In some fanfictions, Harry could be betrayed by friends due to jealousy. For example, if a friend is jealous of Harry's fame as the 'Chosen One'. Another reason might be a misunderstanding. Maybe Harry is wrongly suspected of using dark magic, and his friends, without proper investigation, turn against him.
Well, Harry might feel extremely isolated at first. He has always relied on his friends, and this betrayal would be a huge blow. Draco could initially be a bit smug about it, but then as he sees Harry's pain, he starts to feel sympathy. This could be the start of their relationship development.
In certain fanfictions, Dumbledore's secrets are the root of the perceived betrayal. For instance, his secrets about the Deathly Hallows. If Harry discovers that Dumbledore had known more about the Hallows all along and didn't share this knowledge, which could have changed Harry's journey and decisions, it could be written as a betrayal. Harry may feel that he was used and misled by Dumbledore, and thus the idea of betrayal emerges in these fan - created stories.
Another possibility is a miscommunication or false accusation within the fanfiction world. Someone could spread lies about Harry among the Weasleys, leading them to believe he has done something terrible and thus turning against him. But this is a far cry from the deep bond they share in the official 'Harry Potter' story.
The theme of redemption also frequently appears. Sometimes the betraying friend realizes their mistake and tries to make amends. In a particular fanfic, Hermione, who had initially betrayed Harry due to a mind - control spell, spends the rest of the story trying to undo the damage she caused and regain Harry's trust. It's an important theme as it shows that even in the face of such a huge betrayal, there can be a path to forgiveness and restoration of friendship.
Well, usually in such fanfictions, Harry might face a lot of emotional turmoil and have to find his way alone to overcome the betrayal and the challenges that come with it.
In some fanfictions, Hermione might betray Harry due to a misunderstanding. For example, if there were false rumors spread about Harry being involved in dark magic or having a secret, evil plan. Hermione, being a stickler for the rules and the greater good in the original series, might be misled into believing these rumors and thus betray Harry.
Well, it could be that the friendship leads to some interesting cultural exchanges within the wizarding world. The Baskils might introduce Harry to some of their family traditions which are different from what he's used to in the wizarding world. For example, they could have a unique way of celebrating magical holidays. And Harry, in turn, could share his Gryffindor experiences and values with the Baskils. Maybe they end up collaborating to solve a mystery in the wizarding world that no one else could figure out because of their combined knowledge and skills.
There could be a lot of interesting things. For one, Hogwarts would be in an uproar as students and teachers react to Harry's strange friendship. Harry might use the Basilisk's unique abilities, like its ability to petrify with its gaze in a positive way, perhaps to protect the school from other dark threats. The Basilisk could also help Harry understand more about the secrets of Hogwarts, as it has been lurking in the Chamber of Secrets for so long.
One interesting fanfic could be 'The Fallen Friendship'. In it, Harry discovers that his so - called friends have been secretly working against him due to a misunderstanding spread by a dark wizard. It shows Harry's journey of dealing with this betrayal and finding new allies.
In some fanfictions, it could be that Harry discovers a dark secret about the wizarding world that his friends don't believe or are too afraid to accept. His friends, thinking he has gone mad, side with the established order. They then betray Harry by reporting his so - called 'crazy ideas' to the Ministry of Magic, leading to Harry being hunted.