What Could Be the Plot of a Hermione Depressed Snape Fanfiction?

Often, the plot starts with Hermione showing signs of depression, like isolation or a drop in academic performance. Then Snape notices. He may be initially reluctant to get involved but his sense of duty as a teacher or some hidden softness makes him step in.

One possible plot could be that Snape discovers Hermione has been sneaking into the restricted section of the library for some research that could get her in big trouble. He threatens to expose her to the school authorities unless she does his bidding, like helping him with some dangerous potions experiments. This would put Hermione in a difficult situation as she doesn't want to break the rules further but also doesn't want to get in trouble.

One common plot is that Snape discovers Hermione's depression due to her overwork and the pressure of being a Muggle - born in a sometimes hostile wizarding world. He then takes it upon himself to mentor her in a way, teaching her how to better manage her stress and deal with the discrimination she faces. Another plot could be that Hermione is depressed because of a personal loss, like the death of a friend, and Snape, who has his own experiences with loss, helps her through it in an unexpected way.

One possible plot could be Hermione seeking to learn advanced potions from Snape. Snape, initially reluctant, gradually discovers Hermione's unique understanding of magic and begins to teach her rare techniques. They might also face challenges together within Hogwarts, like dealing with other students' jealousy or uncovering secrets about certain spells.

In a fanfiction, Snape might want to help Hermione when she is wrongly accused of stealing powerful magical artifacts. Snape, knowing her character, decides to use his skills as a Potions master and his knowledge of the castle's secrets to find the real culprit and clear Hermione's name. He could be motivated by his new - found respect for her intelligence and her Muggle - born status which he has come to understand better over time.

Maybe in a time - travel fanfiction. Hermione travels back in time and ends up in Snape's student days. She tries to change some events for the better, and in the process, she gets to know a younger Snape. Their interactions are initially rocky but gradually turn into something more, leading to a kiss. This would be a very different take on their relationship, as it involves a different time period and different versions of themselves.

Perhaps Snape discovers Hermione's extraordinary intelligence in a new way, which makes him excited. Maybe she solves a really difficult magical problem that he thought was unsolvable, and this newfound respect and admiration leads to his excitement.

Well, the plot might start with a magical accident. Maybe a spell goes wrong during one of Snape's lessons and Hermione is the only one who can help him reverse the effects. This brings them closer as they have to work together in secrecy. As time passes, they find that they share a similar passion for certain areas of magic, like ancient spells. Their relationship develops slowly, with Hermione helping Snape to heal some of his past traumas, and Snape teaching Hermione more advanced magic. But they must keep their relationship a secret from the other students and teachers who would not understand.

Well, in this fanfiction, it might start with Snape finding Hermione as a baby in a dangerous place like the Forbidden Forest. He adopts her because he sees her potential even as a baby. As she grows, he teaches her magic in his own strict way, but also forms a deep bond with her. This could lead to some interesting interactions with other Hogwarts faculty who are surprised by Snape's new role as a father figure.

Maybe Hermione has lost her confidence in her magical abilities due to some traumatic event. Snape, in his own gruff way, decides to mentor her. He helps her recover by guiding her through difficult spells and magical concepts she had previously mastered but forgotten. This journey of recovery could also involve them exploring parts of Hogwarts that are little - known, and in the process, they form an unlikely friendship.