Another plotline could be a time - travel scenario. Hermione accidentally travels back in time and meets a younger Remus Lupin. They form an unlikely bond as she tries to help him with his werewolf problem without changing too much of the future. This often involves a lot of emotional and intellectual exchanges between them as they both are very intelligent characters.
The 'alternate universe' trope is also common. In some fanfictions, the story might be set in a world where the normal rules of the Harry Potter universe don't apply. For example, there could be a world where age differences don't matter as much, or where Remus and Hermione are brought together in a different context, like they are on a secret mission together and their relationship blossoms during that time. There are also stories that might involve time - travel, where Hermione goes back in time and meets a younger Remus, which adds another layer of complexity to their relationship.
One possible plotline could be that Hermione starts flirting with Remus as a way to learn more about the wizarding world's history from his perspective. Since he's older and has experienced a lot, her flirting is a means to an end at first, but then it develops into something more.
In some fanfictions, they simply ignore the age difference. Since it's a fictional world, the focus is more on their shared interests and personalities. They just let the relationship develop naturally without much emphasis on the fact that Lupin is older.
Also, it gives fans a chance to see different aspects of the 'Harry Potter' universe. Hermione is often associated with Harry and Ron, but in fanfiction with Remus, she gets to be in a different kind of relationship. It allows for new storylines and character developments that might not have been explored in the original books.
Some popular ones often involve the unique relationship between Remus and the reader. They might include scenarios where the reader helps Remus deal with his lycanthropy, like in 'Moonlight Encounters' which delves into how the reader supports Remus during his transformations. Another could be 'Remus' Secret Admirer' where the reader secretly loves Remus and the story unfolds as they gradually come closer.
One great 'Remus Lupin and Hermione fanfiction' is 'The Unlikely Bond'. It explores their relationship in a post - war Hogwarts setting where Hermione helps Remus deal with the aftermath of the war and his own traumas. They form a deep, platonic bond that enriches both their lives.
In some fanfictions, Remus Lupin might be hard for Hermione because of their age difference. Lupin is much older, and this can create complex power dynamics and social taboos in the relationship. Also, their personalities are quite different. Hermione is highly studious and often by - the - book, while Lupin has a more laid - back and world - weary nature, which could lead to clashes and difficulties in their interactions.
A common plotline could be them facing prejudice together. Since Lupin is a werewolf, they might have to deal with people's narrow - minded views. Another is Hermione using her intelligence to find a cure for Lupin's lycanthropy. It could also involve them going on adventures to protect the wizarding world and in the process, their relationship deepens.
The time period they belong to can also be a factor. Remus was part of an older generation that had been through the First Wizarding War. Hermione was born later and grew up in a different era. Their different outlooks based on the time they lived in can make it hard to connect in fanfiction. For instance, Remus might be more cynical about the wizarding world due to his past experiences, while Hermione is more idealistic and believes in the power of knowledge and change.
One interesting fanfiction could be where Hermione and Remus team up to solve a mystery within Hogwarts that the other professors are overlooking. It might involve some ancient magic that Hermione's research skills and Remus' experience can combine to figure out.