Hermione

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Hermione Granger (赫米恩)
Species/Race	Human; Muggle-born witch 50 124
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry — Gryffindor; Yandu Academy — Upper Academy First Year Class One 36 562
Occupation/Role	Student; aspiring founder of the House-elf Liberation Association 343
Status	Alive 866
First Appearance	Chapter 27

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Pre-classification training	140 141	Begins Bell's foundational Magic Power-control training; uses direct Magic Power to levitate her rag doll, Betty, for the first time.
Shield Charm proficiency	260	Bell confirms that she has successfully learned the Shield Charm, allowing her to face Cornish Pixies without the fear she showed in her first encounter.
Below Elementary Wizard	265	Bell's classification places her below the Elementary Wizard level; she does not yet qualify for the first formal stage.
Formal rank unstated; battle-tested witch	379	Takes part in her first real battle and earns Bell's praise for her courage and performance.
Formal rank unstated; independent duelist	721 722 733	Survives an ambush by the disguised Victoria Helmenium through layered defenses, battlefield improvisation, counterspells, and magical items.

Background

Early life and Hogwarts entry

Hermione grew up in a Muggle family with few, if any, friends. She devoted herself to study and expected Hogwarts to finally place her among exceptional people with whom she could connect through magic. Instead, her diligence and insistence on rules initially earned her isolation and the mocking nickname “Miss Know-It-All.” 50

She met Bell Menethil aboard the Hogwarts Express when she introduced herself in his compartment. Bell's casual command of magic impressed her, but also made her question whether she could measure up to magical children raised in Wizarding families. 27 50

At Hogwarts, Hermione was sorted into Gryffindor and immediately established herself academically by becoming the first student in her Transfiguration class to turn a matchstick into a needle, earning Gryffindor ten points. 36

Friendship with Bell

Hermione and Bell repeatedly met in the library, where their shared interest in magical knowledge gradually turned into friendship. She trusted him enough to recount her experience in the forbidden corridor and discuss the Three-Headed Dog beneath its trapdoor. 43

Her involvement in the Troll incident led to Bell safely escorting her back to Gryffindor Tower. They formally became friends afterward, studying together frequently; Hermione also began forcing Bell to sit with her at the front of class rather than hide in corners. 52 55

Bell became Hermione's principal magical mentor. His criticism of her theory-heavy approach initially hurt her, but pushed her to seek practical strength rather than academic praise alone. 71

Relationship with Bell

Hermione's feelings for Bell became so overwhelming that she withdrew from classes, avoided his messages, lost her appetite, and believed she might be under a magical influence. After finally speaking honestly with him, the two became a couple. 130 133 136 137

Their relationship combines affection, training, and frequent conflict. Bell teaches her advanced magical foundations and repeatedly outfits her with protective items, while Hermione pushes him toward responsibility, challenges his secrecy, and worries over his dangerous research. 140 143 806

Hermione is intensely protective and possessive of Bell. She reacts strongly to perceived romantic rivals, including Fleur Delacour, Gabrielle Delacour, Cho Chang, Professor Eleonora, and Penelope Clearwater. 369 390 427 714

Academic choices and advocacy

Hermione chose Arithmancy, Ancient Runes, and Care of Magical Creatures as electives after discussing their value with Bell and Professor McGonagall. She later secretly added Hagrid's Care of Magical Creatures class to her studies. 165 832

Professor McGonagall granted her a Time-Turner to resolve conflicts in her elective schedule, though Bell strongly warned her against using it recklessly. 251

After learning Bell's account of Wizard and House-elf history, Hermione resolved to establish the House-elf Liberation Association and initially named herself president, with Bell and Shanna Menethil as the intended vice president and member. 343

Later conflicts

While attending Yandu Academy, Hermione was assigned to Upper Academy First Year Class One, leaving her separated from Bell and Shanna in different year groups. The result worsened her long-standing insecurity about falling behind them. 562

During the Four Academy Tournament, Hermione defended her team's points against Wang Shouqiang's group. Although her team lost its points, she held out under pressure and blamed herself for the defeat. 657

Later at Hogwarts, Victoria Helmenium impersonated Hermione's roommate Parvati and lured her into an abandoned classroom. Hermione survived the ambush by using barriers, a Flame Totem, a Breaking Curse, a Counterspell, and Bell's accumulated magical equipment. 721 722 733

Appearance

Hermione has reddish-brown or auburn hair and black eyes. Her hair is frequently described as messy, though she sometimes takes considerable effort to comb and style it. 65 121 135

• Usually wears her Hogwarts uniform, even on weekends. 135
• Wore a simple black lace-trimmed dress when first meeting Bell after her period of isolation. 135
• Later appears in elaborate black gowns for formal occasions, carefully prepared with makeup and styled hair. 425
• Often wears Bell's protective accessories, including rings, bracelets, earrings, and Ten Thousand Snakes in its bracelet form. 126 242

Personality

Hermione is intensely studious, conscientious, and competitive. She values House Points, follows school rules closely, sits at the front of class, and dislikes being praised for achievements she feels she did not properly earn. 36 43 55 72

Her academic confidence is undermined by a persistent tendency to compare herself with Bell and Shanna. She is highly capable by ordinary Hogwarts standards, but Bell's exceptional ability and Shanna's early training repeatedly leave her feeling inadequate. 123 260 265

She is compassionate and morally driven. Hermione worries about magical creatures, Hagrid's position, discrimination against Muggle-borns, and the treatment of House-elves. Her concern can also become overbearing when she believes someone needs help or correction. 124 267 343 389

In danger, Hermione is resilient rather than fearless. She often begins frightened or uncertain, but regains focus quickly and persists until she finds a workable response. 100 154 396 722

Abilities & Skills

Academic aptitude

Hermione is consistently one of Hogwarts' strongest students and displays exceptional retention, discipline, and curiosity.

