What are some examples of play on words in Harry Potter novels?

They add humor. For instance, the names of some characters like 'Argus Filch' sound funny and make the reading more enjoyable.

In novels, 'apparently' can be a weasel word. Consider a statement like 'Apparently, he knew the secret'. It implies that it looks like he knew the secret, but it may not be the case. 'Basically' is another one. When an author writes 'Basically, she was a good person', it's a rather weak way of characterizing someone. It doesn't go into detail about what makes her a good person, just gives a general, somewhat uncertain idea.

One example could be a fanfiction where Harry Potter visits an Indian wizarding school that has its own unique houses based on Indian values like Dharma, Karma, etc. Another could be a story where Hermione has an Indian heritage and uses Indian magic spells along with the regular ones from the original series.

Fanfiction involving drugs is not in line with the positive values of the original 'Harry Potter' series, and I don't recommend seeking or promoting such content. J.K. Rowling created a magical world full of positive values like friendship, courage and justice, and we should focus on fan works that adhere to these values.

One example could be fanfiction that twists the characters' personalities in really dark and disturbing ways. For instance, making a usually kind character extremely cruel for no good reason. Another might be fanfiction that involves really gory and violent scenes that don't fit with the overall tone of the original Harry Potter series. Also, some fanfiction that delves into abnormal and uncomfortable relationships between the characters can be considered creepy.

There are fanfictions that center around the excitement of Hogwarts students during Quidditch matches. Harry, being a key player, is often depicted as extremely excited in these stories. His excitement might be about leading his team to victory, catching the Golden Snitch, or just the overall atmosphere of the intense sport. These fanfictions can really bring out the energy and enthusiasm of the characters.

One example could be a fanfic where Harry is subjected to unfair and cruel treatment by the wizarding society in a way that goes beyond what's in the original books. For instance, he might be wrongly accused of dark magic and ostracized.

Some fanfiction might involve a character like Hermione cheating on Ron in their relationship. For example, in certain stories, she might be magically influenced to develop feelings for another character and act upon them, which is considered 'cheating' in the context of the relationship established in the original series. However, this is a deviation from the original moral framework of the books.

One example could be fanfiction that reimagines the wizarding world's government structure. For instance, it might explore how different political ideologies like pure - blood supremacy as a form of extreme conservatism could be challenged in a more democratic wizarding society. Another could be about the power dynamics between different magical races and how they form political alliances or rivalries, much like real - world international relations.

One example could be a fanfiction where Harry feels bitter about the way the wizarding world treated him after the war. Maybe he realizes that he was used as a tool and feels resentment towards Dumbledore's manipulations. In this kind of fanfic, Harry might distance himself from his friends and struggle with his identity and purpose.