At first, Hermione might be suspicious of Snape's motives for helping her. But as he continues to aid in her recovery, she would start to trust him more. Snape, who is used to being alone, would find himself enjoying Hermione's company. Their relationship could evolve into a sort of mentorship - friendship hybrid, where Snape imparts his knowledge and Hermione challenges him with her inquisitive mind.
Their relationship would likely become less antagonistic. Snape has always been tough on Hermione in the original series, but in this fanfiction, as he helps her recover, he would start to see her more as an individual worthy of respect. Hermione, on the other hand, would see Snape's kinder side and perhaps develop a sense of gratitude towards him.
Well, in some fanfictions, Hermione might use her vast knowledge of magic. She could research rare spells or potions to heal whatever ails Snape. Maybe she discovers a way to reverse the effects of a dark curse that was placed on him. For example, if the curse is sapping his strength, she might find an ancient counter - curse in the library that requires precise incantations and rare ingredients. She would then gather those ingredients, perform the spell, and slowly help Snape regain his health and vitality.
One challenge could be Snape's pride. He's a proud man and might not be willing to accept help easily. He could resist Hermione's attempts at first, seeing it as pity or interference. Another issue might be the secrecy involved. If Snape's condition is something that needs to be kept quiet, Hermione has to be very careful about who she involves and what she reveals. For example, if his ailment is related to a secret mission or some dark magic he was involved with, any leaks could put Snape in more danger.
Maybe Hermione has lost her confidence in her magical abilities due to some traumatic event. Snape, in his own gruff way, decides to mentor her. He helps her recover by guiding her through difficult spells and magical concepts she had previously mastered but forgotten. This journey of recovery could also involve them exploring parts of Hogwarts that are little - known, and in the process, they form an unlikely friendship.
Their relationship becomes more trusting. Hermione, who was initially wary of Snape due to his often cold exterior, starts to see his softer side. She realizes that he has a depth of compassion that he doesn't show to many. Snape, on the other hand, begins to respect Hermione's strength more. He sees her vulnerability in the nightmares and how she is determined to overcome them, which makes him view her not just as a know - it - all student but as a complex individual.
In these fanfictions, their relationship often starts with suspicion. Hermione is wary of Snape due to his reputation, and Snape initially sees Hermione as just another student. But as he starts to help her, like when he gives her advice on how to deal with a particularly tricky magical creature in Care of Magical Creatures class, she begins to see a different side of him. Their relationship then slowly develops into a mutual respect as they work together on various tasks around Hogwarts.
One common theme is the breaking of barriers. Snape and Hermione start with a lot of animosity, so when he helps her, it's about breaking down those initial negative feelings.
Well, Snape could use his strict teaching style in a positive way. He might push Hermione out of her comfort zone. By giving her tough tasks related to her fears, like facing a certain dark magic creature. And as she accomplishes these tasks, her fears gradually disappear. Also, his presence alone, with his reputation for being powerful, could make Hermione feel safer and more able to confront her fears.
In fanfiction, when Snape and Hermione are in detention, their relationship could transform in several ways. Snape may be used to seeing Hermione as just another Gryffindor student who challenges his authority. But in detention, if she shows an aptitude for something he values, like a deep understanding of a particular potion or a magical theory. He could start to view her as an equal in some ways. Hermione, who has always seen Snape as a mean teacher, might find out that he has his own reasons for his behavior. Maybe he was bullied as a student too. This new knowledge could soften her view of him, and they could develop a relationship based on new - found respect and a bit of empathy.
At Grimmauld Place, Hermione and Snape could start off on the wrong foot as usual. But as time passes, they might find common ground. For instance, if they both discover a threat to the wizarding world that is related to Grimmauld Place. Snape's expertise and Hermione's determination could lead them to work together. This shared purpose could make Snape view Hermione as an equal, rather than a student, and Hermione could see Snape's true loyalty and sacrifice, thus changing their relationship for the better.
You can start by looking on popular fanfiction websites like Fanfiction.net or Archive of Our Own (AO3). On these platforms, you can simply use the search bar and type in 'Hermione helps Snape' to see a list of relevant fanfictions.