Hermione

Hermione Jean Granger is a fictional character in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter series. Introduced in the first novel, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Sorcerer's Stone in the United States), she is a Muggle-born witch who attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry from 1991 to 1998 and is sorted into Gryffindor House. Hermione is one of Harry Potter's closest friends, along with Ron Weasley, and is renowned for her intelligence, diligence, and strong sense of ethics.

Throughout the series, Hermione plays a crucial role in the trio's adventures. She uses a Time-Turner to attend multiple classes in her third year, helps form the Dumbledore's Army resistance, and contributes to the search and destruction of Voldemort's Horcruxes alongside Harry and Ron. She also campaigns for the rights of house-elves through the Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare (S.P.E.W.) and advocates for social reform within the wizarding community.

After the Second Wizarding War, Hermione pursues a career in magical law reform and public service. In the stage play The Cursed Child, she is depicted as having become Minister for Magic. In the epilogue of the final book and subsequent material, she is shown as married to Ron Weasley with two children, reflecting a lasting personal trajectory alongside her professional work.

In the film adaptations, Hermione is portrayed by Emma Watson. The character has become a prominent and influential figure in contemporary fantasy literature, frequently cited for her intellect, resourcefulness, and advocacy.