The theme of redemption also frequently appears. Sometimes the betraying friend realizes their mistake and tries to make amends. In a particular fanfic, Hermione, who had initially betrayed Harry due to a mind - control spell, spends the rest of the story trying to undo the damage she caused and regain Harry's trust. It's an important theme as it shows that even in the face of such a huge betrayal, there can be a path to forgiveness and restoration of friendship.
In some fanfictions, Harry could be betrayed by friends due to jealousy. For example, if a friend is jealous of Harry's fame as the 'Chosen One'. Another reason might be a misunderstanding. Maybe Harry is wrongly suspected of using dark magic, and his friends, without proper investigation, turn against him.
Well, usually in such fanfictions, Harry might face a lot of emotional turmoil and have to find his way alone to overcome the betrayal and the challenges that come with it.
One interesting fanfic could be 'The Fallen Friendship'. In it, Harry discovers that his so - called friends have been secretly working against him due to a misunderstanding spread by a dark wizard. It shows Harry's journey of dealing with this betrayal and finding new allies.
In some fanfictions, it could be that Harry discovers a dark secret about the wizarding world that his friends don't believe or are too afraid to accept. His friends, thinking he has gone mad, side with the established order. They then betray Harry by reporting his so - called 'crazy ideas' to the Ministry of Magic, leading to Harry being hunted.
In fanfiction, the 'betrayal by friends' trope often serves to create drama and character development. For Harry, it could be a shattering experience. However, it also opens the door for new alliances, like with Draco. Draco, who might have his own complex reasons, could see this as an opportunity to show a different side of himself to Harry. It could be a journey of redemption for Draco and a path of self - discovery for Harry.
The Ministry of Magic could also be the main antagonist in this case. If the Ministry is corrupted or under the influence of dark forces, they could manipulate Harry's friends. They might convince his friends that Harry is a danger to the wizarding world order, and his friends, being naive or misinformed, end up betraying him.
A common plot is the misinterpretation of Harry's actions. His friends might think he's being secretive about something dangerous, like a new form of magic he's discovered, when in fact he's just trying to protect them. Another plot could be that a new character enters the story and manipulates his friends against Harry for their own gain.
Another possible betrayer could be Dumbledore in some darker fanfictions. He might have a hidden agenda all along. He could be using Harry as a pawn in a much larger and more sinister game. And when Harry starts to figure things out and goes against Dumbledore's plans, Dumbledore betrays him to keep his own plans on track.
At first, Harry would be in disbelief. He would think it was some sort of joke or misunderstanding. But as the reality sets in, he would become a bit of a loner. He'd still have his sense of right and wrong, so he might continue to fight against the dark forces on his own, all the while hoping that his friends would come to their senses and realize they made a huge mistake in betraying him.