One great 'Dark and/or Slytherin Hermione' fanfiction is 'Hermione in Slytherin'. It explores Hermione being sorted into Slytherin and how she has to adapt to the darker aspects of the house while still holding onto her intelligence and strong moral compass. The story has some really interesting character developments and unique plot twists that make it a must - read for fans of this genre.
I recall a fanfiction titled 'Protecting Hermione: A Slytherin's Duty'. In this story, the Slytherin's protection of Hermione is not just about her as an individual but also about his view of the greater good. He realizes that Hermione's knowledge and abilities are crucial for the wizarding world, and so he takes it upon himself to safeguard her from those who would want to use or harm her for their own purposes.
There's a fanfic titled 'Hermione's Shadow Encounter with Riddle'. In this story, Hermione is transported back in time and meets a young Tom Riddle. It shows how her modern knowledge clashes with his ancient, dark magic ways. It's a great read if you like stories that explore the contrast between different magical ideologies.
One interesting fanfiction could be 'The Dark Alliances' where Dark Hermione teams up with Fleur in a world full of magic and mystery. It delves into their complex relationship as they face various challenges.
I really like 'Darker Ties'. In this fanfiction, the idea of Harry and Hermione being siblings is explored in a very unique way. There are a lot of plot twists. For example, their family history is intertwined with some dark secrets of the wizarding world. It's a page - turner as you keep wondering how their relationship as siblings will evolve in the face of all these revelations.
The appeal of 'Dark and/or Slytherin Hermione' fanfiction lies in the novelty. We're so used to seeing Hermione as the perfect Gryffindor, so seeing her in a different light, like being in Slytherin or having a darker side, is exciting. It allows for new character interpretations and different story arcs that deviate from the original narrative.
Well, in my opinion, it can be quite good. It allows for a new exploration of Hermione's character. In the original series, she's a Gryffindor, but in this fanfiction concept, as the heir of Slytherin, she might have different motives and abilities. The fanfiction might delve into how she reconciles her Gryffindor traits with her new Slytherin heritage. This can create a lot of internal conflict and make for a very engaging read.
There are definitely some out there. For example, in some fanfictions, Hermione might find an ancient artifact that was once Salazar Slytherin's and it unlocks a whole new side of her. It could be that she discovers she has some Slytherin - like traits that she didn't know about before, and the fanfic could then explore how she deals with that in the context of her Gryffindor identity and her relationships with her friends at Hogwarts.
Yes, there are some out there. For example, some fanfictions explore Harry being sorted into Slytherin and gradually turning dark due to the influence of the Slytherin house's more negative aspects, like its association with pure - blood supremacy. But these often deviate from the original positive image of Harry in the official series.
One great Slytherin Harry time travel fanfiction is 'The Slytherin's Time - Traveler'. In this story, Harry is magically sent back in time and sorted into Slytherin. It's really interesting to see how he navigates the house's politics and uses his future knowledge in a different context.
I really like 'Slytherin Skies for Two'. In this fanfic, the author does an amazing job of portraying Harry and Draco as soulmates within the Slytherin house. It has a great mix of Hogwarts magic, drama, and the slow - burning romance between the two. There's also 'Hidden Hearts in Slytherin' where the story focuses on how they discover their soulmate connection despite the house rivalries and the chaos of the wizarding world.