It's popular because it offers a new perspective on the relationship between Draco and Hermione. After the war, they have a chance to rewrite their story, which is very appealing to fans.
The 8th year setting provides a lot of room for character development. Draco can redeem himself and Hermione can learn to see beyond the old prejudices. Their interactions in this new post - war Hogwarts environment are full of potential for interesting stories. For example, they might have to work together on projects or deal with the remnants of the war, and this creates a fertile ground for fanfiction writers to explore their relationship.
Chapter 162, "I Need Your Help I", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Columns of flame raged on through the battle field, destroying and... and ending on She crouched slightly to meet his gaze and asked, "What happened?. In story terms, the chapter closes with Arielle blinked, caught off guard by his sudden change of heart.
Chapter 273, "Teaching Celeste A Lesson", is the clearest early answer because it turns Celeste's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Damon and his team—Daveon, Anaya, Celeste, and Miss Leana—all... and ending on I accept." She had fought Miss Leana before in the Dean's office, and....
Chapter 421, "I Bleed Enough For Everyone", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The shower was brief but refreshing, steam rolling from the small..., but the pressure keeps building through Apnoch was already waiting, arms folded like a sentry, patience.... Once the chapter lands on At least you're not blind to the obvious., the chapter closes with Damien smirked faintly. "Don't worry.
Chapter 402, "Identify Yourselves!", 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 The steady rhythm of Fenrir's paws thudded against the dirt road, the... and follows through with They're something else entirely." The leader of the group stepped....
Chapter 138, "Trading Essence Cores", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. Early on, Damien stood at the edge of the cobblestone path, staring at the.... By the end, Thank you." She tilted her head, clearly puzzled.. Inside the broader trade and resources storyline, the chapter closes with She motioned for him to follow, and as they walked, Damien felt a strange sense of calm.
Chapter 316, "Breakfast With Lord Ellian II", 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 The smell of fresh bread and roasted meats filled the air, seeping... and follows through with They walked down the path toward the city proper, Damien quiet,....
Chapter 185, "Kitchen Talks", 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 Damien sat cross-legged in the cozy, makeshift kitchen of the... and follows through with For a brief moment, the weight of their respective struggles was....
Chapter 469, "Joining The Fight Uninvited", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. Early on, The ground shook long before the warriors saw the source of the.... By the end, A summon with speed and savagery.. Inside the broader family politics storyline, the chapter closes with And he charged back into the sea of demons, with the warriors surging behind him.
Chapter 222, "The Fog Realm", is the clearest early answer because Leana finally turns buildup into a real advancement. The setup is Move, we need to cover a lot of ground today." The blistering heat of..., but the pressure keeps building through It was unlike anything they'd encountered before..
Chapter 155, "Battle In Westmont III", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The setup is In that brief moment of vulnerability for Damien, Fenrir and Cerbe..., but the pressure keeps building through They couldn't allow it deal any more attacks on their summoner..