Hermione's defense can also lead to new alliances. Snape, who is usually a loner, might start to form a more positive relationship with Hermione and those who are influenced by her. In some fanfics, this could lead to Snape sharing some of his knowledge or skills more openly with Hermione and her friends, which in turn helps them in their battles against dark forces. Moreover, it adds a new layer of complexity to the story as it challenges the existing power dynamics and social hierarchies within Hogwarts. People start to re - evaluate who they should trust and why.
It often changes the perception of Snape among other characters. When Hermione stands up for him, some characters who previously disliked or distrusted Snape start to question their own views. For example, in a fanfic, after Hermione's defense, Ron might start to see Snape in a new light and be less hostile towards him.
In this fanfiction, Hermione standing up to Snape might cause a rift in the Hogwarts faculty. Some teachers may side with Hermione, seeing Snape's meanness, while others might defend Snape. This could create chaos in the school and lead to a whole new set of adventures for Hermione and her friends as they navigate this new, more complex situation.
One key moment could be in the potions class. Snape might be unfairly criticizing Hermione's potion - making skills, and she just refuses to take it silently and stands up to him, stating her case clearly. Another moment might be when Snape is being overly harsh on one of her friends, and Hermione steps in, protecting her friend and facing Snape's wrath head - on.
She might use her magic in a very direct way. For instance, she could make all of Snape's potion ingredients spill over or cause his wand to fly out of his hand.
A great fanfic could be where Hermione stands up for Snape when some other characters are gossiping about his past as a Death Eater. She might argue that people should be judged by their present actions and not be condemned forever for past mistakes. She could point out how Snape has risked his life countless times to protect the students at Hogwarts, like when he tried to keep the Death Eaters at bay during the school's attacks. This shows that Hermione recognizes his true worth and is not afraid to go against the popular opinion to defend him.
Snape underestimates Hermione in fanfiction perhaps due to his own biases. He is a Slytherin and she is a Gryffindor, and he has a rather harsh view of Gryffindors in general. This underestimation can create interesting plot twists. Hermione, being the brilliant witch she is, uses his underestimation to her advantage, like when she outsmarts him in potions or magic theory, which makes for engaging reading.
In the fanfiction, the relationship may start off with Snape being rather cold and distant towards Hermione as his familiar. However, as Hermione proves herself time and again, perhaps by using her unique skills to solve problems that Snape couldn't on his own, he starts to warm up to her. Their relationship then develops into a more complex one, where they have a mutual respect and a sort of unspoken understanding. This could involve Snape sharing some of his own magical knowledge with Hermione in a way that he would never do with other students, and Hermione in turn, helping Snape with his personal and professional matters, such as dealing with the other Hogwarts faculty or protecting the school from hidden threats.
Snape might initially be shocked. He's not one to show much emotion openly, but internally he could be very disturbed. He might start investigating what happened to Hermione immediately, using his skills in potions and magic to try and find a cure or at least understand the cause.
She might give him cold stares in class. Hermione is not one to shy away from showing her emotions through her expressions. So, every time Snape is in her line of sight, she could fix him with a withering glare that clearly shows her displeasure.
Well, it often starts with a lot of misunderstandings. Snape has his own preconceived notions about Hermione as a Gryffindor student, and Hermione has her own view of Snape as a strict and often unfair teacher. However, as they live together, small moments start to change their relationship. For example, when Hermione is having trouble with a particularly difficult spell, Snape doesn't scold her but instead patiently guides her. This gradually builds trust between them, and they form a unique bond that is different from the typical student - teacher relationship or even a normal father - daughter relationship.
One popular 'Hermione stands up to Snape' fanfiction is 'The Courage of Hermione'. In it, Hermione defends Neville against Snape's unfair treatment in a really intense potions class scene. It shows her strong will and intelligence as she uses her knowledge of potions rules to counter Snape's scathing remarks.