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| Prisoner of Azkaban |
Her thirst for knowledge reaches new levels, even dangerous ones,
as the stress she’s under this year takes a toll on her
physically (falling asleep and missing classes) and emotionally
(crying to Hagrid, punching Malfoy).
Her loyalty shines here as well. Loyalty not only to Harry (whom
she’s willing to die for in the Shrieking Shack) but also to
Hagrid.
Despite a heavy workload that causes her to repeat hours, she is
a better friend to Hagrid then Harry and Ron combined, she finds
the time to help him with Buckbeak’s case even though she barely
has time to sleep.
as the stress she’s under this year takes a toll on her
physically (falling asleep and missing classes) and emotionally
(crying to Hagrid, punching Malfoy).
Her loyalty shines here as well. Loyalty not only to Harry (whom
she’s willing to die for in the Shrieking Shack) but also to
Hagrid.
Despite a heavy workload that causes her to repeat hours, she is
a better friend to Hagrid then Harry and Ron combined, she finds
the time to help him with Buckbeak’s case even though she barely
has time to sleep.
We also see that she has the respect and trust of not only her
teachers, but also the Ministry of Magic, whom Professor
McGonagall persuaded to license the time turner in the first
place.
teachers, but also the Ministry of Magic, whom Professor
McGonagall persuaded to license the time turner in the first
place.
- “It’s called a Time-Turner,” Hermione whispered,
day back. I’ve been using it all year to get to all my
lessons. Professor McGonagall made me swear I wouldn’t
tell anyone. She had to write all sorts of letters to
the Ministry of Magic so I could have one. She had to
tell them that I was a model student, and that I’d
never, ever use it for anything except my studies…I’ve
been turning it back so I could do hours over again,
that’s how I’ve been doing several lessons at once,
see? But...”
| Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 21 |
We see her capable of keeping secrets (Time Turner, Lupin’s
lycanthropy). So she is not one of those girls who can’t keep a
secret for longer than a second. She can know something and not
say anything about it.
lycanthropy). So she is not one of those girls who can’t keep a
secret for longer than a second. She can know something and not
say anything about it.
- “I DON’T BELIEVE IT!” Hermione screamed.
Lupin let go of Black and turned to her. She had
Lupin, wild-eyed. “You – you –”
- “Hermione –”
“– you and him!”
“Hermione, calm down –”
“I didn’t tell anyone!” Hermione shrieked. “I’ve
- “Hermione, listen to me, please!” Lupin shouted.
“I can explain –”
Harry could feel himself shaking, not with fear,
- “I trusted you,” he shouted at Lupin, his voice
his friend!”
- “You’re wrong,” said Lupin. “I haven’t been
- “NO!” Hermione screamed. “Harry, don’t trust him,
you dead too – he’s a werewolf!”
| Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 17 |
She is trustworthy. She keeps the confidence of a man she hardly knows,
Lupin, because she doesn’t want to get him in trouble. And with the secret of
the Time Turner, we see she is clearly someone who doesn’t express herself
fully at any given opportunity. She had to be fit to burst with the power she
was entrusted with, but managed to bite her tongue and not mention it to her
two best friends. A difficult feat for anyone...especially when excited about
something.
There are people who would flip and rant up and down, but despite the stress
she’s under she never mentions any of it to the boys...never seeks solace
from them, yet always delivers.
She can be entrusted with someone else’s welfare and not do anything to harm
them. She’s not out for herself. She doesn’t give Lupin up until she thinks
he’s going to kill Harry. And she doesn’t keep the secret in a selfish,
'preservation of self' kind of way. She does it to protect Lupin, because she
likes and respects him and because he means something to Harry.
But keeping secrets is not always a good thing. She never lets on how deeply
affected she is by anything. And doesn’t always share with the boys what’s
going on if she feels it’s for the best or has been told not to. Always the
confidant of others yet has none for herself...unless you count Hagrid.
It’s Hagrid who tells the boys how upset she’s been with the stress of her
coursework and her friends ignoring her.
