Well, it could be that Harry discovers a new and rare form of magic that no one else at Hogwarts has mastered. Maybe he stumbles upon an ancient spell book in a hidden corner of the library. This new magic could give him an edge in his battles against the dark forces, and he has to keep it a secret from those who might misuse it.
Perhaps in this fanfiction, 'Harry Gets a Mastery' means he masters a particular subject like Potions in a way that even Snape is impressed. He could have found a new ingredient or a different brewing method that makes his potions far superior. This could lead to him getting special privileges in the Potions class, like access to restricted ingredients or a personal workspace in the Potions dungeon.
It could be a new dark wizard who is jealous of Harry's new mastery. This wizard might try to steal Harry's knowledge or use it for his own evil purposes. He could be a former Death Eater who was thought to be dead but has now returned with a vengeance.
Perhaps the master is a time - traveler who has come to ensure Harry reaches his full potential. They might train Harry to use his magic in unique ways, such as combining different types of magic for more powerful effects. The fanfiction could also explore how Harry's relationships with his friends change as he gets this special training.
It could be an old professor who has retired but comes back to train Harry. For example, Professor Binns could have some hidden depths and knowledge that he decides to share with Harry.
One possible plot is that as the heir of Hogwarts, Harry has some special powers or abilities that he gradually uncovers. He might be able to communicate with the very essence of the school, like the walls and the grounds, and they guide him in his fight against the forces of evil. For example, the castle could show him hidden passages to outwit Voldemort's minions. Also, other characters might react differently to him once they learn of his new status. Some might be jealous, while others would look to him for leadership.
In the 'harry gets a tattoo fanfiction', he might get a tattoo as part of a bet or a dare. His friends challenge him and, being the brave Harry we know, he accepts. The tattoo could be something really out - of - the - ordinary, like a moving image of his Patronus. This could lead to all sorts of adventures as he tries to hide it from the more conservative members of the wizarding world.
In this fanfiction, perhaps Harry saves a girl from a dangerous magical creature during one of his adventures outside of Hogwarts. She's so grateful and as they spend more time together healing her wounds and such, they develop feelings for each other.
Well, perhaps Voldemort's followers could kidnap Harry to use him as a bargaining chip. They might hold him in an old, dark wizarding house, guarded by dark magic. Harry would then try to escape using his own magic skills and the help of some unexpected allies like house - elves who secretly oppose Voldemort.
In the 'harry gets a gun fanfiction', it could be that Harry is given the gun by a mysterious figure. This figure might have an ulterior motive, like using Harry as a pawn in a bigger game. Harry then has to decide whether to trust this person and what the implications of having the gun are for his own safety and the safety of those around him.
Maybe it could be about Harry's insecurities at first with getting braces. He might be worried about how his friends will react, especially if he has a crush on someone at Hogwarts. But then as the story progresses, his friends support him and he learns to embrace his new look.
Perhaps Harry becomes a professor of Transfiguration. He could introduce new spells and techniques he learned during his adventures. Since he was so good at it during his school days, he would be able to pass on his knowledge and also inspire students to be creative with their transfigurations. He might even have a special project where students try to transfigure something really complex, like a whole building, which he guides them through step by step.