Another type of fanfiction could be set in an alternate universe where Lucius has a different path. He could be a hero instead of a villain. In this story, he might use his knowledge of the Dark Arts not for evil but to fight against a greater, more menacing dark force. He could form alliances with characters he previously opposed, like the Weasley family, and together they battle this new threat.
You can start by searching on popular fanfiction websites such as Archive of Our Own (AO3). They have a wide range of fanfictions, and you can use the search function to specifically look for Lucius Canes Draco ones. You can also filter by tags like 'character study' or 'alternate universe' to find the type of story you're interested in.
There are fanfictions that explore a different side of the relationships. For example, a story might show how Lucius and Snape were once friends in their youth and how that affects their interactions with Harry and Draco later. Maybe there's a plot where Draco starts to question his family's values after getting to know Harry better, and Snape has to navigate this complex situation to keep the peace in Hogwarts. There could also be a time - travel fanfiction where Harry goes back in time and has to deal with a younger Snape, Lucius, and Draco all at once.
They could be racing each other on their brooms. Lucius, with his more experience, might initially be in the lead, but Draco, being young and eager, could use some new - fangled trick to overtake him.
One story could be about a headmistress who used a cane as a symbol of authority but never actually used it to punish. She just carried it around during school inspections, and the students were always on their best behavior out of respect for the cane's presence.
One interesting fanfiction could be where Snape uses his cane not as a tool of punishment but as a magical conduit in a situation where he and Harry have to work together against a new dark threat. In this story, the cane might hold secrets of an ancient magic that only Snape is aware of initially.
Harry Potter can be an interesting character to pair with them. It creates a lot of conflict and potential for character development. Given their opposing stances in the original story, it can lead to some really intense and thought - provoking scenarios in fanfiction.
Perhaps there is a plot where Hermione is being wrongly accused of a crime she didn't commit. Lucius and Draco, despite their past enmity, come to her support. Draco, having grown to respect Hermione's intelligence over the years, convinces his father. They use their family's resources to clear her name and expose the real culprit.
A plot could be centered around Draco's struggle to live up to his father's expectations. Lucius has always been this powerful figure in the wizarding world, and Draco feels the pressure. But as Draco grows, he starts to develop his own ideas and values that conflict with his father's. This could lead to a series of arguments and a journey of self - discovery for both of them. Another interesting angle could be a story set during the holidays where they have to spend time together away from the usual Death Eater business and really get to know each other on a more personal level. Maybe they find out they have more in common than they thought or that their differences are more pronounced.
One idea could be exploring Lucius' overprotective side towards Draco. Maybe Draco wants to break free from his father's strict control and expectations. For example, Draco could be interested in Muggle studies, which Lucius strongly opposes.
Power and status are also common themes. The Malfoy family is known for their pursuit of power and status in the wizarding world. Fanfiction may delve into how Lucius passes on this pursuit to Draco or how Draco might break away from it. For example, Draco might struggle between maintaining the family's reputation for power and his own moral compass.