One alternative could be writing a fanfiction about Hermione and a Death Eater where they have a complex ideological battle. For example, they could engage in a battle of wits and magic, with Hermione trying to outsmart the Death Eater's dark plans.
A great alternative would be a story where Hermione tries to redeem a former Death Eater. She could use her knowledge and compassion to help the Death Eater see the error of their ways and turn towards the good side. This would focus on character growth and moral lessons, rather than inappropriate content.
No, it is not appropriate. 'Smut' implies sexual content which is not suitable for general audiences, especially when it involves characters from the Harry Potter series which has a large following of young fans. Fanfiction should focus on positive aspects like character development, new storylines within the magical world, rather than delving into inappropriate and often non - canon sexual scenarios.
Bellatrix Lestrange is also a likely candidate. Her encounter with Hermione would be extremely intense. Given her loyalty to Voldemort and her rather unhinged nature, she would likely pose a serious threat to Hermione, but Hermione might also find a way to use Bellatrix's madness against her.
In this type of fanfiction, the relationship between Hermione and the Death Eater could be very complex. Maybe it starts as a hostile one, but as the story progresses, they might find some common ground or mutual understanding. It could also be a story of redemption for the Death Eater through Hermione's influence.
Some common themes include the transformation of Hermione's character. Instead of being the voice of reason and good, she becomes a force of chaos and evil. There's also the theme of identity crisis. She has to deal with the fact that she's now on the opposite side of what she once believed in. Additionally, the theme of a divided wizarding world is common. With Hermione as a Death Eater, the lines between good and evil are more blurred, and the wizarding community is split not only between Death Eaters and the Order, but also because of Hermione's new role.
Bellatrix Lestrange's younger brother or some other minor Death Eater character could be used. This would allow for the creation of a new character with his own motives and backstory. He could be betrothed to Hermione as part of a larger plot by Voldemort to gain control over Hermione's knowledge and magic. This would put Hermione in a very difficult position as she would be tied to a very dark and dangerous family.
There's also a possibility that it could be a minor Death Eater that we don't know much about from the original series. The author of the fanfiction could create a new character who was a Death Eater but is now having doubts. Hermione could be the one to find this person and start their journey of change. This would give the author a lot of creative freedom to develop the character's backstory and their relationship with Hermione.
It could also be that Hermione is on a mission to gather information. By helping the Death Eater, she hopes to gain insider knowledge about the Death Eater's group or their plans. This would be a strategic move on her part, using the situation to her advantage in the fight against the dark forces.
A great alternative would be to write a fanfic about their growth as individuals within the wizarding world. Explore how Harry becomes a better leader and Hermione becomes more confident in using her intelligence for the greater good. You could include their interactions with other characters like Ron and how they all contribute to the fight against the dark forces.
One possible motive could be a deep - seated dissatisfaction with the wizarding world's status quo. Maybe she felt that the Ministry of Magic was corrupt and that the Death Eaters had a better vision for change, although a very dark one. Another could be some sort of personal vendetta against someone in the Order of the Phoenix or Hogwarts faculty that made her side with the Death Eaters.
In this fanfiction, expect a lot of tension. The unexpected appearance of a Death Eater when Hermione is around will surely create a high - stress situation. It could be in a setting like Hogwarts, where the Death Eater's presence is a major threat.