They could be seeking freedom. Harry has always been in the spotlight, and Daphne might be tired of the strict Slytherin norms. By eloping, they can create their own rules and live a life free from the constraints of the wizarding world's traditions and expectations.
One reason could be family pressure. Maybe Daphne's family has certain expectations for her future marriage, and they don't approve of Harry. And Harry, having his own complex family history, doesn't want to deal with the politics involved. So they elope to avoid the family drama.
One possible reason could be differences in their social status. In some fanfiction settings, Daphne might come from a pure - blood family with high - society expectations, and Harry, being an orphan with a somewhat 'outsider' status in the wizarding world, may not meet those expectations. Another reason could be conflicting personalities. Maybe Daphne is a very reserved and traditional person, while Harry is more impulsive and adventurous, which could lead to her rejection.
One reason could be that she has seen his courage and selflessness. Harry is known for his heroic deeds, and Daphne might admire these qualities and thus want to protect him. Just like how people often feel the need to protect those they look up to.
Well, one idea for the 'Harry and Ginny elope fanfiction' plot is that Ginny convinces Harry to elope. She's always been a bit of a rebel. They might leave Hogwarts in the middle of the night using magic to cover their tracks. They could end up in a magical forest where they discover new magical creatures and have adventures together, all while keeping their elopement a secret from their families.
Well, Harry might save Daphne from Draco because Harry is always the hero type. He doesn't like Draco's pure - blood supremacist attitude. Daphne could be a target of Draco's cruel remarks or actions just because she might not fully conform to Draco's ideas. Harry, being the defender of the underdog in many cases, steps in. Also, it could be that the plot of the fanfiction is building a new alliance or relationship web, and Harry saving Daphne is a key part of that, leading to new story developments.
She could be running away due to family pressure. Her family might be forcing her into an arranged marriage or pushing her to join a certain dark - leaning group within the Slytherin community.
Some people might create it out of a desire to shock others. They want to go against the norm and create a very different, controversial story.
Well, perhaps in this fanfiction, Daphne is initially hesitant to befriend Harry because of his reputation. But then Harry saves her from some sort of danger in the Forbidden Forest. After that, they start to open up to each other. They might secretly practice new spells together and their friendship grows as they explore the secrets of Hogwarts that are not known to many. Their best - friendship could also lead to them bridging the gap between different houses in Hogwarts.
In the fanfiction, it could be that Daphne has some unique magical ability that she uses to protect Harry in Azkaban. They might encounter other inmates who are actually innocent too and together they start a mini - revolution against the unjust system of Azkaban. Harry, with his experience of facing Voldemort, might lead the way in finding a way out of the prison.
Well, it could signify a new beginning in their relationship. Maybe they were enemies or just acquaintances before, and the hug marks the start of a friendship or something more. For example, in some fanfictions, it's the moment when they decide to put aside their differences and work together.
In a 'Harry and Daphne picnic' fanfiction, they might share stories. Harry could talk about his adventures at Hogwarts, like the time he faced the basilisk. Daphne might listen intently and then share her own experiences in Slytherin. They could also enjoy the food Daphne prepared, perhaps some traditional wizarding treats. And as the sun sets, they might just realize they have a deeper connection than they thought.