In some fanfics, Harry could find out he has distant relatives from the Potter family who live in a far - off land. These relatives could be part of a different wizarding culture. When Harry meets them, he gets to learn about different types of magic and different ways of living in the wizarding world. He might also discover that his family has a much bigger role to play in the overall wizarding history than he thought.
Well, perhaps he discovers long - lost relatives from a hidden branch of the family. Maybe they are powerful wizards who have been in hiding all this time.
The story might involve the child being from a past relationship that Harry had forgotten due to some spell or memory charm. As he finds out, he has to face the mother of the child as well. This could lead to a complex web of relationships and emotions. He might struggle with whether he can be a good father, considering his own difficult upbringing without his parents.
It could be that the pregnancy is a sign of a prophecy coming true in a very unexpected way. In the wizarding world, prophecies often have strange and convoluted ways of manifesting. Harry might discover that this pregnancy is linked to a greater destiny for him and the wizarding world. Maybe the child he's carrying will be a powerful force for good or evil, depending on how things play out. His relationship with Ginny would also be greatly affected. She would have to deal with her own feelings about Harry's situation, and they would need to work together to face this extraordinary event.
It could be an uncle. Maybe an uncle who was in hiding all this time because he was afraid of Voldemort. Now that Voldemort is gone, he comes out and reveals himself to Harry. He could have a lot of knowledge about the Potter family secrets and magic that he shares with Harry.
One possible plot could be that Harry discovers he has some long - lost connection to the Malfoy family. Maybe he finds out through some ancient magic or a hidden family secret. This could lead to him having to re - evaluate his entire view of the Malfoys, especially Draco. He might start to understand Draco's actions in a different light and even feel a sense of kinship with him.
One possible plot development could be that Harry first goes into denial. He has grown up thinking his situation was normal. But as he realizes he's been abused, he might start to distance himself from those who have been part of the abuse, like the Dursleys. He could then seek out help from his friends at Hogwarts, like Hermione and Ron. They would support him, and together they might try to find a way to deal with the emotional and psychological trauma he has endured.
Maybe Harry discovers he was secretly adopted by the Weasleys all along. So he has to adjust to this new reality and learn about his true family ties within the Weasley clan.
There could be a big shift in the power dynamics. If Harry isn't a Potter, some of the alliances and expectations based on his Potter identity would change.
Maybe Harry is sent on a mission by Dumbledore. Dumbledore has received some strange prophecies that seem to be related to Atlantis. Harry, along with his friends Hermione and Ron, travel to Atlantis. Once there, they find that the magic in Atlantis is different but related to their own. They have to figure out how to work with the Atlantean magic to stop an ancient evil that has been awakened and is endangering both Atlantis and the wizarding world. It could involve a lot of exploration of the Atlantean culture and magic system, which would be really fascinating.
The plot could center around the mystery of Vault 99. When Harry finds out Malfoy has access to it, he starts investigating. He might discover that the vault holds some sort of power or knowledge that could change the wizarding world. Harry would then be in a battle of wits with Malfoy to either gain control of the vault's contents or prevent Malfoy from misusing them. This could involve sneaking around Hogwarts, using magic to uncover clues, and facing off against Malfoy's allies.