Q&A for How to Be As Smart As Hermione Granger

Well, Hermione had a busy schedule, especially in the third book. Use that as inspiration.

Of course you can! Just study and engage more with the world around you. The human brain always has room for new information.

Just remember that you are strong and that studying and being smart will help you have a brighter future. The people who are teasing you will probably be working for you one day.

Hermione regularly keeps closely to the rules, however you are correct that she does sometimes break them, but only in extreme circumstances. Try to keep this in mind.

It's okay to be scared. In movies, nerds always get picked on, smarter people are forced to do bullies' homework, etc. but being smart doesn't have to mean getting picked on. Plus, later in life smart people get better jobs, bigger houses, and more money. Your intelligence will come in handy. Look on the bright side.

Don't worry! There will always be a Harry Potter lover to cheer you on, including me! I say you should be yourself and know that you're smarter than all of them. And honestly, in the long run, intelligence is going to do a lot more for you than teasing will for them. You'll come out on top in the end.

In the fifth book, we learn that the Sorting Hat did consider sorting Hermione into Ravenclaw. However, it's possible that she became a Gryffindor because of her values. In the first book, she says that friendship and bravery are more important than books and cleverness.

As many as you are reading. At least read one book at any given time, but if you are near the end of a book (or just reading two at the same time), bring along another in case you finish the first book.

Try to pay attention more and distance yourself from people who could distract you. Or if you're really struggling, stay behind and ask your teacher for some extra help or some work to take home and practice.

She fought with him for a long time, but in The Half-Blood Prince, it is evident that she has romantic interest in him.

Yes, you don't have to look like her to act like Hermione.

If people call you annoying, you might want to tone it down a little. However, remember that Ron called Hermione annoying for most of their first year, but he still came to like her.

If you mean romantically, then it's Ron Weasley of course!

She liked a few, but mainly Ron.

You could try to ignore them, but this usually goes off as a bad impression on your friends, so just nodding your head and implying that you are listening even though you aren't would work. But the best solution is to try to explain to them what they're missing out on when they talk during class.

Luna is loopy, but she's smart in her own weird way.

Then using a planner may help you! You can plan out your studying time even if it may vary everyday.

Yes. You should correct your teacher. Simply put your hand up and when she asks what is the matter, tell them. However, if you do this once and your teacher gets angry about it, don't do it again.

Ravenclaws are known to be pretty smart, so yes, you can still be as smart as Hermione if you're a Ravenclaw.

She might be, but she would likely not care. Being intelligent does not make one a nerd but it is sometimes associated with being a nerd.

Hermione wasn’t really an athlete either, don’t worry about it. Ignore the bullies and just try your best.

Yes! Hermione was almost sorted into Ravenclaw and she shows many Ravenclaw traits, even if she is a Gryffindor.

Start small. Small changes in your study habits can improve your intelligence. Work harder at school. Ask questions in class and take notes. Read books in your spare time. There's no way to get very intelligent super fast, you have to put in the work.

No.

No, Hermione liked Ron. They got married in the sequel, and kissed in Deathly Hallows.

Just do your best to speak up! Eventually you will gain so much confidence that you won’t need to worry about it anymore!

It doesn’t matter. Just study harder and eventually you’ll improve; Hermione was well known for studying hard.

You can read as many books as you like! It doesn't really matter how many, as long as you're reading.

No, but she is extremely smart. Almost everyone forgets things eventually, but she probably does remember more then the average person. As long as you're understanding what you're reading, that's good enough.

Yes, of course she did. However, some fans wanted Hermione to get together with Harry. This was not the right match according to the author though. If you haven't already, read the Harry Potter book series, and you'll get a good feel for how their love developed.