Help!

Okay, let's have a moment of silence to commemorate how bad I am at consistent posting. -----------------------. Done. Now I have a mission for several of you. It is very hard and requires the most skilled minds. Here are your instructions.

1. Go to the "Who Am I?" page of my blog.
2. Comment as to whether you see the fancy font on "In a hole in a ground, there lived a Hermione."

Thank you! I know this is a really short post and you all probably hate me, so I'll give you a funny picture to occupy the emptiness and lack of stuff in this post. Plus it has ducks. I like ducks.

Life Update :)

Hello my darlings! I'm here to bring you an update on my life! 

So FIRSTLY, I fixed my blog header. Remember it was a collage? Then I deleted an account connected to this one and it (along with most of my other pictures) went blank :(. But it's back! Yay!

Second of all, I recently finished Season 3 of Supernatural. Which only took me five days. 

Social life? Um...does fantasizing about myself hunting with the Winchesters count?

No spoilers, but at the end my reactions were basically:

BUT I've started Season 4, and that's introduced me to Misha Collins as Castiel.

I am both a) in love with him, and b) absolutely terrified of him. Seriously. He is frightening.

UMMMMMMMMMMMM.........OH! Piano covers. Right. 

Okay, don't kill me. But..um...I...lost...my...camera charger.

Sorry! But I am doing my very best to find it! But I DO have a song picked out, and I am practicing like crazy to get it perfect!

Well, that's about it for now! Let me know what's been going on with you in a comment! Stay fantastic!

<3<3Hermione

ASKLJHIDJHSKF

CURRENTLY FREAKING OUT.

NOTHING IS OKAY.

I AM DEAD.

TWELTH DOCTOR OF DOCTOR WHO HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED.

Let me introduce you to...

PETER CAPALDI!!!

HE LOOKS GOOD BUT I'M JUST GOING TO MISS MAT SO MUCH AJAHDFIULWEAH I NEED MY LITTLE AWKWARD RAGGEDY MAN GIRAFFE.

So on Friday, I heard they were announcing the 12th Doctor actor on Sunday. But I thought people were just trying to get the WHOVIANS ALL WORKED UP!!!!!

NO.

NOT A JOKE.

IT WAS REAL.

So at first my reaction was.

Then I realized it was real.

And then--

And as soon as my family saw me sobbing and wandering around the house bumping into things they just sort of--

Now if you'll excuse me I am done with the world.

Piano Covers

So, this is something that maybe probably sort of likely will happen. I've considered taking videos of me (well, my hands) playing songs on the piano, and then posting them to this blog. What do you guys think? It would be pretty rare, since my camera might not work, and the sound quality could be bad, but it's a though.

If I do post videos, the first one is likely to be "On My Own" from Les Miserables. And maybe "God Help the Outcasts" as a second?

PLEASE tell me what you think and any song recommendations (I have Les Miz, Phantom, Disney, West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Love Never Dies, and lots more). I have mostly musical songs, but also some very well known songs, so leave some ideas! Thank you!

My Latest Obsession

 *Deep-breath* My name is Hermione Thérnadier, and I am a binge-watcher.

*Collective gasp*

Yes, it's true. I could watch a whole season of a TV show on Netflix in one sitting. It started with Doctor Who, then Sherlock, and now we have my latest obsession for binge-watching: Supernatural.
I first heard about it through a friend who I have to thank for my Whovian-ness, and then my sister got hooked, and now me.

Supernatural is about two brothers who, after losing their mother to a demon of the younger brother's six-month birthday, are raised by their dad to hunt monsters. The two brothers are Sam (Jared Padeleki) and Dean (Jensen Ackles). But it's sort of annoying, seeing as Jared, who plays Sam, also played Dean from Gilmore Girls. I got used to it eventually.

Anyway, while Dean is outgoing and more of the party type, Sam is the kind who would be sitting in the corner of a room at some huge party reading a book, or observing--the wallflower type. The show centers around the brothers' hunts for monsters, and the demon that killed their mother.

I L-O-V-E (why does spelling it add emphasis) this show, and I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't scare easy :P.

<3,
Hermione T.

To Be Read List

Immediately
A Study in Scarlet, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Les Misérables Volumes IV&V, Victor Hugo

Soon
The Fault in our Stars, John Green
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Within the Year
Emma, Jane Austen
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The Hound of the Baskervilles, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Yeah...went to the bookstore and got a Sherlock Holmes collection :P.

My Ideal Eponine

Okay. This post may be very long and rant-y, (and watch out for spoilers) so, if you are curious to hear what I have to say on the topic of "My Ideal Eponine," I suggest you get comfortable with some limeade and a pudding cup or two or three or eighty-seven.

Alright. Deep breath. Aaaannnnnddd.

