Well, 'The Unlikely Alliance' is great. It starts with a small incident that makes them start to interact more and then slowly builds their friendship. Also, 'Draco's New Path' is a fanfiction that portrays Draco in a different light, and his friendship with Harry develops in a very believable way. There are many out there, but these are some that stand out.
There's also 'Unexpected Alliances' which focuses on how they form an alliance first due to some political unrest in the wizarding world. As they work together, they find out they have more in common than they thought and a real friendship blossoms.
One possible scenario in fanfiction could be that after the war, they are forced to work together on some magical project for the betterment of the wizarding world. Through this, they gradually start to understand each other's true selves, beyond their old rivalries. Draco might realize that Harry is not just the 'Chosen One' but also a person with his own fears and doubts, and Harry could see that Draco is more than just a bully.
One possibility could be a fanfic where they are forced to work together on a project at Hogwarts. Maybe they are paired for a Potions assignment by Snape. At first, they are both reluctant and snipe at each other. But as they face difficulties in the task, like finding a rare ingredient, they start to see each other in a new light. Draco realizes that Harry isn't just the 'Chosen One' out to steal his thunder, and Harry sees that Draco has his own insecurities. Eventually, they form an unlikely friendship that shocks their classmates.
His Slytherin friends would likely be shocked and disapproving. They are brought up with the idea of pure - blood superiority. Loving a Muggle goes against everything they believe in. Some might even turn their backs on Draco.
Definitely. There are many ways this could be written in fanfiction. For example, they could be forced to work together on a difficult project that requires both Gryffindor and Slytherin traits. Through this experience, they see past their differences. Harry could learn about Draco's family pressures, and Draco could see Harry's courage in a new light, leading to a friendship.
The plot could involve a time - travel element. Harry and Draco are sent back in time to the founding of Hogwarts. There, they have to work together to preserve the future of the wizarding world. As they interact with the founders, they learn from each other. Draco's knowledge of pure - blood wizarding traditions helps them in some situations, and Harry's sense of justice and fairness influences Draco. This shared adventure in the past cements their friendship when they return to their own time.
Yes, it is possible. In some fanfictions, they overcome their differences. Maybe they find out they have more in common than they thought, like their love for Quidditch or the pressure they face from their families.
One great 'Draco Malfoy friends with benefits' fanfiction is 'Unlikely Alliances' on FanFiction.net. It delves into how their relationship starts as a rather unorthodox friendship with benefits and then slowly evolves into something more complex. The author does an amazing job of portraying Draco's character growth within this relationship.
In most of these fanfictions, the relationship often starts casually. For example, in many stories, Draco and the other character might be in a situation where they are forced to interact frequently, like being assigned to work on a project together at Hogwarts. This proximity leads to a physical attraction that they initially decide to act on without any emotional strings attached. Then, as the story progresses, emotions start to seep in, and they have to deal with the complications that come with it.