One possibility is that they form an instant friendship. Maybe they discover they have a shared interest in magic even before getting their Hogwarts letters. For example, they might both have had strange experiences with objects moving on their own, and this commonality draws them together.
It's also likely that they exchange stories about their families. Susan could tell Harry about her family's anticipation for her to go to Hogwarts, and Harry could share his feelings of being an orphan and his longing for a real family. This exchange might deepen their bond.
Well, one possibility is that they could form an early friendship. Maybe Fleur, with her Veela charm, would initially intimidate Harry, but then they find common ground in their magical abilities. For example, they might discover they both have an affinity for certain types of magic that are not common among their peers. This could lead to them sharing magical secrets and techniques before even reaching Hogwarts.
Well, they might discover their shared love for magic right away. Maybe they find some strange magical creature together and start to figure out how to take care of it. This could be a start of their magical adventures even before Hogwarts.
Well, they might already have a support system in place. When they arrive at Hogwarts, they could be more confident because they have a friend they already know. For instance, if they face bullying from other students, they can rely on each other.
They could meet in Diagon Alley. Harry is new to the wizarding world and is just in awe of everything. Ron, on the other hand, has been there before. Ron spots Harry looking at a wand in Ollivander's shop. He goes over and starts sharing his own experience of getting his wand. They then walk around Diagon Alley together, looking at all the magical creatures and items. This meeting would give Harry a sense of belonging in the wizarding world and make Ron feel important as he gets to show off his knowledge.
One possible plot could be that they meet in a muggle library. Hermione is there researching magic in the guise of general knowledge books, and Harry stumbles upon her while looking for a quiet place to escape from the Dursleys. They start chatting about books, and Hermione is intrigued by Harry's strange yet endearing manner. They then realize they both have a connection to the magical world.
One possible plot could be that they meet in Diagon Alley. Maybe Harry is lost while shopping for his school supplies and Daphne helps him find his way. This could start a friendship where they exchange stories about their expectations for Hogwarts. It might also be a chance for Daphne to see Harry as more than just the famous Boy - Who - Lived, and for Harry to make a friend outside of the Weasleys and Hermione.
Well, he might discover some unique magical creatures in Canada that are different from those in the UK. Maybe he meets a friendly Canadian wizard who teaches him a special spell.
Well, they might become friends. Maybe they discover they have a shared interest in magic even before getting to Hogwarts. For example, they could both be fascinated by magical creatures and exchange stories about the ones they've read about.
They might become fast friends. In some fanfictions, they could discover their shared love for magic books even before Hogwarts. This early encounter could lead to them sharing secrets about their strange magical experiences prior to school, like Hermione telling Harry about her accidental magic incidents and Harry sharing his strange encounters with the Dursleys. This would strengthen their bond and perhaps make their Hogwarts years even more intertwined.
In some fanfictions, they might initially dislike each other. Draco, with his pure - blood supremacist upbringing, could look down on Harry. For example, he might make snide remarks about Harry's lack of knowledge about the wizarding world. However, this early encounter could also lead to a different dynamic later at Hogwarts. Maybe Harry would be more prepared to face Draco's taunts because of this prior meeting.