It is likely that the Sorting Hat ultimately put her in Gryffindor after stalling for about 4 minutes because Hermione chose to be in it, just like Harry chose to not be in Slytherin; this is reinforced by how on the train earlier she stated that "Gryffindor... sounds by far the best."

How did Hermione get chosen for Hogwarts?

Any child born with magical ability in the United Kingdom and Ireland gets their name written down in the Hogwarts acceptance book (both the book and quill, which are enchanted, are the ones that sense this). This is how Hermione automatically gets admission into Hogwarts, though she can, of course, refuse to attend.

How did Hermione become a wizard if her parents are Muggles?

Origin of magical abilities

Muggle-borns inherit magic from a distant ancestor; they are descended from Squibs who have married Muggles and whose families had lost the knowledge of their wizarding legacy. The magic resurfaces unexpectedly many generations later.

How do Muggles get accepted into Hogwarts?

While children of wizarding families receive their Hogwarts acceptance letter via an owl, a Hogwarts employee will usually deliver the letter personally to Muggle-borns in order to meet with their Muggle parents and explain. Pure-blood supremacists refer to Muggle-borns with the offensive derogatory term "Mudblood".

Did Hermione's parents know she was a witch?

She and her husband were proud and accepting of their daughter's identity as a witch, which explained some strange things which happened around her when she was a child. They entered the magical world in 1992 to buy Hermione's school supplies, and were assisted by Arthur Weasley.

When Did Hermione Find out That She's a WITCH? - Harry Potter Explained

What happened to Hermione's real parents?

Several years later, however, Hermione was forced to alter her parents' memories and give them new identities as Wendell and Monica Wilkins, to protect them from the Death Eaters. After the Second Wizarding War ended, Hermione found Mr Granger and his wife in Australia and returned their memories.

How is Hermione the heir of Slytherin?

Her real parents were Daneel and Dean Novak, Pureblooded wizards. Turns out Daneel was Tom Riddles younger sister, Daneel Riddle. Of course, the Riddles were related to Salzar Slytherin himself, and this made Hermione the living heir of Slytherin.

Are the Weasleys pure-blood?

In contrast to the Malfoys and the Blacks, the Weasleys are a pure-blood family known for their warmth and support for one another. They actively reject the pure-blood supremacist ideology, and are inclusive and supportive of Muggle-born wizards.

Is Harry considered a pure-blood?

Coincidentally, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley are each of the three distinct types of wizards; Harry being a half-blood, Hermione being a Muggle-born, and Ron being a pure-blood.

Can a Muggle go to Azkaban?

Those who could not prove that they had magical heritage — in other words, any Muggle-born and potentially some half-bloods — were sentenced to Azkaban for having "stolen" magic. Some, however, were apparently released after being stripped of their wands and their jobs, and ended up homeless.

How did Draco know Hermione was a Muggle-born?

It's not clear if Hermione directly told Draco that (as far as I recall in first year they never talked directly). I think it's more likely that he heard it from someone else. Draco knows a lot of the pureblood families so he probably was aware that Granger wasn't a wizarding surname.

Can two Muggles have a wizard child?

Yes, it is possible for two muggles to have 2 magical-ish children.

Why can't wizards marry Muggles?

Principles. The law was intended to create absolute segregation between the No-Maj and wizarding communities. It banned witches and wizards from marrying or befriending No-Majs, allowing only interactions "necessary to perform daily activities", and meted out "harsh" penalties for fraternisation with No-Majs.

How come Hermione isn't a Ravenclaw?

It was confirmed on Pottermore that Hermione was also a bit of a Hatstall, as the Sorting Hat saw the potential for her to be both Ravenclaw and Gryffindor. In the end, Gryffindor won out, and it's possible that Hermione wanted to be seen for being brave more than for her intelligence.

Why Hermione choose Ron and not Harry?

Hermione probably liked the way Ron looks for starters. She was big on looks (Lockhart). She likes bickering, which Harry doesn't. She needs people who make cups to tea and remind her to have fun as well as study.

What is Draco Malfoy's blood status?

Draco Lucius Malfoy (b. 5 June 1980) was a British pure-blood wizard and the only son of Lucius and Narcissa Malfoy (née Black). The son of a Death Eater, Draco was raised to strongly believe in the importance of blood purity. He looked down on half-bloods and Muggle-borns.

Is Dumbledore a pureblood?

An interesting fact of note is that despite the ideals that pure-bloods are inherently more powerful wizards, some of the most powerful or particularly adept wizards and witches in the series are in fact either half-blood (such as Lord Voldemort, Albus Dumbledore, Minerva McGonagall, Severus Snape and Harry Potter) or ...

Why is Snape the half-blood prince?

Family. Snape's family background is mostly shown in flashbacks during the course of the last three novels. Snape was born to Eileen Prince, a witch, and Tobias Snape, a Muggle, making him a half-blood (hence the name, "Half-Blood Prince").

Who was the wealthiest family in Harry Potter?

The Malfoy family comes from a long line of rich witches and wizards within Harry Potter, and Lucius Malfoy has copious amounts of money at his disposal. He resides in a gigantic mansion with his family, named Malfoy Manor, and owns some of Harry Potter's most powerful objects, including a golden Time-Turner.

Was Luna Lovegood a pureblood?

Luna Lovegood is a Pureblood witch, who was sorted into Gryffindor House during Harry Potter's second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry.

What is the strongest bloodline in Harry Potter?

Why is Ron not in Hufflepuff?

Ron had the traits of a Hufflepuff, but valued Griffindor more.

Why wasn't Neville in Hufflepuff?

He actually asked the Sorting Hat to place him in Hufflepuff, as he was intimidated by Gryffindor's reputation for bravery, but the Sorting Hat didn't agree.

Who is the true heir of Gryffindor?

Harry, as heir of Gryffindor, possessed the love of this Muggle-born woman in his very blood and was the perfect champion to stand up against the heir of Slytherin.