In the fanfic 'Harry Saves Hermione from Ron's Beatings', what could be the possible reasons for Ron's aggression towards Hermione?

Maybe Harry uses his magic skills to immobilize Ron. He could cast a spell like 'Petrificus Totalus' on Ron right when he's about to attack Hermione, thus stopping the beating.

In the fanfic, perhaps there was some deep - seated jealousy in Ron. He might have felt overshadowed by Hermione's intelligence and Harry's fame for a long time, and it all just boiled over in this really wrong way.

It could be that they lied to Harry about something really significant. In the wizarding world, trust is built on truth - telling. If they told a big lie, like about the true nature of a magical object that was putting Harry in danger, he would be very angry. And if their actions led to the death of someone Harry cared about. For instance, if they made a wrong move during a fight that caused an ally to die, Harry would find it very hard to forgive them.

It could be due to a misunderstanding. Suppose Ron overhears a conversation between Harry and Hermione that he misinterprets completely. He might think they are plotting against him or don't really consider him a true friend. So in a fit of anger and hurt, he decides to betray them.

One possible reason could be social class differences. Hermione's parents are Muggles and might view Ron's large, wizarding family with some prejudice. They may see the Weasleys as a bit chaotic and irresponsible because of their financial situation.

In the fanfic, Hermione might regret choosing Ron over Harry because Harry has a different level of understanding when it comes to her academic pursuits. Harry, having faced the challenges of fighting Voldemort from a young age, might have a deeper respect for Hermione's thirst for knowledge and her need to constantly learn and improve. Ron, on the other hand, sometimes showed impatience with Hermione's studious nature.

In fanfiction, Hermione might choose Ron because he represents a more 'normal' life within the wizarding world compared to Harry. Harry was always the 'Chosen One' with a great burden. Ron, on the other hand, was just an ordinary wizard with an ordinary family (despite its quirks). Hermione might have wanted a relationship that was less centered around saving the world and more about day - to - day life at Hogwarts and beyond.

There might be some kind of misunderstanding. For example, Ron could have been misinformed about Hermione's actions. He thought she betrayed him in some way, like sharing Gryffindor's secrets with Slytherins, so he lashes out at her.

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.

In my version of the fanfic, Harry was in the Gryffindor common room when he noticed Ron's strange behavior towards Hermione. Ron seemed to be in a trance and was about to lash out at Hermione. Without hesitation, Harry jumps in front of Hermione and uses a Patronus charm to repel Ron. The Patronus, in the form of a stag, charges at Ron and knocks him back. Harry then holds Hermione's hand and leads her through the secret passages of Hogwarts. As they run, Harry tells Hermione that they need to find a way to break whatever spell or curse is on Ron. They end up in Dumbledore's old office, where they start to search for answers in the old books and magical artifacts left behind.