Another common theme is academic challenges. College - level magic studies are more difficult. They have to deal with complex spells, research projects, and difficult professors. This often forms a major part of the plot as they strive to succeed academically while also dealing with other aspects of their college lives like relationships and personal growth.
One common theme is friendship. Since they are such good friends in the original series, fanfictions often explore the deeper levels of their friendship, like loyalty and understanding.
One common theme is the exploration of their relationship. Since in the original books they were just friends, fanfictions often look at how they could become more. Another theme is adventure. They might go on quests together that weren't in the original series. And of course, the theme of growing up and dealing with the challenges of the wizarding world as a couple is also quite common.
Another theme could be mystery - solving. The bathroom might be a place where they discover some strange magical phenomenon or a clue to a bigger mystery at Hogwarts. Maybe there's a hidden message on the bathroom walls that only they can decipher, leading them on an adventure to figure out what it means.
One common theme is the exploration of how their friendship could have transitioned into love. Another is dealing with the reactions of their friends, like Ron. Also, some stories focus on how their combined magical abilities could be used in new ways when they are in love.
One common theme is the exploration of power and its corrupting influence. For example, in some fanfictions, they might be tempted by dark magic due to the allure of power. Another theme is the testing of their friendship in extreme and often dark circumstances. Sometimes, they face situations where they have to choose between their loyalty to each other and the greater good.
One common theme is power dynamics. Since they are in a royalty setting, there's often a focus on how Harry and Hermione handle the power that comes with being royalty, whether it's political power or magical power specific to their new positions.
One common theme is the exploration of their relationship. How they grow from friends to betrothed and then to something more. Another theme is often the challenges they face due to their betrothal, like dealing with the expectations of the wizarding community.
One common theme is time - travel. Often, Harry and Hermione are sent back in time to interact with the founders. Another theme is the sharing of modern magic knowledge with the founders. For instance, they might introduce spells that were developed later. Also, the theme of changing the course of Hogwarts' history is quite common, like influencing the house system or the way magic is taught at Hogwarts.
Common themes include the exploration of their unspoken feelings. In the original series, there were moments of deep connection between Harry and Hermione. Fanfictions often expand on these, making them into full - fledged romantic feelings. Also, there's the theme of them against the world, where they face opposition from others in the wizarding world for their relationship, but still fight for it.
Love and support. The stories often show how Harry and Hermione support each other during the pregnancy.