Often, Hermione is the one who tries to keep things together. She might be the one to break the news to their friends and family, facing the potential criticism bravely. Draco may initially try to avoid the situation, but then realizes he has a responsibility. In some fanfictions, he then becomes very protective of Hermione and the unborn child, using his family's resources to ensure their safety and well - being.
Hermione usually has a very practical reaction. She starts making plans for their future and the future of the baby. She might look into how to continue her studies while being a mother, as education is very important to her. Draco, on the other hand, might be more in shock at first. He has to come to terms with the fact that he is going to be a father at a young age, which goes against the carefree image he might have had before.
In certain fanfictions, both Draco and Hermione are equally scared but also excited. They see the pregnancy as a new chapter in their lives. They start to dream about their family life together, despite all the difficulties. They may even start to create a little world for their unborn baby within their imagination, like thinking about the child's Hogwarts house or magical abilities in advance.
Many fanfictions depict it as a plot device to explore their relationship deeper. The teenage pregnancy forces them to come together and rely on each other more. They start to understand each other's true natures better. Sometimes, it also leads to a re - evaluation of their values, like Draco becoming more open - minded towards Muggle - borns because of Hermione and their unborn child.
Harry would likely be very protective of Hermione. He's her best friend, after all. He might confront Draco immediately and try to get Hermione to see that she doesn't deserve this. Ron would probably be angry too, and might even be more impulsive in his reaction, perhaps getting into a fight with Draco.
In such a fanfiction, the Ministry of Magic would surely get involved. They would be worried about a new dark lord rising through this union. Hermione herself would be conflicted. On one hand, she might love Riddle in this alternate story, but on the other hand, she would be aware of the potential danger to the wizarding world. Her friends would be divided, some might support her, while others would distance themselves, creating a lot of drama and tension.
A plot twist might be that the werewolf gene behaves differently during the pregnancy. Instead of the usual werewolf transformation problems, it gives Hermione or Draco the ability to communicate with other magical creatures in a unique way. Also, perhaps there is a prophecy related to the baby that no one knew about before the pregnancy. This could put Hermione and Draco in a difficult situation as they try to protect their unborn child from those who might want to use the prophecy for their own gain.
Often, there's a theme of secrecy. Since their relationship might be unexpected to the wizarding world, they may have to keep the pregnancy a secret at first. Also, there can be a theme of friendship betrayal. Some of their friends might not be happy about their relationship and the pregnancy, which can lead to tension. And of course, there's the theme of preparing for the future, like how they will raise the child in a world that has its own prejudices and challenges.
Often, Draco might be a bit defensive when he comforts Hermione. He doesn't want others to misinterpret his actions, especially his Slytherin friends. So he might act like it's no big deal while still trying to be there for Hermione. He could say something like 'Don't think this means I like you or anything, but you shouldn't be crying here.'
The students would likely gossip a great deal. The news would spread like wildfire through the corridors of Hogwarts. Some students might be more open - minded and see it as a chance for a new kind of unity between houses. But many would be judgmental. The Hufflepuffs and Ravenclaws would also have their own views. Hufflepuffs might be more empathetic towards Draco and Hermione, while Ravenclaws might analyze the situation from all angles, trying to figure out how such a thing could have happened in the first place.
One possible storyline could be about how they deal with the shock and fear at first. They might struggle to tell their families and friends, especially considering their different backgrounds. Draco from a Death Eater - associated family and Ginny from the Weasley family. Another could be them facing the challenges of school while being pregnant, like trying to hide it from their classmates and teachers.
One possible plot could be how they deal with the reactions of their friends and family. For example, Harry might be shocked at first but then become very supportive. Another plot could involve their studies at Hogwarts. They would have to balance the challenges of pregnancy with their academic responsibilities, like Hermione still trying to ace all her exams while dealing with morning sickness.
One interesting aspect could be exploring how their friendship would transform under such a complex situation. They'd have to deal with the reactions of their friends like Ron, and the wizarding community at large. It might also show their growth as they take on unexpected responsibilities at a young age.