What are some common plotlines in the 'Severus finds out Harry is abused' fanfiction?

Severus might initially be shocked. He could then feel a sense of protectiveness over Harry. He might start to secretly look out for Harry, like making sure he has enough to eat at Hogwarts and is safe from further harm.

James might be shocked at first. He could then feel a sense of protectiveness towards Severus. Maybe he starts to see Severus in a new light and tries to find ways to help him, like keeping an eye on those who abuse Severus.

One common theme is redemption. Draco's discovery can lead to his own redemption as he tries to make up for his past behavior towards Harry. Another is friendship. It shows how a difficult situation can bring two former enemies closer together.

Charlie may first show confusion. He might think there's some misunderstanding. But once he realizes it's true, he could become very protective. He might offer to teach Harry self - defense skills if it's physical abuse, or help him build his confidence back if it's emotional abuse. Charlie could also try to get help from others he trusts, like friends or other authority figures in the fanfiction world, to make sure Harry is removed from the abusive situation as soon as possible.

The relationship may become more complicated. Severus might struggle with his own emotions. He might feel an urge to protect Harry from this fictional abuse, but at the same time, he has to deal with his long - standing animosity towards Harry. So, it could lead to a very strange and tense dynamic between them, with Severus trying to balance his new - found protectiveness and his old grudges.

Severus might be initially shocked. He could feel a strange sense of protectiveness over Harry, despite their past differences. He might try to find out who wrote the fan fiction and why they depicted such a disturbing scenario.

After James discovers Severus' abuse, Severus may experience a range of emotions. He might be initially reluctant to accept James' help, given their history of animosity. But if he does accept, it could lead to a transformation in his self - esteem. He could start to believe that he is worthy of protection and care. In terms of his relationships at school, it could either improve his standing if the other students follow James' lead in protecting him, or it could make things more complicated if there are those who oppose James' new - found support for Severus. His academic performance might also be affected. If he feels more secure, he could focus better on his studies, but if he is dealing with the fallout of the abuse being known, it could be a distraction.

Dumbledore's reaction could be complex. He might feel guilty for not realizing it sooner. In some fanfictions, he would try to make amends by providing more support and protection to Harry. Other teachers at Hogwarts, like McGonagall, would be sympathetic and might offer their own forms of help, like extra tutoring or a place for Harry to relax.

Hermione would probably be very angry and start researching ways to help Harry legally in the wizarding world. Ron, on the other hand, would be ready to fight anyone who had hurt Harry.

One popular fanfiction with this plot is 'The Unseen Bond'. In it, Draco's discovery of Harry's abuse leads to a complex relationship development. Another is 'Hidden Scars', where Draco becomes Harry's unexpected protector. There's also 'A New Alliance' which focuses on how the wizarding community reacts to Draco's new - found knowledge about Harry's situation.