Hermione Granger was approximately 25 to 26 years old when she had her first child, Rose Weasley.
Hermione's Journey to Motherhood and Family Life
Hermione Jean Granger, renowned for her intellect and crucial role in the defeat of Lord Voldemort, embarked on a new chapter of her life as a mother in her mid-twenties. Understanding her age at this significant milestone requires a look at the established timeline of her life within the wizarding world.
Key Biographical Milestones
- Birth Year: Hermione was born on September 19, 1979. This makes her one of the elder students in her academic year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. For more detailed information on her background, you can visit the official Wizarding World website.
- The Battle of Hogwarts: During the climactic Battle of Hogwarts in May 1998, Hermione had already celebrated her 18th birthday the previous September, placing her firmly at 18 years old at the time of the final conflict.
Determining the Age of First Motherhood
The Harry Potter series' epilogue, titled "Nineteen Years Later," provides a crucial temporal marker, set on September 1, 2017. In this scene, Hermione and Ron Weasley are seen sending their two children, Rose and Hugo, off to Hogwarts.
- Rose Weasley, their eldest child, is widely understood to have been born around 2006.
- Considering Hermione's birth year (1979) and Rose's approximate birth year (2006), a straightforward calculation reveals Hermione's age:
- If Rose was born before Hermione's September birthday in 2006, Hermione would have been 26 (2006 - 1979 = 27, but she hadn't reached her birthday yet, so 26).
- If Rose was born after Hermione's September birthday in 2006, Hermione would have been 27 (2006 - 1979 = 27).
Based on the established timeline from the events following the Battle of Hogwarts and the birth of their first child, Hermione would have been approximately 25 to 26 years old when Rose Weasley was born. This aligns with the generally accepted timeline for the Weasley-Granger family.
Timeline of Significant Events
To provide a clearer perspective on Hermione's age and the timing of her first child's arrival, consult the summary below:
| Event | Approximate Year | Hermione's Age |
|---|---|---|
| Hermione Granger's Birth | 1979 | N/A |
| Battle of Hogwarts | 1998 | 18 |
| Birth of Rose Weasley | ~2006 | 25-26 |
| "Nineteen Years Later" Epilogue | 2017 | 37-38 |
This timeline highlights that Hermione, after playing an instrumental role in shaping the wizarding world, embraced motherhood in her mid-twenties, embarking on a new phase of life following her extraordinary adolescence.
