Well, 'Hidden Affections' is a really good one. In this fanfic, Draco has been secretly caring for Hermione since their school days. It starts with small gestures like leaving helpful notes for her in the library. As the story progresses, he risks his own reputation to save her from a dangerous situation. And 'Mutual Understanding' is also worth reading. It focuses on how Draco and Hermione overcome their initial prejudices and Draco's care turns into love as they work together on a project to improve relations between pure - bloods and Muggle - borns.
In many of these fanfictions, Draco starts as a rather conflicted character. His care for Hermione challenges his ingrained beliefs. For example, in some stories, he has to go against his pure - blood upbringing. As he cares more for Hermione, he becomes more empathetic. He starts to see the world from her perspective, which makes him question the discrimination he was taught. His development often includes learning to be more selfless as he puts Hermione's needs before his own pride.
One common theme is mentorship. Snape often takes on a role of guiding Draco, like teaching him more advanced magic or helping him navigate the complex social structure at Hogwarts. Another theme is protection. Fanfictions usually show Snape protecting Draco from harm, whether it's from other students or from the general chaos in the wizarding world.
Another interesting one is 'The Unexpected Bond'. It starts with a magical accident that binds their magic together. This forces them to interact more often. As they get to know each other better, they discover new sides of each other that they didn't expect. Their love story in this fanfiction is full of twists and turns.
In some fanfictions, there could be a slow - burn development. Hermione might initially despise Draco for his cruel remarks and actions. But then she starts to notice his insecurities and the pressure he is under from his family. Draco, on the other hand, might be attracted to Hermione's intelligence and courage. This gradual realization of each other's qualities builds a relationship that is fraught with the pain of their past interactions and the difficulty of changing their established opinions.
One popular theme could be the idea of redemption for Draco. In many fanfictions, he is shown to overcome his family's dark past and prejudice. Another theme might be the power of friendship or love that develops between Hermione and Draco, despite their initial differences. It could also explore how they navigate the complex wizarding world together, facing challenges from their respective houses and the general wizarding society.
Yes, there are likely some out there. Fanfiction is a vast world and many writers explore different and often unexpected relationships in the Harry Potter universe. However, Fenrir Greyback is a rather dark and dangerous character, so such a story would probably be very complex and perhaps a bit dark as well.
In many fanfictions, their relationship is full of tension. They argue a lot about how to raise the baby, what values to instill in it. Hermione wants the baby to be brave and kind like a Gryffindor, while Draco wants the baby to be cunning and ambitious like a Slytherin. These differences in parenting styles create friction between them, but also provide opportunities for character growth and deeper understanding of each other as they work through their issues.
In many of these fanfictions, their relationship starts off rocky. They're forced into this marriage situation, and at first, they can't stand each other. But as time goes on, they start to communicate more. Small things like sharing a meal or discussing their daily lives break the ice.
In a fanfiction with this theme, it could be set post - war. Draco and Hermione find themselves in a situation where they are on the run from some dark wizards who are after them for different reasons. During their escape, Hermione gets wet and cold. Draco, having a change of heart after the war, gives her his warm cloak. This act of kindness begins to break down the barriers between them, and they start to have deeper conversations, realizing they have more in common than they thought.
Perhaps there's a fanfiction where a powerful and dark wizard from outside the school is targeting Muggle - borns. Hermione, being a Muggle - born, is understandably afraid. Draco, who has always had a complex relationship with Hermione, is conflicted. He doesn't want to see her hurt because, deep down, he has feelings for her. He ends up using his Slytherin cunning to outwit the dark wizard and keep Hermione safe.