WOW! That was an amazing post
Hopedreamer. Haha well thanks, I'm not dumb I know lol but I sometimes miss things. You bring up a really good point about Ron perhaps
not being the one to stem Hermione's crying. JKR probably
intended it that way. (Must be on of those anvils that I keep missing and totally going wah..?? at
) But the fact that it was never shown or directly outright told. So even if it was maybe put that way, there's a lot of speculation if you look at that scene deeper. LOL, about Ron being a bad influence, but usually boys at that age aren't
that invested in studies. I know. Atlease they're average. I think that Harry did need Ron. The trio dynamic was very special. I think that JKR could have done a lot more with Ron, she nearly grasped it not quite fully. Because Ron is very handy and is mentioned like
thinking like a wizard and he's probably a really good strategist. And when things went really bad it's good to get a smile on someone's face. It warms your body from the iniside out. So do I think Ron was a bad influence on Harry? Nah. I think Harry needed him to just show him stuff about the wizarding world. And he's not a bad guy. But the Ron/Hermione dynamic doesn't work that way. Ron and Hermione, just don't fit as a couple. Practically or theoretically. They fight like I fight and bicker with my sister. That's a bit disturbing. To me I see Ron's relationship with the trio as very sibling-like. The troll scene is very interesting when put in light like that. I don't think that only that comment could reduce her to tears.
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Chapter: The Forbidden Forest, pg 180-181QUOTE
]'Snape's done it, then!' said Ron. 'If Quirrell's told him how to break his Anti-Dark Force spell -'
'There's still Fluffy, thhough,' said Hermione.
'Maybe Snape's found out how to get past him without asking Hagrid,' said Ron, looking up at the thousands of books surrounding them. 'I bet there's a book somewhere here, telling you how to get past a giant three-headed dog. So what do we do, Harry?'
The light of adventure was kindling again in Ron's eyes, Hermione answered before Harry could.
'Go to Dumbledore. That's what we should have done ages ago. If we try anything ourseleves we'll be thrown out for sure.'
'But we've got no proof!' said Harry. 'Quirell's too scared to back us up. Snape's only got to say he doesn't know how the troll got in at Hallowe'en and that he was nowhere near the third floor - who do you think they'll believe, him or us? It's not exactly a secret we hate him, Dumbledore'll think we made it up to get him sacked. Filch wouldn't help us if his life depended on it, he's too friendly with Snape, and the more students get thrown out, the better, he'll think. And don't forget, we're not supposed to know about the Stone or Fluffy. That'll take a lot of explaining.'
Hermione looked convinced.
Hermione's trying to re-assure Harry when she says that about Fluffy! Adorable. And despite how smart Hermione is Harry makes a short speech and she fully trusts and believes him. I think it just speaks volumes about their trust and good communication. She can see from his point of view and he can tell her what's right and what's wrong. But she's not also afraid to say if they're wrong. It's just this whole sect speaks a lot about them. A quote comes to mind 'Love is not just gazing into each others eyes, but looking together in the same direction.'
Chapter: The Forbidden Forest pg 186, 189QUOTE
'You don't think they've been hurt, do you?' whispered Hermione.
'I don't care if Malfoy has, but if something's got Neville ... It's our fault he's here in the first place.'
SNIP
'Harry! Harry, are you all right?'
Hermione was running towards them down the path, Hagrid puffing along behind her.
'I'm fine,' said Harry, hardly knowing what he was saying. 'The unicorn's dead, Hagrid, it's in that cleaing back there.'
Ahhh the age-old tradition of whispering back and forth Harry and Hermione? Tut, Tut, Tut, Tut, you're totally pummeling those anvils.
Okay can you imagine exactly
how fast Hermione must have been running to have
Hagrid puffing behind her! Hagrid who's atleast TEN times the size of her and his normal walking is there running! Yeah ok whoever says Hermione's not fit well that girl is and she's running that fast for who? Nope not Ron it's HARRY. It's obvious how much the girl cares about him
and Harry, dear, dear Harry doesn't want her to worry. It's already instilled in him as he doesn't even know what he's saying but he doesn't want her to worry!
Chapter: The Forbidden Forest pg 190QUOTE
]Hermione looked very frightened, but she had a word of comfort.
