In the 'Harry is afraid of being touched' fanfiction, what could be the possible reasons for his fear?

One possible reason could be Lockhart's over - the - top self - promotion. In the original story, Lockhart is constantly boasting about his achievements which are actually false. In fanfiction, this could be exaggerated, making Harry see him as an untrustworthy and annoying figure, thus causing fear. Another reason might be that Lockhart could be portrayed as having some hidden and sinister motives in fanfiction, which Harry senses and is afraid of.

Well, one reason could be jealousy. Maybe his friends envy his fame or special abilities. Another could be misinformation. If they are fed false information about Harry, they might turn against him. For example, if someone convinces them that Harry is secretly working for the enemy.

One possible reason could be a misunderstanding. Maybe his mate misinterprets something Harry does or says. For example, if Harry is often away on dangerous adventures, his mate might think he doesn't care about their relationship and reject him.

Perhaps the father is under the influence of some external force. In fanfiction, it could be that he is being blackmailed or controlled by a dark wizard. As a result, he has to reject Harry against his true feelings. Also, it could be that the father has made some big mistakes in his life and he doesn't want Harry to be associated with him because he thinks it will bring harm to Harry.

One reason could be his status as the Boy Who Lived. In the original story, Harry has this special aura about him, and in fanfiction, Hermione might be drawn to that in an obsessive way. Also, his bravery and leadership qualities could be factors that make Hermione overly interested in him.

Another way is to explore the backstory of his fear more deeply. Through flashbacks, the author can show the readers exactly what events led to his fear. This can create more empathy for Harry. And then, the story could progress as Harry starts to face his fear when he has to, like when he needs to be healed by a healer's touch.

In some fanfictions, Harry might leave his family because of a prophecy or a special mission. He might feel that he has to go it alone in order to fulfill this prophecy or complete the mission successfully. His family might not understand or be able to support him in this, so he decides to leave. Also, there could be jealousy or resentment within the family that makes the environment unbearable for Harry.

In some fanfictions, it could be related to the magical core inside Harry. Maybe his magical core was damaged in some way, and over time, it weakened to the point where his body couldn't sustain itself anymore. Since sleep is a vulnerable state, that's when his body finally gives in. Also, it could be part of a complex plot where the author wants to explore the reactions of other characters to Harry's sudden and unexpected death while sleeping. It can create a lot of drama and angst among the remaining characters in the story.

Perhaps he is betrayed by those he trusts. In the original series, there were instances of betrayal, and if in the fanfiction this is amplified, for example, if the whole wizarding community turns against him unjustly. He might feel so alone and hopeless that he loses his will to live. Also, if he discovers some dark secrets about his past that make him question his own identity and worth, it could lead to this state.

Well, it could be that Harry Potter makes a big mistake in fanfiction. For instance, he accidentally endangers his mates. This would lead to them feeling angry and rejecting him. Also, differences in beliefs or goals can play a part. If Harry starts to pursue a path that his mates don't agree with, like getting too involved with a certain type of magic that they consider dangerous, they might reject him.