Today I got validation of something I have always believed. I am Hermione Granger.

I used to work in a local independent bookstore. I went in there today to kill some time with my boyfriend before we saw The Producers (so good!). I wandered downstairs to the desk where I used to be, and my old boss was there. We were chatting and he mentioned that they are keeping my resume. I said that I’d let them know if I was free around Christmas to help out. He said that he was thinking more for Harry Potter Day (July 21st!). I let him know that I would LOVE to work that.

Then he looks at me sideways and says ‘I always thought you had a very Hermione look about you’. I laugh, and said I’ve been told I act like her too. To this he laughs and nods (humph!), and then says they are going to be doing a big thing the night before, and then all day that day, and I think I agreed to be Hermione for it! He said he is certainly going to let the other managers know, and make sure my resume is kept nearby.

I think that may just be the coolest thing in the world.
Tomorrow or the next day I think I may follow up with the Kids department manager (it was actually my boss’s last day today, so he won’t be around to remind everyone).

Not to boast, but I think I’d be great. Hermione is me. I am her. I was that kid in school. I mean, they don’t even have to rent me a costume, I’ve got my own uniform still from high school.