There is a famous collection of movies about a trio of kids who are in the same "year" at school. you may have heard of them, but just in case you haven't, they are the harry potter films. of the three characters, hermione is very level-headed, dislikes breaking the rules, and always tries to act responsibly. ronald, on the other hand, tends to be a bit of a slacker, is irresponsible, and is often more interested in having fun than he is taking care of his obligations. according to bernice neugarten, hermione's age appears to be much higher than ron's.