Hermione/DD

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Just my two cents. As a teacher (Language Arts 8th grade-middle school) I 
teach a class of GATE students (gifted and talented). For those who are 
academically gifted, for example, I have had students who are reading and analyzing 
texts written at high school/adult levels. One other characteristic of GATE 
students is that they have an advanced maturity/morality level. Hermione certainly 
possesses both of these characteristics (Her obvious academic advancement,  
her more mature moral responsiblity- SPEW, being able to understand her peers 
motivations/reactions). I don't think I can say that she could follow in DD's 
steps yet, I haven't quite figured out what makes him superior (there has to be 
more to him than just being a great wizzard, we've all had teachers who really 
knew their subject but couldn't teach their way out of a paper bag). I 
absolutely could see her taking McGonagall's spot right now. It's interesting that 
she hasn't looked into teaching as a career. 

Donna

Whose working my way through the second time a bit more thoughtfully!