In some fanfictions, the plotline involves Hermione getting a tattoo that has a hidden meaning only Draco can understand. This leads to Draco being intrigued by her and trying to figure out why she got it. As he delves deeper, they start to develop feelings for each other. Another idea is that they get matching tattoos during a time - traveling adventure. They are forced to work together in a different era and the tattoos become a symbol of their bond. Also, there could be a plot where Draco is forced to get a tattoo as a punishment and Hermione, out of her kindness, helps him deal with it, which starts a whole new relationship between them.
Well, a common plotline is that Hermione and Draco get tattoos in a foreign wizarding land they visit together. The tattoos are part of the local magic and culture, and they have to figure out how to deal with the consequences. It could be that the tattoos give them new powers or abilities that they have to learn to control together. Another plot could be that Draco, in an attempt to change his family's dark past, gets a tattoo symbolizing a new beginning. Hermione, seeing his determination, gets a similar tattoo to support him. And then there's the plot where they get tattoos that are prophetic in nature, foretelling a future where they are together and have to overcome many obstacles.
A frequently seen plotline is the arranged marriage one. In these fanfictions, the wizarding world's old - fashioned ways force Draco and Hermione into an arranged marriage. At first, they resist but as they get to know each other better, they fall for each other. There are also plotlines where they are competing for the same powerful magical artifact. During their rivalry, they start to respect each other's skills and intelligence which then turns into attraction. And sometimes, fanfictions have a plot where Draco saves Hermione from a dark wizard and this heroic act makes Hermione re - evaluate her feelings for him.
One popular story could be where their soulmate tattoos are revealed during a tense moment at Hogwarts. Maybe it's during a battle or a school event, and they initially try to deny the connection because of their houses' rivalry. Another might involve them gradually realizing the significance of their tattoos as they are forced to work together on a difficult project.
In some fanfictions, the baby is born in a time of danger. There could be dark wizards still out there who want to harm the baby because of its significance. This forces Hermione and Draco to go into hiding and rely on each other for protection. The baby then becomes a source of strength for them, and they grow closer as they fight to keep their family safe. This kind of plotline adds a lot of action and adventure to the story.
One common plotline is Draco secretly helping Hermione during the Triwizard Tournament. Maybe he warns her about certain dangerous tasks or provides her with a bit of insider knowledge on the challenges. Another plotline could be in a post - war scenario where Draco, trying to make amends for his past, offers his assistance to Hermione in rebuilding Hogwarts or in dealing with the remaining Death Eater threats. There are also plotlines where they are paired up for a school project and Draco, against his family's beliefs, decides to help Hermione succeed.
These fanfictions are popular because they offer a different way to explore the complex relationship between Draco and Hermione. Tattoos can represent many things like secrets, love, or a shared destiny. Fans like to see how these elements play out in their relationship, whether it's a romantic or platonic connection. It adds a new layer of depth and intrigue to their story.
Some fanfictions focus on the Sorting Hat ceremony in their first year. What if the Sorting Hat had a moment of indecision between Gryffindor and Slytherin for Hermione or Draco? For Hermione, it could consider her ambition and intelligence which are also traits of Slytherin. For Draco, it might see a glimmer of courage or a different side to him that could fit in Gryffindor. This moment of near - mis - sorting could be the start of an alternate universe type of fanfiction where their relationship develops in a very different way from the original story.
Often in this type of fanfiction, there's a power dynamic at play. Draco, being from a pure - blood family, might think he has the right to have Hermione as his pet. But Hermione, being the strong - willed character she is, will constantly fight against this. This creates a lot of conflict and drama. There could also be a plot where the other Hogwarts students find out about this strange relationship and either try to rescue Hermione or are confused by the change in Draco's behavior towards her.
A popular plotline is the redemption arc for Draco. In these fanfictions, Hermione might be the catalyst for his change. He realizes the error of his ways under the influence of her strong moral compass. There could also be a plotline where they are competing for the same goal, like a powerful magical artifact. As they hiss and argue throughout the competition, they gradually develop feelings for each other. Also, some fanfictions have a plot where they are both involved in a dangerous situation outside of Hogwarts, like in the wizarding underworld, and they have to rely on each other to survive.
Well, in some fanfics, the plot might revolve around Hermione's pregnancy being a result of some magical accident or a prophecy. This could lead to them having to figure out how to deal with the implications. Some stories may focus on how their relationship changes. Draco might become more protective of Hermione and start to see the wizarding world from her perspective. It could also involve them having to hide the pregnancy from certain people in the beginning, like the Malfoy family who might not approve.
One great Draco and Hermione soulmate tattoo fanfiction is 'Marked'. In this story, their tattoos are symbols that draw them together in a world where the wizarding society is still divided. The way the author describes their initial confusion and then growing acceptance of their bond is really engaging.