It might even be a wizard who has been in hiding for a long time. He could be an old - timer who has unique insights into the history of magic and uses this knowledge to help Hermione when she's researching something really difficult, like the origin of a powerful and ancient curse.
It could be a house - elf that Hermione once befriended. In the fanfiction, this house - elf, which has unique skills and abilities, uses them to assist Hermione. The house - elf might know secret passages in Hogwarts that Hermione needs to access to solve a mystery or escape from danger.
It could be Neville. Maybe after working together in Herbology for so long, Hermione starts to notice Neville's growth and his quiet determination. His knowledge of plants might seem more appealing to her in a different light, and she might develop an unexpected crush on him.
One possible aspect of this fanfiction could be Hermione's encounter with an unexpected Death Eater. Maybe she stumbles upon one during a mission or while exploring a hidden area. This encounter could lead to a series of thrilling events, like a battle of wits or a dangerous duel.
In this fanfiction, expect a lot of tension. The unexpected appearance of a Death Eater when Hermione is around will surely create a high - stress situation. It could be in a setting like Hogwarts, where the Death Eater's presence is a major threat.
One plot could be that Hermione tries to hide her crush from everyone, especially her friends. She's always been so focused on academics and helping Harry, and this newfound emotion throws her off balance. So she has to juggle her normal life while secretly dealing with her feelings. For example, she might accidentally get distracted in class because she's thinking about the person she has a crush on.
If the swallowed item is a chemical or something poisonous, it can cause internal poisoning. This can affect various organs in the body depending on the nature of the substance. Also, the object might get stuck in the digestive tract, which can lead to blockages and cause pain, nausea, and vomiting. In some cases, it may require surgical removal if it cannot be passed naturally.
Perhaps there are dark wizards who don't want Harry to gain more power through this lordship. They might fear that he'll use it to oppose them more effectively. So they would plot to stop him from fully taking on his new role.
Maybe it could be her long - time rival. This would be really unexpected because they've always been at odds. But perhaps there was some hidden admiration or understanding between them all along that they didn't realize until later. It would completely change the dynamic of their relationship from enmity to love, which would be a very interesting turn of events in the fanfic.
Neville could be the unexpected hero. He's often underestimated, but in this case, he might remember some knowledge from his Herbology studies that could help in reversing Hermione's petrification. He could find a rare plant that has the power to break the curse.
It could be an old acquaintance that the main character hasn't seen in a long time.