In a fanfiction, their relationship could be a complex dance of power and knowledge. Rodolphus, coming from a powerful pure - blood family, has a certain type of power in the wizarding world. Hermione, with her vast knowledge of magic and Muggle concepts, has a different kind of power. As they interact, they might start to exchange knowledge. Rodolphus could learn about Muggle - born magic from Hermione, and she could learn about the old pure - blood magic from him. This exchange could gradually soften their stances towards each other and lead to a deeper relationship.
Their relationship might develop in a very slow - burn way. At first, Rodolphus might see Hermione as just another target or someone to use for his own gain. But as he gets to know her, he realizes her strength and intelligence. Hermione, on the other hand, might see a glimmer of good in Rodolphus that was hidden under all his dark deeds. It could involve a lot of internal conflict for both characters as they struggle with their feelings towards each other.
It could start with animosity. Rodolphus has been a Death Eater and Hermione is a Muggle - born, so there would be initial hatred. But if they were forced to work together, say in a dangerous mission to save the wizarding world, they might slowly gain respect for each other. Hermione's knowledge and Rodolphus' experience could be complementary.
She would likely be on high alert. Hermione is a smart witch, so she would quickly assess the situation. She might immediately reach for her wand and prepare to defend herself. Her first reaction would probably be fear, but she would soon overcome it with her determination to not be a victim.
It could start with hostility. Since Bellatrix was a Death Eater and Hermione was on the side of good, the daughter might inherit some of her mother's prejudices. But as the story progresses, they could find common ground, like a shared interest in magic theory or a mutual friend. This could gradually lead to a more amicable relationship.
Some writers also use the concept of redemption. Rabastan has a dark past, and Hermione, being the empathetic character she is, might start to see the potential for him to change. This exploration of redemption can lead to a deepening of their relationship, as seen in several well - written fanfictions where Hermione tries to guide Rabastan towards a better path.
In these fanfictions, writers first need to bridge the gap between their very different personalities and backgrounds. Since Hermione is intelligent and values justice, and Rodolphus was a Death Eater, there's a huge divide. The pregnancy could be the result of an unexpected event that then forces them to communicate. As they deal with the reality of the pregnancy, they might gradually learn to respect each other. Hermione could teach Rodolphus about redemption and he could show her a different side of the wizarding world she hadn't seen before. This way, their relationship grows from a forced coexistence due to the pregnancy to a more complex and nuanced bond.
Their relationship could be portrayed as one of intense distrust. Harry, as the hero, would see Rodolphus as a symbol of the dark past. Rodolphus, on the other hand, might view Harry as the one who brought down his world. For example, in a fanfic, Harry could be interrogating Rodolphus in Azkaban and the air is thick with animosity.
Her character might develop through her magical education. As she learns more spells and potions, she also gains wisdom. She could start to question the actions of her Lestrange ancestors and try to make amends for their wrongdoings. Maybe she uses her mother's knowledge of ancient magic to find a way to heal the wounds left by the wizarding wars.
One plot idea could be that in an alternate universe, Rodolphus, after realizing the error of his ways in the wizarding war, tries to make amends by protecting Hermione from a new dark threat. This could lead to a begrudging partnership that slowly turns into an unexpected friendship or more.
Well, one possibility is that Hermione would be in immediate danger. Rodolphus Lestrange is a Death Eater and quite a dangerous one. He might try to capture Hermione to use her as a bargaining chip against the Order of the Phoenix or just to cause harm. Another scenario could be that Hermione tries to outwit him using her intelligence and knowledge of magic. She could try to trap him in a spell or find a way to escape his clutches. Maybe she would also try to gather information from him if she thought she could manage it without getting caught.
In some fanfictions, there could be a situation where Hermione forms an unexpected bond with Rodolphus. Maybe she starts to understand his backstory and what led him to become a Death Eater. This could lead to a complex relationship where she tries to redeem him in a way. Or perhaps, Rodolphus discovers that Hermione is far more powerful and resourceful than he initially thought, and this throws his plans into chaos as he has to constantly adapt to her actions.
At first, Rabastan might be distrustful of Hermione. After all, she's a Gryffindor and he was a Death Eater. But as time passes, he starts to see her kindness and intelligence. He may become grateful to her for saving his life and slowly begin to open up to her. They could start to have conversations about magic, with Rabastan sharing some of the dark magic knowledge he has (in a non - malicious way) and Hermione teaching him about the good side of magic. Their relationship could develop into an unlikely friendship.