I think you are completely right. I think that is the ultimate fear of any person whose self-esteem is very much wrapped up in their intelligence and the ability to display such. Someone like Hermione probably feels that is all she has to offer, so to have that threatened must be terrifying. It was a wonderful touch.
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Date: 2003-12-02 08:31 am (UTC)