Lupin, because she doesn’t want to get him in trouble. And with the secret of
the Time Turner, we see she is clearly someone who doesn’t express herself
fully at any given opportunity. She had to be fit to burst with the power she
was entrusted with, but managed to bite her tongue and not mention it to her
two best friends. A difficult feat for anyone...especially when excited about
something.
There are people who would flip and rant up and down, but despite the stress
she’s under she never mentions any of it to the boys...never seeks solace
from them, yet always delivers.
She can be entrusted with someone else’s welfare and not do anything to harm
them. She’s not out for herself. She doesn’t give Lupin up until she thinks
he’s going to kill Harry. And she doesn’t keep the secret in a selfish,
'preservation of self' kind of way. She does it to protect Lupin, because she
likes and respects him and because he means something to Harry.
But keeping secrets is not always a good thing. She never lets on how deeply
affected she is by anything. And doesn’t always share with the boys what’s
going on if she feels it’s for the best or has been told not to. Always the
confidant of others yet has none for herself...unless you count Hagrid.
It’s Hagrid who tells the boys how upset she’s been with the stress of her
coursework and her friends ignoring her.
- “She’s in a righ’ state, that’s what. She’s bin comin’
lonely. Firs’ yeh weren’ talking to her because o’ the
Firebolt, now yer not talkin’ to her because her cat –”
- “–ate Scabbers!” Ron interjected angrily.
“Because her cat acted like all cats do,” Hagrid
know. Goin’ through a rough time at the moment. Bitten off
more’n she can chew, if yeh ask me, all the work she’s
tryin’ ter do. Still found time ter help me with Buckbeak’s
case, mind...”
| Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 14 |
We also see her independence and her ability to face a challenge, even from
her friends, and not back down. I’ve mentioned before with Neville, it’s
often harder to stand against your friends than to stand against an enemy.
She’s left on her own a lot in this one, which is worse than in first year,
because she is now accustomed to having friends and has gone out of her way
for them, and now they’ve turned on her...when she needs help the most.
Despite this, she forgives them in the face of the larger things at work in
the book (Buckbeak’s execution and the ‘madman’ after Harry); this also shows
her need of them. The boys, especially Harry, very clearly need her, they’d
literally be dead if not for her, but she also needs her boys.
Let’s set the scene: Hermione is so stressed and working so hard that she
bites people’s heads off if they interrupt her.
her friends, and not back down. I’ve mentioned before with Neville, it’s
often harder to stand against your friends than to stand against an enemy.
She’s left on her own a lot in this one, which is worse than in first year,
because she is now accustomed to having friends and has gone out of her way
for them, and now they’ve turned on her...when she needs help the most.
Despite this, she forgives them in the face of the larger things at work in
the book (Buckbeak’s execution and the ‘madman’ after Harry); this also shows
her need of them. The boys, especially Harry, very clearly need her, they’d
literally be dead if not for her, but she also needs her boys.
Let’s set the scene: Hermione is so stressed and working so hard that she
bites people’s heads off if they interrupt her.
- Every night, without fail, Hermione was to be seen in
books, Arithmancy charts, rune dictionaries, diagrams of
Muggles lifting heavy objects, and file upon file of
extensive notes; she barely spoke to anybody and snapped
when she was interrupted.
- “I got it back,” said Harry, grinning at her and
- “Can I sit down, then?” Harry asked Hermione.
“I suppose so,” said Hermione, moving a great stack
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| Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 12 |
- “Yeah it will,” said Ron fiercely. “You won’t have to
- “Oh, Ron!”
Hermione flung her arms around Ron’s neck and broke
| Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 15 |
She and Ron had been bitterly fighting each other over their pets, she
thought he hated her for sure – she is so filled with relief breaks down on
him. Her easy forgiveness shows her heart is big, she has a forgiving nature,
is eager to have friends and that she is aware of the dangers and what’s
really important.
thought he hated her for sure – she is so filled with relief breaks down on
him. Her easy forgiveness shows her heart is big, she has a forgiving nature,
is eager to have friends and that she is aware of the dangers and what’s
really important.
