Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling

Question

From Chapter 14 Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback
Every time they passed the third-floor corridor, Harry, Ron, and Hermione would press their ears to the door to check that Fluffy was still growling inside. Snape was sweeping about in his usual bad temper, which surely meant that the stone was still safe. Whenever Harry passed Quirrell these days he gave him an encouraging sort of smile, and Ron had started telling people off for laughing at Quirrell’s stutter.
Hermione, however, had more on her mind than the Sorcerer’s Stone. She had started drawing up study schedules and color-coding all her notes. Harry and Ron wouldn’t have minded, but she kept nagging them to do the same.
“Hermione, the exams are ages away.”
“Ten weeks,” Hermione snapped. “That’s not ages, that’s like a second to Nicolas Flamel.”
“But we’re not six hundred years old,” Ron reminded her. “Anyway, what are you studying for, you already know it all.”
“What am I studying for? Are you crazy? You realize we need to pass these exams to get into the second year? They’re very important, I should have started studying a month ago, I don’t know what’s gotten into me…”

How does Hermione support her point of view?

Answer 1

Hermione supports her point of view by emphasizing the importance of studying for their exams, which she believes are critical for progressing to their second year at Hogwarts. She argues that the exams are approaching quickly, citing the ten-week timeframe as something significant rather than remote, comparing it to "like a second to Nicolas Flamel," someone who is centuries old. This comparison underscores her perception of time and urgency regarding the exams.

Additionally, Hermione points out that she feels unprepared and expresses her frustration over her companions' lackadaisical attitude towards studying. By stating, "I should have started studying a month ago," she demonstrates that she takes her academic responsibilities seriously and feels the pressure to perform well. Her structured approach to studying, with the creation of study schedules and color-coded notes, contrasts with Harry and Ron's more relaxed attitude, further highlighting her commitment to her education.