Who would have thought that 20 years after the publication of the first Harry Potter book, it would continue to be one of the most successful of all time. JK Rowling, creator of this world full of magic, has become one of the most influential and important writers thanks, in large part, to the impact of these books on millions of young people. The adventures of Harry, Hermione and Ron filled a generation with intrigue, and although more than two decades have passed since the first installment came to light, the doubts and theories from most fans continue to revolutionize the network. The last to be revealed has a lot to do with Emma Watson and her character: have we seriously mispronounced Hermione’s name all this time? It looks like we have.
It has been JK Rowling herself who has confirmed one of the doubts that has been tumbling among lovers of magic for years. It was a Twitter user, @atulaak, who put the issue out by formulating a theory of her own about Hermione’s name.
“Theory: @jk_rowling included that passage on how to pronounce Hermione’s name in Goblet of Fire just to school all of us who were saying HER-MY-OWN like Viktor Krum,” said the tweet. An opinion that obtained the best possible answer: an aformation. “Right theory,” JK Rowling answered, surprising everyone and revolutionizing the network.
Theory: @jk_rowling included that passage on how to pronounce Hermione's name in Goblet of Fire just to school all of us who were saying HER-MY-OWN like Viktor Krum.
— Atulaa (@atulaak) September 17, 2018
Theory correct. https://t.co/Q46h56ljuU
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 18, 2018
The tweet refers to chapter 23 of the fourth book of the saga, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire where, in presenting the character of Viktor Krum (a pupil of Durmstrang School who attends Hogwarts to compete in the Triwizard Tournament) Hermione herself clarifies how he should pronounce her name. A subtle way on the part of JK Rowling to solve any confusion on the part of the readers. How had we not noticed before?
