If you're anything like me, you looked to Hermione Granger for all of your life lessons while other girls were looking up to Paris Hilton and the Kardashians. Here are just a few things I learned from Hermione.
1. Brains conquer all.
Hermione made being smart cool. She proved that you could be crazy intelligent and strong and still get all the wizards.
2. Sarcasm is key.
Hermione was the queen of sarcasm (at least in my head). She showed how powerful words can be and that humor can be smart.
3. Everyone is beautiful.
Classic ugly duckling to swan story here. Only, we all know that Hermione was beautiful all along, and Ron would agree.
5. Punching like a girl? Pretty badass.
Yeah, girls are strong. Thank you Hermione for showing us all how to stand up for ourselves and our friends.
6. Never settle.
Hermione was never afraid to tell Ron what he was doing wrong or what she needed from him. Despite loving him, she wasn't afraid to demand what she needed.
7. But love deeply.
The relationship between Ron and Hermione still makes me swoon. Best friends make the best romances because the love is so deep. Hermione taught me to always love so deep that it hurts (in a good way).
8. Protect your friends...
You've got their backs and they've got yours. That's what true friendship is.
9. ...And your family.
Even when it's tough, protect your own. It's always worth it, no matter how hard it is.
10. Never let the boys boss you around.
Because you always know better.
11. Always remember, things work out in the end.
At the end of the series, everyone was where they should be. Hermione reminded us all that no matter how tough things are, they always work out in the end.
