6. When she figured out how to communicate between Dumbledore’s Army members.
Since Dumbledore’s Army was an illicit student organization, Hermione came up with the idea to create magical coins to alert all of the members of upcoming meeting times. Which meant that none of them could get into trouble for carrying an innocuous coin. BRILLIANCE, HERMIONE.
5. Pretty much every time she pulled out her magical purse.
THIS BAG, THOUGH. I doubt there is a woman (or man) in existence who hasn’t wanted Hermione’s magical expanding bag. Ron and Harry’s necks were both saved multiple times by the knick-knacks in Hermione’s special bag — so thank goodness for Hermione and her accessories.
4. When she shielded the trio’s campsite.
Sure, Harry was the one destroying horcruxes, but Hermione was the one keeping them safe pretty much at all other times. BUT NO, IT’S OKAY, THAT’S NOT AS EXCITING.
3. When she disfigured Harry — for a good reason.
When the trio was captured by Voldemort’s cronies, Hermione quickly cast a charm on Harry to swell his face and make him unrecognizable to the headhunters. Not only was it effective, but it’s also kind of enjoyable to see Daniel Radcliffe with a puffy face.
2. When she basically mastered all of the spells and wizarding material taught at Hogwarts.
During her time at Hogwarts, Hermione managed to fight off Voldemort and his followers, accompany Harry on his harebrained adventures, and also actually get a substantial amount of studying done. Hermione was essentially the only multitasker of the trio. While most of these examples are big, exciting instances of Hermione saving everyone, there are plenty of other small, brilliant moments in which Hermione showed everyone up by virtue of her intelligence. She was almost always the most capable person in the room, bar none.
1. Most important of all: WHEN SHE FREAKING READ THE ENTIRETY OF HOGWARTS: A HISTORY.
Guys, WHY did no one read this book?! Oh, you think you can apparate on Hogwarts grounds? Nope, sorry, should’ve read Hogwarts: A History! You think you know where everything in Hogwarts is located? Nice try, maybe next time you’ll pick up your copy of Hogwarts: A History!
Thank you, Hermione, for saving everyone’s butts at all times — and reminding us that being bookish is actually awesome.