Hermione's parents are muggles, meaning non-magical people. They have no magical ability. They are dentists. To the racists Purists, that makes her a Mudblood.

How is Hermione a wizard if her parents are Muggles?

Though nominally a Muggle-born witch, Hermione is descended from the Dagworth-Granger family through her father's squib heritage. Though not an Ancient and Noble or Noble House, the Dagworth-Granger family is known for their natural potion-making skills.

Why is Hermione Granger a mudblood?

Mudblood is a derogatory term for a Muggle-born or Half-blood wizard or witch; that is, individuals with no wizarding parents or grandparents.

How do Mudbloods get magic?

Mudbloods: Wizards can be born from non-magical parents because these mutations can pop up out of nowhere. There's a better chance of you being magical if your parents are on the high side of the normal range. Squibs: Would be the offspring that are born to magical parents but don't inherit the dominant wizarding gene.

Is Harry considered a Mudblood?

Mudblood's just a nasty name for Muggleborn witches and wizards, so it doesn't apply to Harry. His mom was Muggleborn and his dad was a pure blood, so by Wizarding standards he's half-blood. also, can we avoid normalising slurs?

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Are the Weasleys pure blood?

The Weasleys

We finish on a family who are technically quite pure-blood, but are deemed 'blood traitors' by various peers, and seem proud of it. It is, indeed, the Weasleys' compassion and morals that led to several members marrying half-bloods, Muggle-borns, etc.

What did Draco call Hermione?

He took particular pleasure in taunting Hermione Granger, who just happened to have Muggle parents. Malfoy called her 'Mudblood', a very grave insult referring to a wizard or witch born to non-magic parents.

Can a Muggle use a wand?

According to CBR.com, Muggles actually can use a wand — they just can't master it.

Who is the most powerful Muggle-born?

Moaning Myrtle is perhaps the most powerful muggle-born ghost, other than Lily Potter because she physically stays in the girl's lavatory on the third floor for the foreseeable future.

What if a Muggle found Hogwarts?

If a Muggle were to look at Hogwarts, for example, all they would see is a ruin with signs telling them to keep out. Some magical locations are sequestered entirely from the Muggle world – with Diagon Alley, in particular, being accessible through a number of gateways between the two worlds.

Why is Snape the Half Blood Prince?

Snape was born to Eileen Prince, a witch, and Tobias Snape, a Muggle, making him a half-blood (hence the name, "Half-Blood Prince"). This is rare for a Death Eater, as remarked in the last book, though Voldemort himself also had a Muggle father.

Do Hermione's parents know she's a witch?

Mr and Mrs Granger – we're never told their first names – were introduced to the wizarding world in much the same way that most Muggles are: they received a letter from Hogwarts, which revealed their daughter to be a Muggle-born witch. According to Hermione, the news came as a surprise, but her parents were supportive.

Is Tom Riddle a mudblood?

Tom Riddle has a witch mother and a Muggle father, making him a half-blood wizard.

Why is Hermione 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. The problem with being a female Slytherin heir, is that they're cursed.

Why is Hermione not in Ravenclaw?

Hermione Lacked Some of Ravenclaw's Ideals

One example is creativity. For Ravenclaws, finding creative out of scenarios was second nature to them, but Hermione relied on procedures and rules to guide her when she was lost. She also has a drive to be the best, which Ravenclaws aren't known for.

Do Hermione's parents ever remember her?

According to The Leaky Cauldron, when a fan asked if Hermione made sure that her parents could remember her again, Rowling said, "she brought them home straight away." This is good news, as it's awful to imagine Hermione's parents never remembering who she is or ever seeing her again.

Were there any Muggle-born Death Eaters?

Rowling has stated on her website that there are no true pure-blood families left but that those who call themselves such simply strike Muggles, Squibs, and half-bloods from their family records. On the other hand, "in rare circumstances" a Muggle-born wizard can become a Death Eater.

Has Slytherin ever had a Muggle-born?

Salazar Slytherin never allowed muggle-borns in his house and there has never been a muggle-born sorted in Slytherin.

What percentage of Hogwarts students are Muggle-born?

Muggle-born

Rowling has stated they are the second-most common of the three blood statuses of wizards, numbering about 25 per cent of the wizarding community.

What happens if a Muggle picks up a wand?

Nothing will happen.

Wand will remain a piece of stick for muggles. Wand channels the magic from wizard, Wand do have its loyalties as wand chooses its owner but still it cannot do magic without magic present in wizard.

What would happen if a Muggle had a wand?

And the answer would probably be something accidental... possibly quite violent." The Tales of Beedle the Bard confirm that Muggles using a wand can have “random and uncontrollable effects.” The Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore posters seem to confirm just that could very well happen.

What would happen if a Muggle picked up a wand?

A Muggle gaining one wouldn't just effectively have a stick in their hand but could produce an uncontrollable magical effect. Muggles can't necessarily perform magic, but with a wand, they could cause some to manifest in an uncontrollable manner.

What was Hermione's fake name?

She pretends she is Penelope Clearwater who is a Muggleborn in real life, but she says she is a half-blood.

Did Draco had a crush on Hermione?

Draco didn't have a crush on Hermione, so confessing feelings would have been… nonsensical.

Why did Draco bully Hermione?

For the most part, Draco was a cowardly bully who employed underhanded means to get what he wanted. He treated most people poorly, Hermione included, simply because she's Muggle-born. He also derived pleasure in tormenting people that Harry cared about, and Hermione was a constant target.