'Harry, everyone says Dumbledore's the only one You-Know-Who was ever afraid of. With Dumbledore around, You-Know-Who won't touch you. Anyway, who says the centaurs are right? It sounds like fortune-telling to me, and Professor McGonagall says that's a very imprecise branch of magic.'
Awww!
This is so sweet! Hermione comforting him even when
she's scared. And
becayse of
Hermione he is
comforted I really don't have to say more this moment tells it all. It just
is. Well I'm so deep in this sweetness that I must have missed all the anvils hitting me
Chapter: Through the Trapdoor, pg 192QUOTE
]Harry nodded, but he couldn't shake off a lurking feeling that there was something he'd forgotten to do, something important. When he tried to explain this, Hermione said, 'That's just the exams...
Aww, here again we have Hermione trying to comfort him and the fact that
Hermione answered points that he was probably talking to her specifically because he though Ron wouldn't listen. HAH! Proof that he does talk to her about serious things and they talk about it
Chapter: Through the Trapdoor, pg 194QUOTE
'We want to see Professor Dumbledore,' Hermione said rather bravely, Harry and Ron thought.
Ok right before this, Harry's frantically thinking that they have to get to Dumbledore and tells them. So we see Hermione's willing to be brave
for Harry. Again she follows his instincts like I've pointed out. Blind Trust. And how do we know what
Ron is thinking. Harry probably
thinks that Ron is thinking the same. So
Harry thinks she says it bravely, admiring her. This is shown in the later books when in life or death situations he still marvels her.
Chapter: Through the Trapdoor, pg 196QUOTE
'Right, here's what we've got to do,' he whispered urgently. 'One of us has got to keep an eye on Snape - wait outside the staff room and follow him if he leaves it. Hermione, you'd better do that.'
'Why me?'
SNIP
'Atleast Hermione's on Snape's tail' [Harry]
SNIP
'I'm sorry, Harry!' she wailed. Snape came out and asked me what I was foing, so I said I was waiting for Flitwick, and Snape went to get him, and I've only just got away. I don't know where Snape went.'
'Well, that's it then, isn't it?' Harry said
Okay the fact that he says it
urgently obviously shows that's it's extremely important. And who does he especially entrust that to
Hermione who then in turn is surprised. Already we see Harry think of Hermione so highly that'd she's be the perfect girl for such a hard task. He says it clearly, firmly and believes in her as shown with the 'Atleast Hermione' and then Hermione
specifically goes to
Harry and is absolutely ditraught that she led
Harry only Harry down.
Definition of wailing: A long, loud, high-pitched cry, as of grief or pain. She was so horrified of failing
Harry. But Harry doesn't get mad at her, but understands and it's ok.
Chapter: Through the Trapdoor, pg 196-197QUOTE
'I'm going out of here tonight and I'm going to try and get the Stone first.'
'You're mad!' said Ron.
'You can't!' said Hermione. 'After what McGonagall and Snape have said? You'll be expelled!'
'SO WHAT?' Harry shouted. 'Don't you understand? If Snape gets hold of the Stone, Voldemort's coming back! Haven't you heard what it was like when he was trying to take over? There won't be any Hogwarts to get expelled from! He'll flatten it, or turn it into a school for the Dark Arts! Losing points doesn't matter any more, can't you see? D'you think he'll leave you and your families alone if Gryffindor win the House Cup? If I get caught before I can get to the Stone, well I'll have to go back to the Dursleys and wait for Voldemort to fine me there. It's only dying a bit later than I would have done, because I'm never going over to the Dark Side! I'm going through that trapdoor and nothing you two say is going to stop me! Voldemort killed my parents, remember?
Harry glared at them.
'You're right, Harry,' said Hermione in a small voice.
'I'll use the Invisibility Cloak,' said Harry. 'It's just lucky I got it back.'
'But will it cover all three of us?' said Ron
'All - all three of us?'
'Oh, come off it, you don't think we'd let you go alone?'
'Of course not,' said Hermione briskly. 'How do you think you'd get to the Stone without us? I'd better go and look through my books, there might be something useful ...'
'But if we get caught, you two will be expelled, too.'
'Not if I can help it,' said Hermione grimly....
SNIP
Hermione was skimming through all her notes, hoping to come across one of the enchanments they were to try and break.
