Well, a frequent theme is the breaking of barriers. In the original Harry Potter series, Snape and Harry had a lot of animosity. Fanfictions with this concept often focus on how they break those barriers and come to have a relationship. Also, self - discovery is a theme. Harry might discover new sides of himself, and Snape might face his own demons as they get closer. And sometimes, there's the theme of alternate universes where the rules of the original story are bent to allow this relationship to develop.
The theme of acceptance also runs through a lot of these fanfictions. Harry has had his own struggles with being an orphan and the Boy Who Lived. The Hufflepuff in the story often accepts him for who he is without the added pressure of his fame. And in turn, Harry accepts the Hufflepuff's unique traits that might not be as celebrated in the wizarding world as Gryffindor traits, like their quiet determination and love for all things homey and comfortable at Hogwarts.
Another theme is self - discovery. When Harry (or the other main character) dates a Slytherin, they often learn new things about themselves. They might realize that they had misjudged Slytherins all along and this makes them re - evaluate their own beliefs and values. It's like a journey of personal growth for both characters involved.
There are indeed. One popular 'Harry dates Snape' fanfiction might be the ones that really delve deep into the character development of both Harry and Snape. For example, those that rewrite the later parts of the Harry Potter series to incorporate this relationship in a believable way. They often have to overcome a lot of the pre - existing animosity between them. Some fanfictions gain popularity by adding interesting magical elements to their relationship, like a shared magic that only they can control together. These elements make the story stand out and attract more readers.
Yes, there are some interesting ones. For example, some fanfictions explore a different kind of relationship between them, like a mentor - mentee relationship that could be misconstrued as dating in a very unique and creative way. But it really depends on your taste in fanfiction, as some might find it a bit too far - fetched from the original canon.
The theme of hidden motives also frequently appears. Snape's actions are often shrouded in mystery in the original story, and fanfictions expand on this. They explore what his real intentions are when he interacts with Harry, whether it's out of loyalty to Dumbledore, his own sense of justice, or something else entirely.
One common theme is redemption. For example, Draco often has a journey of redemption where he moves away from his family's dark past with the influence of Harry and Snape. Another theme is the exploration of complex relationships. They are characters who have had a lot of animosity in the original story, so in fanfiction, seeing how they navigate new relationships with each other is very interesting.
One common theme is redemption. Snape trying to make up for his past actions towards Harry through his love. Another is the exploration of complex emotions. Since Snape has a history with Harry's mother, his love for Harry is often a mix of his love for Lily and his new - found respect for Harry.
One common theme is the exploration of their complex relationship. It often takes their initially strained relationship and turns it into something more intimate and caring due to the mpreg situation.
One common theme is growth. Harry often grows as a person or wizard after being 'beaten' by Snape. For example, he might learn from his mistakes or develop new skills.
One common theme is power dynamics. Since Harry is dominating Snape, it explores how power can shift and change relationships. Another theme is redemption. Sometimes Snape is seen in a new light as Harry takes the dominant role, and Snape may have to face his past actions differently.