Well, in some fanfictions, it might be due to a dangerous experiment gone wrong. Harry could have been trying to create a new spell or potion to defeat Voldemort once and for all, but something exploded and cost him his arm.
It's possible that in the fanfiction, Harry was captured by a group of Death Eaters' descendants who wanted revenge. They tortured him and in the process, his arm was severely injured and had to be removed to save his life.
He might have used magic prosthetics. With the help of his friends like Hermione, who is brilliant at magic research, they could have found a way to create a magical arm that functions almost like a real one.
In such a fanfiction, Harry might be at a serious disadvantage. Without his glasses, he'd struggle to see clearly. His opponents could easily take advantage of his impaired vision. He might have to rely more on his other senses, like his hearing or his magical intuition. Maybe he'd cast a spell to enhance his vision temporarily, but it could backfire or be disrupted during the brawl.
In this kind of fanfiction, Harry might feel extremely lost and depressed. He has been defined by his magic for so long, and without it, he'd have to re - evaluate his identity. Maybe he'd start to rely more on his friends, like Ron and Hermione, in different ways. For example, instead of using magic to solve problems, he'd have to use his wits and their combined non - magical skills.
Maybe he was hit by a powerful dark magic spell specifically designed to target the soul. Such spells in the Harry Potter universe can be extremely dangerous.
Well, it might be that Harry is lost at sea due to some sort of magical accident. He could meet other magical beings that are native to the sea, such as mermaids. They could either help him or pose a threat. And perhaps he has to find a way to use his Hogwarts - taught magic in new and creative ways to get back to land. He could even discover some long - lost magical artifacts at the bottom of the sea.
Maybe he was in a dangerous duel with a powerful dark wizard. The dark wizard could have cast a spell that was specifically designed to maim or disarm in the most literal sense.
Losing his arm would be a huge blow to Harry. His friends' reactions would be mixed. Hermione would be practical, trying to find magical solutions or aids for Harry. Ron would be more emotional, showing his support through his presence. Some of his other friends might be a bit afraid or unsure at first. But over time, they would all come to accept Harry as he is now and their relationships would be based on a new level of understanding and support.
He might encounter magical creatures that are native to the forest. For example, he could come across a group of centaurs. Centaurs in the 'Harry Potter' world are known for their wisdom and their own set of rules. They might either help Harry find his way out or be indifferent to his plight depending on how Harry approaches them.
If Harry Potter snapped his wand in fanfiction, one possible scenario is that he would need to find a way to repair it. There are many magical creatures and objects in the wizarding world that could potentially help with that. He might search for the Phoenix whose feathers are used in his wand, hoping it could assist in mending it. Another possibility is that this event could be a turning point in the story where he realizes that his true power doesn't solely lie in his wand but within himself. So he could start to train in magic that doesn't require a wand, like wandless magic that some powerful wizards are known to perform.
In the fanfiction, when Harry Potter loses his glasses, it could lead to some really interesting character development. For example, his friends might have to step up and protect him more. Also, it could be a chance for him to discover new magical ways to improve his vision without the glasses, perhaps a spell or a potion that he has to search for.