Maybe she'd take control to better protect the students. She might enforce stricter security measures around the castle and grounds. Hermione is known for her caution and strategic thinking, so she could organize the defense of Hogwarts in a more efficient way against potential threats, like Death Eaters or other dark forces.
Well, perhaps the plot could involve Harry using his newfound powers to bring about major reforms in Hogwarts. He might control the curriculum to include more practical magic for real - world situations.
Some Slytherins might oppose her. They are often traditionalists and may not like her new - fangled ideas for the school. For example, Draco Malfoy could be one of the opponents as he has had a long - standing rivalry with Hermione.
Well, perhaps the plot could involve Hermione discovering some ancient secrets of Hogwarts that are only known to the heir. Maybe she has to face challenges that test her intelligence and magic skills in a whole new way.
Well, it could be that Hermione inherits Hogwarts due to some magical law or prophecy. She then uses her intelligence and knowledge to make all kinds of reforms, like improving the curriculum for all students.
Perhaps the story could revolve around them facing challenges within the Hogwarts faculty. There could be some old - fashioned professors who oppose their modern teaching methods. Harry and Hermione then have to prove that their ways are beneficial for the students. They might also discover new magical abilities in some of the students that were previously overlooked, and help those students develop their skills.
One possible plot could be that in a darker, alternate version of Hogwarts, there is a mysterious 'collar stripper' who targets Hermione. Maybe it's a new form of dark magic or a person under the influence of some evil force. Hermione, being the intelligent and brave witch she is, tries to figure out the mystery behind this 'collar stripper' and how it relates to the safety of Hogwarts and her friends.
She could end up in a non - magical educational institution for a while. During this time, she might try to apply her love for learning in a different context, like studying advanced sciences. However, her magical abilities would still be there, and she could end up using them in unique ways, perhaps accidentally, which could draw the attention of the wizarding world and lead to her being brought into the magical community in a very different way than going to Hogwarts.
One possible plot twist could be that the baby has some unexpected magical abilities right from birth. Maybe it can communicate with magical creatures in a way no one has seen before. This would add an interesting element to the story as everyone at Hogwarts tries to figure out what it means.
One possible plot could be that they meet in a muggle library. Hermione is there researching magic in the guise of general knowledge books, and Harry stumbles upon her while looking for a quiet place to escape from the Dursleys. They start chatting about books, and Hermione is intrigued by Harry's strange yet endearing manner. They then realize they both have a connection to the magical world.
Perhaps she discovers a different magical school or a secret magical community outside of the Hogwarts system. In this fanfiction, she could be mentored by an eccentric and powerful wizard who has his own way of teaching magic, far removed from the traditional Hogwarts curriculum.