Hermione

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Amy Z. (I think) said:
>-I find it a little odd when Parvati refers to Hermione as "Hermione 
>Granger" (it's right after Harry asks her to the ball). There is 
>probably only one Hermione in the school, and she's Parvati's 
roommate 
>and constant classmate--this gives an odd sense that they are quite 
>distant.

I noticed that JKR refers to her as "Hermione Granger" at the 
beginning of SS/PS, until she and Harry become friends.  I 
interpreted that as the tendency to use someones complete name if you 
dont know them well or dont like them.  Using only someones first 
name implies friendliness.  To me, it is clear from this and other 
bits in the books that Parvati and Hermione do not like each other at 
all.

Also, in response to the question about why Hermione decides to take 
so many classes, I think that people are right that she is something 
of an overachiever, and also that maybe she has something to prove 
since she is muggle-born.  But I also think that Hermione has a great 
love of learning and genuinely wants to know everything, so she can 
not bear to NOT take any classes that may be available.

--Joywitch