They might meet during a shopping trip in Diagon Alley. Hermione is there with her parents, excitedly buying her school supplies for Hogwarts. Harry, on the other hand, is with Hagrid, looking a bit bewildered. Hermione approaches him, seeing that he looks a bit lost. She starts to help him figure out what he needs. They bond over their excitement and nervousness for starting Hogwarts, and this early meeting makes their Hogwarts friendship even stronger.
Perhaps they meet at a park. Harry is sitting alone, feeling a bit lost and different from the other kids. Hermione, being observant, notices him and decides to strike up a conversation. They find out they both have some unexplained things happening around them. Harry's strange dreams and Hermione's ability to do magic without really knowing how. This encounter could set the stage for their friendship before Hogwarts.
One possible plot could be that they meet in a muggle library. Hermione is there researching magic in the guise of general knowledge books, and Harry stumbles upon her while looking for a quiet place to escape from the Dursleys. They start chatting about books, and Hermione is intrigued by Harry's strange yet endearing manner. They then realize they both have a connection to the magical world.
One possible plot could be that they meet in Diagon Alley. Maybe Harry is lost while shopping for his school supplies and Daphne helps him find his way. This could start a friendship where they exchange stories about their expectations for Hogwarts. It might also be a chance for Daphne to see Harry as more than just the famous Boy - Who - Lived, and for Harry to make a friend outside of the Weasleys and Hermione.
Well, they might discover their shared love for magic right away. Maybe they find some strange magical creature together and start to figure out how to take care of it. This could be a start of their magical adventures even before Hogwarts.
Well, Hermione's parents could be key characters. They might be the ones who first notice Harry's odd situation when they meet him. For example, they could see that Harry seems a bit underfed and neglected, which could lead to them trying to help him in some small way. This would also give Hermione more of a connection to Harry before Hogwarts.
One possibility is that they form an instant friendship. Maybe they discover they have a shared interest in magic even before getting their Hogwarts letters. For example, they might both have had strange experiences with objects moving on their own, and this commonality draws them together.
Well, one possibility is that they could form an early friendship. Maybe Fleur, with her Veela charm, would initially intimidate Harry, but then they find common ground in their magical abilities. For example, they might discover they both have an affinity for certain types of magic that are not common among their peers. This could lead to them sharing magical secrets and techniques before even reaching Hogwarts.
One possibility could be that in this fanfiction, Hermione and Viktor's pre - Hogwarts meeting sets the stage for a different kind of relationship dynamic throughout the series. Maybe they become friends early on and this friendship influences how events unfold at Hogwarts. For example, Viktor might be more protective of Hermione during the Triwizard Tournament, not just because of her intelligence but also because of their pre - existing bond.
They might become fast friends. In some fanfictions, they could discover their shared love for magic books even before Hogwarts. This early encounter could lead to them sharing secrets about their strange magical experiences prior to school, like Hermione telling Harry about her accidental magic incidents and Harry sharing his strange encounters with the Dursleys. This would strengthen their bond and perhaps make their Hogwarts years even more intertwined.
One possibility could be that they meet in a muggle setting, like a local park. Maybe Hermione is reading a book on a bench and Harry, who is always curious, approaches her to ask what she's reading. Another could be that they both end up at the same orphanage for a short time and form a bond over their shared sense of being different from the other kids.
Perhaps the story could revolve around them facing challenges within the Hogwarts faculty. There could be some old - fashioned professors who oppose their modern teaching methods. Harry and Hermione then have to prove that their ways are beneficial for the students. They might also discover new magical abilities in some of the students that were previously overlooked, and help those students develop their skills.
Well, perhaps Harry inherits some rune - related knowledge from his parents. He unknowingly uses runes to keep himself safe from the Dursleys' worst behavior. When he finally goes to Hogwarts, he realizes that his rune knowledge is far more advanced than his peers. He might then use it to solve mysteries around the school, like decoding ancient runic inscriptions in the castle. He could also make friends with those interested in runes and together they form a sort of rune - study group that uncovers secrets about Hogwarts' past.