The themes often involve loyalty. Slytherins in these fanfics show loyalty to Harry in a way that goes against the stereotype of their house. Some fanfics also have the theme of family. Maybe a Slytherin character sees Harry as a surrogate family member and will do anything to protect him. There are also themes related to justice, where Slytherins protect Harry because they know he's the key to a just future for the wizarding world.
The battle against dark wizards would be exciting. Imagine the Slytherins using their unique spells and tactics to fight off the dark forces. They might use their cunning to set traps and ambushes. Another exciting battle could be against some ancient magical creatures that are attacking Hogwarts and the Slytherins have to find a way to defeat them using their knowledge of magic and the school's secrets.
A really interesting plot could be Hermione joining a Slytherin - led secret study group. In this group, Slytherins are researching some ancient and forbidden magic, not for dark purposes but out of pure academic curiosity. Hermione gets invited because of her reputation for knowledge. At first, there's a lot of tension as the Slytherins are not used to having a Gryffindor among them, but Hermione's eagerness to learn and contribute breaks the ice, and they become friends as they uncover the secrets of the magic together.
The 'redemption' trope is quite common. A Slytherin character who has been involved in some not - so - nice behavior in the past gets a chance at redemption through their friendship with Hermione. She helps them see a different way of life and values. Also, the 'fish out of water' trope can be seen when Hermione enters the Slytherin common room or their social circles. Her different values and ways of doing things create interesting situations and a platform for friendship to grow.
Well, they might become more empathetic. Usually, Slytherins are seen as cunning and self - serving, but taking care of Hermione could soften them. For example, they might start to consider the well - being of others more often.
Well, in some versions, they might use their knowledge of the castle's secret passages to lead the troll away from Hermione. They could also work together as a team, using their Slytherin cunning to outwit the troll.
One great Hermione and Slytherins fanfiction is 'A Different Sort of Bond'. It explores the relationship between Hermione and a group of Slytherins in a really interesting way. The characters are well - written and it shows how Hermione can break the stereotypes associated with Gryffindors and Slytherins.
In Harry Potter fanfic, beautiful Slytherins can be portrayed in various ways. Some may be the antagonists, using their beauty as a weapon to deceive others. Others could be the protagonists or anti - heroes, with their Slytherin beauty being a part of their overall charisma. They could have unique relationships with other house members. For example, a beautiful Slytherin might form an unlikely friendship with a Gryffindor, and through this relationship, both characters grow and learn from each other. This shows that Slytherins, even the beautiful ones, are not one - dimensional in fanfic.
One reason could be that they see her intelligence as an asset. Hermione is known for her brilliant mind, and Slytherins, who value cunning and resourcefulness, might respect that. They could also recognize her strength in the face of adversity and be drawn to protect her as a way to show their own growth beyond the typical Slytherin - Gryffindor rivalry. In some fanfictions, a Slytherin might have a personal connection or debt to Hermione, which leads to their protective nature towards her.