Students find out Snape is Harry's dad in fan fiction. How do they react?

Perhaps a plot twist could be that Harry's mother was in on the secret all along. This would completely change the way we view her relationship with Snape in the original story. It could also lead to revelations about her motives and actions throughout Harry's life.

Snape might be initially shocked. His face could turn pale and his eyes widen in disbelief. But then, a small glimmer of something like pride or warmth might flash across his face for a split second before he quickly composes himself and snaps at Harry to focus on the potion.

When Slytherins discover Harry's bullied in fan fiction, it's a complex situation. The more traditional, self - centered Slytherins might see it as an opportunity to gain an upper hand over Harry and his friends. They could try to use the knowledge to their advantage in the Hogwarts hierarchy. However, there are also Slytherins who are more nuanced. These Slytherins might secretly feel bad for Harry. They might start to question the whole system of bullying that exists in the fan fiction world. They might even start to have a change of heart towards Harry, but they would be very cautious about showing it, as they don't want to be seen as going against their house's general attitude.

In this kind of fan fiction scenario, the relationship between Snape and Lily could have been explored in a whole new light. Maybe Snape would have been more open about his feelings earlier, and this could have led to a different sequence of events. Harry would also likely have a different personality, influenced by having Snape as a father figure. He might be more brooding or more academically driven from the start.

One possible reason could be that in this fan fiction, Harry has developed a deep respect and a father - like bond with Snape over time. Maybe Snape has been secretly mentoring Harry in potions and has shown him kindness and understanding that Harry has never really received from his own father figure. This has led Harry to subconsciously view Snape as a father figure and the moment in potions class is just when this feeling overflows and he blurts out 'dad'.

Well, at first, there would be disbelief among many Slytherins. But once they realize it's true, a few of the more empathetic ones might actually feel sorry for Harry. They could start to see him as more than just the 'Boy Who Lived' but as a fellow student who has been through a great deal of pain. They might even try to befriend him secretly, away from the prying eyes of their housemates who might not be so accepting.

In the fanfic, Snape's reaction could be multi - faceted. He might start by investigating the abuse more deeply. He could use his skills as a Potions master and a former Death Eater to find out who is behind the abuse. And then, he might take steps to ensure Harry's safety. This could involve enlisting the help of other teachers or even trying to get Dumbledore more involved. He may also start to teach Harry some extra skills or give him potions to help him deal with the emotional and physical trauma of the abuse.

Snape's reaction could be quite mixed. On one hand, he might be angry at Dumbledore for not doing more if he knew about the abuse. He may also feel a strange sort of empathy towards Harry. After all, Snape himself had a difficult childhood. So, he could start to be a bit more lenient with Harry in his classes and try to subtly offer support.

Well, he might be quite reluctant at first. Snape has always had a rather complex relationship with Harry. He might see it as a huge burden and be full of doubts. After all, he has his own grudges and past issues with James Potter, Harry's father. But on the other hand, he also has a sense of duty towards Harry as he was Lily's son. So it's a mix of emotions that he has to deal with.

They might be shocked and immediately try to offer protection. For example, they could take Harry to a safe place within the wizarding world where he can't be reached by his abusers.