She could come across the custom of heirlooms. Pureblood families usually have precious heirlooms that are passed down through generations. These heirlooms often hold magical properties or are symbols of the family's status. Additionally, there are likely to be strict etiquette rules at pureblood social events. For instance, how to greet elders, the proper way to enter a room, and the order of speaking during formal gatherings. Purebloods also might have their own unique forms of magic passed down within the family that Hermione would need to learn about.
One common pureblood custom she might encounter is the importance of family bloodlines. Pureblood families often place great emphasis on their lineage and maintaining the 'purity' of their family tree. Another could be elaborate coming - of - age ceremonies. For example, in some pureblood families, when a young wizard or witch reaches a certain age, there might be a grand celebration with specific rituals and traditions. Also, purebloods may have particular rules regarding marriage, like arranged marriages within other pureblood families to strengthen family alliances and preserve their status in the wizarding world.
Hermione adapts to pureblood customs in a multi - faceted way. She uses her natural curiosity as a driving force. When faced with a new custom like the pureblood way of handling holidays, she delves deep. She might compare it to Muggle holidays she's familiar with to find similarities and differences. She also uses her empathetic side. She realizes that these customs are important to purebloods, just as her Muggle - born values are important to her. So, she tries to respect and follow the customs as much as she can while still maintaining her own identity. For example, when it comes to the pureblood dress code for formal events, she may not fully agree with all the elaborate and sometimes restrictive rules, but she'll abide by them out of respect for the culture she's learning about.
Another custom could be the formal balls and social events. Purebloods often hold grand balls where there are specific rules of etiquette. Hermione in fanfiction might discover that there are proper ways to greet, dance, and engage in conversation at these events. For instance, the order of introduction based on family status and magical power.
She becomes more empathetic. By learning pureblood customs, Hermione gains a deeper understanding of the pureblood community. This helps her see them not just as privileged snobs but as a complex group with their own traditions, which makes her more empathetic towards them.
If Hermione was a pureblood, it might change how she's perceived by others and her own sense of identity. Maybe she'd have more privileges and face different challenges and expectations.
One common theme is the clash of cultures. Hermione, being Muggle - born, has her own set of values and beliefs which often conflict with the pureblood traditions. Another theme is her growth as a character. As she learns about pureblood ways, she becomes more understanding and adaptable. Also, the exploration of forgotten or hidden pureblood magic is a theme. For example, she might discover ancient spells or rituals.
Redemption is also a theme. There are fanfictions where Bellatrix has a chance at redemption through her relationship with Hermione. Maybe Hermione sees something in Bellatrix that others don't and tries to bring out the good in her. It's an interesting way to explore the character of Bellatrix beyond her villainous role in the original books.
Often, there are plotlines where Hermione as a pureblood princess has special powers or abilities that come with her status. For example, she might have an innate magical ability that is unique to pureblood princesses in the fanfiction world. This could then be used to save the day in various situations, like fighting against dark wizards or solving complex magical mysteries.
One common theme could be the exploration of Hermione's French heritage. It might involve her having a different family background in France, with perhaps Pureblood relatives who have their own set of traditions and values. Another theme could be her interaction with the French wizarding community. Maybe she attends a French wizarding school for a while and has to adapt to different teaching styles and social norms there.
There could be 'Hermione, the Hidden Pureblood Princess'. In this fanfiction, Hermione discovers her pureblood princess heritage in a very unexpected way. It delves deep into her relationships with other characters like Harry and Ron, and how they react to this new side of her. It's a really engaging read.
Often, these fanfictions might also focus on the flaws of Ron that are exaggerated. This is done to contrast with Hermione's pureblood - associated positive traits. It could be about Ron's insecurities being blown out of proportion, like his jealousy issues, which are then used to make Hermione look better in comparison. And sometimes, it might be about exploring how Hermione's pureblood status could have changed the power dynamics in her relationships throughout the story.