Next to Harry Potter, Hermione Granger is the heart and soul of the Harry Potter franchise. An exceptionally talented muggle-born witch, she is the daughter of two dentists from 8 Heathgate, London. Hermione is the brightest student in her class and far ahead of her friends - Harry Potter and Ron Weasley in academics. She adds an interesting dimension to the gang of three best friends and Gryffindors known as the Golden Trio in Harry Potter lore.