For those of you who don't know, I am currently reading Victor Hugo's Les Miserables. As of today, I am currently on Book Eighth of Volume III: Marius, after completing the prior two Volumes (Volume II was awful, just saying). The past few chapters have rather excited me because Eponine has now been introduced (the older Eponine, not the bratty, spoiled little one who was introduced way back in Volume I). Reading about her, as she enters Marius' apartment, sent by her father to ask for money, as she shows off to Marius that she can read and write, and as she states how handsome she believes him to be, triggered this question for me:

What, taking both the book and musical into account, do I expect in my ideal Eponine?

And here we go.
I feel I can make my point by looking at the much-loved Eponine solo "On My Own." "On my own, pretending he's beside me/all alone I walk with him till morning," etc., etc. I ask myself (and perhaps you might ask yourself this, too) What is Eponine feeling at this moment? For many, it is sadness. For some, it is frusturation, For me? Bitterness.

I've never thought of Eponine as one to pity herself. Rather, I feel she would feel bitterness and resentment towards herself, her parents, and even Marius.
Well why Marius? Doesn't she love him?
Of course. But at this point in her life, Eponine is confused. She is feeling this unbearable pain at Marius' love for Cosette, which makes her resent Marius. Why is he doing this to her? Eponine pushes her feelings of love aside until (SPOILER ALERT) her death, when she takes a bullet for him by putting her hand  in front of a gun aimed at Marius.

A part of "On My Own" around the climax of the song says, "Without me his world will go on turning/A world that's full of happiness that I have never know". There are a good deal of people who enjoy this sung through a face full of tears. That's okay. But personally, I believe that Eponine is stronger than that and should sing those words like they're poisonous.. She's gone through life trying to keep her head up while she's stuck in almost literally Hell (pardon). "Her name was Eponine/Her life was cold and dark yet she was unafraid", anyone? I feel like Eponine's big question in "On My Own" is pretty much "What is wrong with Marius? Why do I feel this way?" but most of all "What is happening?" She's confused. Bitter. Resentful. And that is my ideal Eponine.

The Barricades (OHMYGOSH)

Okay, so, my sister pointed this out to me, and I just HAD to share it with you guys!

In the movie, when you see the barricade, there are two coffins: A regular-sized red one, and a small blue one. I made this picture to help you guys see this:

Okay, let's see. Who died at the barricade wearing red?

And who dies at the barricade wearing blue who would fit into that blue coffin?

My work here is done.

Happy Fourth!

Happy Fourth of July!

(Yeah, the highlighted text looks weird but the white wouldn't show up [obvious reasons] and I couldn't change the color 'cause Blogger's being mean :( )

Yup, it's my (our, if you live in the US) country's birthday! So, happy birthday, United States of America!

To those of you who are also American citizens, are you doing anything fun to celebrate Independence Day? Leave your response in the comments below!

See you soon,
Hermione

The Stimulation of my Mind that Always Occurs at the Wrong Time

Lately, I've been facing a dilemma.

Sleep.

It's not that I haven't been getting enough of it, what with being able to sleep in for another two weeks until camp, but when I lay down in my bed, I like to drift off gracefully.

But my mind has another idea.

Me: Okay, well I think I'm just going to sleep now. let my mind be filled with thoughts of unicorns and marshmallow fields with candy mushrooms.

Mind: Haha, nope.

Me: Excuse me?

Mind: Hey, remember that time you fell down the hill dressed as Batman?

Me: *blushing shamefully* Yes, that was a week ago--

Mind: I think I'm going to make every single part of your body itch insanely right now! 'Kay?

Me: Wh--

Mind: Hey remember each and every single humiliating and dreadful thing that ever happened to you?

Me: Kill me.

Mind: Sleeping on this side is boring! Let's sleep on your other side! Or maybe your back? Facedown? Spread eagle?

Me: Okay, let's just--

Mind: OHMYGOSHWASTHATLIGHTNING?! Hey, what are you going to wear tomorrow? Did you remember to turn off the basement light? Let's reenact the final battle of Les Miz right now! Maybe one day you'll be on Broadway! Hahahahaha, no. Quick! Side change! Flip! Nah, let's go back. Hey, remember when you ran into a wall. Of course you do! You run into them all the time! Hey, I just remembered another embarrassing thing that's happened to you! You want to think about it all night? Okay!

Me:

Me:

Me:

Me:

Me: What. Just. Happened.

And after that excruciating process that lasts MUCH longer that it may seem from above, I finally drift off peacefully.

The End.

(P.S. One more thing! If you'd like to submit a guest post remember to email me at hermionegranger2121@gmail.com! this will be running until September 1st. More information can be found here: http://everythinghermione.blogspot.com/2013/06/a-shiny-new-guest-post.html)

Hogwarts Survival Guide

I was thinking--a dangerous and frightening human past-time--about that poor, unfortunate Muggle who received my Hogwarts letter by mistake and is now stumbling around Hogwarts, failing all his classes, and bringing shame to his family.
Ouch.
I decided to take pity on this poor soul and help him through his challenging times, and give him this handy Hogwarts survival guide. Let's begin.