She’s no longer the girl who thought being
expelled was worse than death.
And most of the time she’s the only one
with sense enough to realize how dangerous
a situation is, yet she’s always right
there with them every step of the way.
This would suggest she’s actually braver
than either boy, since they never really
understand what they are getting
themselves into. She knows full well and
dives in anyway...that’s courage.
expelled was worse than death.
And most of the time she’s the only one
with sense enough to realize how dangerous
a situation is, yet she’s always right
there with them every step of the way.
This would suggest she’s actually braver
than either boy, since they never really
understand what they are getting
themselves into. She knows full well and
dives in anyway...that’s courage.
She makes a very adult decision at the end of the year to drop some of her
classes. She assessed the situation she was in this year and is able to see
she took too much on, she rearranges her priorities...her friends are
important and having a life is as well, and doesn’t take having to give up
the lessons as a failure, which prior to this she probably would have.
We know she has a fear of failure:
classes. She assessed the situation she was in this year and is able to see
she took too much on, she rearranges her priorities...her friends are
important and having a life is as well, and doesn’t take having to give up
the lessons as a failure, which prior to this she probably would have.
We know she has a fear of failure:
- Hermione did everything perfectly until she reached
inside it, she burst out again, screaming.
- “Hermione!” said Lupin, startled. “What’s the matter?”
“P – P – Professor McGonagall!” Hermione gasped,
everything!”
| Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 16 |
But here we see she can accept the change, without taking it as a failure or
shortcoming. She’s grown not only into a rule-breaker, but into a well-
rounded young woman with a mind of her own.
shortcoming. She’s grown not only into a rule-breaker, but into a well-
rounded young woman with a mind of her own.
- “I went to see Professor McGonagall this morning,
Studies.”
- “But you passed your exam with three hundred and
- “I know,” sighed Hermione, “but I can’t stand another
mad. I’ve handed it in. Without Muggle Studies and
Divination, I’ll be able to have a normal schedule again.”
| Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 22 |
She is with Harry right through to the end, even goes back in time with him,
despite the fact that he has treated her poorly for a large portion of the
book. He noticed her strange behavior, but never mentioned anything, never
asked if she was okay. He was worried about her, but never tried to help.
I don’t really believe he knows how. Having been raised by the Dursleys, he
only knows the negatives of human consideration. He’s in the process of
learning from Hermione the good sides of it as well. His thoughts are with
her though. And that’s the first step. (He’s a quick study. ;)
They fought over the Firebolt, their worst argument heretofore; Harry got
steered away from her by an already angry Ron (though he had nothing to do
with it). She visits Hagrid in tears over the neglect of her friends and her
already stressful schedule.
She was willing to lose a friendship she values over all other things in her
life, because she was looking out for his safety. So clearly she doesn’t seem
to care about the inconvenience to her or hurting herself as long as it keeps
her friends safe, as long as they could make sure Harry didn’t get hurt on a
tampered broom, like in first year.
In fact, neither boy ever apologizes to her for being so horrible to her for
the majority of the year.
Hermione and Ron aren’t willing to let anyone get at Harry. Both are willing
to die for and with him and they’re only 13.
Though she is so weak and is seconds away from passing out, Hermione tries to
help Harry cast a Patronus down by the lake to save Sirius and themselves.
She’s never learned the spell before or knows that you have to think happy
thoughts, but she tries. She fights until she loses consciousness.
despite the fact that he has treated her poorly for a large portion of the
book. He noticed her strange behavior, but never mentioned anything, never
asked if she was okay. He was worried about her, but never tried to help.
I don’t really believe he knows how. Having been raised by the Dursleys, he
only knows the negatives of human consideration. He’s in the process of
learning from Hermione the good sides of it as well. His thoughts are with
her though. And that’s the first step. (He’s a quick study. ;)
They fought over the Firebolt, their worst argument heretofore; Harry got
steered away from her by an already angry Ron (though he had nothing to do
with it). She visits Hagrid in tears over the neglect of her friends and her
already stressful schedule.
