Luna Lovegood might be a candidate. Luna has a unique perspective, and Hermione might be drawn to her quirkiness early on. They could meet in the library, both reaching for the same rare magical book, and start chatting about their different views on magic, thus beginning their friendship.
We met at school. I was new and a bit lost, and he was the one who showed me around. He introduced me to all his friends and helped me get used to the new environment. Since then, we've been good friends.
Well, her first travel experience might be full of excitement. Maybe she went to a beautiful beach. She could have been amazed by the vast ocean, the soft sand between her toes and the warm sun on her skin.
Perhaps it's about Hermione and a muggle - born friend she meets before Hogwarts. They might have been neighbors and discovered their magical abilities together. They could exchange stories about strange things that happened to them that they now realize were magic - related. This friendship could be a source of comfort for Hermione as she enters the wizarding world which is new and a bit intimidating to her.
The first time a black friend visited my wife at home, we were a bit nervous about making him feel welcome. But he was so easy - going. He brought a small gift, a book about his country's history, which was really interesting.
No, it is not appropriate at all. Such behavior involves private and sexual - related activities that should be done in private, not with a friend. It violates the boundaries of normal friendship and social ethics.
Well, my first gay best friend was Mark. We met in college. He had this amazing sense of style and was always so confident. One time, we went to a party together. He introduced me to so many new people and different cultures. He taught me that it's okay to be different and to embrace one's true self. His openness made me more accepting too.
πThe novel I recommend to you is A Magical Cat from Hogwarts. In it, Harry is an abused child, and his first friend at Hogwarts is Zabini. I hope you like this fairy's recommendation. Muah ~π
The first meeting between my best friend and my sister was quite interesting. My sister was a bit reserved. However, my best friend made an effort to break the ice. She complimented my sister's dress. This led to a conversation about fashion. They then found out they both liked a certain designer. It was a great start to their relationship.