Maybe Harry, tired of the existing power structures in the wizarding world, starts his own empire. He could start by recruiting those who have been marginalized, like werewolves and half - bloods. He'd then use his fame and skills to establish a new order, one based on equality and true understanding of magic.
Maybe Harry discovers a new and unique magic that only he can perform. This new magic could be the mark he makes. For example, he might find a way to combine different spells in an unprecedented way that gives him an edge in fighting the dark forces.
Well, perhaps Harry could use magic to shape the island. He might create a magical forest filled with unique creatures from the wizarding world. He could also build a hidden school on the island to teach magic in his own way, away from the prying eyes of the Ministry of Magic.
His friends like Hermione and Ron would surely be his first allies. They have been through so much together and would support his vision.
Hermione could be there. She would be really helpful in planning and organizing the island. For example, she might set up a system for categorizing all the magical knowledge and resources on the island.
There could be some old - fashioned professors at Hogwarts who are against Harry's unorthodox ways of making his mark. They believe in the old - established ways of teaching and practicing magic and see Harry as a troublemaker who is disrupting the order of things at the school.
In Harry Potter fanfiction, a character being 'his own man' might mean that he has the independence to make his own choices, regardless of the expectations of others. For example, a character might not follow the typical path set by the original story, like a Slytherin who decides to oppose the pure - blood supremacist views of his family.
The 'rise of an empire' in this fanfiction could start from a simple idea like a group of outcast wizards coming together. They might have been marginalized by the current wizarding society for their different beliefs or magical abilities. As they grow in number and power, they start to form their own empire. This could lead to a re - evaluation of what it means to be a wizard in the Harry Potter world. Old alliances might be broken, and new ones formed. And the story could be full of twists and turns as the main characters try to navigate this new and dangerous situation.
Perhaps Harry makes Draco his hand. This could lead to a very different dynamic. Draco, now in this odd form, would be forced to rely on Harry. They might start to understand each other better. Harry could use this situation to try and reform Draco, showing him the good in the wizarding world that he has been blind to due to his family's influence. They could work together to solve a mystery in Hogwarts that they couldn't have solved alone.
One possible plot could be that Harry Potter decides to open his own school to teach a new generation of witches and wizards in a more inclusive and modern way. He might incorporate Muggle - friendly elements into the curriculum, like teaching about Muggle technology from a magical perspective. He could also focus on teaching students how to use magic for good in the real - world situations that the wizarding world now faces, such as dealing with dark magic that is becoming more complex and hidden.
In this fanfiction, Harry could be forced to create an island due to some kind of dark magic threat in the wizarding world. He uses his knowledge and the help of his friends like Hermione and Ron. They might design the island to have its own unique magical ecosystem. For example, they could create a special type of tree that produces potions - ingredients as its fruits. Harry could also make a school on the island for young witches and wizards who are in danger in the regular wizarding world.