This could be a really interesting concept in fanfiction. Fanfic writers often like to play with established relationships and create new ones. If Hermione is Lucius Malfoy's niece, it could bring a whole new layer of conflict and drama. For example, how would Hermione deal with the Malfoy's pure - blood ideology? And how would the other characters react to this unexpected family connection? It could lead to some great character - development stories and new adventures within the wizarding world.
The implications are vast. Hermione's relationship with Harry and Ron could be strained as they have a long - standing feud with the Malfoys. She might also have access to resources and knowledge within the Malfoy family that could help in her studies or in fighting against the dark forces. However, she would also have to deal with the Malfoy family's less - than - savory reputation and values.
In fanfiction, just like in the original story, Lucius is from a pure - blood family and Hermione is Muggle - born. His family's values of pure - blood supremacy might make him look down on Hermione. He may see her as a disruption to the 'pure' wizarding world he believes in.
Perhaps there's a plot where Lucius Malfoy is in a situation where he owes Hermione a debt. This could lead to a strange relationship where he has to follow her around and protect her. As time passes, he starts to develop unexpected feelings for her.
Sure, such fanfictions exist. A plot could involve Hermione finding out by accident, like through a long - lost family heirloom or a magical revelation. This discovery could send shockwaves through the wizarding community. Lucius might try to keep it a secret at first to protect his reputation, but as events unfold, he is forced to acknowledge Hermione publicly. This could lead to a reevaluation of the Malfoy family's standing in the wizarding world, and Hermione would have to deal with newfound family members, some of whom may not be welcoming, all while still being true to her friends and her own values.
In some fanfictions, Lucius might be forced into a situation where he has to rely on Hermione. For example, his family's fortune or status is at risk, and Hermione is the only one with the knowledge or skills to help. As he works with her, he discovers her many good qualities and becomes nice to her. This could lead to a whole series of events where they team up to face other threats in the wizarding world, all while their relationship evolves from one of necessity to one of mutual respect.
Maybe Lucius has a secret admiration for Hermione's tenacity. In a plotline, he could be under a curse that makes him see the good in those he once despised. This leads to him being charming towards Hermione. She, in turn, is initially suspicious but gradually starts to question her own views of him as he continues to be kind and helpful in unexpected ways.
In fanfiction, it might be due to a redemption arc for Lucius. He realizes the error of his ways in the wizarding war and starts to view Hermione, a muggle - born with great talent, as someone worthy of protection. He could also be protecting her from other dark wizards who might want to harm her because of her intelligence and influence among the light - sided wizards. This protection could also be a form of self - atonement for his past misdeeds against the muggle - borns.
One possible reason could be the contrast between them. Lucius is from an old, pure - blood wizarding family with dark tendencies, while Hermione is a Muggle - born with strong moral values. This contrast creates an interesting dynamic that fanfiction writers like to explore.
One possible plotline could be that Hermione is magically bound to Lucius in some way during a complex spell gone wrong. This forces them to interact and gradually, she discovers a different side of him that she's attracted to. For example, he might show kindness towards a house - elf in front of her, which challenges her pre - conceived notions of him.
In this type of fanfiction, it could start with Hermione being an orphan for some reason. Lucius, seeing her magical abilities and intelligence, decides to take her in. At first, Hermione would be very much out of place in the Malfoy Manor. However, as time passes, she might start to change the Malfoy family's views little by little. Lucius would have to deal with the reactions of other pure - blood families, and Hermione would face challenges from both the Malfoy family's expectations and the outside world's perception of her being in the Malfoy household.