For Hermione, her character can be developed by showing her struggle with the moral implications of using the Time - Turner in this unorthodox situation with Lucius. She's known for her strong sense of right and wrong, but being around Lucius, a former Death Eater, might make her question some of her beliefs. She could also grow in her understanding of the Slytherin mindset.
Lucius, on the other hand, can be developed by showing a change in his character. Initially, he might be using Hermione and the Time - Turner for his own gain. But as they spend time together through different time periods, he could start to see the value in things other than pureblood supremacy. Maybe he starts to care about the well - being of the wizarding world as a whole, rather than just his own pureblood elite. This change can be gradual and shown through his actions and decisions in different time - related scenarios.
One idea could be that Hermione, using the Time - Turner, accidentally goes back to a time when Lucius was a young Death Eater in training. She tries to subtly change his path, which leads to a series of events where they form an unlikely alliance. They might start to understand each other's motives and values more deeply.
In such fanfiction, Hermione could develop her understanding of the dark side of the wizarding world more deeply. Through her interactions with Lucius, she gets to see the inner workings of the dark wizards. This might make her more empathetic towards those who have been corrupted by the dark side, while also strengthening her resolve to fight against it. Her relationships with other characters could also change. She might become more isolated from her friends at first, but then find new allies among unexpected characters.
Their relationship could start with hostility. Lucius might initially try to undermine Hermione's efforts in some wizarding matter, but she outsmarts him every time. This could gradually turn into a begrudging respect as he realizes her intelligence. For example, in a magical research competition.
In fanfiction, the Time - Turner can be a tool to bring Hermione and Snape closer. For example, if Hermione uses it to help Snape with a past event, he may start to trust her more. This newfound trust can change their relationship from one of animosity in the original story to a more collaborative and understanding one. They might share secrets and knowledge that they wouldn't have otherwise.
Hermione's character might develop a new sense of understanding towards those on the 'dark side'. Through her time - traveling experiences with Lucius, she could see that not all who seem bad are completely irredeemable. She may become more open - minded and less quick to judge based on a person's family or initial appearance.
Realistically, it could be a slow - burn relationship. They might start as adversaries, with Lucius still holding some of his old - fashioned views. But through a series of events, like Hermione saving Lucius' life or vice versa. This would make Lucius re - evaluate his views. They would then begin to communicate more, share their stories, and find common ground. Their relationship would grow over time, and when they decide to have a baby, it would be a natural progression of their new - found love.
One way could be through a dark magic spell gone wrong. Maybe Lucius was trying to create a servant using a forbidden spell and it backfired, turning Hermione into his pet in a way that she retained her intelligence but was bound to him. This would create a very complex and tense relationship within the fanfiction world.
Perhaps there could be a parallel universe scenario. In this alternate reality, Hermione's role as Lucius' mother could be due to different historical events. It might start with a divergence in the wizarding wars, which results in different pairings and family formations. This could lead to a very different Hogwarts, where Hermione's influence on Lucius shapes his actions towards Muggle - borns and the overall wizarding society in a new light.
Snape would have more opportunities to right his wrongs. For example, he could go back and be more honest with Lily about his feelings. His character could become less bitter as he gets a chance to change things that made him so resentful in the first place.
Hermione got a Time - Turner in the Harry Potter series. It was a very special device that allowed her to go back in time. This was crucial for her to attend more classes than were physically possible at once. For example, she was able to take both Muggle Studies and Ancient Runes at the same time slot. It also played a significant role in some of the adventures she had with Harry and Ron, like saving Sirius Black and Buckbeak. The Time - Turner was a magical yet dangerous object, as misusing time - traveling magic could have disastrous consequences, but Hermione managed it quite well most of the time.