There's also 'Shadows of the Past'. In this fanfiction, Draco is haunted by his family's actions during the war and Hermione struggles to forgive him. It's a sad exploration of redemption and the difficulty of moving past old grudges. The way the author portrays their internal battles and the pain they cause each other makes it a very moving read.
One popular 'sad Draco and Hermione fanfiction' is 'The Green-Eyed Snake'. It delves deep into their complex relationship with a lot of angst and emotional turmoil. The story shows how their different backgrounds in the wizarding world create barriers between them, yet they can't help but be drawn to each other in a very sad and poignant way.
Isolation is also a theme. They may feel isolated from their own friends and the wizarding community because of their growing feelings for each other. For example, Draco might be shunned by his Slytherin friends for showing interest in Hermione, a Gryffindor. And Hermione might face criticism from her friends as well. This sense of being alone in their feelings adds to the sadness in these fanfictions.
One great 'Dark Hermione and Draco fanfiction' is 'The Darkening Sky'. It explores a world where Hermione turns to the dark side and forms an unexpected alliance with Draco. The story is full of mystery and complex character relationships.
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.
One sad moment could be when they realize their love is forbidden due to the long - standing enmity between their houses. For example, in some fanfictions, Draco might be pressured by his family's pure - blood ideology to stay away from Hermione, a Muggle - born. This causes great pain as they have deep feelings for each other.
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.
One reason could be the traditional rivalry from the original series. In the books, they are from different houses, Slytherin and Gryffindor, which have a long - standing feud. Fanfiction writers might play on this by having Draco be mean as a continuation of that in - built tension. Another aspect could be his family upbringing. The Malfoy family has certain pure - blood supremacist views, and Hermione being a Muggle - born might be a target for Draco's meanness in fanfictions.
One great 'Draco and Hermione happily married fanfiction' is 'The Green Girl' which beautifully portrays their relationship. It shows how they overcome their differences from their Hogwarts days and build a loving marriage. The author does a wonderful job of developing their characters further in a post - war wizarding world setting.
Another one is 'The Politician's Wife'. In this fanfiction, Hermione and Draco are thrown into a situation where they have to work together in the wizarding political world. It's a very interesting take as it shows how they overcome their differences and start to see each other in a new light. It also has some great plot twists along the way.
Some fanfictions show unrequited love when Draco loves Hermione secretly but she is oblivious to his feelings. He might watch her from afar, longing for a connection but too afraid to approach her because of their differences. This unspoken love can be really sad as he pines for her while she goes about her life unaware.