In fanfiction, Harry Potter might retreat into his own because he's tired of the constant battles and politics in the wizarding world. He has been through so many dangerous situations and has had to deal with the power struggles within Hogwarts and the Ministry of Magic. By retreating into himself, he can find a sense of peace and a break from all the turmoil.
Perhaps he retreats due to the losses he has endured. He has lost many friends and loved ones throughout his journey. This grief could lead him to seek solitude within his own self in fanfiction. Also, he may be trying to come to terms with his identity as both a wizard and a person with a unique destiny. Stepping back into his own self could be a way to reconcile these two aspects.
One possible reason could be a powerful spell backfiring on him. In fanfiction, authors often play around with magic going wrong. Another reason might be extreme emotional distress. For example, if he discovers something truly shocking about his past or his friends.
One reason could be that he discovers a new threat and decides he can't stay with the Dursleys any longer for their safety. Another might be that he simply can't bear their mistreatment anymore and finds an opportunity to escape.
One possible reason could be that the author wants to create a sense of mystery. By making Harry Potter stop talking, it makes the readers wonder what he is thinking or feeling, and adds an air of enigma to his character. Maybe he has witnessed something so shocking that he is rendered speechless for a while.
The 'Harry Potter' series is far from being a 'criminal fanfiction'. J.K. Rowling created a magical universe filled with positive values. Harry and his friends are constantly fighting against the real criminals in the story, like Voldemort and his Death Eaters. It's a story about good triumphing over evil, not about criminality.
Maybe he was in a dangerous duel with a powerful dark wizard. The dark wizard could have cast a spell that was specifically designed to maim or disarm in the most literal sense.
Maybe it's related to his relationship with Cedric. In the Goblet of Fire, Cedric is a competitor but also a friend in a way. His death is a huge shock in the original story. In fanfiction, it could be that events leading up to Cedric's death or just the general unfairness of the situation makes Harry cry. For example, if there are false accusations against Cedric or if Harry feels he could have done more to prevent the tragedy.
One reason could be to escape the constant scrutiny and expectations that come with being 'The Boy Who Lived' in Magical Britain. He might feel suffocated by the fame and the never - ending battles against the Dark Arts in his homeland. Another reason could be a quest for new magical knowledge. Magical Britain has its own set of magical teachings, but there could be other, more esoteric forms of magic in other parts of the world that he wants to explore. Also, he might be running away from a personal tragedy or a broken relationship. Maybe a falling - out with his friends or a loss of someone dear to him makes him want to start anew elsewhere.
In fanfiction, Harry could faint due to some sort of magical disease or curse. There could be a new, made - up illness that affects wizards and one of its symptoms is fainting. Or perhaps he's in a situation where he's cut off from his magic for a while and his body, which is so used to having magic, goes into shock and he faints. It could also be that he's in a place with really strange or strong magical energy that his body can't handle, and this causes him to pass out.
It could be due to some kind of self - sacrifice he made in a previous battle. For example, he might have used a very dangerous spell that had a side - effect of slowly killing him to save his friends or the wizarding world.
One possible reason could be his past experiences with some cruel adults, like the Dursleys. They treated him horribly, so in fanfiction, this trauma might make him generally fearful of adults. Another reason could be his experiences with certain authority figures at Hogwarts who may have been strict or unfair, which could be exaggerated in fanfiction to create a fear of adults.