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No, no.
Jaime does not actually own a Valyrian steel sword. The blade he used to kill King Aerys is common castle-forged steel, gilded to match his golden armor. But he can certainly get hold of a Valyrian blade for the fight — Widow’s Wail, the twin to Oathkeeper, both made when his father had Ice melted down and reforged. Widow’s Wail went to Joffrey, but we all know how that turned out. Now it belongs to Tommen, but the kid’s not old enough to use it.
A sword is not enough, though. This duel is life and death. Jaime is not likely to prance into that clearing smiling and clad only in cloth. He’ll armor himself before the match. His gilded plate-and-mail (this is not a fit occasion for the white of the Kingsguard), a crimson cloak, and a shield strapped to his right arm and emblazoned with the lion of Lannister. And of course he will have a helm. Knights who enter battle without one are soon dead. He can smile at Hermione before the match, then lower his visor. The helm, of course, would be fashioned in the shape of a maned lion. (Oddly enough, the Lannister arms look a lot like those of Gryffindor, which might give Hermione a moment’s pause).
He’s not going to waste time and effort swatting at birds with his sword, either. He’s encased in gilded steel. What are they going to do, crap on him? He’ll rush right through the birds, and go straight for Hermione. A sword is not a knight’s only weapon. While she’s watching the blade, he will slam his shield right into her face, knock her off her feet. Let her try and mumble those spells with a mouthful of broken teeth.
And if somehow Granger does get off that spell (cheating, really) and turn him upside down, Jaime is more likely to undo the straps on his shield and fling it at her head then to hang there meekly waiting to die.
But hey, let’s say everything goes the way your “experts” say it will, and Hermione wins. Sad to say, she will not live long to enjoy her victory. Sometime very soon, when she least expects it, a “boy” she does not know will bump up against her in the corridors of Hogwarts… and suddenly she’ll find a dagger sliding through her ribs, right into her heart. “A Lannister always pays his debts,” Tyrion will say, as he slips back into the shadows.
Hermione had prepped even harder for this battle than she had for her O.W.L.s, and in much the same fashion–by hitting the library. She had read d’Artagnan’s Duelling for Dunces, and knew Montoya’s The Soul of a Swordsman by heart. And even though it meant learning a little Valyrian, she had memorized all of the properties of Valyrian steel. The magic that coursed within the Kingslayer’s sword would repel expelliarmus, cut through a shield charm, and rebound a blasting curse upon its caster.
And yet she was unprepared for the moment in which the golden-haired warrior strode into the clearing in the Forbidden Forest. How could she ever have swooned over Gilderoy Lockhart? Jaime’s blond hair shone even in the darkness. And his green eyes, so like the sea after a storm… For a moment, she couldn’t remember quite what she had planned to do.
Her hesitation gave Jaime just enough time to unsheathe his sword. Jaime knew he should not underestimate this little wench, with her bushy brown hair and largish front teeth, so unlike his sweet sister. He would have one shot, no easy task with his still unpracticed left hand, his useless golden right. But one quick slash would even the score.
He would take her right hand, in which she gripped that infernal wand.
Gather, Hermione, gather, she said to herself, and cried “Confundus!” just as Jaime swung his sword. The Kingslayer was not so easily confounded as that McLaggen creep, however; he did not lose his footing, nor his grip on his sword. Jaime moved into his next attack with the preternatural quickness of a Dementor, but Hermione’s avis charm proved faster. A flock of birds circled Jaime’s head and threw off his aim. But with one mercilessly accurate slash he neatly sliced through all of them and their little corpses fell to the ground.
Jaime felt a thrill of pride and power as he brought his sword back for the killing blow. And for a moment, he was sure he had her–
–But then the world suddenly turned upside down.
