Well, perhaps in this fanfiction, Hermione is enslaved to Slytherin as a form of punishment for some made - up transgression against the Slytherin house values. She could be made to clean the Slytherin common room or do other menial tasks. And in the process, she might try to find a way to break free from this enslavement using her intelligence and knowledge of magic. This could lead to an interesting exploration of her character's resilience and resourcefulness.
One possible plotline could be that Hermione is magically bound to serve Slytherin students in tasks related to academic competition. For example, she might be forced to help them with difficult potions or spells in a way that gives them an unfair advantage over other houses. Another could be that she is made to act as a spy within Gryffindor for the Slytherin house, leading to all kinds of internal conflicts and moral dilemmas for her.
In this type of fanfiction, a possible plotline could be that there is a dark magic spell cast on Hermione which makes her a Slytherin slave. The Slytherin students, or perhaps a particular group within Slytherin, then use her skills in research and academics to further their own ends. They might make her search for ancient spells or hidden magical knowledge. Meanwhile, Hermione would be constantly struggling against this enslavement, trying to find a way to reverse the spell while also dealing with the emotional and physical toll of being in such a demeaning situation.
Well, one possible main plotline could be that Hermione finds herself in a dangerous situation in the wizarding world, perhaps facing a new dark threat. And the Slytherin characters, defying the traditional house rivalries, decide to protect her because they recognize her importance and intelligence. Maybe they see that her knowledge can be beneficial to the whole wizarding community and protecting her is a way to safeguard the future.
A common plotline involves Hermione unlocking some sort of hidden power or knowledge that was left behind by Salazar Slytherin. For example, she might discover a long - lost spellbook of his and learn some powerful magic from it. Another plotline could be that she is chosen by some ancient Slytherin - related magic to carry out a task that has been long forgotten, which could put her at odds with some of the Hogwarts faculty or her friends initially as they misunderstand her intentions.
One interesting plotline could be Hermione struggling to fit in Slytherin at first. She's used to the values of Gryffindor, so being in Slytherin where ambition and cunning are prized in a different way would be a big adjustment. For example, she might have to deal with the initial suspicion from her Slytherin housemates who are not used to having a 'Mudblood' among them. But as time goes on, she could use her intelligence to show them that she belongs there and maybe even change some of their views on blood purity.
One possible plotline could be Hermione's struggle against the control of Lestrange. She might use her intelligence to find loopholes in the slavery situation and try to free herself and others. For example, she could secretly study magic that could nullify the slave - binding spells.
Well, in some 'Hermione Disappears' fanfiction, it might be that she is targeted by a group of anti - Muggleborn wizards. They manage to make her vanish using some dark magic. Her friends, Harry and Ron, then start a frantic search. They might follow a series of mysterious clues she left behind before disappearing. It could also be that a time - traveling mishap causes her to disappear from the current timeline and she is stuck in another era.
One possible plotline could be Hermione using her intelligence to outwit her targets. For example, she might study their habits and weaknesses in the same way she studies for her Hogwarts classes. Another plotline could involve her having a moral dilemma. As an assassin, she would be taking lives, but her Gryffindor values might conflict with this. She could struggle with whether to follow orders or do what she believes is right. A third plotline could be her forming an unlikely alliance with other characters. Maybe she teams up with someone from the wizarding underworld who has skills she needs to complete her missions, and together they face various challenges and enemies.
In some 'Snape slave to Harry fanfiction', the plot might start with a prophecy or a magical bargain. Maybe a seer predicted that only with Snape as Harry's servant could a great evil be defeated. So, Snape, bound by this fate, has to follow Harry's commands. Along the way, they face many challenges together. Harry has to deal with the power imbalance and Snape has to struggle with his pride. Their relationship evolves from one of forced servitude to a more complex bond of respect and cooperation as they fight against the forces of darkness.
Maybe it's a post - Hogwarts story where Hermione, in a more grown - up and jaded world, takes up smoking as she faces the challenges of the wizarding world politics or her own personal demons. It could be a way for the author to show her in a more complex and less - than - perfect light, adding a new dimension to her character.
A possible plotline could be Hermione getting captured by Greyback's pack. She then has to use her wits and magic to escape. Maybe she befriends a young werewolf within the pack and uses that connection to her advantage.
One possible plotline could be Hermione getting to know Dolohov in an alternate universe where he has a different side to him. Maybe she discovers some hidden good in him and tries to redeem him.