One possible plot could be Harry being influenced by dark magic artifacts. For example, he might find an ancient cursed object that gradually corrupts his mind and makes him turn dark. Another could be that he is betrayed by those he trusts, which pushes him over the edge into darkness.
Well, one interesting plot could be Harry going to an American wizarding school and comparing it to Hogwarts. Maybe he discovers new magical creatures there that are unique to America.
One interesting plot could be Harry having to deal with the Slytherin's traditional pure - blood supremacist views while trying to stay true to his own values. He might face challenges from some of his Slytherin housemates who initially look down on him for his 'half - blood' status.
Some fanfictions might have a plot where Harry goes to Azkaban to rescue someone. It could be a friend or a relative who has been wrongly accused. Along the way, he has to navigate the dangerous corridors of Azkaban filled with various traps and curses. He might also meet some old enemies who are also in Azkaban and they try to stop him from achieving his goal. In addition, the magic that keeps Azkaban intact could be a key part of the story, like Harry has to figure out how to manipulate it to his advantage.
Another plot might involve Harry facing a new kind of dark magic threat at the university. This could be a dark magic that is specific to the academic environment, like a curse on a certain magical textbook that starts spreading chaos among the students. He has to use his skills and knowledge gained at Hogwarts and develop new ones to deal with it.
Well, one interesting plot could be Harry making new and unique friends at the magical university. Maybe he meets a group of students from different magical backgrounds and they form a study group that gets into all sorts of adventures while trying to master new spells.
In some 'Harry Potter Goes Traveling' fanfictions, Harry might travel through time as well as space. He could go back to the time of the founders of Hogwarts to learn the original magic. Or he might visit different historical periods in the wizarding world, like the time of the Great Wizarding War in other countries. This would give him a broader perspective on the history of magic and how different wizarding cultures have dealt with conflict. Also, he could meet his ancestors or relatives from different parts of the world who were wizards and learn about his family's magical heritage.
In some fanfictions, Harry goes back in time and decides to train himself better. He could seek out different magical knowledge or combat skills that he didn't have the first time around, which then changes his future interactions and battles. For example, he might learn ancient spells that give him an edge against Voldemort.
Well, in 'Harry Potter goes dark fanfiction', a common concept is the alteration of the wizarding world's power structure. Maybe Voldemort wins in a different way and Harry has to survive in a much harsher, more tyrannical regime. Or perhaps Harry himself becomes a sort of anti - hero, using the dark side of magic to fight against what he perceives as a greater evil, even if it means sacrificing some of his principles. And there could be the idea of dark magical creatures being used as weapons instead of just threats in the background.
Well, in some 'Hermione and Harry Dark Fanfiction', there might be a plot where they enter a dark, alternate magical realm. In this realm, they have to rely on their friendship and skills in new ways. They could encounter dark versions of their friends and have to fight against them, which would really test their loyalty to each other.
One interesting plot could be the Dark Prince having to face his inner demons while trying to protect Hogwarts. Maybe he discovers a new, dark magic that he must either control or destroy.