Authors often start with the two being at odds. Draco is usually haughty and Hermione is defiant. As the story progresses, small moments of understanding start to occur. Maybe they are paired for a project or end up in a situation where they have to rely on each other. This slowly breaks down the barriers between them.
In a lot of these fanfictions, the relationship development is a slow burn. At first, Draco might tease or bully Hermione in their 5th year, typical of their house rivalry. But then, Hermione might notice a different side of Draco when he shows vulnerability, perhaps related to his family's expectations. This makes her see him in a new light, and Draco starts to admire Hermione's strength. They gradually become more friendly and then, in some stories, it might develop into a romantic relationship.
In many of these fanfictions, the relationship development is slow and filled with tension. The hissing represents the surface - level hostility. But underneath, there are underlying emotions. Authors may use shared experiences to bring them closer. Maybe they are both part of a dangerous mission and have to rely on each other's skills. This forces them to see each other in a new light. Over time, the hissing turns into more teasing and affectionate banter as their relationship deepens.
Some writers portray their relationship development through the lens of forgiveness. Hermione, being the forgiving person she is in many fan interpretations, decides to give Draco a chance. Draco, in turn, is trying to be a better person. They might start as acquaintances who are civil to each other. Then, as they interact more, there are little moments of connection. For instance, a shared love for a particular book in the Hogwarts library. These small moments add up over time, and their relationship blossoms into love as they realize they are more alike than they thought.
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.
Often, they portray a relationship that starts with animosity. Given their different backgrounds in the original series (Draco as a Slytherin and Hermione as a Gryffindor), there's initial conflict. But in fanfictions, this often turns into a slow - burning attraction. For example, in many, Draco's initially cold exterior begins to melt as he sees Hermione's intelligence and strength.
Often, they start off with a lot of tension. Draco's Slytherin pride and Hermione's Gryffindor determination clash. But as the story progresses in the shower - related setting, they start to see each other in a new light. Maybe they start to respect each other's intelligence.
In many of these fanfictions, their relationship is portrayed as a sort of forbidden attraction. The act of Hermione stripping is a catalyst that breaks down some of the barriers between them. It can be seen as a way to explore the sexual tension that some writers believe exists beneath their constant bickering in the original Harry Potter series. It also allows for a deeper exploration of their individual insecurities and desires.
Writers often start with the initial animosity. Snape sees Hermione as an over - eager know - it - all, and Hermione is aware of Snape's coldness. As the story progresses, they might be forced to work together on a project, like researching a rare potion ingredient. Through this, they begin to see each other's skills. Snape realizes Hermione's true intelligence and Hermione sees Snape's deep knowledge.
Authors often justify their relationship by showing character growth. For example, Draco might be shown to have changed from his prejudiced ways in the original series. They may also create a situation where Draco and Hermione are forced to interact and see each other in a new light. This could be through a common goal or a shared danger.
In these fanfictions, the development of their relationship can be quite complex. Authors may use internal monologues of both characters. Hermione might be thinking about how Draco is not as bad as she initially thought, and Draco could be realizing Hermione's strength and intelligence are actually quite appealing. They might also have shared experiences in the bathroom, like facing a magical threat together. This shared danger makes them rely on each other, and through this reliance, their relationship deepens. For instance, if there's a cursed object in the bathroom that starts attacking them, they have to protect each other. This experience changes their perception of each other and they start to develop feelings.
Authors often portray it as a very antagonistic relationship. Fenrir is a dark and violent character, and Hermione is a symbol of good and knowledge. So, their interactions are usually filled with tension, like Fenrir seeing Hermione as a target because of her connection to Harry Potter and the fight against Voldemort.