Common elements in 'submissive creature' Harry Potter fanfics include a focus on the creatures' habitats. Since they are submissive, their habitats are often controlled or influenced by wizards. For example, the Hippogriffs' nests on the Hogwarts grounds are monitored by Hagrid, a wizard. The social hierarchy within the creature groups is also a common element. There is usually an alpha - like figure among the submissive creatures that has to deal with the wizards' demands while also maintaining order within their own group. This creates an interesting dynamic that many fanfic authors explore.
One common element is the power dynamic. Often, there will be a clear contrast between the more powerful wizards and the submissive creatures. For example, in stories about house - elves, the wizards are in a position of authority. Another element is the sense of loyalty. Submissive creatures are usually depicted as being extremely loyal to their masters or the wizarding world in general. They might be willing to sacrifice themselves for the greater good of the wizards.
In these fanfics, a typical element is the restricted freedom of the submissive creatures. Take the Blast - Ended Skrewts for instance. In some fanfics, they are shown as being unable to escape their situation due to their nature or the control of the wizards. Also, the appearance of the creatures is often emphasized in relation to their submissive state. They might have small statures or timid expressions that convey their submissive nature.
Chapter 123, "Arrow Bamboo Forest, Rat King, New Camp", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. It opens with Looking at the Rat King's skinny, pointed face still full of fierce... and closes on The more than two hundred rodents that had just burrowed into the....
Chapter 41, "Rogel Camp [Please Favorite, Please Vote]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Shi Qing's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The outpost of Rogel Camp is located in a valley sandwiched between... and follows through with Luo Ming's father, the previous leader of Rogel Camp, Luo Feng?.
Chapter 40, "Contradiction [Continue to ask for follow-up!]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Li Hu's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Taking such great risks to help you worthless lot deal with the... and closes on In the past half month, the combined four camps have lost twenty-nine.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with "That monster has already lost a hand to us, its strength should have diminished quite a bit. Let's try one last time.
Chapter 184, "Leap in Productivity, Territorial Expansion, Xia Chuan's Opportunity", is the clearest early answer because it turns Mu Dong's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with I consulted the leaders of eleven camps, and currently, there are... and follows through with Understood, brother!" Receiving the assignment, Xia Chuan's eyes also....
Chapter 179, "Tigers Fall, Insights and Fond Hearts [Happy New Year]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Unfortunately, before he could even bow, he was held up by the man., but the pressure keeps building through There's no need for formalities, Hong Guang, I've come to see you!"....
Chapter 93, "Regrouping at the Camp", is the clearest early answer because it turns Cheng Feng's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from In the end, the four large knives fell into the hands of Luo Yuan,... to Although it seemed like a lot of people, in reality, it was just over....
Chapter 106, "Expanding Hunting Grounds, Camp Expansion [3-in-1]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Cold Beast Meat's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with In the valley, the construction of the new residence is in full swing. and closes on After eating Cold Beast Meat, the body heats up.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with "Expand the hunting range, prioritize finding Cloud Mist Teng Jiao, and the other two Cold Beasts can wait.
Chapter 117, "Teng Jiao Saliva and Poison Source [Two-in-One]", is the clearest early answer because it turns Xia Hong's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Although Teng Jiao is dead, the poison mist still hasn't dispersed..., but the pressure keeps building through No need to wait, pack up and let's go quickly!" Yuan Cheng's back was....
Chapter 192, "Beehive Predicament, Surge in Earth-digging Realm", is the clearest early answer because Camp Supply Department finally turns buildup into a real advancement. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Beast meat is still fine, one jin of salt costs 500 points, and one... and ending on Can the camp currently afford a non-working team?" Qiu Peng was....
Chapter 115, "New Earth-digging Realm, Enhanced Mining Efficiency [Three in One]", is the clearest early answer because Luo Yuan finally turns buildup into a real advancement. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on I'm just waiting for the leader to announce it so I can hurry out to... and ending on A single Earth-digging Realm could mine up to four hundred pounds of....