Another possibility is that it could be sent by a jealous student. Maybe Harry got a special privilege or recognition that someone else felt they deserved more. So, out of envy, they arrange for a Howler to be sent to Harry to embarrass him.
It could be Professor Snape. He often had a contentious relationship with Harry, and if Harry did something that Snape thought was particularly wrong or against school rules in a way that affected Snape's interests, he might send a Howler.
There's also a chance that it's sent by an over - protective parent figure in the wizarding world. They might think Harry is getting involved in something too dangerous or not following proper wizarding traditions, and use the Howler as a way to scold him publicly and get him to change his ways.
Snape could also be a possibility. If Harry did something that Snape considered a serious offense in Potions class, like using an ingredient in the wrong way that could have caused an explosion, Snape might send a howler to scold him. However, it would probably also be filled with his usual sarcasm and dislike for Harry.
His mother could send the howler. In the wizarding world, mothers can be quite fierce when it comes to family reputation and she might be unhappy with Sirius's actions or friends.
It could be Severus Snape. He has a complex relationship with Dumbledore. Maybe Snape discovers some of Dumbledore's plans that he doesn't agree with regarding Harry Potter. He then sends a Howler in a fit of anger to express his disapproval.
Perhaps another student, like Hermione, could send the Howler in a very creative twist in the fanfiction. Maybe she has found out that Draco is planning something malicious against the Gryffindors and uses the Howler as a way to threaten him into stopping.
Hermione could be the sender. If Snape has made some unfair judgment in class against Gryffindor students, Hermione, with her strong sense of justice, might send a howler to him to voice her protest.
His mother is a likely sender. She could be worried about Remus and send a Howler to remind him to take his Wolfsbane Potion regularly or to be more cautious around others. Mothers are often protective, and in the wizarding world, a Howler is a rather forceful way to get your point across.
In this fanfiction, Harry might be publicly scolded by the Howler in a really embarrassing way. Maybe it reveals some secrets about him that he didn't want others to know, like his insecurities or small mistakes he made.
His father, Harry Potter, might also send a Howler. Harry knows the importance of discipline and responsibility, and if James was shirking his duties or not following the rules at Hogwarts, Harry would not hesitate to use a Howler to communicate his disappointment and expectations.
It could be that someone did something really wrong and Harry needed to express his strong feelings in a very public and intense way. Howlers are notorious for being attention-grabbing and forceful.
In this fanfiction, perhaps the howler scolds Harry for something he did that he thought was right but others disagreed. Maybe it's about his actions during a Quidditch match that were considered too risky. The howler could be from McGonagall, for example.