It could be in a fanfic where Hermione sacrifices herself to save the wizarding world, and her spirit lingers as a ghost to watch over and protect those she cared about.
It could be in a dark and tragic alternate universe fanfic. Maybe there's a powerful curse or a fatal magical battle that leads to her death and transformation.
Well, in 'The Darkest Hour' fanfic, Hermione tragically dies in a final battle against a powerful dark magic. This fanfic reimagines the events of the original story with a more tragic outcome for Hermione.
It could be a fanfic where Naruto fakes his death to deceive his enemies and protect his friends.
Maybe in a story where Naruto is tired of the restrictions within the village and wants more freedom to develop his ninja skills independently as a genin. He might face various challenges and adventures on his own.
There are many different takes on this in the fanfiction world. It could be that the labor complications are part of a dark and angsty storyline where Hermione doesn't survive. But often, fanfic writers like to subvert expectations. They might have Draco play a crucial role in saving Hermione, perhaps using some magic or a newfound bond between them to overcome the complications.
There are various types. Some might focus on Naruto's intense training and growth to earn the title. Others could involve unexpected challenges and how he overcomes them to become the Fifth Hokage.
She would be devastated. Hermione is a very emotional person deep down. She might isolate herself at first, not wanting to talk to anyone, even her closest friends like Harry and Ron. She'll probably go through a phase of denial, not believing that her parents are really gone.
One common scenario is when they are forced to team up in a magical tournament or competition within Hogwarts. They initially resist but soon realize that they need to cooperate to succeed. Another is when they both get involved in a mystery related to the school or the wizarding world. They start sharing information and find that they can trust each other.
Maybe it's in a alternate universe fanfic where Hermione has unique powers or qualities that attract everyone. The reasons could vary, like her kindness or bravery.
In some fanfics, Hagrid might help Hermione with her studies related to magical creatures. Since Hagrid has extensive knowledge about them, he could offer her special insights or take her on private excursions to study unique creatures.