How does the 'harry refuses to go back to the dursleys fanfic' change the overall plot of the Harry Potter story?

The fight against Voldemort would be very different. Since Hogwarts is a key place in the battle against the Dark Lord, if Harry isn't there, the defenses of Hogwarts might not be set up in the same way. Also, he won't be trained by the professors, so his magical skills won't develop as they did in the original story. Without Harry at Hogwarts, the balance of power between good and evil in the wizarding world could shift in a very unexpected way.

It's possible that Harry has discovered some dark secrets about the Dursleys that make him feel unsafe or disgusted. For example, he might have found out that they were involved in some sort of dark magic dealings in a way that put his life at risk, and thus he won't go back.

His decision to leave the Dursleys can make the plot deviate in many ways. In fanfic, it could mean that he doesn't have to wait for the official Hogwarts invitation. He might seek out the wizarding world on his own. This could lead to him encountering different characters or facing different challenges earlier. Also, his departure might make the Dursleys more or less relevant in the overall story. If they are no longer a factor, then new antagonists or plot elements need to be introduced to keep the story interesting.

Well, it could completely disrupt the relationships. For instance, his friendship with Ron and Hermione might be strained as they try to convince him to stay. This is different from the original where they are all united in their Hogwarts experience.

It could lead to different alliances. Harry might form new friendships or partnerships that he wouldn't have in the original story. This could change the power dynamics in the wizarding world. For example, he might team up more with Hermione alone, and their relationship could develop in a different way, perhaps more romantically earlier since they don't have Ron as a buffer.

The Dursleys treating Harry better in fanfiction would rewrite a huge part of Harry's character development. He would not have the same level of pent - up anger and frustration. For example, in the original story, his experiences with the Dursleys made him more resilient in the face of bullying at Hogwarts like from Draco. But if the Dursleys were kinder, he might approach such situations differently, maybe with more diplomacy rather than the 'I've - had - it - with - bullies' attitude.

It could go either way. If the fanfic shows Harry in a really positive light, like a super - powerful wizard who is also kind - hearted despite their treatment of him, they might feel a bit guilty. But if the fanfic portrays Harry in a negative way, they might feel justified in their own cruel behavior towards him.

Well, it changes everything. Without Harry, there's no 'Chosen One' to fight Voldemort. So, Voldemort would likely rule the wizarding world unopposed. The Hogwarts School might become a place that only teaches dark magic or is completely under Voldemort's control.

These fanfictions can expand the view of the Harry Potter universe. They focus on an aspect that was already present in the original series but might not have been explored as deeply. By emphasizing Harry's abuse by the Dursleys, it can change the way fans view the relationship between the Muggle and magical worlds. It can also make fans more aware of the potential darkness that exists in the seemingly ordinary Muggle world. Moreover, it might influence how fans perceive the role of family in the series. Harry's lack of a loving family at the Dursleys' makes his found family at Hogwarts even more precious.

This type of fanfic might shift the focus from the fight against Voldemort to the internal conflict between Harry and Dumbledore. It could explore different character traits of both of them that were not as prominent in the original. For example, Harry's potential for anger and Dumbledore's more flawed side.