[HPforGrownups] Why did Hermione Lie

[Magda Grantwich]

No: HPFGUIDX 126803

--- moondance241 <leslie.s.bennett at lmco.com> wrote:
 
> Reading SS/PS again, I was again struck by the question of why
> Hermione decided to lie about the troll in the bathroom.  Prior to 
> this incident, Ron had hurt her feelings so much, she was hiding 
> out in the bathroom crying.  She'd been at odds with Harry and Ron 
> about losing points for Griffyndor.  Basically, there was not a 
> sign there would be a friendship there.  Knowing 11 year olds (I 
> have one), I would think she'd be more likely to tell on the boys 
> (even with the risk of losing 
> more points) then to lie for for them.  I haven't figured out her 
> motivation.  Is it just author license to bring the three together?


Those two guys just risked their lives or at least their health for
her sake, you better believe she's not going to let them lose points
or get punished for her sake.  She was grateful.

Magda

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