On Why Hermione is a Gryffindor

[grace701]

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Erika wrote:
>I agree that Hermione values more than just wisdom. However, I 
>would also like to add another quote from PS/SS from when we first 
>meet Hermione on the Hogwarts Express:
 
>"Do either of you know what house you'll be in? I've been asking 
>around and I hope I'm in Gryffindor, it sounds by far the best, I 
>hear Dumbledore himself was one, but I suppose Ravenclaw wouldn't 
>be too bad..." p79-80 Canadian edition

I wonder what exactly made her want to be in Gryffindor.  She 
obviously knows she's smart so why not have Raveclaw as her first 
chioce?  Is it because she knows whichever House she's put in, 
she'll do well in class?  Yes I think so because she knows she's a 
study freak.  So maybe Hermione, who has self-esteem issues, wants 
to be put in Gryffindor to boost her self-confidence or to be told, 
in a way, that she is confident.  As though Gryffindor seems to be 
for those are brave, who can handle anything and she wants to feel 
like she has control.  Maybe she was deep down inside anticipating 
some sort of adventure?  

I think I'm rambling.....sorry.

Greicy, who rambles without a clue