What are some good 'Harry Protects the Slytherins' fanfics?

There are quite a few. Some fanfics focus on individual Slytherin students who form an unlikely bond with Harry. They might protect him from the dark forces that are after him, seeing him as more than just the 'Chosen One' but as a friend in need. These fanfics often explore the idea that not all Slytherins are bad and can be quite heroic when it comes to protecting someone they believe in.

One popular 'Harry Defends Slytherins' fanfic might be 'Slytherin's Champion' where Harry stands up for his Slytherin friends against baseless accusations. In this fanfic, he realizes that not all Slytherins are bad after getting to know some of them personally.

Well, in fanfics, Harry might protect the Slytherins because he realizes that they are not all like the Death Eaters. He understands that many Slytherins are just kids who are sorted into a house with a bad reputation. For example, he could have befriended a Slytherin who was kind to him, and that made him see the whole house in a different light.

One great 'Harry Protects Hermione' fanfic is 'The Protector's Oath' on Fanfiction.net. It has a really engaging plot where Harry is constantly on guard to keep Hermione safe from various dark threats in Hogwarts.

One popular 'Draco protects Harry' fanfic is 'The Green Serpent' where Draco's hidden loyalties lead him to safeguard Harry in the face of dark forces at Hogwarts. Another could be 'Draco's Redemption' which shows Draco's transformation and his determination to keep Harry out of danger. There are also many on Archive of Our Own (AO3) under the 'Draco/Harry' relationship tag that explore this theme.

There's a fanfic titled 'Neville's Shield'. It delves deep into Neville's character, showing his growth from a shy boy to a fearless protector. The story has Neville anticipating the Death Eaters' moves and using his knowledge of Hogwarts' secrets to safeguard Harry. It also explores their friendship in a really touching way.

One great fanfic could be 'The Slytherin Girls' where the female versions of the Slytherin characters are depicted in a really interesting way. They have all the cunning and ambition but with a different, more feminine charm.

One common theme is the exploration of different gender dynamics. For example, how female Slytherins might approach the concept of ambition and cunning differently from their male counterparts. Another theme is often relationships, like how they interact with other genderbend characters from different houses.

Authors write 'Harry Defends Slytherins' fanfics to explore the idea of redemption and breaking stereotypes. In the original series, Slytherins are often portrayed as the 'bad guys'. By having Harry defend them, it adds a new layer of depth to the story.

In abuse - related fanfics, Slytherins being protective of Harry can be a way to explore different character dynamics. It breaks the mold of the typical Hogwarts houses' relationships. Slytherins might be written as having a hidden soft side that emerges when they see Harry being abused. It could also be that the author wants to create a more inclusive and diverse story where traditional enemies can become allies.