What are the possible motives for Draco to kill Hermione in fanfiction?

Maybe in some fanfictions, Draco is driven by a sense of self - preservation. He might believe that Harry will eventually turn against him or the Slytherin house. He could think that by killing Harry, he can secure his own place at Hogwarts and in the wizarding community. Additionally, it could be part of a larger plot by Voldemort or his followers. If Draco is forced to join Voldemort's side, he may be given the task of killing Harry to prove his loyalty.

It could be a revenge plot gone too far. Suppose her parents did something in the past that she just found out about, and in her new dark persona, she decides to take the ultimate revenge. Or perhaps she has fallen so deep into the dark side that she no longer values family and sees them as just another obstacle in her path of darkness.

Another motive might be related to a dark object influencing her. If Hermione came across a cursed object, like a dark locket that amplified negative emotions such as envy or fear, it could drive her to kill Harry. Maybe she started to envy Harry's fame and the special attention he always got, and the locket pushed her over the edge.

Maybe it's out of envy. He sees Hermione's abilities and popularity and wants to possess her in a way. He might think that by forcing her to marry him, he can somehow be part of what she represents in the wizarding world.

One possible motive could be self - preservation. Draco might realize that the Death Eaters are losing and that siding with the Order gives him a better chance of survival.

Jealousy could be a big motive. Harry is often the center of attention, and Draco, who is used to being in the spotlight in his own Slytherin circle, might be jealous. So he punishes Harry to try and knock him down a peg or two.

Differing ideologies during the wizarding war. If James was seen as a threat to Snape's side (even if Snape was on the wrong side, from a moral perspective), Snape could justify killing him. For example, if James was too aggressive in fighting the Death Eaters and Snape thought it would lead to more bloodshed, he might take matters into his own hands to stop James.

One possible motive could be revenge. The Dursleys treated Harry awfully for years, so in fanfiction, he might reach a breaking point. Another could be self - defense if the Dursleys in the fanfiction were to take their abuse to an extreme level.

A possible motive could be revenge. If a dragon had hurt someone he loved, like his father or Astrid, he might be driven to kill it. It would be a very emotional and difficult decision for him, but his love for his friends and family could push him to that extreme.

One possible motive could be jealousy. If Kiba were to gain more recognition in the village than Naruto in the fanfiction world, Naruto's insecurities could drive him to do something drastic like killing Kiba. But this is a huge departure from his usual self.