Well, a typical theme is the girl's idealized view of love. She may have these grand fantasies about a relationship that she then tries to make a reality in the fanfiction. There's also the theme of friendship turning into love. Maybe she starts out as just friends with a character and then slowly realizes her deeper feelings. And of course, the theme of sacrifice for love can be seen, where she might give up something important for the person she loves.
In many fanfictions, a brooding and mysterious male character is often paired with the hopeless romantic girl. Think of a character like Edward from 'Twilight'. His dark and alluring nature makes for an interesting pairing with the girl's romantic nature. Another could be a heroic and dashing character, like Superman in some fanfictions. His noble deeds attract the girl, and their relationship can be full of drama.
One great 'Harry Hopeless Romantic' fanfiction could be 'Love in the Hogwarts Halls'. It beautifully portrays Harry's romantic side in his journey at Hogwarts. Another is 'Harry's Heart's Quest' which delves deep into his relationships and how his romantic nature affects his choices.
You can start by looking on fanfiction platforms like Archive of Our Own or FanFiction.net. Just type 'Harry Hopeless Romantic' in the search bar, and a bunch of relevant stories will pop up.
Hopeless romantic novels are appealing because they allow readers to escape into a world of intense emotions. They often feature grand gestures of love and characters who are deeply in love. It gives people a chance to experience the thrill of love without the real - world complications at first hand.
One popular 'hopeless romantic novel' is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, their misunderstandings, and the development of their love. Another is 'The Notebook' by Nicholas Sparks. It has a very touching love story that spans many years. And 'Romeo and Juliet' by Shakespeare is also a classic in this genre, with its tragic and passionate love between the two young lovers.
I'm not sure if it's a 'common' theme specifically in erotic fiction. Erotic fiction encompasses a wide variety of themes and scenarios, and while a 'hopeless hero girl' could potentially be a theme in some works, it's not one that stands out as being extremely prevalent across the genre.
Fanfiction about Castiel in Supernatural can be really interesting. Some 'hopeless' fanfictions might focus on his often tragic or difficult situations in the show. They could explore his loyalty to Dean and Sam even when things seem truly hopeless for him. Maybe it's about his struggle with his angelic nature and the chaos of the human world he's thrown into.
The fanfiction 'Mass Effect: The Hopeless War' might explore a very dark and dire situation within the Mass Effect universe. It could involve a scenario where the war against the Reapers seems truly unwinable. For example, it might show the desperate measures the various species are taking, like the humans trying to use every bit of their military might, including experimental weapons and tactics. It could also delve into the psychological impact on the characters, such as Shepard's inner turmoil as they face this seemingly hopeless fight.
Coloured Glass at Night and Bitter Breath were two novels recommended by the author for the hopeless glass. These two novels had already been completed and told the story between the protagonist and the Demon Lord. In the story, the protagonist was killed by the system. When her body dissipated, the demon dug out her heart to coax his sweetheart. However, the protagonist did not return to the Demon Lord's side with a new body like before and eventually disappeared from this world. The plots of these novels were thrilling and fascinating.