Views of Hermione

[Eddie]

No: HPFGUIDX 160409

> Dantzel:
> [...]
> Rowling did not create characters that were virtuous in all aspects
> of their lives. She tried to make them real people, as I see it.
> [...]
> Rowling's characters are fallible. They scream at their friends,
they talk back to their parents/guardians.

Eddie:
Yep.  Also, much of this discussion is applying a standard of
consistency that is unrealistic (IMHO) for a realistic 3-Dimensional
character.  I've certainly said and done things due to anger, fatigue,
stress, immaturity (when I _THOUGHT_ I was so mature) that I so wish I
hadn't.  But that's the real world.

> Dantzel:
> As to Marietta's face, remember that Hermione didn't target HER, she
> put the hex on in case ANYONE betrayed the group.

Eddie:
There are two things Hermione should have done differently: (1) Warned
/ Reminded people that they were signing a _MAGICAL_ contract which
has magical consequences for breaking it; (2) Given poor Marietta a
break and lifted the curse at the end of the year (assuming Hermione
knew how!)

I don't think these made her evil.  Just oh so 16.

Eddie