She was willing to lose a friendship she values over all other things in her
life, because she was looking out for his safety. So clearly she doesn’t seem
to care about the inconvenience to her or hurting herself as long as it keeps
her friends safe, as long as they could make sure Harry didn’t get hurt on a
tampered broom, like in first year.
In fact, neither boy ever apologizes to her for being so horrible to her for
the majority of the year.
Hermione and Ron aren’t willing to let anyone get at Harry. Both are willing
to die for and with him and they’re only 13.
Though she is so weak and is seconds away from passing out, Hermione tries to
help Harry cast a Patronus down by the lake to save Sirius and themselves.
She’s never learned the spell before or knows that you have to think happy
thoughts, but she tries. She fights until she loses consciousness.
- “Expecto patronum! Hermione, help me! Expecto
- “Expecto –” Hermione whispered, “expecto – expecto –”
But she couldn’t do it. The dementors were closing
around Harry and Hermione, and were getting closer…
- “EXPECTO PATRONUM!” Harry yelled, trying to blot out
- A thin wisp of silver escaped his wand and hovered
Hermione collapse next to him. He was alone…completely
alone...
- “Expecto – expecto patronum –”
Harry felt his knees hit the cold grass. Fog was
| Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 20 |
This is heart, dedication and determination.
Dumbledore trusts her enough to let her lead Harry back in time to save
Sirius and Buckbeak.
I think it’s significant that it’s Hermione, not Ron that is with Harry this
time. She is the more useful of the two. She’s the one who gets things
done. Harry wouldn’t be able to do half of what gets down without her.
She was there in 1st year, she was there in third year, the only reason she
wasn’t physically present in 2nd year (though it was her information that
saved the day) was because she was petrified.
She was there through 4th year, and she was there in 5th year until she was
knocked out by a spell. She fights until she physically cannot fight any
longer.
It’s never Ron that makes it to the end; he won’t be of the same help to
Harry once they get to the end. Ron can help along the way, like with the
chess, but when it comes down to it, he’s not as good as either Harry or
Hermione. Hermione is strong magically, she is more intelligent then both
the boys put together; she’s good in a bad situation. She is an asset to the
team with many things to offer.
Dumbledore trusts her enough to let her lead Harry back in time to save
Sirius and Buckbeak.
I think it’s significant that it’s Hermione, not Ron that is with Harry this
time. She is the more useful of the two. She’s the one who gets things
done. Harry wouldn’t be able to do half of what gets down without her.
She was there in 1st year, she was there in third year, the only reason she
wasn’t physically present in 2nd year (though it was her information that
saved the day) was because she was petrified.
She was there through 4th year, and she was there in 5th year until she was
knocked out by a spell. She fights until she physically cannot fight any
longer.
It’s never Ron that makes it to the end; he won’t be of the same help to
Harry once they get to the end. Ron can help along the way, like with the
chess, but when it comes down to it, he’s not as good as either Harry or
Hermione. Hermione is strong magically, she is more intelligent then both
the boys put together; she’s good in a bad situation. She is an asset to the
team with many things to offer.
She turns to him several times throughout the year. Her boys are angry and
not speaking to her, so she turns, in tears, to Hagrid. Hagrid needs help
with Buckbeak – Hermione does extra research on the case for him. Hagrid
mediates and scolds the boys for ignoring her over such petty issues.
And as the execution draws closer, they all go down to comfort Hagrid. They
know he is upset and they want to be with him. He is their friend and he very
obviously needs them.
Fast forward three years into the book from hell: Hagrid’s friend dies and he
specifically asks for the kids to come be with him while he buries the friend
he got kicked out of Hogwarts for (so obviously they had a close bond)...none
of them go.
Hermione goes so far as to say something along the lines of “well, he’s
dead.” Like ‘why should we have to go, there’s nothing we can do he’s already
gone.’
They’ve always been sensitive and loyal to Hagrid, especially illustrated
here in Book 3 and again in Book 5, so how in Merlin’s name could they turn
so cold to him just three years later?
not speaking to her, so she turns, in tears, to Hagrid. Hagrid needs help
with Buckbeak – Hermione does extra research on the case for him. Hagrid
mediates and scolds the boys for ignoring her over such petty issues.
