A Dissertation on Human Folly by Hermione Granger
Disclaimer: People, if I owned Harry Potter, Draco Malfoy would be chained to my bed indefinitely. And, quite frankly, that is all the imagery you need to know.
Author's Note: For some sick, perverted love-of-English reason, I love stream-of-consciousness monologues and since Hermione as we know is an extremely smart girl, she would perfect for this kind of stuff. Most of her views probably will correspond with my own views – she is a persona for me – especially the ones on love and relationships. This is just a good way for me to vent and get my views out there. If you don't agree with me/Hermione, that's cool, just don't bash my/her views. Enjoy!
Section 1: Introduction to Hermione Granger, Her Real Self
I'm a complete and utter idiot.
Who knows why I even agreed to do this stupid dissertation? Oh, because I'm a nerd, got it.
It's Hermione Granger, Hogwarts student, Muggle-born witch, and nerd extraordinaire, pleased to make your acquaintance. If you're not pleased to make mine, well, then I really don't care.
Apparently, this is where I tell you all my views on life, love, school, men, whatever. This is where you're supposed to see my sarcastic, bitter side, the side of me who hates the life I have and the challenges I face. I hope I live up to your expectations. Wait, I lied. I really don't care one way or the other if I live up to your expectations. It's not my job to do that, even though that is a very common misconception people have about me. Like I said, it's easier to keep up that façade than to actually show the more personal, deeper side of myself.
Now, you're probably wondering since when did Hermione Granger get so sarcastic and nonchalant about people's opinions. I really couldn't tell you. I guess I finally realized after first year that it was a waste of my energy to care about and agonize over what other people thought. Now, I'm not saying that insults and sneers rolled off my back like water, I just learned to shut my mind and utilize that negative energy in a productive way. Many assignments were fueled by my anger and sadness, but hey, they did earn top marks all the time.
This is where you are going to learn about the real me. I'm a harsh, battle-weary girl who is trying to find her place in the world. I hate opening myself up like this – it makes me feel vulnerable. You only see a certain side of me in the books, in the movies, in other fan-fictions. I take great care to show only that side. It's easier, hiding than trusting. Opening yourself up only gives other opportunities to hurt and betray you, then you retreat deeper and don't come out as easily, and once you come out again and do the same thing, someone hurts you again, and then you retreat again, and the process continues and continues until you're so afraid of everyone and everything in the world that you can't bear it and you think you're going insane. I hate that feeling – thinking you may be losing your mind and there is nothing, absolutely nothing, you can do about it. But I see I'm getting ahead of myself.
This is the real me. Take it or leave it. Like before, I don't care. You can accept me or reject me and I don't care one damn bit either way. It's your choice.
The name's Hermione Granger.
And I'm going insane.
PS- What do you guys think? Kinda OOC for Hermione, but there is a cutting edginess to her. Let's see her descent into madness. Reviews welcome.