In what ways does Dumbledore raising Tom play out in Harry Potter fanfiction?

In fanfiction, it often plays out as Harry being hyper - aware of Tom Riddle. For example, he might notice small details about Riddle that others miss. This could be things like the way Riddle interacts with certain magical objects or how he treats other students. Harry's squinting is like his way of trying to penetrate the mystery that is Tom Riddle.

Sometimes, Dumbledore might try to control Harry by manipulating the information he gives him or influencing his decisions without him realizing it.

In my opinion, Dumbledore would underestimate Harry Potter fanfiction. Fanfiction is a realm where fans take the original story and run with it in all kinds of directions. There are fanfictions that change the personalities of characters, create new storylines that deviate greatly from the original. Dumbledore, who is bound by the original narrative and his role in it, may not understand the significance of this new wave of creativity that fanfiction represents. He may see it as a distortion of the world he knows rather than a celebration and expansion of it.

He might give Harry detention. Harry could be made to clean the trophies in the trophy room or help Hagrid with some difficult tasks in the Forbidden Forest under strict supervision.

In fanfiction, Harry Potter's psychology often gets explored in different ways. For example, his trauma from facing Voldemort and losing loved ones can be delved into more deeply. Some fanfics might show how he copes with the fame that he never really wanted, and his insecurities that are often masked by his heroic deeds in the original books.

Harry could use a transfiguration spell to turn Dumbledore's beard into a bunch of snakes. That would be quite a shock for Dumbledore when he looks in the mirror. Another way could be to magically make all of Dumbledore's papers in his office fly around and form funny shapes like animals or wizards doing silly dances.

In some fanfictions, Dumbledore might bow out of respect for a powerful magical entity or a person with extraordinary abilities. It could also be a sign of his humility in the face of a situation where he realizes he is not the most knowledgeable or powerful.

In some fanfiction, the 'Power of Hate' might lead to the creation of new dark wizards or witches. Hate can be a catalyst for characters to turn to the dark side, much like how Voldemort was driven by his hatred. They might start using dark magic more freely and causing chaos in the wizarding world.

Well, in Harry Potter fanfiction, indifference and neglect can be a powerful theme. It can be seen in how Hogwarts itself might be indifferent to the needs of some students. There could be students who are neglected because they don't fit into the typical Gryffindor - Slytherin - Hufflepuff - Ravenclaw mold. This can result in those students either finding their own way to thrive or sinking into despair. Fanfic authors use this to explore different aspects of the wizarding world that the original books might not have delved into as deeply.

In Harry Potter fanfiction, manipulative behavior can be shown in many ways. A character might use lies and deception. For example, a character could lie about a prophecy to get others to follow their lead. They may also use emotional blackmail. Like a character threatening to expose a friend's secret if they don't do what they want. Another way is through false alliances. A character could pretend to be on one side while actually working for another, all to further their own goals.