Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Golden Trio's Muggle-born Witch

Hello! I'm back for new update! This time I've got a request from a Harry Potter fangirl. She requested infos about Hermione J. Granger family background. I've done some researches on the internet and here's what I've found!

Hermione Jean Weasley (née Granger; b. 19 September, 1979) was the daughter of Muggles Mr. and Mrs. Granger, both dentists in Muggle London. At age eleven, Hermione learned that she was a witch and had been accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She began attending the school on 1 September, 1991, she was subsequently sorted into Gryffindor House. She possessed a brilliant academic mind and proved to be a gifted student. She was one of the few people who was less intimidated by calling Lord Voldemort by his name, instead of calling him You-Know-Who like many others. She eventually married Ron Weasley, together they have two children: a daughter, Rose and a son, Hugo. Hermione became the godmother of Harry and Ginny Potter's eldest son James.


Rowling has stated that Hermione resembles her at a younger age, with her insecurity and fear of failure.


BIOGRAPHY


She was the only child of Muggle parents, Mr. and Mrs. Granger, both dentists in London. Mr. and Mrs. Granger were seen as "quite ordinary" and although they were "a bit bemused" by the oddities displayed by their daughter, they were known to be proud of her.

In the summer of 1991, Hermione was surprised to learn that she was a witch and was invited to attend Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She eagerly accepted and took to studying magic even before she began her first year at Hogwarts in the September of 1991, learning all the set spell books by heart and even managing to perform "a few spells" successfully. In addition to the texts set by the school, Hermione brought with her several other books for reference and to further her understanding of the wizarding world.


Hermione enjoyed her years as a pupil at Hogwarts, and took assignments, classes, and school rules very seriously. Her favourite subject was initially Charms, and later Arithmancy, and the only areas of study that gave her trouble were Flying and Divination. Some students, such as Terry Boot, wondered why Hermione was sorted into Gryffindor house rather than Ravenclaw, given her keen mind. Hermione admitted that the Sorting Hat did consider putting her in Ravenclaw. Being sorted into Gryffindor, Hermione would share a dormitory with Lavender Brown, Parvati Patil, Fay Dunbar and another girl.

But she proved her rightful place in Gryffindor with her steadfast bravery and loyalty to her friends, Hogwarts, and Dumbledore's Army. It is likely that the Sorting Hat put her in Gryffindor in the first place, because she chose to be in it, just like Harry chose to not be in Slytherin; on the train, she mentions that, "Gryffindor...sounds by far the best."


Rowling adds that Hermione's parents, two Muggle dentists, are a bit bemused by their odd daughter but very proud of her all the same. They are well aware of the wizarding world and have visited Diagon Alley with her. Rowling has described the character of Luna Lovegood as the "anti-Hermione" as they are so different. Hermione's foil at Hogwarts is Pansy Parkinson, a female bully based on real-life girls who teased the author during her school days.

TRIVIA AND FUN FACTS!

  • What is Hermione's middle name?
Jean. Her full name is Hermione Jean Granger. We find this out in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" when Rufus Scrimgeour is reading out Dumbledore's will.

  • What would be a good description of Hermione in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone?"

Bushy hair, large front teeth and bossy. Hermione has bushy brown hair. She has rather large front teeth. In "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" Draco Malfoy puts a curse on her teeth. They keep on growing really long. She has to go to Madam Pomfrey, the nurse, to straighten them. Her already large teeth are now normal. Hermione is very clever but very bossy. A lot of people call her a know it all.

  • What percent did Hermione get in the Charms test in "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone"?
112%. Hermione is very clever. In "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" just before Harry, Ron and Hermione go down the trap door she tells them that she got 112% in her Charms test. She said that if they got caught they weren't throwing her out.

  • What are Hermione's parents' professions?


Dentists. Hermione's parents are muggles. That means that they don't have magical powers. A lot of witches and wizards don't know anything about muggles so Hermione often has to explain about the job of her parents.

  • What is Hermione's patronus?

Otter. Hermione learns how to conjure a patronus at the DA meetings in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix". It is the only spell that she has difficulty with. Harry says this to Mary Cattermole in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows".

  • Who does Hermione go to the Yule Ball with?


Viktor Krum. Hermione was asked to the Yule Ball by Viktor Krum. Viktor Krum is the seeker for the Bulgarian Quidditch team. Ron Weasley got very jealous because he started to like Hermione around that time. He didn't believe her when she said she was already going with someone else.

  • Who does Hermione go to Slughorn's Christmas party with in "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince"?
Cormac McLaggen. Hermione goes with Cormac to make Ron jealous. Cormac is a very annoying and stuck up person. When Ron starts going out with Lavender Brown, Hermione gets really jealous. She had already asked Ron to the party but then he starts going out with Lavender so she gets really upset. She told Harry she had seriously considered asking Zacharias Smith but then changed her mind.

  • Who does Hermione marry?
Ron Weasley. Hermione and Ron marry and have two kids. Hermione and Ron were best friends throughout the series. They finally kissed in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows". They have liked each other for a long time but never really admitted to it.

  • Hermione has three children.
FALSE. Hermione and Ron have two children together called Rose and Hugo. Ron says that Rose has inherited her mother's brains. Rose is going to Hogwarts the same year as Harry's son Albus. Hugo is younger than Rose.

  • Who portrays Hermione in the films?
Emma Watson. Emma Watson was born 15 April 1990. Her full name is Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson. Emma was born in Paris. Her parents are Jacqueline Luesby and Chris Watson. After they divorced Emma moved to Britain with her mother and brother. "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" was the first film Emma starred in.

This has come to an end. Any more requests? Just comment on the box. I'd be happy to help you guys for infos about the Harry Potter characters! :D


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