In this fanfiction, perhaps Hermione finds love in a place like a hidden magical library. It could be that she meets a mysterious wizard there who shares her love for ancient spells and they gradually fall in love as they explore the secrets of the library together.
Maybe it's a time - traveling wizard from a far - off era. He comes to Hermione's time and they meet in a place that's a cross - over between different times, like an ancient magical timepiece. Their different perspectives on magic and life draw them together.
It could be that she's homesick. Even though she loves being at Hogwarts, sometimes she might miss her muggle family a great deal. Also, she might be crying because she's being bullied. There could be some students who are jealous of her intelligence and are giving her a hard time. In the fanfiction, Sirius finding her crying might lead to him becoming a sort of mentor or protector for her, helping her deal with whatever is making her sad.
In a Beerus finds love fanfiction, he might fall for a kind - hearted alien healer. She could be the one who patches him up after a tough fight. Beerus, who is used to being feared, is initially confused by her gentle nature. But her compassion towards all living beings, including him, makes him feel something he has never felt before. It could be a story of how love softens his tough exterior and makes him more empathetic towards the worlds he has the power to destroy.
One possible reason could be the stress from her studies. Hermione is always under a great deal of pressure to excel academically. Maybe she reached a breaking point due to the overwhelming workload. Another reason might be some kind of conflict with her friends. For example, if she had a big fight with Harry or Ron over something serious, it could leave her feeling broken.
She could be shocked at first. Just imagine, she thought she knew her family all this time, and then bam, she's adopted. She might be angry too, especially if she feels she's been lied to. But also, she could be curious and eager to find out more about her real family.
One way could be through a dark magic spell gone wrong. Maybe Lucius was trying to create a servant using a forbidden spell and it backfired, turning Hermione into his pet in a way that she retained her intelligence but was bound to him. This would create a very complex and tense relationship within the fanfiction world.
Well, it might result in a confrontation. Snape has his own secrets and motives, and Hermione is not one to back down easily. If she's in the dungeon without permission, Snape could be quite harsh with her. However, some fanfictions take this in a different direction. Maybe Hermione discovers something about Snape's past while in the dungeon, and this knowledge makes Snape more vulnerable in front of her. It could be a turning point where their relationship goes from antagonistic to something more complex and nuanced.
She might be crying because she feels overwhelmed. Hermione often takes on a lot of responsibilities, like leading study groups or helping with Hogwarts' defense against the dark arts. If something goes wrong in one of these areas, she could break down. McGonagall might comfort her by saying that it's okay to ask for help and that she doesn't have to carry all the burdens alone.
Well, it could be related to the power of creativity in fanfiction. Writers can create unique storylines where Hermione and the Malfoys interact in unexpected ways. For example, they might be forced to work together on a project in the fanfiction. Through these interactions, Hermione could find a sense of connection or understanding that she doesn't have in the original story. This new - found connection can be a source of comfort for her.
In this fanfiction, it could be that Hermione attends a wizarding symposium where the Zabini family is presenting some of their ancient magic. She is initially skeptical but as she listens to their presentation, she becomes intrigued by their knowledge and the way they approach magic. She starts to research more about them on her own, finding out about their famous ancestors and their influence in different areas of the wizarding world. As she delves deeper, she realizes she has a newfound respect and admiration for the Zabini family, thus becoming a fan.