One common theme is redemption. Draco, who is often seen as a bully in the original series, is given a chance to redeem himself through his relationship with James. Another theme is the breaking of family - imposed boundaries. Their families have a history of enmity, but in the fanfictions, they overcome that.
The theme of acceptance is also quite common. They have to accept each other's flaws and differences. In some fanfictions, James has to accept Draco's past actions as a Death Eater sympathizer, and Draco has to accept James' Gryffindor bravado. It's about two very different characters from different backgrounds coming together and learning to be with one another.
One common theme is redemption. Often, the fanfiction will show Lucius Malfoy, who is typically seen as a villain, having a chance at redemption through his interactions with James Potter.
A theme of change is also prevalent. Draco's pregnancy changes their lives completely. It makes Harry and Draco re - evaluate their goals, their relationships with others, and even their own identities. It's like a catalyst for a whole new chapter in their lives, and this is explored in different ways in various fanfictions.
Another theme is the power of friendship. It shows that even the most unlikely pair, like Harry and Draco, can form a strong bond. They often support each other through difficult times at Hogwarts, like dealing with difficult classes or facing other students' prejudices. This theme is explored in depth in fanfictions where they become best mates.
One common theme is redemption. Draco often has a chance to redeem himself in these fanfics, especially in relation to Harry. They show that he can move away from his family's dark values.
The theme of loyalty is often explored. There's her loyalty to her family versus her new - found loyalty to Harry. And then there's the theme of acceptance. Harry and his friends might be hesitant to accept Draco's sister at first, and she has to prove herself worthy of their trust. These themes add depth to the fanfictions and make them really interesting to read.
One common theme is redemption. Many fanfictions explore Draco's journey towards redemption and how Harry can play a part in it. For example, Draco realizing the error of his ways under the influence of Harry's more noble values.
Another theme is self - discovery. As they interact, both characters usually go through a process of learning more about themselves. For example, Lyra might discover a more rebellious side of herself influenced by James, while James could learn about the complexity of the Malfoy family through Lyra.
Overcoming prejudice is also a big theme. Given their family legacies, seeing them break free from the old grudges and biases is really appealing. It often involves a lot of character growth and self - discovery for both James and Scorpius. They learn to see each other as individuals rather than just as representatives of their families.
The power of forgiveness also pops up a lot. Harry, being the hero he is, often has to grapple with whether to forgive Draco for all the mean things he's done in the past. And this struggle and the ultimate act of forgiveness (or not) can be a major part of the story. Fanfictions might explore how this impacts their relationship and the wizarding world around them.
The theme of breaking social barriers is also prevalent. In the wizarding world, same - sex relationships might face some challenges, and these fanfictions often show Harry and Draco fighting against such prejudices. For example, they might have to deal with the reactions of their families and friends.