[HPforGrownups] Why did Hermione Lie

[bamajenny12]

No: HPFGUIDX 126821


Moondance241 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?  
  Any other ideas (besides you shippers!!)?

 
  Jenny here:
  No matter what had happened before, Harry and Ron had just
  come to her rescue and quite possibly saved her life.
  Hermione was probably (rightfully!) grateful to the boys
  and didn't want to see them get into more trouble.

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