Overview
Hermione enters Hogwarts with an unusually thorough knowledge of her schoolbooks. She is a Muggle-born witch, and learning that magic exists changes the course of her life. Her friendship with Harry and Ron brings together academic discipline, practical courage and a willingness to challenge rules when the situation demands it.
In the books
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Harry and Ron help Hermione during the encounter with a mountain troll; the experience changes their friendship.
Source: Philosopher’s Stone, “Hallowe’en”.Hermione identifies the creature in the Chamber of Secrets through research before she is petrified.
Source: Chamber of Secrets, “The Chamber of Secrets”.Hermione uses a Time-Turner during her third school year.
Source: Prisoner of Azkaban, “Hermione’s Secret”.Reading notes
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Sources
- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, chapter “Hallowe’en”.
- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, chapter “The Chamber of Secrets”.
- J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, chapter “Hermione’s Secret”.
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