Okay so the first part is just basically Hermione trying to protect
Harry and then she adds like an afterthought of the expelling, she just wants to keep him safe. And then Harry's speech. He's specifically talking to
Hermione with the coloured part of the speech. The 'Haven't you heard what it was like when he was trying to take over?'. Ron would ofcourse know all about this, Hermione through her books so this is obviously at her. Unconsciously he's already doing the 'saving-people thing' and it's directed at Hermione. And the points and Hogwarts is a dead give away. And again the saving people thing directed at Hermione is blatantly obvious when he directs the 'you and your families' and he's already trying to protect
Hermione. He's already fighting for her. It's funny because the only time he says something like I'm willing to do anything to keep you safe is directed at Hermione, to Hermione. And Hermione understands and trusts him with no questions and once again absolutely understands him and because she answers 'You're right' proves it was directed to her. She's overwhelmed by how much he cares, her voice is quiet and she feels for him. And what interests me is how Ron blindly just says the three of us. I think he always knew Hermione had stronger feelings for Harry with being in love. Always did, always will. And he knows Hermione would stick by him *huggles Ron* and then the expelled comment again blatantly obvious it's Hermione he's directing to. That's just sweet how he cares!
And Hermione reading over
all her notes.
That girl sure must love Harry. Can you
imagine how many notes that girl has?! Ok and *clears throat* if anyone still believes that it's Ron that gets Hermione to help break rules and stuff like that. I think this part just kinda uhh...sunk that theory. It's
Harry that she's willing to break rules, loosen up for,
Harry that shes' willing to risk everything for, because he 'feels' it. She puts her life in his hands practically. I'm sorry did I miss any anvils? Looks at the sky? Uhhh why are the stars spelling out Harmony?
Chapter: Through the Trapdoor, pg 198 QUOTE
Harry turned to Hermione.
'Do something,' he said desperately.
Hermione stepped forward
I think I just melted
But honestly just
look at this. It's beautiful! How he especially turns to
Hermione when he needs something
desperately and Hermione steps forward willing to do anything. See? This is why I ship them...it doesn't matter if we lost or won becausse at the end of the day I fell in love with well true love. These moments are just beautiful.
Chapter: Through the Trapdoor, pg 200-201QUOTE
'Want to go first, Hermione?'
'No, I don't!'
SNIP
Harry, who was still playing the flue, waved at Ron to get his attention and pointed at himself.
'You want to go first? Are you sure?' said Ron. 'I don't know how deep this thing goes. Give the flute to Hermione so she can keep him asleep.'
Harry handed the flue over.
SNIP
There was a loud bark from the dog, but Hermione had already jumped. She landed on Harry's other side.
Hahaha I burst out laughing when I read this. Ron's asking Hermione to go first and then lovely adorable chivralous Harry makes himself go first making Hermione play the flute so he can make sure it's safe. Okay how absolutely adorable is that?!?! No wonder Hermione loves the boy
And landing on Harry's side. Awww! JKR especially said Ron landed 'sprawled next to Harry' while Hermione landed on his side. Like on top of him
xoxo
Hana
This scene also drawed my attention, because it's 6 steps, not 7 as Jo likes to put this number everywhere.
Could you guys provide the quote? I just think it's nice to see them to read it over. If you can't don't worry I'll hunt it down!
But I'll try to get my dad to drive me to the library! Promise! And could we just start with book 1 and build our way up? 
I forgot how bossy Hermione was! Anyways I find these bolded parts interesting. She specifically says Harry not Ron or the two of you but Harry as if she can't believe he could do such a thing! I don't blame Harry for being annoyed but he doesn't snap at her or anything unlike Ron. I love the guy but he's like a brother you know those annoying ones not a life partner for Hermione. Now Luna that's another story... Now I think that she's just using the House Points as a cover up and she does care about them and Harry. And at the end you see my point she slips up and mentions that. And this is the first instance she's already breaking rules for Harry. : 
Just kidding! LOL but for my enjoyment I'm gonna then post the moments. Let's start with Book 1 shall we? And not in that format because I have a lot and it'd take a long time. This is the British Edition chapters and and page numbers are listed.
and the quidditch thing proves our point right Hermione goes to every quidditch match for Harry. She gets him a book that's about Quidditch and then gives it for him. Nothing earth shattering just sweet. And you have to remember their ages and of-course it'll be a little distant and awkward at first! So this is a lot! I know!