[HPforGrownups] Re: Hermione: Jewish?

[Amanda Lewanski]

No: HPFGUIDX 6587

Penny & Bryce Linsenmayer wrote:

> Scott wrote:
>
> > Also I was thinking of writing a Holiday themed fanfiction that would
> > have Hermione as being Jewish.  Does anyone see any problems,(e.g.
> > explicit details that show she isn't Jewish) in the books that I may
> > have overlooked???
>
> The only thing I can think of is that she does exchange Christmas gifts
> with Harry & Ron each year and seems to participate in the Christmas
> festivities (she wishes them a Merry Christmas in CoS as I recall).
> This doesn't necessarily mean she isn't Jewish -- but .... just a random
> thought.

A question--how would her being Jewish really impact a story if she's not
very observant? If it doesn't affect her lifestyle? Because I can't see from
the books any such impact on what she does, so would it really make any
difference?

Just curious,
Amanda