It could be that a prophecy reveals something that makes Ron and Hermione think Harry is a danger to the wizarding world. They might decide to betray him in order to protect the greater good. However, as time goes on, they could realize their mistake. But by then, the damage to Harry's trust would already be done, and he would have a hard time forgiving them.
Well, Harry might become very bitter. He could turn to other allies like Neville or Luna for support. He might also start to question all of his relationships and become more withdrawn.
Hermione might seek revenge. Given her intelligence and magical abilities, she could use her skills to get back at Harry and Ron for their betrayal. This could lead to a big rift in their friendship and even endanger their common goals in the wizarding world. She might also side with other characters who are against Harry and Ron, changing the whole dynamic of the story.
At first, Harry might be confused. He would try to figure out what went wrong. He might search his memory for any signs that could have led to this betrayal. Then, he would likely experience a range of emotions from sadness to rage. Depending on the nature of the betrayal, he could either try to win them back by showing them the truth or decide that they are no longer worthy of his friendship and focus on his own path, maybe even leaving the wizarding world for a while to clear his head.
Jealousy is a big one. Ron often feels like he's in Harry and Hermione's shadow. He might see their achievements and feel left out or unimportant, which could lead to his betrayal.
In the world of fanfiction, this could be a very dark and interesting plot. It might be that Ron is influenced by some dark magic or some external force that makes him turn against his best friends. Maybe he's jealous of Harry's fame or feels overshadowed by Hermione's intelligence, leading to his betrayal.
In some fanfictions, it could be a misunderstanding that spirals out of control. Hermione and Ron misinterpret one of Harry's actions. For instance, Harry might be trying to protect them in a secret way, but it looks like he's up to something bad. Their lack of trust then grows, and they end up betraying Harry, perhaps by not coming to his aid when he really needs them, which could have serious consequences for Harry.
Well, it could be that in these fanfictions, a dark influence overcomes Hermione and Ron. They might be manipulated by a powerful dark wizard who makes them believe that betraying Harry is the right thing to do. It could also be a miscommunication situation where they think they are helping but end up betraying Harry. For instance, they might be tricked into believing that Harry has turned bad and needs to be stopped.
Yes, there are some out there. One example might be on FanFiction.net. You can search for it using those keywords and look through the reviews to find a well - written one. However, different people have different ideas of what 'betrayal' means in this context, so you might need to read a few to find the one that suits your idea.
Yes, it is a somewhat common plot twist in fanfiction. Some fans like to explore different relationship dynamics. It adds a new layer of drama and can show different character developments that weren't explored in the original books.
Maybe a new dark wizard or witch emerges. This character is extremely powerful and manipulative. They target Ron and Hermione because they are Harry's closest friends. By turning them against Harry, this antagonist hopes to isolate Harry and make him easier to defeat. The new antagonist could have some unique magical abilities that allow them to control the minds of others or create very convincing false scenarios.