J.K. Rowling’s character Hermione Granger is sorted into Gryffindor.
Hermione is introduced in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone as a highly knowledgeable first-year student. The Sorting Hat places her in Gryffindor alongside Harry Potter and Ron Weasley. Their friendship becomes central to the series, and the three frequently work together to solve mysteries and resist Voldemort.
Gryffindor is associated with courage, bravery and nerve. Hermione’s intelligence is especially prominent, but the books repeatedly show her courage through dangerous choices, loyalty to her friends and willingness to challenge authority. Her ability to combine learning with action helps distinguish her from a simple “bookish” stereotype.
Ravenclaw is the Hogwarts house most closely associated with learning and wisdom, which is why readers sometimes expect Hermione to belong there. The series explains that personal values and choices matter in sorting, not only a student’s strongest academic trait.