• Completed her first Transfiguration assignment before the rest of her class. 36
• Reviewed all first-year coursework and memorized the second-year textbooks during summer vacation. 93
• Selected Arithmancy and Ancient Runes because of their value to magical theory and magical-item creation. 165
• Prefers handwritten notes over a Quick-Quotes Quill because she believes taking notes herself improves understanding. 277

Magic Power control

Under Bell's instruction, Hermione trains to consciously control her Magic Power rather than rely entirely on wand-assisted spellcasting.

• Practices animating and levitating Betty, a rag doll, through direct Magic Power manipulation. 140 141
• Uses controlled danger induced by Bell's mental interference to break through her initial inability to move Betty. 141
• Her early training causes severe exhaustion; Bell repeatedly warns her not to overtrain. 142 143 347
• Her improved control increases her accuracy and helps reduce waste when casting Curses. 154

Defensive magic and duelling

Hermione develops from a student unfamiliar with the Shield Charm into a combatant who can react to ambushes and sustain a duel.

• Used Petrification and Binding Spells to subdue Cornish Pixies, initially relying on a transfigured wooden shield for protection. 99 100
• Learned that shields, misdirection, and controlled positioning are more reliable than blindly dodging incoming Curses. 153 154
• Can cast the Shield Charm and layer protective magic around herself. 260 678 721
• Uses Flame Totems, Breaking Curses, Counterspells, animated furniture, and magical items to create space against stronger opponents. 721 722 733

Legilimency

Hermione learned Legilimency at Bell's insistence and can cast the spell directly on another person.

• Uses Legilimency on Bell and receives a sequence of memories and images. 389
• Bell demonstrates that Legilimency can be misleading when the target controls what the caster sees, reinforcing his warning that she must remain vigilant. 389

Apparition

Hermione trains in Side-Along Apparition after repeated long-distance travel with Bell.

• Initially fails to move, then successfully apparates within Bell's expanded suitcase space but becomes trapped and requires his help to return. 394
• Her first successful jumps are wildly inaccurate, including one that leaves her underground. 394 395
• Improves through repeated practice, gradually appearing closer to her intended destination. 396
• Cannot use Apparition or Side-Along Apparition within Hogwarts because of the castle's anti-Apparition protections. 394

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Personal Terminal — Reddish-brown magical communication device gifted by Bell; displays identification, remaining Magic Power, and messaging functions. 58
• Constant Temperature Badge — Bell's Christmas gift; regulates her temperature and can have its appearance altered through Transfiguration. 64
• Ten Thousand Snakes / Black Scale — Magical snake puppet initially lent to her as Basilisk protection. It later recognizes Hermione as its master and disguises itself as a bracelet. 126 177 242
• Danger Prediction Earring — Warns Hermione when registered threats approach with hostile intent. 126
• Protective ring and bracelet — Each can trigger a Shield Charm when she is attacked. 126
• Shield Charm Ring and Flying Shoes — Two of the three items Bell prepares for her during the Four Academy Tournament. 657
• Undetectable Extension carry bag — Filled by Bell with a large collection of magical items, many of which Hermione initially cannot identify or use. 277
• Hellfire Stones and Exploding Flame Beads — Powerful emergency weapons used against Victoria Helmenium. 733
• Time-Turner — Issued by Professor McGonagall to manage her elective-course schedule; Bell warns Hermione not to touch it. 251

Relationships

• Bell Menethil — First friend, boyfriend, magical mentor, and primary protector. Their friendship begins through shared study and becomes a romantic relationship after Hermione confronts her feelings for him. 27 55 137
• Shanna Menethil — Bell's younger sister and Hermione's frequent rival. Shanna initially regards Hermione as a threat, but their relationship gradually becomes more intimate despite continued jealousy and competition. 65 244 406
• Mr. and Mrs. Granger — Hermione's Muggle parents. Mrs. Granger supports Hermione's happiness with Bell, while Mr. Granger is initially more skeptical of him. 241 290
• Penelope Clearwater — Close friend who shares Hermione's Muggle background, academic excellence, and tendency toward loneliness. 286
• Harry Potter — Gryffindor housemate and occasional ally. Hermione helps bring him to Bell when he seeks information about Horcruxes. 832
• Ron Weasley — Gryffindor housemate whose impulsiveness repeatedly frustrates Hermione; she openly defends Bell when Ron confronts him. 166
• Professor Minerva McGonagall — Respected professor who recognizes Hermione's academic ability, protects her from undeserved punishment, and obtains her Time-Turner. 36 118 251
• Rubeus Hagrid — Professor Hermione supports during the Buckbeak controversy; she later adds his Care of Magical Creatures class to her electives. 267 832
• Parvati Patil — Roommate with whom Hermione's relationship becomes distant. Victoria Helmenium later impersonates Parvati to ambush Hermione. 720 721 722
• Victoria Helmenium — Durmstrang Dark witch who attacks Hermione while posing as Parvati; Hermione defeats her through defensive magic and magical items. 722 733