Hermione had never had much patience for Tom Riddle. He was a model student, and everyone could vouch for him being the nicest Slytherin they knew, but how nice could he be if he cornered his friends in dodgy alleys and caused them inexplicable pain? (Or, Hermione follows the Muggle admonition that she keep her enemies closer a little too strictly to the letter.) HG/TR, 1990s AU.

The Minister for Magic's lavish three-night birthday gala is shaping up to be the event of the season, but Hermione Granger hasn't come to wish Tom Riddle many happy returns. She's come to kill him. HG/TR, AU.