It could be someone who has a hidden good side, like Draco Malfoy. He was from a Death Eater family but showed signs of not fully embracing the dark side. Maybe in this fanfiction, he decides to protect Hermione for some unforeseen reason, perhaps because he has developed a new understanding of the value of life and friendship.
Another possibility is a minor Death Eater character who was forced into Voldemort's service. They might see Hermione as a symbol of hope or resistance against Voldemort's tyranny and choose to protect her. For example, a Death Eater who has a Muggle - loving relative might be sympathetic to Hermione's cause as a Muggle - born witch.
There could also be a reformed Death Eater. Maybe someone who had a change of heart after seeing the true horror of Voldemort's actions. This character realizes that Hermione is important in the fight against the Dark Lord and decides to protect her, even at the risk of his own life.
Chapter 437, "He Was Right To Hide It", is the clearest early answer because it turns Arielle's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The city gates loomed ahead with smile still curling lazily from the..., but the pressure keeps building through Arielle made them reduce their pace as she and her team approached....
Chapter 207, "I'll Take My Chances", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The cool night air rushed past as Aquila soared through the starry... and closes on His eyes were fixed on the forest below, where faint movement among.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with Arielle nodded, following him toward the Griffin.
Chapter 237, "The Summons' Massacre", is the clearest early answer because the violence around Cerbe becomes final instead of hypothetical. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The air was thick with the stench of blood and fear. and follows through with Fenrir lifted its bloodied muzzle, licking the crimson liquid from....
Chapter 220, "The Fifth Summon", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with They'd only resumed their journey when Damien paused, gazing at the... and follows through with Time to get back to the others," Damien said, climbing onto the....
Chapter 253, "The Town Inside The Barrier", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Damien remained still, his sharp blue eyes fixed on Lizella, watching... to The second guard, a gruff-looking man with sharp eyes, was less.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with Their conversation ended there, but Damien's thoughts didn't stop.
Chapter 217, "Cornered?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The journey stretched on as the moon endlessly blended into the night... and closes on goals to meet." "Goals?" Axiom asked.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with "Pathetic," Damien muttered., which gives the central conflict a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 233, "Battle In A Lake", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. It opens with Gaahh!!" Damien's eyes snapped open, and he immediately tensed, his... and closes on Damien's grip tightened as he stared ahead, his mind racing.. The key payoff is that the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around the central conflict becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.
Chapter 411, "Bleed Now, So You Don't Die Later", is the clearest early answer because it turns Lyone's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The training grounds of Delwig's eastern barracks were alive with... and ending on That's how it survives and you've witnessed it enough times to know....
Chapter 237, "The Summons' Massacre", is the clearest early answer because the violence around Cerbe becomes final instead of hypothetical. Early on, The air was thick with the stench of blood and fear.. By the end, If we warn the others, we can—" A rustling sound interrupted him..
Chapter 62, "Official Departure", is the clearest early answer because it pushes Osbourne into a new phase or setting. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Lord Ashbourne dressed with a refined elegance that spoke of both... to Hmm… You seem to be in a good mood, huh, Seth?" Lord Terrace caught....