In 'Shadows in the Castle', Snape grabs Hermione roughly as he suspects her of being involved in some dark magic related activities that are endangering the school. This action sets off a chain of events that lead to Hermione proving her innocence and uncovering a real threat.
In many fanfictions, it serves as a catalyst. For example, it might make Hermione more distrustful of Snape, leading her to investigate him further. This could then lead to the discovery of secrets about Snape's past or his true intentions.
The 'time - travel' trope is also quite common. For example, Hermione might go back in time and interact with a younger Snape, which can lead to all sorts of new storylines and character developments.
One possible fanfiction could be 'The Unlikely Bond'. In this story, Snape might gag Hermione in a situation where he needs to keep her quiet during a dangerous mission in the Forbidden Forest. However, it's important to note that such scenarios are often creative interpretations within the fanfiction community and may deviate from the original tone of the 'Harry Potter' series.
Another interesting one could be 'Love Beyond Prejudice'. It starts with Hermione being the only one to truly understand Snape's motives during a difficult time at Hogwarts. This mutual understanding blossoms into something more, and the story details their journey from acquaintances to lovers in a very detailed and engaging way.
One popular story could be 'A Different Sort of Bond'. In this fic, Snape takes Hermione under his wing in a way that shows his dominance in guiding her magical studies. It delves into their complex relationship as teacher and student, with Snape's strict and dominant nature pushing Hermione to grow in her magic. Another might be 'The Dominance of Knowledge' where Snape's vast knowledge gives him a form of dominance over Hermione as she tries to learn from him. It's interesting to see how their personalities clash and mesh in these stories.
Rather than engaging with 'dirty' fanfiction, consider exploring fanfictions that center around Hermione's intellectual growth, her friendships, or her contributions to the wizarding world. These are more in line with the essence of the 'Harry Potter' franchise.
One great story could be 'The Unlikely Bond' where Snape discovers Hermione's hidden potential in a unique area of magic and begins to train her in secret. It has a lot of character development for both of them.
One possible story could be one where Snape slaps Hermione in a moment of extreme frustration during a potions class when she makes a big mistake that endangers the whole class. However, this act then leads to a series of events where they both have to work together to make amends and understand each other better.
One popular Snape forces Hermione fanfiction is 'The Unforeseen Bond'. In this story, Snape is forced by certain magical circumstances to protect Hermione, which leads to a series of unexpected adventures and a deepening relationship between them. Another one could be 'Forced Alliances' where their forced interactions due to a dark magic threat gradually transform into mutual understanding and respect.
One popular story might be where Hermione uses her intelligence to engage Snape in witty banter that could be seen as flirting. For example, she might cleverly challenge his knowledge in potions in a flirty way during a class or in the dungeons.