Out of all the characters in the Harry Potter series, Hermione Granger is the most similar to Rowling. Rowling has even said that Hermione and her focus on her schoolwork is a caricature of how Rowling was when she was younger. Another parallel? Rowling’s favorite animal is an otter. It’s no coincidence that Hermione’s patronus is also an otter.
Hermione is a bossy but kind-hearted friend of Harry’s who spends her free time with her nose in a book. She is deliberately described in the books as a plain, everyday girl with bushy brown hair. This is to give the image that nothing is particularly special about her looks. Instead, her value rests in her intelligence. This is to give her character female empowerment. Rowling has mentioned that all the girls should aspire to be more like Hermione rather than Pansy Parkinson, who grows out of her pug looks to become classically beautiful.
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Facts about Harry Potter that you didn't know
RandomIn this book you'll finds some facts about Harry Potter characters that you probably didn't know. Enjoy! Disclaimer: I own nothing
