Hermeione's Abilities

[jsmithqwert]

No: HPFGUIDX 68514

Much of this is a repeat from many other threads, but altogether is 
asking a broader question than they do.

Does anyone else find Hermeione slightly unbelievable as a character. 
I mean, we have all known know-it-alls, but now that she is 
displaying a little more emotional maturity, it seems that Hermeione 
is just too perfect. She learns all the spells, potions, and history 
way faster and way better than anyone else, explains the complex 
psychology of those around her perfectly, and demonstrates her 
independence and tenacity to boot. Harry is supposed to be the hero 
of the series, but he is always being one-upped by Hermeione. She 
vanishes her snail on the third try when Harry doesn't get it all 
lesson. She sees strait through Voldemort's little plan to lure Harry 
to the Department of Mysteries. And she handles all the stress of 
OWLs and prefecture in stride. Really, if Rowling is writing complex 
characters, where are her faults? I had really hoped that the author 
would have people catching up to Hermeione academically by now, and 
her cool understanding of the emotional turmoil of everyone around 
her was infuriating. Can anyone show me her faults, because if JKR 
doesn't start writing her with some, I may lose interest.