[HPforGrownups] On Why Hermione is a Gryffindor

[Calliope]

No: HPFGUIDX 55027

Carolyn wrote:

> 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.

Agreed.  I also think the Hat considers what the student "needs" to help them
develop their potential.  Can you imagine how single-minded Hermione would be in
Ravenclaw?  All study-study-study, and she'd probably not develop socially at
all.  Look how she's lightened up over these four years of being friends with
Harry and Ron.  She's still serious about schoolwork, but not quite as
*obesessive* about it as she was at the beginning when she was memorizing books
and taking way too many classes.  I think the third year was a wake-up call for
her.

--Calliope
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