Fanfiction: A New Dark Lord in Harry Potter - What Could the Storyline Be?

One possible take on a 'Dark Lord Harry Potter' fanfiction could be a story where Harry, instead of following the path of a hero, is influenced by dark forces early on. Maybe he discovers a hidden, dark side of magic that the Hogwarts faculty has been suppressing. This could lead to a completely different power dynamic within the wizarding world.

Well, first, Harry would need to study the ways of the Sith. He has to understand his enemy. Then, he could combine his wizarding skills with some new knowledge. For example, he might learn how to use his magic to counter the Sith's mind - control abilities. He could also use his Patronus, which represents hope and light, to drive away the darkness of the Sith. And of course, he'd need to find the Sith's weakness, like in the way he found Voldemort's Horcruxes.

One plotline could be that Harry is influenced by the Dark Lord's ideology from an early age. Maybe he discovers some 'truths' as he sees them that make him believe the Dark Lord's way is the right one. For example, he might think that the wizarding world's current order is corrupt and only the Dark Lord can fix it.

If Harry Potter becomes Lord Slytherin, he might bring about a new era of unity in Hogwarts. Since he has friends from different houses, he could bridge the gap between Slytherin and the other houses. He may introduce new rules or traditions within the Slytherin house that are more inclusive. For example, he could encourage more cooperation in Quidditch matches instead of the cut - throat competition that has been the norm. Also, his magical abilities, which are already quite remarkable, could be enhanced or used in different ways as Lord Slytherin, perhaps leading to new spells or ways of magic being discovered.

Well, one possible main plot twist could be that Harry's friends turn against him when he starts showing signs of becoming the new Dark Lord. They might initially try to reason with him, but as his power grows, they feel threatened and decide to oppose him.

The concept of Harry as a Dark Lord in fanfiction is alluring because it subverts the original story. It allows fans to explore the 'what if' scenarios. What if Harry had given in to the power-hungry side? It gives a chance to rewrite the power structure in the wizarding world.

One interesting prank could be to magically change the Dark Lord's robes into something ridiculous like a frilly pink dress. It would be a shock to his dignity and his followers' perception of him.

One possibility is that Harry would be trained in dark magic from a young age. He might grow up believing in the Dark Lord's ideology, which would put him at odds with his friends from the original story. For example, he could be a formidable opponent to Hermione and Ron when they eventually cross paths.

The plot might involve the dark lord's daughter being raised in secrecy. When she discovers her true identity, she decides to use her knowledge of the dark side to actually help the wizarding world. She could start by providing inside information to Harry and his friends about hidden Death Eater lairs or secret dark spells. Along the way, she has to deal with the distrust of others in the wizarding community.

Severus Snape's memories or a ghostly apparition of him could be a main character. Since he had such a complex relationship with the dark lord, he could offer insights to the daughter. Also, Ginny Weasley could be significant. She's a strong witch in her own right and could be a role model for the dark lord's daughter. And then there are the professors at Hogwarts like McGonagall who would have to deal with the situation of having the dark lord's daughter at school.