Rule #1:

When summoned to the Headmaster's office, please DO NOT ARGUE with Snape's portrait.

Ooh, look it's Snape! I think I'll make a bunch of Lily references in front of him because he's a portrait! He can't do anything!

Just. No. Please.

I understand that maybe you'd like to see Snape's sentimental side for yourself, but PLEASE FOR MERLIN'S SAKE JUST DON'T!

Rule #2:

Unless speaking to Mr. Weasley, please refrain from excessive explanations of the function of rubber ducks.

Why? Well--

I'm sorry.

Rule #3:

Do not show any wizards who are not Muggle-borns or of any relation to Muggles the Harry Potter books.

You will cause all of this paranoia and then we will have to question the universe and our purpose in life and all that good stuff.

Rule #4:

When meeting any HP character from the books, please do not pounce on them and rip up their hair and/or clothing.

We just can't deal with the lawsuits anymore. Trust me I know from my near 10 years in Azkaban experience.

Rule #5:

That's it.

So, enjoy your time at Hogwarts, I guess. And I forgive you for the letter mix-up. Sort of. A little. Not that much. Not a bit. Absolutely not.

Mischief Managed!

~Hermione

A Shiny New Guest Post?

Lately I've been realizing that over the summer I may not be able to post that much (only two to four time a month, probably :( ). So, I was wondering if any of you would want to do a guest post? It can be about whatever you want, just keep it clean. You can write up one just for this blog, or take it from your own blog. It doesn't matter, so long as it's written by you :). Just email me your post to hermionegranger2121@gmail.com and I'll schedule it to post in the order it was sent (first come first serve). While you are welcome to submit several, I'd prefer you wait until I post your first one before you send me a second. Please no more than three per person.
Thanks!
Hermione

Happy Summer!/Summer Update #1

Sorry this is late, but I just wanted to wish you all a happy summer! I, like many of you, got out on the 14th. In those five days (wow, only five???) a lot has happened. I...

>Volunteered at a preschool summer camp as a somewhere between counselor and CIT.

>GOT CONTACTS!!! :D

>Okay, not that much has happened :P.

But I've had a lot of fun, and will update you more on my summer later.

So, how's your summer going? Are you happy to be done with school? What are your plans? Type your response in that little box down there and comment!

Just the Little Things

For those of you who don't know, I had a small part in a play at my school. There was this guy, an 8th grader (older than me), and I only ever spoke to him once when we were moving a set piece together.
Anyway, so the other day, I was having a really bad day. I was fighting with one of my friends, this girl was being mean to me...you get the idea.
So, I'm walking through the 8th grade hall, and I'm trying to stay low, because the 8th graders never acknowledge someone in the younger grades unless it's to try to creep them out or maybe even pick on them. And then he walked by me.
And this is what he did.
He tapped me on the shoulder, called my name, smiled, and said hi.
It might not seem like much, but it was actually really sweet of him to do that. the fact that he remembered my name and was nice enough just to say hi as he passed me made me feel really great.
From this point on, I will always remember that day, and how good it made me feel.
So, that's my rambling for today! Hope you enjoyed it!
<3,
Hermione

Funny Les Miz Gifs!

I didn't know you could make Les Miz funny. I know now.

HE PINKY SWORE!!!

Yes, how do you smuggle a cow into a barricade in the midst of the French Revolution...?

Don't worry, Enjolras...

***NOTE: THESE PICTURES ARE NOT MINE. I DID NOT MAKE THEM, OR TAKE PART IN MAKING THEM.

Please Comment if You Are...

Please comment if you are one of the following and I have not followed you yet (leave your blog link, too).
-A Potterhead
-A Musical Freak
-A Music Lover
-A Whovian
-Sherlocked
-A Book Lover
-An MDBC Fan
-A Winnie the Pooh Fan
-An EH Follower :P
-Other
Just want to find some good blogs to follow :). Also, if you are a follower, it's quite possible I have forgotten to follow you back (hence the :P--directed towards me--after EH follower).
()_()
(^.^)
~Hermione

Happy Memorial Day

It's that time of barbecues and swimming, and let's not forget that bonus day off of school! Yes, Memorial Day is here again, and we get to relax and kick back with a book and a slice of watermelon.

But why don't we stop and think for a moment about why we have such a sweet deal.

Soldiers fought and fought for our country, so we could live our lives in comfort. Even today, there are soldiers serving our country, serving us. So take a break from the fun--just for a second--and think about not what you're doing, but why you're doing it.

