Hermione Granger
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⭐ This is a Featured Article. It has been recognized as one of the best articles on Wikipedia, with 214 citations, 47 footnotes, 3 appendices, and a supplementary bibliography. The article was written entirely by its subject. This is technically a conflict of interest, but the sourcing is so thorough that no admin has been willing to challenge it.
Hermione Jean Granger
Hermione Jean Granger (b. 19 September 1979 [1][2][3]) is a British witch [4], scholar [5][6][7], activist [8][9], and public servant [10][11][12] who played a pivotal role in the Second Wizarding War [13-47].
Granger is widely regarded as the most talented witch of her generation [48][49][50][51][52] (see also: O.W.L. results [53-61], N.E.W.T. predictions [62-68], and independent scholarly assessments [69-84]).
[A Wikipedia admin noted that this article 'reads less like an encyclopedia entry and more like a doctoral thesis that gained sentience and started citing itself.']
Articles Corrected by HermioneJGranger (last 4 hours)
| Article | Issue | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Potter | 34 factual errors corrected, 12 citations added | Improved |
| Ron Weasley | Rewrote entire article. Twice. | Improved |
| Draco Malfoy | Added 'Criticisms' section (8,000 words) | Disputed |
| Albus Dumbledore | Added 7 corrections with footnotes. Left note: 'Even legends need fact-checking.' | Improved |
| Severus Snape | Added nuanced analysis. Then deleted it. Then re-added it. She has complicated feelings. | Under review |
| Dobby the House-Elf | Created S.P.E.W. section (3,000 words). No one asked for this. | Featured |
| Quidditch | Corrected 'it’s basically soccer on brooms' to a 4,000-word technical explanation | Improved |
| Hogwarts | Added architectural history, founding charter analysis, and building code violations | Improved |
Activism: S.P.E.W. (3,000 words — nobody asked for this)
Granger founded the Society for the Promotion of Elfish Welfare (S.P.E.W.) in 1994 [128][129][130]. The organization's founding charter, bylaws, mission statement, organizational structure, and five-year strategic plan have all been reproduced in full in this article [131-178].
[Editor note: This section is longer than the Wikipedia article on the United Nations. When an admin suggested trimming it, Granger provided 14 additional citations explaining why every word was necessary. The admin retired.]
HEdit History
Created article with 214 citations, 47 footnotes, and 3 appendices
“Initial version. I will be monitoring this page closely.”
Fixed a comma splice in paragraph 3 that she noticed during her first re-read
“Unacceptable. I should have caught this before publishing.”
Added citation #215: a footnote to a footnote
“The footnote on page 394 of 'Hogwarts: A History' required additional context.”
Added: 'She's also really fun at parties (citation: me, her husband)'
“Someone needs to humanize this article.”
Reverted. Replaced with properly cited paragraph about her social life (8 citations)
“Ronald, 'citation: me' is not a valid source. We have discussed this.”
Added: 'Hermione once punched Draco Malfoy in the face and it was awesome'
“Important cultural moment.”
Replaced with: 'On [date], Granger was involved in a physical altercation with Draco Malfoy (see: Malfoy, Draco § Incident Reports). Three witnesses corroborate. [citations 216-218]'
“Harry, I appreciate the sentiment, but 'awesome' is not encyclopedic language.”
Nominated article for 'Featured Article' status
“This is the most thoroughly sourced article on Wikipedia. It has more citations than our article on World War II.”
Applied for Wikipedia admin privileges
“I have corrected 47 articles in 4 hours. I believe I am qualified.”
Added: 'Granger is a know-it-all'
“Everyone's thinking it.”
Reverted within 8 seconds. Added [citation needed] tag to Malfoy's Talk page comment.
“Unsourced claim. Also, I have updated your article's 'Criticisms' section. It is now 8,000 words.”
TTalk Page: “This Article Is Longer Than My Entire Life Story”
Filed by HarryJPotter. Seconded by everyone.
Admin_McGonagall
I would like to formally acknowledge that Ms. Granger's article has more citations than any article in Wikipedia's history, including 'United States,' 'World War II,' and 'Mathematics.' She has also, in the span of one morning, improved 47 other articles and filed 12 vandalism reports. I am recommending her for admin.
RonWeasley_Keeper
I just want everyone to know that I tried to add ONE sentence about my wife being fun at parties and she replaced it with eight citations about her 'documented social competencies.' I love her but this is peak Hermione.
HermioneJGranger
Ronald, 'fun at parties' is subjective. I have instead cited three peer-reviewed studies on social engagement metrics, a survey of 47 Hogwarts alumni, and a Ministry of Magic workplace evaluation. This is more informative.
HarryJPotter
Hermione, your article is longer than my article. My article is about the Boy Who Lived. The Chosen One. I defeated Voldemort. Your article has more words than mine.
HermioneJGranger
Harry, your article has 23 unsourced claims, 7 grammatical errors, and your 'Powers' section simply says 'He's really good at not dying.' I have already begun corrections. You're welcome.
DracoMalfoy_Pure
Why does the 'Criticisms' section on MY page have 8,000 words? My ENTIRE article is 2,000 words. The criticisms are four times longer than my biography.
HermioneJGranger
Every word is sourced, Malfoy. Every. Single. Word.
⭐ Administrator Notice
User HermioneJGranger has been granted administrator privileges after correcting 47 articles, adding 600+ citations, and filing 12 vandalism reports in a single morning. She is now the most active admin on Wikipedia. She has already proposed 23 policy changes, restructured the Manual of Style, and started a campaign to add citations to every article in the Hogwarts category. Two other admins have resigned, citing “feeling inadequate.”
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