Ron and Ginny, too, would be deeply affected. They might start to re - evaluate their relationship with Percy and realize that they should have been more understanding. His father, Arthur, would probably be at a loss, trying to figure out how they could have supported Percy better and what they could do to make things right in the aftermath.
His family would likely be in shock at first. The Weasleys are a close - knit family, and even though Percy had his differences with them, they still care deeply for him. They might feel guilty for not reaching out more or for being too harsh on him during their arguments.
In such a fanfiction, one possible reason could be his feeling of extreme isolation. After his estrangement from his family, he might have felt completely alone in the wizarding world. He was always so focused on rules and order, and when things didn't go as he planned, especially in his career and family relationships, it could have pushed him to this dark place.
Harry might be shocked and full of regret. He had finally come to understand Snape's true nature in the original story. In the fanfiction, if Snape tries to kill himself, Harry could feel that he had not done enough to reach out to Snape or show him some form of forgiveness or acceptance, and he would likely be deeply troubled by it.
Well, Hermione is a strong - willed character. She might initially be shocked and angry. She would probably start by trying to reason with Ron, using her logical arguments to show him that his attempts at control are wrong. She might also distance herself from him socially within the story's context, like avoiding spending time alone with him and instead focusing more on her studies or other friends.
In fanfiction, Percy's betrayal can have a far - reaching impact on his family. For example, it can make the family more cautious about trusting each other. His younger siblings might grow up with a sense of loss and confusion about why he did it. The family dynamics change completely. There could be arguments and estrangement. It might also lead to some family members trying to reach out to him while others are too angry to even consider it. And his betrayal can also be a source of gossip and speculation within the wizarding community they live in, which adds more pressure on the family.
His family might be shocked at first. Ginny, for instance, would be really confused as Arthur is usually the one keeping order. She might try to be extra good to make up for his mistake.
It might handle it by showing the psychological state of Paul very clearly. Through his internal monologues, the readers can understand his pain and desperation. For example, it could describe how he looks at his Pokemon team and feels like he has let them down, which adds to his sense of failure.
Arthur would likely be shocked and feel guilty. He might think that he has failed Merlin in some way, not realizing the full extent of Merlin's inner turmoil. He would probably become more protective and try to find out what made Merlin feel this way.
In some cases, Naruto might try to reach out to the Sakura he knows deep down. He could try to remind her of their past together, their training, and their shared experiences. He believes that the real Sakura would never do this, so he tries to break through whatever is making her act this way.
Naruto might initially be shocked and confused. He has always considered Sasuke as a friend, so Sasuke's sudden attempt on his life would be a huge blow. He may try to talk to Sasuke first, to understand why he is doing this.
She may also be forced to defend herself. Given her powers, she could use her super - speed or super - strength to avoid Clark's attacks. And she would probably be hurt, not just physically but also emotionally, because Clark's actions would be a betrayal of their relationship.