If Harry grew up in Japan in fanfiction, his view of the magical world would be shaped by Japanese culture. Japanese art forms like origami could have magical applications. His spells might be chanted in Japanese. His enemies could also be different, perhaps based on Japanese dark magic concepts. He would grow up in a society that values harmony, so his approach to conflict, both in the magical world and personal relationships, would be more about mediation and finding common ground rather than direct confrontation like in the original story.
In fanfiction where Harry Potter grew up in Japan, his appearance could be different too. He might be dressed in traditional Japanese wizard robes. His magic could be influenced by Japanese magic traditions. He would probably learn different spells that are unique to Japanese wizardry. Also, his friends would likely be of different ethnic backgrounds, and they would celebrate Japanese magical festivals together.
His magic might be more in tune with Japanese elements. For instance, his Patronus could take on a form related to Japanese mythology, like a Kitsune. His spell - casting could be more fluid and graceful, influenced by Japanese martial arts movements. Since Japanese magic could be more about harmony with nature, his magic might also be more attuned to the natural elements around him, like using the power of the wind that blows through Japanese bamboo forests.
If Harry grew a beard in a fanfiction, his personality could also shift a bit. He might become more introspective. The beard could be a physical manifestation of his inner growth. He could be less impulsive, taking more time to think things through, like an old wizard who has seen it all. Also, he might be more reclusive, using the beard as a sort of barrier between himself and the outside world that has always had such high expectations of him.
His character would likely be distorted. He might become more cynical about relationships in general. Since Hetai fanfiction often portrays relationships in a rather improper and unrealistic way, Harry might lose his sense of the true, deep - seated values of friendship and loyalty that are so central to the original story.
His magical education would change. American schools might focus more on practical magic for self - defense from an early age, given the more dangerous magical environment in some fan theories. So Harry could be more battle - ready sooner.
Harry may become more empathetic towards outcasts. Growing up in an orphanage, he is surrounded by other children who have been abandoned. This could make him more understanding of those who are on the fringes of society, not just in the Muggle world but also in the wizarding world. For instance, he might be more inclined to befriend house - elves or other marginalized magical creatures. He could also be more protective of his friends, as he values the relationships he forms in the orphanage more since they are his only real family for a long time.
Well, her Hogwarts - centered story would completely shift. Instead of going through the trials at Hogwarts, she'd be dealing with the Japanese magical schools or training systems. Maybe she'd end up in a school like Mahoutokoro, where she'd have to learn different magical techniques and rules.
His relationships would likely be more guarded. He might have a hard time trusting people at first. For example, when he meets Ron and Hermione in the wizarding world, he would be more hesitant to form a friendship. His idea of friendship might be more about survival and mutual benefit rather than the more innocent and pure form in the original story.
His magic could incorporate more elements of Japanese magic. For example, his spells might be more about harmony with nature, like some Japanese magical traditions.
He'd probably be more reserved and polite, as those are common traits in Japanese culture. His sense of honor might be more in line with the Japanese concept of 'bushido'.