There are fanfictions where Hermione and Fleur become friends during the Triwizard Tournament. In some stories, they start to see past their initial rivalries. Fleur might initially see Hermione as just a book - smart girl, but as they face the challenges of the tournament together, they develop a mutual respect. Maybe they work together on the Yule Ball preparations within the context of the tournament, which helps to strengthen their bond.
A really interesting fanfiction concept could be Hermione and Fleur competing in a way that is not so cut - throat during the Triwizard Tournament. Instead of the usual rivalry, they end up learning from each other. For instance, Fleur could teach Hermione some of the more refined and less - known French magic, and Hermione could share her insights on how to solve complex magical puzzles that often come up in the tasks.
A common plotline is that of Hermione and Fleur teaming up against the other competitors. This is interesting as it subverts the expected rivalry. They can use their combined strengths to overcome challenges that neither could face alone. For example, Hermione's strategic thinking paired with Fleur's beauty - based magic can be a formidable combination in tasks like the maze.
One possible scenario in this fanfiction could be that Harry and Fleur form an unexpected alliance during the Triwizard Tournament tasks. They might discover they have complementary skills, like Harry's courage and Fleur's elegance and magic related to water (since she's from Beauxbatons). This alliance could lead to them facing the challenges in a new and interesting way, perhaps with Fleur using her Veela charm in a creative manner to distract the obstacles while Harry uses his Gryffindor bravery to take on the more physical parts of the tasks.
One possible fanfiction could be about Harry and Hermione teaming up secretly during the Triwizard Tournament tasks. They might use their combined knowledge and skills to outwit the other competitors. For example, in the maze task, they could have a special code to communicate and find their way to the Triwizard Cup faster than anyone else.
One great fanfiction could be where Harry and Luna team up in a unique way during the Triwizard Tournament tasks. Maybe Luna uses her off - beat magical knowledge to help Harry solve the puzzles in the maze. For example, she might recognize some magical creatures that Harry is unfamiliar with and guide him through.
There might be a fanfic where during the Triwizard Tournament, Harry gets cursed and Hermione has to find a way to break the curse. She races against time, using every spell and potion she knows. Meanwhile, she also has to deal with the tournament tasks on Harry's behalf. In the end, through her determination and love for Harry, she manages to break the curse and they both complete the tournament in an unexpected way.
Their relationship could start with mutual respect. Harry respects Fleur's beauty and magical abilities, and Fleur respects Harry for his courage. This could gradually turn into friendship as they train together for the tasks. For example, they could practice spells and share strategies.
There could be a plot point where Fleur's Veela heritage causes problems during the tournament. For example, it might attract unwanted attention from some of the creatures in the tasks, like the dragons in the first task. Harry has to use his quick thinking to protect Fleur and keep her focused on the task at hand. This could lead to some comical as well as intense situations as they try to deal with the chaos caused by her Veela charm.
Perhaps in the fanfiction, Fleur could be in danger during one of the Triwizard Tournament tasks. Harry, being the heroic type, decides to risk everything to save her. This act of heroism not only changes their relationship but also how the other champions and the judges view Harry. It could also lead to some changes in the overall dynamic of the tournament, like new rules being implemented to prevent such dangerous situations in the future.
A plot twist could be that the Triwizard Cup is actually a portal to a different dimension, and Harry and Hermione accidentally get transported there during the final task. They then have to find a way back while dealing with strange creatures and magic in this new dimension.
One great fanfiction with this theme could be 'Love's Unlikely Path'. It beautifully portrays Hermione's inner turmoil as she discovers her feelings for Fleur. The story is well - written, with vivid descriptions of their interactions and how their relationship develops over time.