy

Hermione excels at organizing complex information into practical action.

• Builds detailed revision plans and routinely studies beyond the curriculum. 20
• Leads Buckbeak’s defense preparation, collecting Ministry records, creature-behavior guides, witness statements, and self-defense precedents. 78
• Identifies the central defense argument: Buckbeak acted after Malfoy’s provocation and had a generally gentle temperament. 78
• Analyzes Umbridge’s speech with Cassandra, extracting the Ministry’s political conflict with Hogwarts from its vague official language. 220

Time Manipulation

Hermione is entrusted with a Time Turner during her third year.

• Uses it to return with Harry and Isolde after Sirius Black’s capture. 101
• Helps rescue Buckbeak and prepares to free Sirius before the Hospital Wing is secured. 101
• Later returns the Time Turner after reducing her course load. 106

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Wand — Used for academic magic, dueling, and defensive spellcasting. 49
• Nine-Tails Cloak Badge — Given by Su Yu; can protect her from curses such as petrification and alert him when activated. 38
• Nine-Tails Cloak — Worn during dangerous encounters, including the defense against Lockhart and the monster army. 49 194
• Time Turner — Used during the Sirius Black rescue operation before being returned. 101 106
• Cursed parchment — Provided for Harry’s secret student group; exposes traitors with purple-black pustules spelling “SNEAK.” 250
• Modified fake Galleons — Created to notify Dumbledore’s Army members of meeting times through changing numbers and heat. 257
• Crookshanks — Her ginger cat, whom she considers special despite his clashes with Scabbers and other magical creatures. 59 75 109

Relationships

• Su Yu — Met him at King’s Cross through her interest in Eastern magic. He becomes her protector, teacher, confidant, and romantic partner; she is comfortable visiting his Slytherin quarters and Foley Manor. 2 38 74 108
• Daphne Greengrass — Close friend and study partner. Daphne comforts Hermione during conflicts with Ron, teaches her rapid spellcasting, and helps organize Buckbeak’s defense. 40 64 78
• Harry Potter — Close friend and frequent source of information about Hogwarts’ mysteries. Hermione aids his investigations, scolds his recklessness, and helps him save Sirius Black. 16 101 146
• Ron Weasley — Initially a friend, but their relationship deteriorates over Crookshanks and Scabbers; Ron’s public distrust leaves Hermione isolated. 64 75
• Ginny Weasley — Friend and fellow defender during the monster riot; Ginny later returns to assist Hermione on the front line. 59 195
• Hagrid — Hermione remains loyal to him despite controversy, organizes Buckbeak’s defense, and repeatedly tries to help him improve his teaching. 78 82 179 262
• Buckbeak — Hermione researches his case, refuses to accept his execution sentence, and later helps rescue him through the Time Turner. 78 82 101
• Slytherin House — Though a Gryffindor, she earns unusual trust and protection from Slytherin students, who mobilize to support her during the monster attack. 23 74 194
• Crookshanks — Her beloved cat; Hermione defends him when others blame him for Scabbers’s disappearance. 59 75

Story Role / Major Arcs

First Year

Hermione enters Hogwarts as an exceptionally prepared but socially overenthusiastic first-year. Her attempts to teach broom theory alienate classmates, leaving her upset until Su Yu comforts her with macaroni and cheese. 12

She becomes involved in the Chamber of Secrets mystery by questioning Professor Binns, sharing information with Su Yu, and investigating the danger despite escalating petrifications. 16 37 38

Chamber of Secrets Investigation

Hermione helps prepare Polyjuice Potion but accidentally uses cat hair, leaving her temporarily transformed into a cat-human hybrid. Ashamed of her appearance, she is reassured and protected by Su Yu while Madam Pomfrey treats her in a private ward. 42

After recovering, she joins Harry, Ron, and a Slytherin group in the Forbidden Forest. She confronts Aragog directly and obtains information about the ancient monster beneath Hogwarts. 45

Third-Year Conflicts

Hermione acquires Crookshanks, plans the group’s Hogsmeade outings in detail, and grows increasingly estranged from Ron over Scabbers. 59 64 75

Her Ancient Magic awakens as Omniscient Analysis, expanding her ability to understand magical systems and combat weaknesses. 64

She spearheads Buckbeak’s legal defense, but Hagrid freezes during the hearing and Buckbeak is sentenced to execution. Hermione refuses to accept the verdict and later uses the Time Turner to help save Buckbeak and Sirius. 78 82 101

Later Hogwarts Years

Hermione continues to combine compassion with pragmatic political awareness. She recognizes Umbridge’s Ministry agenda, helps establish secure communication methods for Harry’s student group, and teaches advanced spells in secret. 220 250 257

She remains concerned for Hagrid even after public opinion turns against him, attempting to persuade him not to endanger students with reckless creature lessons. 179 262

Monster Riot

During the monster army’s assault, Hermione activates the Nine-Tails Cloak and shields frightened Gryffindor students while Ron freezes in fear. Her stand inspires other Gryffindors to join the defense alongside Slytherin. 194 195

Notable Quotes

“I’m dropping this class.” 83

“Strength without ambition makes you Dumbledore; ambition without strength makes you Fudge.” 249