A/N: I know this has been done a ton but I thought this was a really fun twist. Sorry if the updates are UN even. The chapter starts the day after the final battle. I appreciate all feedback, but remember, this is my first the story!:D~Em

Chapter 1: A chance for changeHermoine walked down the halls of Hogwarts, if they could be called hallways even. The destruction around her was heart breaking. She had always thought of Hogwarts as her home. Yes they defeated Voldemort. She SHOULD be happy, through the roof really. But as she thought about the cost of such a victory, she could not help but think that nothing could be worth it. So many people had been lost. Remus, Tonks, Fred. She could see the Weasleys (especially George) would never be the same again. She also knew that Harry would never stop blaming himself for all of it. Despite the fact that he killed Voldemort she knew every time he saw his godson he would be blaming himself for the fact that he did not nor would he ever have parents.

These thoughts swirled through her head as she made her way to the headmasters' office. The gargoyle lay on the floor, completely forgotten as she made her way up the stairs. She knocked on the door four times and waited until voice of her old transfigurations teacher bid her entrance. What she saw when she walked in probably radiated across her face. Her head of house, her role model, her favorite teacher, was disheveled almost beyond recognition. Tear tracks were evident on her face.

"Hello Professor" she spoke quietly, yet the pain in her voice seemed to echo across the room. " Hello Ms. Granger please take your seat" She sat in a chair across from the large desk. Mcgonagall gave her a large, searching look then sat across from her.

"The question I ask you next will be a difficult one, but I expect you to answer it truthfully, understand. " She took no time in saying "of course professor."

" Do you think that our victory was worth the loss?"She played the question over in her head before saying "professor I don't understand" The look Mcgonagall gave her was one of deep sorrow and regret. " Today we have saved countless lives, but have lost many as well. Others may call it a necessary loss, but we, who knew the fallen so well, do not see it as such. Was it worth it Ms. Granger"? For a long time Hermoine let herself stare at the wall, then she swallowed, the bodies of the fallen coming back to her. She then, with a very dry mouth looked her professor in the eye and said " weeks ago I would have told you defeating Voldemort was worth any price we had to pay, but now I just don't know. I wish we could just go back and fix all of this." Her professor seemed to approve of her answer for she smiled slightly, stood up, and walked behind the desk.

Her teacher waited a moment before she pulled from a drawer an object very familiar. It should be familiar; she had used one all of 3rd year. It was a long gold chain connected to what appeared to be an hourglass. " this time turner was found in professor Dumbeldoors possessions. It can take you all the way back to the Marauders seventh year. We will find a way for you to explain to them all that has happened, so that they can change it." She thought about this before replying " But won't that change more than we want"? Her professor smiled and said " Maybe, but you must decide if you are willing to take the chance."

Her mind was racing now; she knew that things might never be the same if she did this. She may never become friends with Ron and Harry. Harry may never fall in love with Ginny, but once she thought about Harry's broken worn face her decision was clear. No one deserves to have their childhood taken away from them, especially not someone as noble and selfless as Harry. She took a deep, calming breath before saying " what do I need to do professor"?

(A/N: What do you guys think? I will be more than willing to edit it more if need be. I hope you enjoyed it though!Thank you for reading!:D~Em