Hermione falls at the Ministry and Harry finally has had enough. A few small changes are made, which results in the war ending much faster. Harry isn't a Horcrux. Pairings are Harry/Hermione , Neville/Ginny, Ron/Luna.

Harry dies in the Forbidden Forest, but instead of Dumbledore, he meets his Grim Reaper. Then surprisingly, Hermione shows up. Offered a chance to go back in time and change things, Harry and Hermione return to the land of the living. This time around, they will NOT be victims. Either of a master manipulator, or a deranged Dark Lord. My take on Reptilia28's challenge. H/Hr.