There's 'Meeting Before Hogwarts'. In this fanfiction, Harry and Hermione meet before Hogwarts in a small wizarding village. Hermione is on a quest to find a rare magical book, and Harry gets caught up in her search. Their relationship starts off as a partnership in this adventure, and as they head to Hogwarts, they already have a strong bond. This unique start to their relationship makes for an engaging read with a plot that stands out.
One popular 'Harry meets Hermione first' fanfiction is 'The Unforeseen Bond'. In this story, their early encounter leads to a series of adventures that deviate from the original plot. It beautifully explores their relationship development.
A very common theme is the power of teamwork. Harry and Hermione are both intelligent and resourceful, and in fanfiction, they often combine their skills to overcome great obstacles. Another theme is love, not necessarily romantic love, but love in the sense of caring deeply for each other. It could be platonic love that gets tested in difficult situations, like when they have to make sacrifices for each other in the face of danger.
Another theme might be redemption. The Reaper could be a character in need of redemption, or perhaps Harry and Hermione find themselves in a situation where they need to redeem someone related to the Reaper. It could also be about friendship, as they rely on each other to face this new and terrifying entity.
Well, Hermione's parents could be key characters. They might be the ones who first notice Harry's odd situation when they meet him. For example, they could see that Harry seems a bit underfed and neglected, which could lead to them trying to help him in some small way. This would also give Hermione more of a connection to Harry before Hogwarts.
Well, 'The Enchanted Encounter' is a popular 'Harry meets Hermione' fanfiction. In this one, they meet under very strange circumstances in the Forbidden Forest. It has a great build - up of their relationship as they face various threats together. Additionally, 'Parallel Lives' is an interesting take where their lives take a different turn and they rely on each other more than ever to get through some really tough situations.
There are so many things that could occur. For instance, Harry's parents could be curious about Hermione's relationship with their son. They might ask her about her family and her magical abilities. Hermione, on the other hand, could be eager to learn from them about Harry's early life. It could be a very emotional encounter, with lots of reminiscing about Harry as a baby and how much they missed seeing him grow up. And they might also share some secrets about the Potter family that could help Hermione and Harry in their later battles.
In this fanfiction, Harry might be nervous at first. He could be worried about making a good impression on Hermione's family. Maybe he brings a special gift, like a magical book he found. And he might be surprised by how warm and welcoming they are.
One possible plot could be that they meet in a muggle library. Hermione is there researching magic in the guise of general knowledge books, and Harry stumbles upon her while looking for a quiet place to escape from the Dursleys. They start chatting about books, and Hermione is intrigued by Harry's strange yet endearing manner. They then realize they both have a connection to the magical world.
One possible plot could be that Harry and Daphne meet in Diagon Alley before he goes to Hogwarts. Maybe Daphne is there with her family, and she's a bit lost in Flourish and Blotts. Harry, being the helpful person he is, shows her where to find a certain book. This simple encounter could start a friendship where they exchange stories about the wizarding world, and later, as they both go to Hogwarts, they continue to be friends and face various challenges together.