[HPforGrownups] Hermione

[Jesta Hijinx]

No: HPFGUIDX 85581


> >
>As for your questions, while I strongly disagree with the assessment of
>Hermione as a "little spoiled arrogant brat," I can see why someone
>might have a negative reaction to her character.  She's assertive to
>the point of pushiness, always says what she thinks, and *can* be
>insensitive in the form of putting logic before emotion (as in the case
>of Lavender's bunny).  Many people don't like this in a woman.  Heck, a
>lot of people don't like this in *anyone*.
>
Laura,

Astute observations.

>On the other hand, she's also brave enough to stand up for what she
>believes is right, no matter what the consequences (e.g. Trelawney,
>Umbridge, Harry's Firebolt).  As a great man once said, "It takes a
>great deal of courage to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to
>stand up to our friends."  She's a *good* friend, the kind that tells
>you what you *need* to hear, rather than what you *want* to hear.  Not
>only that, she *is* compassionate in many instances in the book.  For
>instance, she is the only student who consistently doesn't look down on
>Neville or treat him poorly -- remember during Moody's first class when
>he Crucio'ed that spider and Neville freaked out?  Hermione not only
>was the only one to notice his fear, but also the only one to care
>enough to tell Moody to stop. (If you hadn't noticed, I have a bit of a
>soft spot for Neville ^_^.)
>
Again, very astute observations.  It's one thing to say on a surface level 
that someone like Hermione is "annoying" or "obnoxious"; it takes a much 
braver soul to look at one's own self and determine if the criticism is 
justified.  I for one admire Hermione for pursuing her passions, especially 
in a logical and organized fashion, instead of being somenoe fascinated with 
lip gloss.

>
>As for JKR being arrogant -- well, in her position, *I* would certainly
>feel pretty superior ^_~.  However, I don't really get the feeling from
>interviews that she's 'arrogant', per se.  Maybe a little 'difficult.'
>She has a rather infuriating sense of humor when it comes to answering
>questions.  I wouldn't have her any other way, though.
>
She's remarkably down to earth for a successful artistic personality.  Also 
- keep in mind that there may be people who are threatened by a smart person 
who remains elusive about things a general public really wants to know - 
even if they're protecting their own interests and livelihood.  That doesn't 
make the person arrogant.  I, for one, am not a fan of false humility 
either.

Felinia

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