There could be a fanfiction where a student is magically bonded to Snape in an accident. As they navigate through this strange situation, they learn more about each other. The student realizes that Snape's harsh exterior is a cover for his past traumas, and Snape sees the potential in the student that he had overlooked before. This kind of plot delves deep into their relationship and personal growth.
One idea could be exploring Snape's childhood before Hogwarts. Maybe he had a secret friendship with a Muggle that no one knew about. This could add depth to his character and explain some of his later actions.
Well, a popular plotline is the redemption of Snape through his relationship with Harry. In these fanfictions, Harry gradually discovers the sacrifices Snape has made for him and the wizarding world. This leads to a new - found understanding and even a form of friendship between them. There are also fanfictions that explore what would happen if Snape adopted Harry, which is a very different take on their relationship.
One idea could be that Snape discovers Hermione has a rare magical ability that he's secretly been researching. He takes her on as an apprentice of sorts, much to the surprise of everyone. This could lead to a series of adventures where they explore the depths of this magic together and Snape slowly starts to see Hermione in a new light.
Hermione Granger is quite popular. Since she is intelligent and often stands up to authority, her interactions with Snape can be really engaging in fanfiction. She might challenge Snape on his teaching methods or they could collaborate on some complex magical research.
One interesting plotline could be the OC student being a talented potion - maker and Snape taking them under his wing as a sort of protege. This could lead to a lot of one - on - one time in the potions dungeon, where they gradually develop a mutual respect and an unexpected friendship.
The fact that they have such different personalities also adds to the allure. Snape is brooding and often seen as cold, while Hermione is intelligent, outspoken, and determined. When you put them together in a fanfiction, there are so many possibilities for character growth and relationship development. For example, they could learn from each other's strengths and weaknesses. Snape might learn to be more open from Hermione, and Hermione could gain more wisdom from Snape. There are also the underlying themes of redemption and unexpected friendships that can be explored in these stories.
Perhaps she has inherited Snape's talent for potions and is trying to prove herself in Hogwarts while also dealing with the reputation her father has. She could be bullied because of Snape's cold exterior but then show her classmates her own unique charm and skills.
One major consequence could be a negative reaction from the fan community. Many fans would find such content offensive and inappropriate, leading to a loss of respect for the writer. Another consequence could be that it violates the terms of certain fanfiction platforms that have rules against such inappropriate content.
In some fanfictions, Lily confronts Snape when she realizes he has feelings for her that are deeper than just friendship. She might be uncomfortable with this discovery as she sees him more as a friend. So she confronts him to set boundaries. Snape, on the other hand, is heartbroken and this confrontation could change the whole dynamic of their relationship in the fan - created story.
In some fanfiction, the son might have a special ability that combines Snape's Occlumency skills and Hermione's quick - thinking. He could use this ability to solve mysteries at Hogwarts. For instance, there could be a mystery surrounding an old magical artifact, and he uses his combined skills to figure out its purpose and protect it from those who would misuse it.