Hermione had to admit that Jaime was markedly less glamorous dangling upside down, his sword waving around uselessly, the victim of a Levicorpus charm. In fact, she could not quite find it within herself to finish him off. She saw in his eyes such a look of torment and sorrow that she realized how deeply misunderstood he was, how he had suffered…
Later Jaime would not even remember hearing the little witch cry “Obliviate!” But he had just one moment of consciousness–one moment, as the painful memories of his glorious past, of losing his hand, of Cersei’s face, slipped away–in which to whisper “Thank you.”
Predicted Winner: Hermione Granger (Five points to Gryffindor!)
(Jaime Lannister is a character from George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series; Hermione Granger is a character from J. K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series.)
Personally, I think Tyrion should be listed as one of Jaime’s advantages.
-ingenous and protective little brother
Seriously, anyone that would stand a chance against Jaime in a fight would suddenly find himself (or herself in this case) poisoned, in terrible debt, surrounded by mountain savages, or burning in alchemist’s fire. Just to list a few.
Even Cthulhu’s head (does he have one?) would roll, ’cause Tyrion’s the man.
Go Kingslayer!!!
order and cHaos
“I have to say, mostly boys are voting in this game and they are mostly voting for the characters they feel are most like themselves.”
Excuse me? Jaime is not a bit like me… he’s pretty much my exact opposite in every respect. Nor am I ambitious to be like him, though I admit to enjoying reading about him–he’s a fun character.
If it’s all about voting for the character you think is like yourself, how is Cthulhu winning its first bout? Unless we have mind flayers voting in these things…
Jaime is going to throw some sarcastic comment on her which will make her cry and forget her spells. After that he’ll tell her to run off, which she’ll gladly do and he’ll win without actually killing her.
Jamie wouldn’t use Poison, it is repeatedly described in the series as the weapon of women and cowards.
Described that way by fools, which Jaime is proving more and more that he is not. Not that I’m saying he would need poison for this match up; he’ll save all those dark pacts for when he faces Cthulhu.
Seriously, what? The reasons people are winning is because guys are voting, or people “cling to Christianity?” What exactly qualifies you to make such broad, sweeping generalizations about people you cannot POSSIBLY know?
And a popularity contest? I guarantee you I could go up to every single person in the town I live, with the exception of my family and two particular friends, and ask “Who would win in a fight, Jaime Lannister or Hermione Granger?” and the response would be, probably at least 95% of the time “Who the hell is Jaime Lannister?” with the remaining 5% being some variation of “Who are you, what do you want?” Easily avoidable lame children’s book magic doesn’t stand up to one of the biggest badasses in one of the most badass worlds fantasy has ever known.
i think hermione will not kill jaime but will have the chance to do so.she will cast a bunch of spells,he can’t do anything about, as he is laying on the floor and hermione has the chance to kill him she wont.she does not have a crush on him and will not act easy on him just cuz he’s pretty she is tougher than that.
This is all academic. The winner of this encounter well it will be their last. Sigh)-:
A “high school” popularity contest was mentioned, but far more high school students have read HP than Ice & Fire. I’m 21, and when I was in High School I didn’t really see anyone else with some GRRM.
One comment also seemed (to me) to indicate that people were voting against Hermione because, “mostly boys are voting in this game…” I doubt this has anything to do with gender and more to do with Hermione’s weak character.
Anyway, my 2 cents on the fight… Jaime wins. Magic would most definitely beat 99% of the swordsmen in Westeros, but only if they had the balls (had to say it) to use it. Hermione clearly does not, unless it’s in an obvious life or death situation. While it is a fight to the death and all, it’s still not Jaime’s style to charge in swinging his sword. He’d get close to her while trying to be as casual as possible and kill her the second he got in range.
Unless there is a flashing sign over Jaime’s head saying, “KILL HIM OR YOU WILL DIE” I don’t think Hermione would outright kill him.
I figured she’d win this fight after seeing the illogical Dumbledore vs Magic-Immune Assassin match. Watch Dumbledore or Hermione come up with a way to beat C’thulu.
