Harry Potter fails to fulfill the prophecy and dies at the hands of Voldemort. Hermione is able to defeat him in Harry's place, but is left broken after his death and the death of so many others. When visiting Harry's grave, Hermione is approached by a strange witch, who grants her wish to 'do it all over again'. [Time-travel story featuring Hermione Granger]

A week before his birthday, Harry receives a special present from a mysterious person. With a grim new power now at his disposal, Harry quickly finds himself in an unhappiness that can only be all his fault. [AU, darker, no current romances planned. Deals with death and guilt.]