Voldemort himself, of course, is the most prominent in a sense. But in the fanfiction, his relationship with the other Death Eaters could be different. He might be more distrustful or have different expectations of them. And then there's Barty Crouch Jr. He could be a major player in the fanfiction, with his skills in disguise and dark magic. His actions could drive some of the major plotlines in the fanfiction.
A possible motive could be self - preservation. If they believe that Voldemort's downfall is inevitable and that by saving Harry, they can gain some form of leniency from the side that opposes Voldemort. They might think that Harry has enough influence to spare their lives if they help him.
Well, in some fanfictions, Hermione might use her superior intellect. She could outwit the Death Eaters by setting up elaborate magical traps. For example, she could use transfiguration magic to create objects that suddenly turn into something dangerous when the Death Eaters approach. Another way could be through her extensive knowledge of potions. She might create a potion that incapacitates or kills them when they come into contact with it.
A fanfiction involving Hermione and Death Eaters could focus on a moral dilemma. For example, if Hermione has the chance to save a Death Eater's life, would she do it? This could explore her character's sense of right and wrong. It could also be about how she endures the psychological torture that the Death Eaters might inflict on her, showing her strength and resilience.
One great fanfiction with Hermione and multiple Death Eaters could be 'The Dark Encounters'. In this story, Hermione finds herself in a situation where she has to outwit several Death Eaters at once. It shows her intelligence and bravery in the face of danger. Another one might be 'Hermione's Trials Among the Death Eaters' which delves into how she uses her magic skills in a unique way to deal with them.
There's no way to know for sure without reading the fanfic. It could be some well - known Death Eaters like Bellatrix Lestrange, Lucius Malfoy, and Severus Snape (although Snape has a more complex relationship with Harry in the original story).
I'm not sure of any specific fanfictions where this is the case, but it's definitely within the realm of possibility in fanfiction. Fanfic writers love to take established characters and put them in unique situations. The idea of Death Eaters reading books could be used to add depth to their characters. For example, if a Death Eater reads a book about Muggle culture, it could create a conflict within them between their loyalty to the pure - blood ideology and the new knowledge they've gained.
Perhaps there is a prophecy that the Death Eaters misinterpret at first. They think killing Harry is the right thing, but later they discover that saving him is actually crucial for their own survival or for some greater good in the wizarding world. So they decide to go against Voldemort's orders and save Harry. For instance, they find out that Harry has some power that can prevent a much greater evil from emerging, which would also threaten the Death Eaters.
Yes, there are some. However, the concept often involves dark and disturbing themes. Some fanfictions might explore how Hermione could be affected by the dark forces associated with Death Eaters in a complex way, but it's important to note that this is a very much non - canon and often controversial take on the 'Harry Potter' universe.
Another theme is power struggle. Hermione, with her knowledge and magic skills, often has to face the power - hungry Death Eaters. It creates a lot of tension in the stories.