I think it would depend on what conversation I wanted to have or what situation I was in.
The first character I actually thought of when I read the prompt was, Elizabeth Bennett. Seems like a cliched answer, but its the best I've got considering the limited amount of reading that I've done.
To me, Elizabeth Bennett shows great strength and independence. She is not afraid of speaking her mind no matter who she is speaking with (Lady Catherine de Bourg comes it mind.) And of course let's not dis-count the verbal sparring she has with Mr Darcy.
I asked my husband this question and his immediate response was, Gandalf the Wizard. Typical guy response, though I have to say it was a good one.
Now, if I was still in school and needed a good influence to keep me on the straight and narrow so I could finish school in a timely manner and with good marks, I would love to have been able to meet Hermione Granger. Though, her usefulness would start to wear off if she kept tutting at me for being easily distracted by the Weasley Twins...
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