One common theme is sacrifice. Snape may sacrifice his own position, reputation or even safety to save Harry. This is in line with his self - sacrificing nature for Lily in the original story.
The theme of hidden motives is also prevalent. Fans often write about Snape's complex motives for saving Harry. It could be his sense of duty to Lily, or a realization that Harry is the key to the greater good of the wizarding world, and these hidden motives add depth to the story.
The theme of sacrifice also appears. Snape may have to sacrifice his own safety, reputation or his standing within the wizarding world to save Hermione. This shows his selfless side that might have been hidden before. And in some fanfictions, this sacrifice is what ultimately changes the course of the story and the characters' development.
One common theme is redemption. Snape's actions to save Harry are often seen as a way for him to atone for his past mistakes or his association with the Death Eaters. It gives him a chance to be a hero in his own right.
In fanfiction, Snape saving Harry often showcases a complex side of Snape's character. It might be a redemption arc for him, as in the original series, Snape had a very ambiguous relationship with Harry. In these fanfictions, it could be due to his love for Lily that he finally decides to fully protect Harry, which is a very interesting take on his character.
One common theme is redemption. Harry saving Draco can be seen as a way for Draco to start on a path of redemption from his previous actions as a Slytherin. It gives him a chance to change.
Another theme is the power of love. Harry's love for Sirius gives him the strength and courage to face the many obstacles in his way. It's a theme that's often explored in fanfiction as it was also a big part of the original books. In these stories, Harry's love overcomes things like the dark magic surrounding Azkaban or the threats from Voldemort's followers.
The theme of self - discovery is also prevalent. Draco might discover new aspects of himself, like his capacity for good or his true feelings towards Harry through the act of saving him. It can be a journey of him realizing that he doesn't have to follow the path that was set for him by his family or the Slytherin stereotype.
One common plotline is that Hermione discovers a plot against Snape and uses her intelligence and knowledge of magic to thwart it. For example, she might find out about a dark curse that's been set on Snape and find a way to break it.
The theme of hidden motives also frequently appears. Snape's actions are often shrouded in mystery in the original story, and fanfictions expand on this. They explore what his real intentions are when he interacts with Harry, whether it's out of loyalty to Dumbledore, his own sense of justice, or something else entirely.
One common theme is redemption. For example, Draco often has a journey of redemption where he moves away from his family's dark past with the influence of Harry and Snape. Another theme is the exploration of complex relationships. They are characters who have had a lot of animosity in the original story, so in fanfiction, seeing how they navigate new relationships with each other is very interesting.
One common theme is redemption. Snape trying to make up for his past actions towards Harry through his love. Another is the exploration of complex emotions. Since Snape has a history with Harry's mother, his love for Harry is often a mix of his love for Lily and his new - found respect for Harry.