Another theme is self - discovery. Through their relationship, both Hermione and Draco often learn more about themselves. Hermione might discover a more rebellious side of herself, while Draco could find a more empathetic part of his personality. In some fanfics, this self - discovery is intertwined with their growing relationship and the challenges they face together.
One common theme is the struggle between pride and affection. Draco's family pride often clashes with his growing feelings for Hermione, leading to jealousy when he sees her with others. For example, in many fanfics, he gets jealous when Hermione is friendly with Harry or Ron.
One common theme is redemption. Draco often has to atone for his past actions and Hermione helps him in that journey within the context of their marriage. Another theme is the breaking of social barriers, as their union goes against the traditional pure - blood/muggle - born divide in the wizarding world. Also, love conquering differences is a big theme, showing that despite their initial differences in beliefs and backgrounds, they can have a loving marriage.
Overcoming differences is also very common. Since they come from different backgrounds in the wizarding world, they have to work through their differences in values, upbringing, and social circles. For example, Hermione's Muggle - born status and Draco's pure - blood elitism. In many fanfics, they learn to accept and love each other despite these differences. It's a journey of self - discovery for both of them.
Since I don't promote lemon fanfics, I can't really say the common themes in such inappropriate works. But in general Hermione - Draco fanfics (non - lemon), common themes include redemption, where Draco tries to atone for his past actions and Hermione is a part of that journey. Another theme is the breaking of social barriers as they come from different backgrounds in the wizarding world.
One common theme is redemption. Draco often has to atone for his past actions and prove himself worthy of Hermione's love. For example, in many fanfics, he might try to make up for his family's wrongdoings during the war.
One common theme is the transformation of their relationship. They start as enemies or at least people who don't like each other, but through the fake dating, they begin to see each other in a new light. Another theme is the exploration of the wizarding society's expectations and how their fake relationship either conforms to or challenges those norms.
One common theme is redemption. Draco often has to redeem himself in the eyes of Hermione and the wizarding world. Another theme is forbidden love, as their houses are rivals at Hogwarts.
One common theme is the struggle against prejudice. Since Draco is from Slytherin and Hermione from Gryffindor, their soul bond goes against the traditional enmity between the houses.
One common theme is the struggle between friendship and romantic love. Harry and Hermione have a strong friendship, and when Draco enters the picture as a potential love interest for Hermione, it challenges that friendship. Another theme is the idea of redemption. Draco often has a chance to show a different side of himself in these fanfics, moving away from his traditional Slytherin - ish behavior.
Forbidden love is also a big theme. Given their history of enmity during their Hogwarts years, their relationship is seen as something that should not be. But that very aspect makes it all the more exciting in fanfics. Writers play with this idea, creating tension and drama as Draco and Hermione navigate their feelings in secret.