What is with the anti-women sentiments in this post? She’s young, okay. But her being a girl has nothing to do with whether or not she can beat Jaime. The other things that people have mentioned are true though – Jaime would own her, regardless of her gender.
Ok, I admit to not reading any GRRM. I’m a heathen, I’m sure. Awful person. Terrible guy what should die in a fire. Whatever – I haven’t gotten to it, and by the comments, it seems I should. I shall rectify this.
On that note, and having only read about Hermoine, I feel compelled to say I clearly can’t be a fanboy for Jaime yet he’s definitely going to win. I do enjoy the HP series. I like Hermoine as a character. However, I like her because she embodies good, purity, and sense of character. She’s loving and caring, and defends her friends and self to the core. Now read that last statement again. Defends. She’s not a dueler, she’s not well-composed in controversy, and she can’t even keep herself from crying half the time when she’s confronted. Sure she can be hellish and mean when called for, but she’s not a match for a guy that has little compassion for an enemy, has years of combat experience, and is ready to tear her apart.
She’s far more likely to cast a few spells to attempt to subdue him… and that’s only if she’s able to keep her eyes off his package (the armor, of course), and keep her head on her shoulders (figurative and literal interpretations welcome). Jaime’s my vote. And GRRM is on my to read list…
combat is combat. you live or die by doing. Jamie will do whatever it takes to win. the girl is out of her league. she will fall.
I think the biggest injustice in all of this particular match-up is that JAMIE was chosen to represent ASOIAF… while in most other cases it seems the most powerful creature from the particular mythos was selected.
Daenerys Targaryen and her three flying cohorts, anyone?
Might’ve even given old Cthulhu a run for his money I’d wager…
Beautiful story : D
I totally agree with you on this. Danny could put up one heck of a fight against anyone of these so called heros(execpt for maybe Roland)
I’ve been staying out of this. Just reading and voting but this is getting ridiculous. For your information, I’m a woman. A real woman, a feminine, strong, beautiful, practical and clever woman in equal with all these other wonderful folks who are, I’m sure, contrary to your statements, both real women and men!
I have read both of these series and as a ‘real woman’ I’m offended that you are assuming the vote is going to Jaime because ‘mostly boys are voting’. I voted for Jaime.
I like both characters but I believe Jaime’s experience would bring him out on top. Yes, it might be a close fight, particularly if Hermione could maintain her composure but Jaime, as has been pointed out is just starting to morph as a character and I think he might value his own changing life at the moment quite a bit, that coupled with a reserve lack of conscience (you don’t turn into a ‘good guy’ overnight, especially when your previous ventures include tossing small children out of windows) would win him over Hermione.
Point is 1: none of this is real, so take all that junior high nonsense and apply it to yourself. 2: This is an open forum for people to discuss their opinions, yes, including yours…so deal. The vote will go the way it will go. 3: Admonishing a group of people for the way they think based on some misguided idea of sexism is just stupid. You think by posting this that you sound like a nice-guy, because you’re making thoughtful statements about ‘real women’. You’re not doing anyone any favors.
And… I wasn’t going to say this but… religion? Really…please, lets get past that. This is supposed to be fun, keep it that way.
Apologies to everyone else who already said this and for disrupting the flow of dialogue about the match itself.
Good luck against C’thulu Jaime! You’re gonna need it!
that’s why there are muggle repelling and the memory charms.then jaime won’t remeber a thing
Don’t let Hermione’s gender fool you (if that even makes sense): she’s a ridiculously powerful witch. Remember, she’s a better witch/wizard than Harry Potter in the books–she’s pretty much Number 2 after Dumbledore on the Good Guys team.
As for women/men voting: while we don’t have actual numbers on this, the fact remains that women make up the bulk of fantasy and sci-fi readers. So I’m guessing there are thousands of women voting on this (and every other fight), just as there are thousands of guys.
The important thing to remember is this: One of these characters is either getting cut in half, or dying a painful, magical death.
