Maybe in this fanfic, Harry discovers a prophecy that is related to her gender. To avoid fulfilling a part of it that could lead to disaster, she hides her gender. In the process, she could form new alliances with female students who are more in tune with her new 'female identity'. She might also face challenges in classes like Defense Against the Dark Arts because the teaching methods are sometimes more tailored to male students in the original Hogwarts setup.
The plot could involve Harry being forced into hiding her gender due to a dark wizard's curse. This curse is designed to target male magic users in a certain way. So, she has to disguise herself not only physically but also in her mannerisms. As she does this, she could start to see Hogwarts and the wizarding world from a different perspective, noticing the inequalities between genders in magic usage and education. This new perspective could lead her to fight for change in the wizarding world once her true gender is revealed.
Perhaps some traditional pure - blood families who have strict ideas about gender roles in the wizarding world. They might not approve of Harry's actions of hiding her gender and try to force her to conform to the traditional male identity. They could use their influence in the Ministry of Magic or within Hogwarts to make things difficult for Harry.
She might want to prove herself in a male - dominated ninja world. If she shows herself as female, she could face discrimination or be underestimated. So, hiding her gender gives her a chance to be seen as an equal to male ninjas.
Well, she could start by dressing in a more androgynous way. Maybe wearing loose-fitting clothes that don't give away her feminine shape. Also, she might try to lower her voice or use certain speech patterns that are more associated with males in that fictional world.
Well, in this 'harry hides her gender fanfiction', the plot might take a really different turn. For example, the way Harry approaches magic could change. Maybe in the wizarding world, there are different expectations for female wizards, and hiding her gender allows her to either subvert or conform to those in secret. Also, it could add a layer of mystery to the story, making readers more curious about when and how her true gender will be revealed.
Maybe Harry hides his intelligence to avoid unwanted attention at Hogwarts. He could be tired of being singled out or feared because of his smartness.
Maybe Harry is on the run from some dark forces and he finds the power station as an unexpected hiding place. He could be using the complex structure and machinery of the power station to evade detection, perhaps with some magical twists like using spells to blend in with the electrical currents or machinery.
It changes the narrative by introducing a new layer of secrecy. Instead of the straightforward story of Harry as a male hero, there's now this hidden aspect that can affect every event. For example, duels might be different if opponents underestimate Harry thinking she's a girl.
One possible plot could be that Bella is afraid to speak out about the abuse due to threats from the abuser. So she hides it from her friends and family, trying to act normal while suffering in silence.
The plot could develop with Harry secretly studying dark magic texts in the restricted section of the library. He might start to have strange dreams or experiences related to the dark magic he's exploring, and he has to be very careful not to get caught by Filch or the teachers.
He might hide it because he doesn't fully understand his own fascination. Harry has always been on the side of good, but perhaps there are elements of the dark side that seem alluring in a strange way. He could be afraid that exploring these feelings would lead him down a dangerous path, so he keeps it a secret.