Another way is to explore the backstory of his fear more deeply. Through flashbacks, the author can show the readers exactly what events led to his fear. This can create more empathy for Harry. And then, the story could progress as Harry starts to face his fear when he has to, like when he needs to be healed by a healer's touch.
One possible reason could be past trauma. Maybe he had a bad experience in his childhood, like being bullied or physically hurt by someone. Another reason might be related to his magical abilities. He could be afraid that being touched might somehow disrupt his magic or cause an unexpected magical reaction.
One possible reason could be Lockhart's over - the - top self - promotion. In the original story, Lockhart is constantly boasting about his achievements which are actually false. In fanfiction, this could be exaggerated, making Harry see him as an untrustworthy and annoying figure, thus causing fear. Another reason might be that Lockhart could be portrayed as having some hidden and sinister motives in fanfiction, which Harry senses and is afraid of.
It could also be related to his jinchuriki status. The Nine - Tails' chakra within him might make him feel that being touched could lead to the unleashing of that power accidentally, and he's afraid of harming others or losing control. So, to avoid any such situations, he's scared of being touched.
In the fanfiction, Harry might be afraid of doctors because he has seen other people have terrible experiences with them. He could have witnessed a friend go through a lot of pain during a medical procedure, and that made him fear doctors.
The following are a few recommended novels about female protagonists who are afraid of being abandoned:
1. " The Royal Merchant's Abandoned Concubine ": This Doujinshi novel tells the story of the revenge of the female protagonist after she was abandoned by her husband on her wedding day.
2. " The Mysterious President, Palm of Love ": The female protagonist of this modern romance novel was confused by the male protagonist's annoyance towards her when she first met him. Later, she fell into a loveless marriage due to an accident. Although the male protagonist pretended to hate her, he kept pestering her.
3. " Abandoned Because She's Too Strong ": This novel tells the story of the female protagonist being abandoned by her ex.
Please note that the novels recommended above may only partially meet your needs. It is recommended that you choose a work that suits you according to your preferences and reading preferences.
In a different fanfiction, Hermione could be afraid of a prophecy that involves her and Draco. The prophecy seems to foretell doom and destruction. She's terrified of what might come to pass. Draco, who also hears about the prophecy, tries to comfort her. He tells her that prophecies can be misinterpreted and that they can change their fate together. He starts to work with Hermione to figure out a way to avoid the bad outcomes predicted by the prophecy.
It could be that he has a premonition of something bad happening in water. Like he might have seen a vision of a dangerous water creature waiting for him whenever he gets close to water.