When Draco is deaged in fanfiction, his character undergoes significant changes. His confidence, which was often a mask for his insecurities in his normal age, is replaced with a more genuine sense of self - discovery. He starts to question the beliefs that were drilled into him by his family. He becomes more reliant on others, which is a big change from his independent and aloof older self. He also becomes more adaptable as he has to quickly learn to live as a younger version of himself in a world that doesn't quite expect this new Draco.
A popular Draco deaged fanfiction is 'The Deaged Draco'. In this story, Draco is deaged by a rogue spell during a duel. The story then shows how his friends and enemies react to this new, younger Draco. Some are sympathetic, while others try to take advantage of his situation. It's a great read as it explores different aspects of the Harry Potter universe through this unique situation. There's also 'Draco's New Start' where the deaging gives Draco a chance to break away from his family's dark past and start anew.
Well, the most common places are Fanfiction.net and AO3. On Fanfiction.net, when you type in 'deaged Draco' in the search, it'll bring up a list of relevant stories. You can then sort through them based on factors like the number of reviews or the date of last update. AO3 is also excellent. It has a tagging system that makes it easier to find exactly what you're looking for. You can look for tags like 'deaged Draco', 'Harry Potter', and other related tags to narrow down your search.
One great deaged Draco fanfiction is 'The Younger Draco'. It shows Draco as a child in a really interesting way, exploring his character development from a younger age. Another is 'Deaged Draco's Adventure' which has him going on various magical adventures while being deaged. There's also 'A New Start for Deaged Draco' where he gets a chance to rewrite parts of his life while in his deaged state.
Another theme is friendship. When Draco is deaged, he often forms new relationships. In some fanfics, he becomes friends with characters he used to oppose, like Harry and his friends. It shows how circumstances can change relationships.
One interesting plotline could be Harry and Draco being deaged and having to rely on each other in a world that seems new to them again. They might form an unexpected friendship as they don't have the pre - conceived notions from their older selves. For example, they could team up to solve a mystery in Hogwarts that only they, with their combined knowledge from before, can figure out.
Snape can also be a prominent character. Given his history with both Harry and Draco's families, his reaction to their deaged state can add a lot of drama. He could be torn between his duties as a teacher and his complex feelings towards the two boys. Additionally, Dumbledore is often included. His wisdom and guidance are crucial in helping the deaged Harry and Draco figure out what has happened to them and how to move forward.
He could also develop a better understanding of the 'light side'. Taking care of Harry, who represents so much of what the 'light side' stands for, even in his deaged state, makes Draco question his own alignment with the 'dark side'. This internal struggle can lead to significant character growth.
One great deaged Draco Malfoy fanfiction is 'The Young Malfoy' which explores how a deaged Draco has to navigate Hogwarts all over again. His relationships with the other characters are really interesting in this one.
A possible plot could be that Draco has to figure out how to reverse the de - aging spell on Harry. In the process, he might have to seek help from unexpected sources, like some old family magic or even some of the more reclusive wizards in the wizarding world. This journey could bring him and Harry closer together as they face various challenges and obstacles.