In some fanfictions, Hermione might be a Death Eater spy due to a complex backstory. Maybe she was blackmailed. For example, if the Death Eaters threatened to harm her Muggle - born parents, she could be forced to spy for them. This would be a huge deviation from her canon character, but in the realm of fanfiction, it allows for exploring different character arcs and moral dilemmas.
Another possibility is that Hermione was deceived into believing she was working for a good cause at first. She might have been recruited by a seemingly benevolent organization that was actually a front for the Death Eaters. As she gradually discovers the truth, she has to decide whether to continue spying or turn against them. This scenario can show her growth and the strength of her character in the face of such a difficult situation.
It could be the result of a powerful mind - control spell. A dark wizard might have cast a spell on Hermione that made her act as a Death Eater spy without her full awareness. This would create a lot of internal conflict within her as her true self would be fighting against the control. In fanfiction, this can lead to interesting plotlines about her trying to break free from the spell and redeem herself.
In such a fanfiction, Hermione might initially be in great danger. The Death Eater could try to capture her to use as leverage against Harry Potter. Maybe she uses her quick wits and vast magical knowledge to outsmart the Death Eater at first encounter.
Another idea is that Sirius, as a Death Eater, has some information that Hermione needs to defeat Voldemort. She has to convince him to give it to her while also dealing with his newfound allegiance. It could be a race against time as other Death Eaters suspect Sirius of being unfaithful to their cause, and Hermione has to protect him while also getting the crucial information.
Well, the Death Eater might save Hermione from a dangerous situation. For example, if she's captured by other dark wizards, the Death Eater could use his influence within the dark side to free her. This would be a huge shock to Hermione and the other characters, and it would lead to a lot of mistrust initially.
Well, one possibility is that Hermione uses her quick wits and magic skills to defend herself. She might immediately cast a stunning spell or a protective charm. For example, she could use the Protego spell to create a shield between her and the Death Eater. Then, she would likely try to find a way to escape or call for help. Maybe she'd use her Time - Turner (if she still has it in the fanfiction context) to go back a few minutes and avoid the encounter altogether.
Well, one possibility is that Hermione uses her intelligence to outwit the escaped Death Eater. Maybe she sets up a series of magical traps. She could use her knowledge of spells like the Stunning Spell or the Binding Charm to keep the Death Eater at bay until help arrives.
In fanfiction, when Hermione talks to a Death Eater, she might try to persuade the Death Eater to abandon their dark ways. For example, she could use her intelligence and knowledge of the wizarding world to show the Death Eater the error of their beliefs. Maybe she would bring up the harm that Voldemort has caused and how following him is only leading to destruction.
Bellatrix Lestrange is also a likely candidate. Her encounter with Hermione would be extremely intense. Given her loyalty to Voldemort and her rather unhinged nature, she would likely pose a serious threat to Hermione, but Hermione might also find a way to use Bellatrix's madness against her.
It's a really strange concept. In the original 'Harry Potter' universe, Hermione is firmly on the side of good. But in fanfiction, if she's a Death Eater, it could be a result of a time - travel gone wrong. She might have made a different choice in an alternate timeline that led her down the dark path. But again, this is very much against the essence of her character.
Bellatrix Lestrange's younger brother or some other minor Death Eater character could be used. This would allow for the creation of a new character with his own motives and backstory. He could be betrothed to Hermione as part of a larger plot by Voldemort to gain control over Hermione's knowledge and magic. This would put Hermione in a very difficult position as she would be tied to a very dark and dangerous family.
There's also a possibility that it could be a minor Death Eater that we don't know much about from the original series. The author of the fanfiction could create a new character who was a Death Eater but is now having doubts. Hermione could be the one to find this person and start their journey of change. This would give the author a lot of creative freedom to develop the character's backstory and their relationship with Hermione.