And at the end of the day, can’t we all just rally around that?
“And at the end of the day, can’t we all just rally around that?”
Here, here! XD
“Hermione should win a fight, but the votes always go the same way they do in any high school election/popularity contest
You’re right…it’s all so unrealistic.
OUCH!
Don’t hold back man… tell us all how you really feel…
Funny you should say that – maybe take some time and read the article on this site talking about GRRM (and Dance) – you might be surprised to learn that he is not that overdue by looking at the time he spent writing the other books in the series – and add to that I, like I’m sure all ASOIAF fans would far prefer a late great book than a quick and disappointing one that ruins the series.
Could George die before he is finished – yes – but he could just as easily NOT die too. put simply none of us know our times of death – surely you wouldn’t hold a grudge against a young writer ,of say 32 years of age, halfway through a brilliant fantasy series of dying in a car accident would you? or maybe you would – maybe you would go everywhere posting on about how bad he is and how he shouldn’t have been using cars in the first place. Grow up and learn some respect.
As for your comment on GRRM sending his version of the fight – is that not exactly what this is all about – a bunch of people having a bit of fun for a few minutes relaxing and giving their opinion’s of how the fights will go. For all we know JK Rowling isn’t even aware this competition is happening and that is why she hasn’t given her view or maybe you are right and she doesn’t have the time or simply as the series is finished does not want to revisit the character. And there are other author’s who have given their views too. If you actually bothered reading GRRM’s opinion of the tournament you would know he believes that Cthulu is going to win – guess who Jaime is up against next.
Anyway I enjoyed reading all opinions of the people who commented here and I have to say this match would be closer than most would believe and be hard to call but I have to say I think in the end Jaime would win. By the way I really enjoyed your version of events Artegal.
Jaime will win (for the reasons give by George R. R. Martin and many more). He is much quicker and more ruthless than Hermione, in spite of her cleverness and skill. He won’t hesitate for even a moment before acting, and he will use every tool at his disposal. He’s been a warrior – and a killer- for longer than she’s been alive.
Sorry – Hermione’s my favourite HP character. But I have to face it: she doesn’t stand a chance.
Master X, get over yourself. One has nothing to do with the other.
Not really here to comment on the fight (though I voted for Jaime based on my loathing of all things Potter). I just want to say that it is exceedingly cool that an author would take time to defend his character on a website. For no other reason I would vote for Jaime because, so far, this is the only writer I have seen take interest in this affair and support his creation.
A tip of the hat to Ser George R.R. Martin. well done!
Oh Gem, I thought we discussed this? Outside help is cheating. I do whole heartedly agree with you that the little brother is awesome and the ol’ squid god thingy is totally over powered. Let’s just hope that Both our Boys make it past round two. (why do they have to go up against Gods?)
Jaime Lannister is the Badassest protagonist ever to walk the realm of fantasy. If he had his other hand lopped off, his eyes put out, and his skin flayed off, I would still back him in the lists against all other challengers. At the same time. And I know the other 10,000 voters feel the same way. Valar Morghulis, bitch.
Now it will be fun, against Chtulu… let’s hope Martin will try to motivate a Jaime win, it will be fun
I honestly think Hermione would win.
She’d see Jaime’s golden hand and think “another Wormtail! why do these Death Eaters keep chopping their hands off anyway?” and see his pretty-boy looks and conclude he’s a Malfoy cousin and that it would be Petrificus Totalis for Jaime.
But since others obviously disagree, I just want to urge people to vote for Lyra. Then in round two we get to see Jaime groan “Not another little girl!” Tyrion would never let him live it down.
In a formal duel were both are ready Hermione will beat any swordsman. Jamie has no experience with magic and unlike an evil wizard Hermione will not stop to gloat.
Jamie’s only chance is to sneak into Hogworts and kill Hermione in her sleep; good luck with that.
Jamie could try to climb Gryffindor Tower using a grappling hook – oh one hand – guess he can’t.
