She could start by joining new study groups or clubs at Hogwarts. Since she's so intelligent, she might find others with similar interests in advanced magic studies or ancient runes.
Perhaps the author has a different interpretation of Hermione's character. In the original series, she has great friends, but in this fanfic, the author might think that there were some underlying aspects of her personality that could lead to her being ostracized. It could be related to her intelligence or her sometimes bossy nature, which the author may have exaggerated to make her seem friendless.
Hermione's friends from the Ministry of Magic or other magical organizations would also react. Those who respect Hermione for her intelligence and contributions would be supportive. They might offer her more flexible work arrangements so she can take care of the baby. However, there might be some who are envious or judgmental. But overall, Hermione's true friends would surround her and the baby with love and protection.
Hermione's relationship with her friends would be full of challenges. Ron, in particular, might have a hard time getting over the fact that she's related to Voldemort. Harry, on the other hand, might be more understanding due to his own complex family history. They would all have to re - evaluate their friendship. Hermione would have to work hard to show that she's not like her father and that their friendship means more to her than any dark family ties.
In many fanfics, their friendship often starts in an unexpected way. Maybe they are paired for a school project at Hogwarts. At first, they are full of distrust and dislike, but as they start to work together, they gradually find that they have some common interests, like a passion for advanced magic theory. They begin to respect each other's intelligence and magical abilities, which is the first step in building their friendship.
In some fanfictions, Hermione and Draco become friends through mutual understanding. Maybe they start to see beyond their house rivalries at Hogwarts. For example, they could be forced to work together on a special project for the school. At first, they might be hostile, but as they get to know each other's true selves, a friendship begins to form.
Well, it could develop through a shared experience outside of the typical Gryffindor - Slytherin rivalry. Suppose they both witness some dark magic activity in the Forbidden Forest. They have to rely on each other's strengths to get out of the situation. Hermione's vast knowledge of spells and Pansy's Slytherin cunning could combine in a way that makes them realize they are better off as friends. Their friendship might then grow as they keep this shared secret and start to trust each other more and more.
Hermione might feel a bit nervous. She wants her parents to like her friends and vice versa. If her parents approve of her friends, it would make her feel more at ease about her two different worlds - the Muggle world of her parents and the wizarding world of her friends. She would be happy to see them all getting along.
She could focus on her studies even more. Since she has always been academically inclined, throwing herself into books and research would be a natural way for her to cope. It would also make her more powerful magically, which could be useful if she needs to face any challenges alone.
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.
Well, their friendship could start with a common interest in a particular subject like Potions. Maybe they get paired up for a project and initially dislike each other but gradually realize they have more in common than they thought. For example, they both might be really interested in the history behind the potions and start sharing books and knowledge. This could lead to them spending more time together and slowly forming a bond.