Hermione Granger
Muggle-born genius witch
A Muggle-born witch and one of the main characters belonging to Gryffindor house at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. She helps her friends with unparalleled knowledge and effort, and takes on the battles of the magical war.
Quotes
- I'd rather die; being expelled from school is worse.
- Knowledge is the strongest magic.
- Friends are life's greatest treasure.
- Following rules is important. But sometimes they must be broken.
- Effort will surely be rewarded.
Trivia
- Name derived from Hermione in Greek mythology.
- Author J. K. Rowling publicly stated it's the character most like herself.
- First movie hairstyle recreates author's intended bushy hair.
- Movie footage features original large front teeth dentures only in some scenes of the first volume.
- Patronus is an otter, but depicted struggling and failing Patronus Charm multiple times.
- Depicted as opponent of pure-blood supremacists, actively fights dark magic.
Alternate names
Hermy
Hermione Jean Granger
Profile
- Species
- Witch (Muggle-born)
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- September 19
- Birth year
- 1979
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Has brown eyes and lots of bushy brown hair. Usually neglects hair care, leaving it messy. Indifferent to appearance and was concerned about her large front teeth.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
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- Bushy hair
- Large front teeth (later adjusted smaller)
- White skin (movie version image; not mentioned by author)
- Iconic items
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- Vine wand
- Crookshanks (cat pet)
- Time-Turner (time manipulation item)
- House-Elf Welfare Promotion Association badge
- The Tales of Beedle the Bard (owned book)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Perfectionist
- Detailed personality
- Extremely serious and hardworking, strict with herself, with a strong thirst for knowledge. Values punctuality, dislikes cheating, but shows flexibility in breaking rules for a purpose. Loyal to friendships, tenaciously faces difficulties. Harbors inner anxiety and fear of failure.
- Keywords
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- Perfectionist
- Serious
- Thirst for knowledge
- Loyal to friends
- Tenacious
- Stubborn
- Logical thinking
- Hardworking
- Cautious
- Motto
- Being expelled from school is worse than failing
- Talents
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- Excellent memory
- Logical thinking ability
- Knowledge of multiple magic subjects
- Potion making
- Defense against the Dark Arts
- Skills
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- Multiple subjects simultaneously (using Time-Turner)
- Practical magic
- Potion brewing
- Polyjuice Potion recipe
- Organization management (Dumbledore's Army founding)
- Motivation
- To master magical knowledge and protect her friends and the peace of the wizarding world. Particularly dedicated to improving magical creature rights and eradicating pure-blood supremacy.
- Habits
- Always carries several books. Neglects hair care, leaving it messy. No particular catchphrase, but speaks logically.
- Favorite foods
- Unknown (no clear description)
- Hobbies
- Reading, Studying, Magical research
- Favorite colors
- Unknown
- Disliked insects
- Unknown
- Disliked situations
- Injustice, The haphazardness of Divination, Prejudices of pure-blood supremacists
- Disliked foods
- Unknown
History
- Backstory
- Born to Muggle (non-magical) dentist parents. Enters Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry due to magical talent and is sorted into Gryffindor house. Shortly after enrollment, saved by Harry Potter and Ron Weasley during the troll attack incident, becoming best friends thereafter. Earns excellent grades with seriousness, actively confronts discrimination and wars in the wizarding world. Later marries Ron and has children.
- Debut date
- June 26, 1997
- Work title
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Media type
- Novel
Hogwarts enrollment and Gryffindor sorting
- Significant event
- Hogwarts enrollment and Gryffindor sorting
- Description
- Enrolled on September 1, 1991, and sorted into brave Gryffindor.
Troll attack incident and best friend formation
- Significant event
- Troll attack incident and best friend formation
- Description
- Shortly after enrollment, saved by Harry and Ron during troll attack, becoming best friends.
Involvement in Chamber of Secrets incident
- Significant event
- Involvement in Chamber of Secrets incident
- Description
- Brewed Polyjuice Potion secretly to interrogate Malfoy, contributing to solving the mystery.
Multiple subjects with Time-Turner
- Significant event
- Multiple subjects with Time-Turner
- Description
- From third year, uses Time-Turner to attend all classes, demonstrating hardworking nature.
House-Elf Welfare Promotion Association founding
- Significant event
- House-Elf Welfare Promotion Association founding
- Description
- Founded association to advocate for magical creature rights and active in the Ministry.
Horcrux search and final battle with Harry and Ron
- Significant event
- Horcrux search and final battle with Harry and Ron
- Description
- Erased parents' memories and hid identity but searched for Horcruxes and participated in final battle.
Ministry employment and marriage
- Significant event
- Ministry employment and marriage
- Description
- After the war, works at the Ministry, marries Ron Weasley, and has children.
Relationships
Ron Weasley
Spouse
Best friend who later became husband. Shares strong trust and love.
Rose Weasley
Child
Eldest daughter.
Hugo Weasley
Child
Eldest son.
Harry Potter
Best friend
Best friends after troll incident. Mutual trust.
Ron Weasley
Best friend
Overcame numerous adventures together and became a couple.
Luna Lovegood
Friend
Developed friendship despite quirky personality.
Dumbledore's Army members
Leader
Founded and led the Defense Against the Dark Arts study group.
Gryffindor house
Gryffindor house: member
Dumbledore's Army
Dumbledore's Army: leader
House-Elf Welfare Promotion Association
House-Elf Welfare Promotion Association: founder
Media appearances
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Novel / Protagonist
1997 novel
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Novel / Protagonist
2007 novel
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Movie / Protagonist
2001 movie
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows PART2
Movie / Protagonist
2011 movie
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Stage play / Supporting
2016 stage premiere
Voice cast and creators
Yumi Sudo
- Voice actor
- Yumi Sudo
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Movies - Japanese dub etc.
Rika Fukami
- Voice actor
- Rika Fukami
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Game version 'Philosopher's Stone' 'Chamber of Secrets'
Kyoko Hikami
- Voice actor
- Kyoko Hikami
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Game version 'Prisoner of Azkaban'
Shiho Kawaragi
- Voice actor
- Shiho Kawaragi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Game version 'Goblet of Fire'
Emma Watson
- Voice actor
- Emma Watson
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Movies
- Notes
- Plays Hermione in the main movies.
Noma Dumezweni
- Voice actor
- Noma Dumezweni
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- Stage 'Cursed Child' London production
- Notes
- Plays adult Hermione in stage version
J. K. Rowling
- Creator name
- J. K. Rowling
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Hermione Figure
- Item name
- Hermione Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Hermione's Wand Replica
- Item name
- Hermione's Wand Replica
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular
Hermione's Costume Replica
- Item name
- Hermione's Costume Replica
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Limited