Hermione and the Lack of Logic

[conuly]

I know everybody thinks Hermione is oh-so-smart, but she really *is* illogical. Think of how she acts to Luna! Just because there's no proof of nargles means they don't exist? Does she hear herself? There are people in the world who would say that witches don't exist, but Hermione's very existence (such as it is) is proof against that!

So here's the question. How has Hermione gone so long without learning that a lack of proof for something (say, nargles) isn't the same as proof against something? People didn't believe until giant squid until very recently, and yet they still exist.

That was short. Sorry.

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[snale.livejournal.com]

At this point the only one of the threesome I really like is Ron. Both Harry and Hermione were extraordinarily obnoxious all through Book 5.

[conuly]

Well, Harry has his reasons, chief among them being the Raging Hormones of Death. Plus, he seems to have been infected with a virus that forces him to TALK LIKE THIS.

Hermione has her reasons too. Her reasons, however, are less understandable, mostly focusing on the fact that she doesn't realize she's an idiot.

[snale.livejournal.com]

Ha ha! Hee! Excellent analysis!
Mainly I could really relate to Ron, though. Goofing up whenever people were watching him and all... I definitely understand that feeling...