So to all those soldiers who fought--and those who are still fighting--I raise my hand in a salute, and encourage all to do the same. I have nothing more to say but "Thank you".

Have a safe and relaxing Memorial Day weekend.

-Hermione

I Think I May Lose Several Followers For This...

I've been debating whether or not to post this for quite some time now. But I can't hide any longer.

I've been keeping secrets from you.

This has been going on for too long now. I need to open up. Deep breaths, deep breaths. Before continuing any further, I warn you, dear reader to brace yourself. The content you are about to read is disturbing, and is not for the faint of heart. Okay, here it goes.

I,

Hermione,

Do

Not

Like

Pie.

Yes, it's true. While all my friends (and perhaps some of you bloggers) go gaga for treat, I turn away, with  tad bit of disgust. Please do not think badly of me. I can tolerate a sliver, but not much more. It's not the crust, nor is it the topping, it's the middle. Now, if the middle were to be 7 Hershey's chocolate bars, well! But I am most certainly not a fan of that lemon, or key lime filling.

I'm sorry.

I had to come out.

Feel free to scorn me.

Staying pie-free,

Hermione

All I Want...

It occurred to me late last Thursday that all I want--all I really, truly want--is for someone to send me an "Edible Arrangement."

I mean all I really want is for someone to send me one of these just amazing, mouth-watering, fruit arrangements that are equally as fun to stare at as to eat.

Selfish? Yes. I'm sorry. I want world peace, and happiness, and all that stuff--but look at it. Look at it.

The Liebster Blog Award

It would appear that the Liebster Blog Award has made a pit stop at my blog during it's continuous journey through cyberspace. This time, I have the lovely Nina over at her blog to thank. Let's begin.
Rules:

• Link back to the person who nominated you.
• Answer the eleven questions set for you.
• List eleven facts about yourself.
• Nominate eleven bloggers with less than two-hundred followers who you feel REALLY DESERVE this award. REALLY deserve it. Really.

Well, I've already linked Nina, so...

Number One:

What is your favorite band(s)?

Well, I'm not much of a Direction-er, and for some reason that's the only band I can think of at the moment--ah, yes! Imagine Dragons. I could listen to "It's Time" allllllllllllllllll daaaaaaaaaaaay. That's actually the only one of their songs I know, though ^_^.

Number Two:

Favorite Book(s)?

If you have read even ONE POST on my blog (or perhaps just looked at my pen name), you should know this. For those of you who may be a little slow...HARRY POTTER!!!!!!!!!

Number Three:

Facebook, Twitter, or Tumblr?

I have none of these, but I do adore browsing around on Tumblr like I do on Blogger :).

Number Four:

Favorite school subjects?

I'll rank them: #1: Band, #2: P. E. #3: Math #4: English #5: World Studies #6: Science  (Mostly because I just don't like my teacher's teaching style) #7: French (Again, teacher problems. My classmates are awful, and the teacher is extremely passive)

Number 5:

Future career?

I honestly have no clue. I LOVE music, but that may be more of a hobby thing. I really like space and astronomy, too...

Number Six:

How would you describe yourself?

A highly-functioning sociopath ;). Haha. Really, I suppose I could describe myself personality wise as a blend of insanity, randomness, awkwardness, and some other fourth adjective.

Number Seven:

What would you like to change about yourself?

I hate certain things that anger me. Like when someone copies me. I'm sorry, but---

So, yeah. I would change that.

Number Eight:
If you had one wish what would it be?

100 wishes. Not unlimited, because in every movie like that, something bad happens. and I've seen a lot of movies, LOL.

Number Nine:

Film or book that made you cry?

Movie: Les Miserables. Book: Harry Potter #6 and #7.

Number Ten:
If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be?

Hogwarts. It exists!

Number Eleven:
Political standing?

I ignore every sentence with the word "Political" in it. Sorry!

Well, that's done. Now for the facts!

1) I like dogs.
2) I don't not like dogs.
3) I enjoy canines.
4) I don't not enjoy canines.
5) I ran out of ways to say I like dogs.
6) Never mind, I just thought of another one.
7) It'll be in the next fact.
8) Haha, I lied.
9) Don't worry, it'll be here soon.
10) I promise.
11) I broke the promise.

~*~

Well! Would you look at that? Eleven facts! Now for the nominations.

Hilda

Seana

July

Lily

Hannah

Abbi

Mars

Treskie

Audrey

Helena

Emily
And now it's Question Time!

What is your favorite musical/play?
Books or Movies?
Are you an HP fan?
Favorite thing to be doing on a weekend?
What's your guilty pleasure?
Longest book you've ever read?
Hot beach or freezing snow?
Favorite superhero?
Play any instruments?
Where are you as you answer this?
Dark, milk, or white chocolate?

Have fun!
~Hermione