Finally! Some responsable adults. What the hell are they doing in the potterverse? I actually think that as in canon Hermione seemingly can't wait to get away from her parents the Grangers aren't exactly Ozzie and Harriet.
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I have absolutely no clue. But, I always thought the Grangers must have had a damn good excuse not to pull Hermione out of Hogwarts. I was more than happy to provide one. =)
The adults truly are bonkers in Potterverse. It's a great series, but there are so many holes and serious flaws in character that make me absolutely love fanfiction.
As for Hermione in canon, well, I honestly don't know what to think. She seemed to show some remorse when she had to memory charm them, but other times, she WAS more concerned with Harry and Ron. I mean, she sees the guys for about three-quarters of the year and only gets the summer to spend time with her parents. Writing letters to her friends should have sufficed.
Just my opinion, of course. =)