What are some interesting plot ideas for Harry Potter second year fanfiction?

Perhaps in the fanfiction, we could see a different side of the foreign students. Like, the Beauxbatons and Durmstrang students could have their own hidden agendas. One of them might be in love with Harry and tries to protect him during the tournament tasks. This would create a whole new dynamic of relationships and loyalties within the story.

One idea could be that a character who made a big mistake in the original story gets a second chance to fix it. For example, Peter Pettigrew could be given a second chance to not betray the Potters. Another plot could be a student who failed a crucial exam getting a redo and changing their academic fate. Maybe Neville could have a second chance to stand up to the bullies earlier in his Hogwarts years.

One idea could be the children of the original characters facing a new dark wizard threat that has a connection to the past. For example, the dark wizard might be trying to revive an old, powerful spell that was once defeated by Harry Potter. Another plot could be the second - generation characters exploring a long - forgotten part of Hogwarts that holds secrets related to their parents' adventures. And also, there could be a plot where they have to deal with a new type of magical creature that is causing chaos in the wizarding world.

One interesting plot idea could be that a character who made a major mistake in the original story gets a second chance to redo a crucial event and changes the course of the wizarding world. For example, if Peter Pettigrew had a second chance, he might not have betrayed James and Lily, which would have a huge impact on Harry's life and the fight against Voldemort.

One idea could be that the second child discovers a long - forgotten magic spell that has the power to reverse time briefly. This could lead to some interesting adventures where they try to correct past mistakes in the wizarding world. Another idea is that the second child has a special connection with magical creatures that no one else does, and they use this connection to solve a mystery involving a dangerous creature that is threatening Hogwarts.

Perhaps a plot where the second - generation characters accidentally travel back in time and interact with their parents when they were at Hogwarts. This could lead to some really comical and heart - warming moments, as well as some tense situations when they realize they might accidentally change the future.

Another interesting plot could be that Harry's connection to Voldemort causes some strange magical disruptions during the Triwizard Tournament. These disruptions seem like accidents at first, but Harry gradually realizes they are being caused by his own dark - side related powers that are being awakened in his fourth year.

One idea could be exploring a different version of the Triwizard Tournament. For example, what if there were more magical creatures involved in the tasks? Another could be focusing on Harry's relationship with Sirius during that year in a more in - depth way, like Sirius secretly guiding Harry through some of the tournament challenges. Maybe also a plot where a new student arrives who has a connection to Voldemort's past that no one is aware of and they try to disrupt the tournament.

A fanfiction could also be about Harry's relationship with his parents during his fourth year. Through some magical event, he gets to communicate with their spirits or memories more vividly. This could help him understand his parents better and also give him strength and guidance for the challenges he faces in that year.

A really cool plot idea would be if there was a new magical creature introduced in Harry's third year that was related to the Dementors in some way. Harry could have to learn about this creature to better understand how to combat the Dementors and it could add a whole new layer to the story.