Hermione's Place (was Ron's Place)

[Mhochberg at aol.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 58829

>From M. J. Pascual" <renimar at yahoo.com>

>> I recently found the FAQ created from postings and musing from this 
mailing list, including a comprehensive treatment of Hermione (among others.)  
Included is a discussion on her Sorting into House Gryffindor rather than 
Ravenclaw:
<A HREF="http://www.hpfgu.org.uk/faq/hermione.html">http://www.hpfgu.org.uk/faq/hermione.html</A>
<<

Thanks for the link. I hadn't seen it yet, only the VFAQ. There are some 
interesting ideas but it didn't fill my need to speculate about her bravery---or 
her choices. <g> 

I believe that she is an intrinsically smart and a strong witch. There too 
many incidents of her finding the answers without research but by observation 
(i.e., what Fluffy was standing on) and deduction. Insecure, yes (all the 
research plus the bogart) but brave.

She could be there simply to give Harry a very smart friend in the same house 
as I've noticed little few cross-house friendships, in either the books or 
movies. 

Or it could be that Hermione simply chose to be in Gryffindor, as Harry did. 
Doing so says huge amounts about her character and her values. 

> >> The FAQ was a good way to kill a couple of hours. (What do you mean
> you work at work? :)  <<
> 
> It's hard for me to read at work as I have to stand up in front of the class 
and teach. (grades 1-8, computers)

I will have to go back and see what it says about Neville. He is another 
person that I truly believe will play a pivotal role in the future.  Thanks again 
for the link.

---Mary


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