The Sorting Hat

[Geoff Bannister]

No: HPFGUIDX 87422

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "lindseyharrisst" 
<lindseyharrisst at h...> wrote:

Snapesangel:
> Now consider Harry's generation - 
> Hermione is cleverest but in line with my "consent theory" it is 
not 
> the trait that she values most. No, it really is n't! I forget when 
> (not having hte books to hand) but she does say something 
> about "what good are books and cleverness if you can't be there for 
> your friends" (paraphrasing). 

Geoff:
Actually, I think she sees that in a moment of stress and realises 
that there are other things to consider. It's just after Hermione 
solves the potions logic problem in Philosopher's Stone and Harry is 
about to face Snape (as he believes) and tells Hermione to get 
messages to Dumbledore;

"'But, Harry - what if You-Know-Who's with him?'
'Well - I was lucky once, wasn't I?' said Harry pointing at his 
scar. 'I might get lucky again.'
Hermione's lip trembled and she suddenly dashed at Harry and threw 
her arms around him.
'Hermione!'
'Harry - you're a great wizard, you know.'
'I'm not as good as you,' said Harry, very embarrassed, 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!'"

(PS "Through the trapdoor" p.208 UK edition)

Geoff