He first tells her to think of her happiest memory. For Hermione, it could be something like the time she aced a really difficult exam or when she found a rare book in the Hogwarts library. Then, Harry shows her the correct wand movement, which is swift and precise. He might also share some tips on how to focus her magic energy while saying the incantation. Harry would encourage Hermione to keep trying until she gets it right.
One possibility is that Harry and Hermione's relationship would deepen during these teaching sessions. As he helps her with Expecto Patronum, they might share more personal memories. Harry could tell Hermione about the first time he saw his father's Patronus. Hermione, in turn, might open up about her insecurities. This could lead to a stronger bond between them, not just as friends but as comrades who understand each other on a deeper level. And when Hermione finally casts her Patronus successfully, it would be a moment of great pride for both of them, and it could also signify a new chapter in their relationship within the fanfiction world.
In some fanfictions, Snape might use his advanced knowledge of potions to create a special concoction to heal Harry. He could draw on his skills in Herbology as well to find rare ingredients for the potion.
The development could also be due to the way the author writes Snape's backstory in the fanfic. If the author delves deeper into Snape's past, his difficult childhood, and his love for Harry's mother, Harry might start to understand Snape better. This understanding leads to admiration as Harry realizes that Snape is not just the strict and seemingly cruel professor he thought he was.
In some fanfictions, Snape's care for Harry is shown through his hidden acts of protection. He might secretly keep an eye on Harry during dangerous situations at Hogwarts, like when there are dark forces lurking around. This could be his way of honoring his love for Lily, Harry's mother.
Perhaps in this fanfiction, Snape has proven himself to Harry in some extraordinary way. Maybe he has saved Harry's life multiple times or has shown his true loyalties that were hidden in the original story. It could also be that Snape has some special connection with Harry that makes Harry trust him unconditionally.
One more to consider is 'Snape: Beyond the Surface'. In this story, the author explores Snape's relationships with other characters like Dumbledore and McGonagall. It shows how his interactions with them were not always as straightforward as they seemed in the original books and adds more depth to his character.
One great Snape fanfiction is 'The Prince's Tale Redux'. It delves deeper into Snape's relationship with Lily. It shows his internal struggles and how his love for her influenced his actions throughout the series. It gives a more in - depth look at his character than what was shown in the original books.
In some fanfictions, Snape is indeed portrayed as Harry Potter's father. Fanfiction allows for creative reinterpretations of the original story, and this is one such interesting deviation from the canon where Snape's complex relationship with Harry takes on a whole new dimension.
In this kind of fanfiction scenario, Snape might initially be conflicted. On one hand, he has his long - standing dislike for James Potter, Harry's father. But on the other, his sense of duty as a Hogwarts professor could kick in. He might reluctantly start to heal Harry, all the while muttering under his breath about how much trouble Harry always seems to get into, just like his father. Then, as he heals Harry, he might start to see some of Lily, Harry's mother, in him and soften a bit.