Hermione'sCareer

[Paula Gaon]

No: HPFGUIDX 81073


18Sept03

On17Sept03 Laura wrote:

"...As for her diplomacy or shortage of it, she has, imo, all the
necessary components for leadership in the political/policy making
world: she's smart, she's observant, she makes connections and she
has a good sense of what motivates the adults around her (she's weak
on non-human creatures, to be sure.)"

Paula: Really right on comments!  

Laura:" Again, I think the ways she plays Skeeter and Umbridge are masterful. She has a pretty reliable
sense of who's trustworthy and who isn't-for instance, she's always
insisted that Snape is one of the good guys."

Paula: Yes, I totally agree.  We see that Hermione is not totally lacking an understanding of people.  She does indeed seem to have a sixth sense of sorts.

Laura: "What she doesn't have is wisdom-not surprising for a kid her age.
You're assuming that Hermione will never change, and maybe the kids
you knew who were like her never did. But I have great hopes for
her..."

Paula: But remember how quickly and easily Hermione solved the riddle of the potions in P/S?  A clear analytical mind like that is a rare and wonderful talent.  I'm still hoping she will fully exploit this talent in the future instead of stepping into the duplicity and confusion of the political arena.  I have great hopes for what JKR will decide for Hermione.

Paula



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