Common themes in such fanfics often revolve around Hermione's journey of self - discovery. She has to come to terms with being a part of the Gaunt family, which is quite different from her previous self - perception. There might be themes related to redemption as well. Given the Gaunt family's dark past, Hermione could be on a quest to redeem the family name or change the perception of the family within the wizarding world. Additionally, themes of secrecy and revelation are likely. Hermione might have to keep her new identity a secret at first and then deal with the fallout when it's revealed, which can lead to a lot of drama and character development in the fanfic.
One common theme is identity. Hermione has to reconcile her newfound Gaunt heritage with her Muggle - born identity. Another is power. The Gaunt family has a certain dark and powerful legacy, so exploring how Hermione deals with that power is often a theme.
One common theme is friendship. Usually, her friends like Harry, Ron, or other Hogwarts students will go to great lengths to rescue her, showing the strong bonds between them.
Friendship is also a big theme. Hermione's relationships with Harry and Ron are often explored in different ways. For example, how they support each other during difficult times at Hogwarts.
Another theme is the changing of relationships. Their relationship, which was mostly adversarial in the books, takes a new turn. It can range from friendship to a more romantic relationship. For example, in many fanfics, the act of saving Hermione makes Draco realize his feelings for her that he had been suppressing.
Common themes include the exploration of their opposite personalities. Lucius is often depicted as cold and calculating, while Hermione is warm - hearted and determined. Fanfics might play with how these two personalities interact. There's also the theme of secrecy. Since their relationship would be seen as very strange in the wizarding world, fanfics often involve them keeping their interactions or new - found understanding a secret. And of course, the theme of growth, both for Lucius in terms of his views and for Hermione in terms of dealing with a more complex character like Lucius.
Love and friendship also play a big role. Sometimes, the protection leads to a deeper emotional bond, whether it be a budding friendship or a romantic relationship. It's about two characters who were initially on opposite sides finding common ground through the act of protection.
One common theme is the exploration of power dynamics. Draco, coming from a powerful pure - blood family, and Hermione, a Muggle - born witch with her own intelligence and strength, creates an interesting power struggle. Another theme is redemption. Draco may start off as the one forcing Hermione into situations, but often in these fanfics, he realizes his wrongdoings and tries to make amends.
One common theme is the exploration of friendship boundaries. When Harry is hurt by Hermione, it often shows how far a friend can go before crossing a line. For example, in many fanfics, Hermione's over - intellectualizing or her strong - willed nature causes her to accidentally harm Harry's feelings or even physically hurt him in some cases.
Friendship is a very common theme. Their strong bond as friends in the original series often gets expanded upon in fanfics. Writers might show them having deep conversations and relying on each other even more.
One common theme is the idea of redemption. Draco is often portrayed as having a change of heart, and his kiss with Hermione is a symbol of his new path. For example, in some fics, he realizes the error of his ways in the wizarding war and is drawn to Hermione's kindness and intelligence.