One great 'Draco adopted' fanfiction is 'A New Beginning'. It shows Draco in a completely different light as he takes on the role of an adoptive father. The story beautifully explores his character development.
One common theme is redemption. Draco, who was often seen as a bit of a villain in the original series, gets a chance to redeem himself through his role as an adoptive parent. Another theme is family. It shows how Draco creates a new family unit through adoption.
In these fanfictions, Draco's character development can be quite diverse. He could initially be resistant to his new family, but as he gets to know them better, he begins to soften. His experiences with his new family might expose him to different magical cultures or ideas that he never considered before. This could lead to him becoming more open - minded and less arrogant. He may also develop new skills or talents under the guidance of his new family members.
Family is also a big theme. His new family in the adopted fanfiction can either be a source of great comfort and growth or a new set of challenges that he has to face, which shapes his character further.
One common plotline could be Draco's struggle to fit into his new family. He might have a hard time adjusting to their values and ways of life, which could lead to internal conflicts. For example, if his adopted family is very Muggle - loving and he has been raised with pure - blood supremacist ideas. Another plotline could be Draco's discovery of a new magic or magical ability because of his new family's influence. Maybe they have a unique magical heritage that he starts to tap into.
In some fanfictions, the plotline could be that Draco and Harry adopt a child who is in danger from a dark wizard. They then have to go on the run, protecting the child and each other. It's a story of adventure and family. Also, there could be a story where they adopt a child who has a connection to an ancient magic, and they must figure out how to help the child control it while also dealing with their own relationship. Or perhaps they adopt a child who is a werewolf cub, and they face the stigma within the wizarding community while trying to raise the child with love.
Typically, these fanfictions show Draco and Harry's relationship as a journey. They begin with their differences, but the act of adoption brings them closer. They might argue at first about how to raise the child, but gradually they find common ground. Their relationship is also portrayed as one of growth. Draco may become more open - minded and less prejudiced, while Harry becomes more patient. And through it all, their love for the child and each other is what holds them together.
There's also 'Draco's Adopted Life'. This fic delves into how Draco adjusts to his new family. It's interesting because it explores his relationships with his new siblings and how they help him see the world in a different light. He starts to question the values he was brought up with in the Malfoy family.
Over time, their relationship could become quite deep. They'd share a unique bond that no one else in the wizarding world would really understand. They'd have grown up together in the same household, with all the shared experiences that come with that. This could lead to a relationship that defies the expectations of the wizarding society, with Hermione challenging Draco to be a better person and Draco, in turn, protecting Hermione from the harsher elements of his family's world.
Well, their relationship is complex. In the beginning, Draco may try to bully Harry as he used to in Hogwarts. But as Harry shows his true self and they spend more time together, Draco realizes that Harry is not the enemy he thought. They might start sharing secrets, and their relationship could evolve into a sort of brotherly bond, where they protect each other from outside forces and also from the expectations of their respective 'sides' in the wizarding world.