Hermione couldn’t have gone wrong, really, but what she craved most was a voice. She’d seen the power of the media to shape public opinion, and had been exposed first-hand to the harm that corrupt journalism could do to wizarding society. So, after her NEWTs, when she was offered an entry-level journalism position at the number one most highly read publication in wizarding London, something clicked. Hermione knew how to identify a problem, and research it extensively. But having to explain Transfiguration to Ron all those years through Hogwarts had also left her with the keen ability to explain her understandings in a way that anyone could understand even the most complex of topics. Hermione’s articles thus weren’t just about the most interesting and relevant topics - they were funny to read, and easy to share with friends. Dormus Tipper, the post-war Editor-in-Chief of the Daily Prophet, identified her success quickly, and promoted her through the ranks to lead a cohort of compassionate, inquisitive, and talented journalists. Hermione shined in the position, and in less than 5 years after the Battle of Hogwarts, was competitively responsible for a complete upheaval of the integrity and respect of the wizarding media industry.