50+ Best Hermione Granger Quotes From Hogwarts Cleverest Witch

Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Dec 12, 2023 By Rajnandini Roychoudhury
Originally Published on Feb 19, 2021
Edited by Luca Demetriou
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The character of Hermione Granger was created by author J. K. Rowling.

Hermione's first appearance was in 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone' published in 1997. Subsequently, she appears as one of the main characters in all successive books and the movies.

Hermione Granger is a Muggle-born witch who meets Harry and Ron for the first time aboard the Hogwarts Express. Even though she initially comes across as a snob to the boys, Hermione soon becomes an inseparable part of the famous trio. In fact, Ron and Hermione seem to have a crush on each other throughout the entire story-line although it's never explicitly said. Being a gifted student with a brilliant academic mind, Hermione Granger is the smartest witch we all adore!

If you like our content like quotes about Hermione Granger, do check out the 'Harry Potter' love quotes and Sirius Black quotes.

Hermione Granger Book Quotes

Books about Harry Potter in a shop in Windsor. Harry Potter is fictional character created by Joanne K Rowling

Hermione doesn't really have a catchphrase but here are some of her quotes from the books that are close to our heart.

1. "Professor McGonagall told me what awful things have happened when wizards have meddled with time…"

- Hermione, Chapter 21, 'Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban', 1999.

2. "I’ve learned all our course books by heart, of course, I just hope it will be enough..."

- Hermione, Chapter Six, 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone', 1997.

3. "Nobody in my family’s magic at all, it was ever such a surprise when I got my letter..."

- Hermione, Chapter Six, 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone', 1997.

4. “Next time there’s a ball, ask me before someone else does, and not as a last resort!”

- Hermione, Chapter 23, 'Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire', 2000.

5. “I’m hoping to do some good in the world!”

- Hermione, Chapter Seven, 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows', 2007.

6. "Just because you’ve got the emotional range of a teaspoon doesn’t mean we all have."

- Hermione, Chapter 21, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix', 2003.

7. “Don’t you dare call Hagrid pathetic, you foul — you evil —”

- Hermione, Chapter 15, 'Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban', 1999.

8. "I mean, you could claim that anything’s real if the only basis for believing in it is that nobody’s proved it doesn’t exist!"

- Hermione, Chapter 21, 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows', 2007.

9. "Books! And cleverness! There are more important things — friendship and bravery and — oh Harry — be careful!"

- Hermione, Chapter 16, 'Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone', 1997.

10. “Just because it’s taken you three years to notice, Ron, doesn’t mean no one else has spotted I’m a girl!”

- Hermione, Chapter 22, 'Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire', 2000.

Smart Hermione Granger Movie Quotes

 

Hermione is smart, and these quotes are proof enough. Talking about Hermione, even Ron says, “When in doubt, go to the library.”

11. "Now if you two don't mind, I'm going to bed before either of you come up with another clever idea to get us killed - or worse, expelled."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone', 2001.

12. "Mandrake or Mandragora is used to return those who have been petrified to their original state."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets', 2002.

13. "There's a reason the symbol of Slytherin house is a serpent. Salazar Slytherin was a parselmouth, he could talk to snakes too."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets', 2002.

14. "Professor, I was wondering if you could tell us about the Chamber of Secrets."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets', 2002.

15. "Even in the wizarding world, hearing voices isn't a good sign."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets', 2002.

16. "I checked this out weeks ago for a bit of light reading."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone', 2001.

17. " You don't really think you're going to be able to find all those horcruxes by yourself do you? You need us Harry."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince', 2009.

18. "We've got to be able to defend ourselves. And if Umbridge refuses to teach us how, we need someone who will."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix', 2007.

19. "There's nothing in here about using defensive spells."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix', 2007.

20. "We need a teacher. A proper teacher. One who's had real experience defending themselves against the Dark Arts."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix', 2007.

21. "You know, the Egyptians used to worship cats."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban', 2004.

22. "The Room of Requirement only appears when a person has real need of it, and is always equipped for the seeker's needs."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix', 2007.

23. "Of course, I've only tried a few simple ones myself, but they've all worked for me. For example, Oculus Reparo."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone', 2001.

24. "Actually I'm highly logical which allows me to look past extraneous detail and perceive clearly that which others overlook."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows', 2010.

Witty And Funny Hermione Granger Quotes

Here is a collection of some sassy quotes by one of the smartest witches ever!

25. "Honestly, don't you two read?!"

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone', 2001.

26. "What an idiot!"

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone', 2001.

27. "Fleur never got past 'ze grindylows'!"

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire', 2005.

28. "Everyone this is Loony Love...Luna Lovegood."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix', 2007.

29. "Will you stop eating? Your best friend is missing!"

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince', 2009.

30. "He's been poisoned, you daft dimbo! And as a matter of fact, I've always found him interesting."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince', 2009.

31. "What's got your wand in a knot?"

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire', 2005.

32. "Cho couldn't take her eyes off you, could she?"

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix', 2007.

33. "Do you ever stop eating?"

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix', 2007.

34. "Dolores Umbridge: Wands away. There will be no need to talk.

Hermione: No need to think is more likely."

- 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix', 2007.

35. "Hermione: Holy cricket, you're Harry Potter! I'm Hermione Granger. And... you are?

Ron: Um, Ron Weasley.

Hermione: Pleasure."

- 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone', 2001.

36. "Are you sure that's a real spell? Well, it's not very good is it?"

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone', 2001.

37. "Oh, are you doing magic? Let's see then."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone', 2001.

38. "Ron: Hermione, you are truly the most wonderful person I have ever met and if I’m ever rude to you…

Hermione: Then I’ll know you’ve gone back to normal."

- 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix', 2007.

Iconic Hermione Granger Quotes

Here are some memorable Hermione Granger quotes from the movies.

39. "I don't know, Harry, but it sounded like you were egging the snake on or something."

-  Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets', 2002.

40. "Viktor's more of a physical being. I just mean he's not particularly loquacious."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire', 2005.

41. "That foul, evil old gargoyle!"

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix', 2007.

42. "You have to realize who you are, Harry."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince', 2009.

43. "I've always admired your courage Harry, but sometimes you can be really thick."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince', 2009.

44. "Even Dumbledore didn't see this coming. Harry, if it's anyone's fault, it's ours."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix', 2007.

45. "It's just outrageous! I've looked it up, they simply can't expel you. It's completely unfair!"

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix', 2007.

46. "Right. Perspective."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1', 2010.

47. "Who cares? I mean, it's sort of exciting, isn't it, breaking the rules."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix', 2007.

48. "At least no one on the Gryffindor team had to buy their way in. They got in on pure talent."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets', 2002.

49. "Stop, stop, stop! You're going to take someone's eye out. Besides, you're saying it wrong. It's levi-o-sa, not levio-s-a!"

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone', 2001.

50. "You foul, loathsome, evil, little cockroach!"

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban', 2004.

51.  "Fear of a name only increases fear of the thing itself."

- Hermione, 'Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets', 2002.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Hermione Granger quotes then why not take a look at Snape quotes, or Dobby quotes.

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Written by Rajnandini Roychoudhury

Bachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

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Rajnandini RoychoudhuryBachelor of Arts specializing in English, Master of Arts specializing in English

With a Master of Arts in English, Rajnandini has pursued her passion for the arts and has become an experienced content writer. She has worked with companies such as Writer's Zone and has had her writing skills recognized by publications such as The Telegraph. Rajnandini is also trilingual and enjoys various hobbies such as music, movies, travel, philanthropy, writing her blog, and reading classic British literature. 

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