Fan fiction writing prompt
Hermione's Hidden Ancestor
After an unexpected archaeological discovery, an artifact is found that suggests Hermione Granger wasn't born a muggle after all. Write a story where an unknown historic wizard turns out to be her real ancestor, altering the course of her life and her role in the wizarding world.
Suggested length: A one-shot: 1,000 to 5,000 words
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- Tell it from a side character's point of view.
- Put two characters together who never shared a scene.
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