The hug could signify deep friendship. In the 'Goblet of Fire' setting, they face so many dangerous situations. A hug is a way of showing they've got each other's backs. It's like a silent promise that they'll support one another through all the challenges.
There's a fanfic named 'A Moment of Comfort'. It has a beautiful scene where Harry and Hermione hug. The author really captures the essence of their relationship in 'Goblet of Fire'. It's all about how they understand each other better than anyone else in that chaotic time of the tournament.
One possibility is that Hermione could use her intelligence to help Harry figure out the mysteries of the Triwizard Tournament earlier. For example, she might quickly decipher the clues related to the tasks. Maybe she could also prevent some of the dangerous situations Harry gets into. In the fanfiction, she could be more involved in Harry's training for the tasks, sharing her vast knowledge of magic to give him an edge.
Well, it could be that Hermione accidentally drinks a love potion during the Goblet of Fire events. Harry is the only one who can break the spell. The 'lemon' aspect might be some flirty and slightly spicy interactions as Harry tries to bring Hermione back to normal. For example, a scene where Harry has to hold Hermione's hand a bit longer than necessary while reciting a counter - spell.
Well, their relationship could become more of a rivalry. Instead of being friends, they could compete with each other to solve the mysteries around the Goblet of Fire. Each trying to outwit the other in finding out who put Harry's name in the Goblet.
One great 'Harry Hermione Goblet of Fire' fanfiction is 'The Unforeseen Bond'. It delves into their relationship during the events of the Triwizard Tournament. It shows how Hermione supports Harry in a more in - depth way than in the original story, and there are some really interesting plot twists that make it a captivating read.
A fanfiction might revolve around Hermione being entered into the Goblet of Fire by some dark magic. Harry is determined to protect her. The 'lemon' could be used to show the strong emotional and physical attraction between them as they face the challenges of the tournament together. For example, there could be a scene where Harry holds Hermione close after she narrowly escapes a dangerous task, and there's a moment of intense eye - contact and a hint of something more.
It could be a symbol of his growing power and independence. Instead of relying solely on existing magical items, he can create his own.
One great fanfic could be about Harry and Hermione getting unexpected advice from McGonagall regarding the Goblet of Fire. Maybe McGonagall suspects some foul play early on and warns them to stay away from it, but their curiosity gets the better of them.
One possible consequence could be that he'd be seen as a rule - breaker on a whole new level. The Goblet of Fire is a very important magical object in the wizarding world. Its destruction might lead to chaos in the Triwizard Tournament. For example, the tasks could become unstructured or the magic binding the tournament together could start to unravel.
A possible plot is that Harry gets angry at the unfair treatment he receives during the tasks of the Goblet of Fire. For example, in one task, he might notice that the other champions have some advantages that he doesn't. His anger then gives him the motivation to find a way to overcome these unfair situations and still succeed in the tournament. He could use his anger to fuel his creativity and come up with unique solutions to the challenges.