Hermione Jean- Our Wartime Queen?

Critical Magic Theory finally turns to Hermione Granger, and the listener survey results are in. Is she a good person? A good friend? A good Muggleborn? Professor Julian Wamble works through what fans said, where he agrees, and where he pushes back. Along the way, you’ll hear the words listeners chose to describe her (and one notable absence), a favorite early moment, and a hard look at her parents, the Ministry of Magic, and the cost of fitting in. The episode closes with a reflection on a bigger question about the Harry Potter series: how much of what Hermione does is who she is, and how much is what the wizarding world taught her? This is part one of four episodes. Join the free Patreon post-episode chat and pre-order Behind the Cloak.