Harry Potter: 10 Worst Things Hermione Has Ever Done
2. Treated Luna With Disdain
Luna Lovegood is one of the most adored characters in the entire wizarding world. It’s hard not to love her quirky yet gentle personality, and you’d struggle to find a Potter fan who dislikes her.
Hermione, on the other hand, doesn’t have much time for Luna. Due to her obsession with facts and logic, she finds Luna’s interest in the strange and the mysterious rather wearisome. This is understandable, but sometimes, Hermione should probably have kept her mouth shut.
As well as criticising The Quibbler – a magazine edited by Luna’s father – Hermione is always quick to attack Luna for her outlandish opinions. While the other characters are amused by Luna’s ridiculous claims, Hermione can’t stop herself from intervening.
‘Yes, he’s got an army of heliopaths,’ said Luna solemnly.
‘They don’t exist, Neville,’ said Hermione tartly.
‘Oh yes they do!’ said Luna angrily.
‘I’m sorry, but where’s the proof of that?’ snapped Hermione.
Of course, compared to someone like Malfoy, Hermione’s comments aren’t too bad. But this still doesn’t excuse her behaviour. Given Luna is one of the kindest students at Hogwarts, she really deserved better.