Sometimes, in these fanfictions, the punishment is related to a competition. Say there's a magical tournament or a Quidditch - related event where Draco believes Harry has cheated or played unfairly. Draco, being the proud Slytherin he is, decides to punish Harry. It could involve making Harry do embarrassing tasks or even trying to get him banned from future competitions.
One common scenario is in a dangerous magical situation. For example, in a battle at Hogwarts, Draco might step in to protect Harry from a dark wizard's spell. Another could be in the face of social threats within the school. Maybe some students are trying to bully Harry, and Draco, having a change of heart, defends him. It could also be that Draco protects Harry from a plot within the Slytherin house that aims to harm Harry due to his fame as 'The Boy Who Lived'.
One common scenario is in school settings. When other students are bullying Harry or trying to harm him, Draco steps in to protect. Another could be during dangerous magical events. For instance, when a dark magic spell is about to hit Harry, Draco uses his own magic to shield Harry.
One common scenario could be when the boy breaks a rule in a school or an institution. For example, if he is caught cheating in an exam, the matron might punish him by giving him extra study tasks or detention. Another scenario could be if he misbehaves in a dormitory. He might be punished by having some privileges taken away, like not being allowed to go out for a certain period.
In some fanfictions, Snape might punish Ginny for misbehaving in Potions class. For example, she could be given detention for accidentally causing an explosion during a brewing experiment.
One common scenario could be that Harry is caught sneaking around the Slytherin common room or stealing potions ingredients from Snape's stores. So, Snape and Draco might make him do extra detention tasks like scrubbing the cauldrons for hours without magic. Another situation could be if Harry is suspected of cheating in a Potions exam. Draco might report it to Snape, and they could punish Harry by making him redo all his Potions experiments from the semester.
One common scenario is Draco protecting Harry from other Slytherins who might still hold grudges against Harry. Another is Draco standing up for Harry during dangerous situations in the wizarding world, like when there are threats from dark wizards. And sometimes it's about Draco protecting Harry from the emotional harm caused by the wizarding society's expectations.
One common scenario is when they are in a dangerous situation together, like facing a powerful dark wizard. Draco steps up and uses his skills and knowledge to keep Harry safe. For instance, in a fanfic where they are trapped in a haunted castle, Draco uses his Slytherin cunning to find an escape route for both of them, which makes Harry feel protected.
In some fanfictions, Naruto might punish Sakura for betraying their friendship. For example, he could distance himself from her, making her realize how her actions have hurt him.
One possible scenario could be that Harry realizes he misjudged Draco all along. Maybe he discovers that Draco was acting out of fear or family pressure rather than pure malice. For example, Draco might have been forced to take on certain tasks by his Death Eater father, and Harry finally understands this and apologizes for always being so hostile towards him.
One interesting scenario could be in a Quidditch match gone wrong. Maybe Draco, in a fit of over - competitiveness, pins Harry against the side of the stadium during a mid - air scuffle. It could be a moment of intense rivalry and unexpected physical contact that changes their dynamic.