One popular 'Harry Potter is someone else fanfiction' could be those that reimagine Harry as a different type of wizard, like a wizard from a different magical culture. For example, there might be fanfics where he is more in tune with the ancient magic of the druids.
It's appealing because it allows fans to explore different possibilities. We get to see Harry in a new light, which can be exciting.
It could be a random wizard or witch from another school. Maybe a student from Beauxbatons or Durmstrang who crosses paths with Harry before he meets Ron or Hermione. This could lead to a whole new set of adventures and friendships that change the course of the story as we know it.
One popular 'Harry is someone else's child' fanfiction might be 'The Unforeseen Family' which explores a scenario where Harry is the child of a different wizarding family. It delves into how his life would be different in terms of magic training, family dynamics, and relationships within the wizarding world.
There's also 'Harry as a Secret Heir' fanfiction. Here, Harry is not just the Boy Who Lived but has a secret heritage that changes everything. It delves deep into the lore of the wizarding world and creates a complex web of relationships and mysteries. The author does a great job of building suspense throughout the story.
Power and its implications are also common. If Harry has a new identity, it usually comes with different powers or limitations. Writers explore how he uses or struggles with these new powers. In some fictions, he may have to hide his powers to avoid danger, while in others, he uses them to change the wizarding world for the better.
Well, you might want to check out 'Harry's Double Life'. In this fanfic, Harry pretends to be a Muggle exchange student to investigate some mysterious events at Hogwarts.
They could go on an adventure to find a lost magical artifact. The two of them would have to face various obstacles, like dark creatures and complex spells set to protect the artifact.
Maybe he meets an exchange student from a different magical school. For example, a student from Beauxbatons or Durmstrang. They could share their different magical cultures and knowledge with Harry, and together they could face some challenges that require a combination of their unique skills.
A very popular one is 'The Fit Wizard: Harry's New Journey'. This fanfiction shows Harry getting into a strict workout routine after facing some challenges at Hogwarts. It not only has him working on his physical strength but also shows how it affects his relationships with his friends and his overall confidence.
Well, 'The Time - Traveling Trio' is a really interesting Harry Potter complemented fanfiction. It has Harry, Hermione, and Ron traveling through time to fix some of the mistakes in the wizarding world's past. 'The Veela's Curse' is also a good one. It adds a new element of Veela magic to the existing Harry Potter universe and shows how it affects the characters. And don't forget 'The Secret Chambers of Hogwarts', which uncovers hidden areas in the school that were not mentioned in the books.