Hermione Granger, The Harry Potter series
Though occasionally an insufferable know-it-all, Hogwarts' most clever student (Emma Watson) taught us many things: House-elves have feelings; Hogwarts, A History can always help one out; friendship especially with a boy with a scar and a ginger slacker is forever. Most magical, she taught us to never be ashamed of who we are or what we believe in, no matter how much teasing we may endure. Erin Strecker