At the end something happened. Hermione clutches at one fraying thread, uncertain whether she is Arachne or Persephone. What she does know is that she will keep fighting to protect her friends even if she must walk a dark path.
I absolutely ADORE morally grey / darkish Hermione fics. Theo/Hermione is also excellent. Add in theoretical explanations of magic, and I'm obsessed with this fic. I heavily procrastinated an assignment to finish this. Would definitely read again when I'm not stressed about a deadline.
Sept. 2022 Update: 5.5/5 stars Just reread this fic and it really does hold up I love it. Yes it does get a little sidetracked when talking about side characters but the author makes it work.
Hermione goes back, but not as herself. Time travel fix it from a Slytherin POV. She really gets into character but is always detectable as herself from the reader’s point of view. Refreshing take on an old idea. Not everything can be fixed, but this is a great story!