And as the execution draws closer, they all go down to comfort Hagrid. They
know he is upset and they want to be with him. He is their friend and he very
obviously needs them.
Fast forward three years into the book from hell: Hagrid’s friend dies and he
specifically asks for the kids to come be with him while he buries the friend
he got kicked out of Hogwarts for (so obviously they had a close bond)...none
of them go.
Hermione goes so far as to say something along the lines of “well, he’s
dead.” Like ‘why should we have to go, there’s nothing we can do he’s already
gone.’
They’ve always been sensitive and loyal to Hagrid, especially illustrated
here in Book 3 and again in Book 5, so how in Merlin’s name could they turn
so cold to him just three years later?
| Hermione and Crookshanks |
This marks the first appearance of Crookshanks.
- “He’s gorgeous, isn’t he?” said Hermione, glowing.
That was a matter of opinion, thought Harry. The cat’s
bowlegged and its face looked grumpy and oddly squashed, as
though it had run headlong into a brink wall. Now that
Scabbers was out of sight, however, the cat was purring
contentedly in Hermione’s arms.
| Prisoner of Azkaban Chapter 4 |
She falls in love with him immediately. Why? Because her big heart swells for
him when the owner of the shop says no one wants him. She buys him in an
instant. (He’d been locked up in a cage his whole life with people who didn’t
want him...sound similar to one of the other characters in the book?)
From this point on, Ron’s and Hermione’s fighting takes on an entirely new
and terribly severe vehemence. It’s not just bickering, it’s full out
brawling.
him when the owner of the shop says no one wants him. She buys him in an
instant. (He’d been locked up in a cage his whole life with people who didn’t
want him...sound similar to one of the other characters in the book?)
From this point on, Ron’s and Hermione’s fighting takes on an entirely new
and terribly severe vehemence. It’s not just bickering, it’s full out
brawling.
- The common room was almost empty; nearly everyone was
armchair and trotted to meet them, purring loudly, and when
Harry, Ron, and Hermione took their three favorite chairs at
the fireside he leapt lightly into Hermione’s lap and curled
up there like a fury ginger cushion.
| Order of the Phoenix Chapter 13 |
As Hermione’s familiar, Crookshanks is often used
as a symbol, if you will, for Hermione. He is
reflective of her moods and indicative of her
presence.
When Hermione is calm and happy, Crookshanks is
often curled up on her lap purring or contently
being pet or sleeping. Like here, they come in
exhausted after their first day of classes:
as a symbol, if you will, for Hermione. He is
reflective of her moods and indicative of her
presence.
When Hermione is calm and happy, Crookshanks is
often curled up on her lap purring or contently
being pet or sleeping. Like here, they come in
exhausted after their first day of classes:
When Hermione is scared, surprised or shocked, Crookshanks leaps for cover.
- “–STOP LAUGHING!”
The bowl of murtlap essence fell to the floor and smashed.
remember standing up. Crookshanks streaked away under a sofa;
Ron and Hermione’s smiles had vanished.
| Order of the Phoenix Chapter 15 |
Thusly, he attacks Ron the first time they meet and though it was only to get
at Scabbers, Ron and Crookshanks will never like each other. On the other
hand, Crookshanks loves Sirius and Harry. He plays with Ginny chasing after
her corks at Grimmauld Place.
He often winds around Harry’s legs for affection. In fact, it is Crookshanks
that first greets Harry as he sits in the Burrow’s kitchen with Mrs. Weasley
at the start of Book 6 that alerts Harry to Hermione’s presence there.
at Scabbers, Ron and Crookshanks will never like each other. On the other
hand, Crookshanks loves Sirius and Harry. He plays with Ginny chasing after
her corks at Grimmauld Place.
He often winds around Harry’s legs for affection. In fact, it is Crookshanks
that first greets Harry as he sits in the Burrow’s kitchen with Mrs. Weasley
at the start of Book 6 that alerts Harry to Hermione’s presence there.
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