If Peter Pettigrew is caught early in fanfiction, it could prevent the death of James and Lily Potter. Since he won't be able to pass on their location to Voldemort. It would also change Sirius Black's fate as he wouldn't be wrongly accused of betraying his friends.
If Peter Pettigrew was caught, it could have completely changed the course of the story. Maybe Voldemort's plans would have been foiled earlier.
In a fanfiction scenario, Peter Pettigrew could be caught by a student who is very observant. This student might notice his strange behavior and start to follow him. Eventually, they catch him in the act of doing something really bad, like trying to hex an innocent student to keep his secrets. This could then lead to a big confrontation where the truth about Peter Pettigrew starts to come out, and the other characters have to deal with the fact that there's a traitor in their midst. It could also involve the student who caught him having to convince others that Peter is not as innocent as he seems, which could be a difficult task considering Peter's ability to act meek and harmless.
If Peter Pettigrew was caught, it would likely have caused a major upheaval. The power balance in the wizarding world might have shifted, and the Order of the Phoenix could have had an advantage sooner. It's an interesting 'what if' scenario that could have taken the story in many unexpected directions.
The fanfiction could explore Hermione's character through her attraction to the forbidden. Peter Pettigrew represents something she should stay away from, but the lemon aspect implies a physical and emotional attraction. This could lead to her exploring a side of herself that she has always suppressed. For Peter, it could be a chance to be more than just the pathetic character he is known as. Maybe Hermione's belief in him makes him want to be a better person, and this change is explored through their relationship. The fanfiction can take their characters out of their normal narrative boxes and show new facets of them.
There might be new witches and wizards who have heard of his story. They could be either fascinated or disgusted by his past deeds. He may also run into future versions of Hogwarts professors. They would probably be very different from the ones he knew, with new teaching methods and different personalities.
Ron is usually portrayed as a more positive character in fanfiction. He's often shown as brave and true to his friends. Peter Pettigrew, in contrast, is mostly depicted as a sneaky and untrustworthy character, just like in the original story, but sometimes with more backstory added to explain his actions. For instance, some fanfictions might show that he was pressured into becoming a Death Eater.
In fanfiction, Ron Weasley is often depicted as a loyal friend. His character traits like his sense of humor and sometimes clumsy nature are explored in different ways. Peter Pettigrew, on the other hand, is a complex character. Since he was a traitor in the original story, fanfictions might delve into his motives more deeply. Some fanfictions may try to redeem him in a way, while others might show his true evil nature more vividly in new scenarios.
Well, in fanfiction, it could be that Hermione stumbles upon Peter in his Animagus form by accident. This could start an unexpected chain of events where they are forced to interact. Maybe she initially thinks he's just a harmless little creature and then gradually discovers his true identity.
One interesting aspect of Hermione and Peter Pettigrew fanfiction could be exploring what would happen if Hermione discovered Peter's true nature earlier. Maybe she could have used her intelligence to expose him before he had a chance to fully side with Voldemort. It would be a story full of mystery and danger as Hermione tries to outwit a cunning Peter.
One great 'Peter Pettigrew Marauders' fanfiction is 'The Lost Marauder'. It delves into Peter's complex relationship with the other Marauders in a really interesting way.