"Slytherin" Hermione?

[huntergreen_3]

No: HPFGUIDX 112681

NearlyheadlessRyan:
>>Everyone keeps talking about how Hermione should have been placed
in Slytherin because of all the traits of Slytherin that she shows
throughout the books, but in this instance she shows us why she
wasn't chosen for Slytherin. When the four founders of Hogwarts split,
it was because Salazar Slytherin wanted to be selective about who was
allowed to attend Hogwarts, as far as the DA was concerned, Hermione
was just the opposite and wanted to give all who wanted instruction,
the oppertunity to learn.<<

HunterGreen:
Indeed she did. However, don't get confused about what traits 
Slytherin the person has, versis the traits Slytherin the man had. 
Because by that line of reasoning Draco doesn't belong in Slytherin 
because he hasn't hidden any monsters in a secret chamber (extreme 
example, I know). Anyway, he was only selective when it came to 
allowing muggleborns into the school. And in this case it didn't even 
look that much like Marietta was there to learn, she was more there 
because Cho had dragged her there.

NearlyheadlessRyan:
>>I know this won't end the debate about whether or not she was 
chosen for the right house, but I'm hoping that it will cut her some 
slack for a while.<<

HunterGreen:
Having Slytherin traits is not a bad thing though. Her being 
ambitious is what leads her to do so well in school, disregarding the 
rules helped Harry get to the stone (among other things), and using 
any means to achieve her ends saved Harry from being Crucio-ed by 
Umbridge. All very helpful.