Hermione wins hands down.
^ Haha, yeah I wouldn’t hold your breath I am sure it will be another couple of years before we see the next book, : (
I’m voting for the stupid Hogwarts girl so Jaime loses and GRRM gets back to writing and not trolling some stupid website.
I’m thinking Jaime wins this one with one hand tied behind his back.
So to speak.
Shame Jaime’s gonna die next round, I’d like to see him live improbably until Rand balefires him so far back that his cage match victims are revived and GRRM fanboys are wrapping wet towels around their head.
In all seriousness, Jaime rocks, but he’s not wizard-killing material.
Sending a child, even a magical child, against Jaime is like sending ants to attack an anteater. Goodbye, shorty, you won’t be missed.
Laughing Out Loud.
Nicely said.
Ah, Mr. Martin, if only it had been Tyrion vs. Hermione all along. Her soft heart would have stayed her hand more than long enough for him to act, but Hermione would never give an armored knight time to charge at her, any more than she’d give a Death Eater time to raise his wand. If anything, the “experts” were being kind.
Either way, though, Tyrion would collect in the end.
Hahahahaha…this is a good one.One word(tehniclly two):kingSLAYER!!!!
My problem with this match, like many of the others pitting wizards against non-wizards, is the assumptions of the setup. “Two individuals face each other across a field” will ensure the wizard has the advantage every time. A warrior charging a wizard is like an infantryman charging a tank across open ground, it’s just stupid. Now, add some terrain, the possibility for maneuver and stealth, and the match becomes more interesting.
Having said that, my guess is that Hermione will get the drop on Jamie early. But then, being the moral sort she is, hesitate – which is when he pulls off some quick maneuver and runs her through. Sorry Miss Granger, you’re just too nice for this game.
Thinking ahead here…
Next round looks to be Jaime vs. Cthulhu. How would the Kingslayer beat the Great Old One of R’lyeh?
I mean, if we’re just going by power, then the semi-finals are going to be Aslan vs. Cthulthu and Gandalf vs. the Shrike or something. But things get interesting when it’s not just a power vs. power brawl. Trying to think of a way Jaime could possibly get out of the next round alive…
Jaime should use his special attack to convince the witch to, “in all fairness” magic his golden hand into a living version. Thus with his sword hand restored we will have the honor of viewing the 1st Rule of dealing with wizards. “Wizards die the same as other men, once you cut their heads off”.
No matter what spell Hermoine throws at him, if he just lays there and whimpers, her sensitive side will give in. She will start doubting if she did the right thing and she go check on him. Thats when he will roll over and run her through with that smarmy kingslayer grin on his face. Either that or deflect the spell back at her with his golden hand. That whole “im rubber your glue” thing.
Without a doubt Hermione. Certainly she doesn’t have what it takes to kill Jaime but she doesn’t need to. She can freeze him (Petrificum Totalum) get rid of his sword (expelliarmus) and then erase his mind, all this before Jaime got the chance to attack. After doing all this there is no need to kill Jaime. So definitely Hermione.
Tywin only had ONE son, and that son would easily beat Hermione. Sadly, that son is not Jaime.
Silly popularity voters. It’s a cage match! I love Jaime, I don’t much care for Hermione. But in a cage match, with Jaime being handicapped… she’ll win. Yeah yeah getting flustered bla bla. She’d beat him. Like someone said, in the world of ASoIaF, Jaime would lose. Picking one-handed Jaime was just a terrible choice considering the power level of most characters in this fight. Had it been two-handed Jaime, at least he’d have a chance against a whole lot of them. But who on the list can he seriously beat? Aragorn, Cthulhu, Mary al’Sue etc etc. Why was Jaime chosen with a handicap? The only one he could beat here would be Arthur Dent ’cause handiJaime is probably underpowered enough for Dent’s improbable “luck” not to kick in.
see, here’s the thing – gender has nothing to do with it. I’m a woman as well, and i’ve read both the entire harry potter series and every book released relating to the Song of Ice and Fire. I know right now that Hermione has only ever commited an act of violence in the defense of her friends and has never killed anyone. She is very much ruled by her mercy and compassion, and while they can be good traits, this is a pure fight to the death. Jaime has thrown children out windows, killed more men than anyone wants to keep count of and seen more battle than a chunk of the contestant here. he probably, as the text states, will wear armor or use valyrian steel or something that will keep some minor spells at bay. In the end though, Hermione has never killed anyone in her life. She has been taught that life is precious and that each one must be treasured.
