User blog:S.M.Shen/Harry Potter: Why does the rational Hermione become Professor Lockhart's fan?

Hermione is the embodiment of "wisdom" throughout the Harry potter series, given a small clue, she can instantly solve the puzzle.For example, when snape arranged for them to write a short essay on werewolves, Hermione was the only one who realized that snape was implying that professor lupin was a werewolf.But why couldn't such a clever girl see through gilderoy Lockhart's liar's mask?Not only did he go to book signings and chase for autographs, but he was so happy to take off when he learned he was going to be his teacher.What was even more remarkable was that she knew Lockhart's profile so well that she got full marks on his questionnaire, which was all about herself.She even drew caution on all defense against the dark arts lessons in her schedule.I have to say, Hermione is exactly Lockhart's fan!What was it that made Hermione lose her "mind" and become so obsessed with Lockhart?

1. Lockhart is really handsome
Although Lockhart is a bit pompous and funny in the film, he is a real "all things to all people" hunk, not only girls like Hermione, but also middle-aged aunts like Mrs. Weasley.Look good also be stopped, dress is tasted still first-rate, the dress that wears is custom-made money, the circumstance that never has bump unlined upper garment appears.Gestures, a pair of elegant gentleman demeanor, and humorous, no star shelf, on the surface, girl it's really hard to resist his charm.

2. .Lockhart was smart
Lockhart was a bit of a wizard, but he was really clever. At least he was a ravenclaw graduate who had always been a problem for his teachers at school and had been a student of the year.He knows how to package himself, hide his weaknesses and let everyone see his bright side.Besides, he really has a brush with writing.No story is too good to be told until it is told in an interesting way.The reason why he is the best-selling author in the wizarding world is a genuine talent.

3. Hermione is a nerd
Hermione was known for her love of books and spent her days in the library.Almost all of her knowledge of the wizarding world had come from books, and she believed in them, including Lockhart's.Lockhart's book material, we know, was borrowed from the experiences of other witches and wizards, yet it all cheekily stuck to him.When a 12-year-old girl reads about his magical experiences with werewolves, trolls, and female ghosts, she can't help but think of him as the bravest person in the world and worship him like a hero.

4. Hermione did not want to be disillusioned
Before meeting Lockhart in person, Hermione, like many a fan, had fantasized about the perfection of her idol.But after Lockhart's first defence against the dark arts lesson, the bubble of fantasy began to crack, and he could not even cope with the Cornwall elves.But when Harry and RON spoke ill of Lockhart, Hermione had to defend her idol.In fact, with Hermione's cleverness, she must have found Lockhart's hyperbole too, but how could she let it collapse so easily when she had worshipped him for so long that it had become almost a religion?

5. The change in Hermione's idealIn general,
It's easy to think of an idol as our ideal, and the same goes for Hermione.Apparently, Hermione had a hero complex to begin with, preferring handsome, brave, intelligent boys.But when Hermione found out who Lockhart really was, her ideal shape must have changed, too, to one like RON's.I wonder if Ms Rowling had arranged for Hermione to adore Lockhart?