Fanfiction about Slytherin House bullying in Harry Potter

The bullied characters are often shown as vulnerable. They might be quieter students or those who don't fit the traditional Slytherin mold. For example, a character who values kindness over ambition could be targeted. They are usually depicted as feeling alone and scared, constantly on edge because of the bullying.

He might start by promoting fairness and equality within Slytherin. In the original series, Slytherin is often associated with pure - blood supremacy. Harry, as head, could break that stereotype. He could encourage students from all backgrounds to work together and support one another, changing the cut - throat competition within the house to a more collaborative environment.

When Harry is in Slytherin in fanfiction, his view of the wizarding world may change. He may start to see the grey areas more clearly. Instead of seeing things as simply good or bad, he realizes that there are many factors at play. This makes him more complex as a character. He may also have to deal with the Slytherin legacy of the Dark Arts. He has to navigate through the temptations and warnings related to it. He might study some Dark Arts spells not to use them for evil, but to understand how to defend against them, which is a very different path from what he would have taken in Gryffindor.

One interesting story could be about a new student who is constantly targeted by Slytherin bullies but then finds an unexpected ally within the Slytherin house itself. This ally helps the new student stand up to the bullies and in the process, they discover that the bullies' actions are often driven by insecurities and family pressures in the Slytherin tradition.

One interesting fanfiction could be about Harry being sorted into Slytherin and using his unique perspective to change the house's reputation from within. He might form unexpected friendships with other Slytherins and together they work to break the traditional stereotypes of the house.

They add conflict. Their actions create tension between the Slytherin house and the other houses. For example, if they bully a Gryffindor student, it can lead to a feud between the two houses, which then drives the plot forward as students from both sides try to resolve the situation.

One common theme is the power struggle within Slytherin. In many such fanfictions, bullies in Slytherin might be vying for dominance over their peers. They could use things like family influence, dark magic knowledge, or pure - blood status to intimidate others. Another theme could be the redemption of the bully. Sometimes, a character who starts out as a bully in Slytherin may have a change of heart, perhaps through the influence of a friendship with a non - Slytherin or a self - realization about the harm they're causing. Also, the clash between Slytherin values and the more inclusive values of other houses often plays a role. For example, a bully in Slytherin might look down on Hufflepuffs for their perceived lack of ambition, which then leads to conflict.

Maybe it's a new Slytherin character created specifically for the fanfiction. This character could be someone who has always admired Harry from afar and decides to take a chance on courting him. They might have different qualities from the typical Slytherins we know in the original books, being more open - minded and brave in their pursuit of Harry.

One interesting Slytherin time - travel fanfiction could be about a Slytherin student who discovers a time - turner hidden in the Slytherin common room. They use it to go back in time to try and change the way Slytherin is perceived in the wizarding world. Maybe they go back to the time of Salazar Slytherin himself and learn the true intentions behind his actions, which were perhaps misinterpreted over the years.

A fanfiction in this vein could show Ginny using her Slytherin traits to her advantage in the wizarding world. Maybe she becomes a master at potions, a subject often associated with Slytherin. She could also form unexpected alliances within Slytherin and change the perception of Gryffindors within that house.