But Jaime? I guarantee you miss, that he has had quite the different upbringing. His pure instinct of survival in a life or death battle far surpasses that of granger’s, as is his track record of lack of mercy towards the innocent. he will go in, kill her before she can do anything serious, and be cleaning his blade before lunch time. This isn’t sexism or popularity – this is raw fact.
one problem with that. this tournament is a bunch of DEATH MATCHES. meaning, it doesn’t end until someone is dead. i’m sure hermione could drag it out with all of these spells, but honestly, when it comes down to it, you need to kill your opponent to win, and it’s already been made clear that she can’t do it.
Jaime would toss her out of the nearest window.
The mysterious third option lies by unnoticed in this battle. The way I see it going is something like this:
Hermione Granger is immediately lovestruck by the dashing figure of Jamie Lannister. She sees deeply into his conflicted and misunderstood soul, and knows what she must do. Pulling out her wand, Hermione casts a curing spell on Jamie, and he falls to the ground in an excruciating fit of pain. When it’s all over, Jamie sits up and flexs his newly healed right hand.
Jamie breaks into hysterical laughter, surging to his feet and pulling his sword free. For the first time since that wretch severed his hand he feels whole again.
Striding towards the mysterious young woman who has just healed him, he practices a few of the old forms with his sword. Hermione has been watching this newly healed Jamie Lannister, slowly breaking free from his spell as she is confronted with his mad laughter and the rapidly decreasing distance between his swiveling sword and herself.
Taking a deep breathe( my but he was working up quite a lather on his way over, wasn’t he?), Hermione decides suddenly that she can’t ever stand to be out of sight of this man, and despite his intentions, she can do something about to make sure that it will be as she imagines!
Casting a love spell over Jamie, she runs forward into his arms. They journey far across the land, and eventually end up in Griffyindor tower, overlooking a beautiful sunset.
That’s when Hermione heard the other woman’s laughter.
“The things we do for love?” She uttered as she pushed Hermione off the ledge…
That’s how it’s going to BE.
Victor: Jamie
You know… the thing with mages (at least those in HP), is that they have a minimal to none physical endurance. This girl could have learned magic even 20 years, if she had to, but she would still be as weak as a straw. Now, Jamie, he has lived more than her, in a lot harsher world than hers. He’s fast, strong, agile, smart, and he also has a shield. And thus, he can dodge and reflect her spells. He could kill her with no arms, practically, he could just knock her out and then kick her dead. While she can’t. So, I foresee that she’s down and out before she can even see what’s coming; Jamie’s way more experienced in battle than her, he doesn’t loose his cool, neither is he going to be nervous or anything. And boy, is he cunning. Hermione is a little girl, despite everything, there’s no way that she could stand his killing intent without getting nervous. And the myth that “magic wins all” isn’t true at all; There are many ways for a fighter to kill a mage, and you should never, never underestimate a dude with a sharp sword, who knows that he pokes with the pointy end.
And at the end, if the girl keeps on living, he could always show her Tiryon, it’ll be an instant kill.
Have fun.
YES – on the Littlefinger vs. Locke Lamora bit. This should be a battle of wits, at least for one of them. I do think, as awesome as Locke is, that he would lose that one because Littlefinger would somehow convince him that it was in his best interest to throw himself off a cliff. Even disguising himself as Catelyn wouldnt help Locke out.