On Why Hermione is a Gryffindor

[summer2999]

No: HPFGUIDX 55025

In a recent post, someone asked why Hermione is in Gryffindor (part 
of the 50 questions, I believe) and I think I know the answer.

In SS/PS, Chapter 16, page 287 (US version), Harry and Hermione have 
just finished solving the potions puzzle to get to the Sorceror's 
Stone.  It's the part where Hermione is going to go back to help 
Ron, and Harry is going to go ahead.  Here's the quotes:

"Harry--you're a great wizard, you know."
"I'm not as good as you," said Harry, very embarassed, as she let go 
of him.
"Me!" said Hermione.  "Books!  And cleverness!  There are more 
important things--friendship and bravery and--oh Harry--be careful!"

I think the difference between the four houses is what they value 
the most.  Gryffindors value bravery, Hufflepuffs value loyalty, 
Ravenclaws value wisdom, and Slytherins value cunning.

I think Hermione could fit easily into either Ravenclaw or 
Gryffindor, just as Harry could fit easily into Gryffindor or 
Slytherin.  Just because Hermione is very smart and values wisdom, 
she values bravery more, just as she says.

Just as Dumbledore says in CoS, Chapter 18, page 333, "It is our 
choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our 
abilities."  That's when Harry is wondering why he wasn't put in 
Slyterin.

I hope this made sense to some people.  I definetly think the 
Sorting Hat must be very smart anyway, and I wonder how it was 
made.  And I'm very sorry if this has been discussed before.

Peace,
Carolyn