What could be the plot of 'Merlin is Uther's lost son' fanfiction?

It would be very complex. Initially, Uther would be in shock. He has been hunting magic - users, and now his son is one. But he might also feel a sense of protectiveness. Merlin, on the other hand, would be confused and angry at being lied to about his identity. Eventually, they might start to understand each other more. Uther could see the good in Merlin's magic and Merlin could see the reasons behind Uther's actions, even if he doesn't agree with them all.

I'm not sure of a specific title, but in general, fanfictions with this premise often explore the idea of Merlin having to hide his identity as Uther's son. They usually rewrite parts of the original story to incorporate this new relationship. For example, Merlin might struggle with feelings of betrayal towards Uther, who has been so harsh on magic users, not knowing that his own son is one. This can lead to a whole new set of character dynamics and plot twists within the Camelot - centric story.

Maybe in the fanfiction, Uther discovers the creativity and the different perspectives on his world and characters, and he sees value in it. He might be a more open - minded version of himself in the fan - created stories.

One common theme is identity crisis. Merlin has to come to terms with being the son of a man who has persecuted his kind (magic users). Another theme is family secrets. The fact that this truth has been hidden for so long creates a lot of drama.

One great Merlin Uther fanfiction is 'The King's Regret'. It delves into the complex relationship between Merlin and Uther. It shows how Uther might have reacted differently to Merlin's magic if he had known the truth earlier. Another is 'Uther's Hidden Affection', which explores a more emotional side of Uther towards Merlin, a side that was perhaps masked by his hatred for magic in the original series.

One possible plot could be that Harry discovers his true heritage as the son of Uther Pendragon. He then has to navigate between the wizarding world he knows and the newfound Arthurian legend - related powers and responsibilities. He might face challenges from both sides, like dark wizards in the Harry Potter world who fear his new power, and enemies from the Arthurian realm who see him as a threat or an opportunity.

In fanfiction, if Uther finds out Merlin has magic, it could lead to Merlin's immediate arrest. Uther is known for his extreme hatred of magic in the Merlin series. He might see Merlin as a great threat and try to execute him, just as he has done with other magic - users.

Well, it could be a culmination of events. Uther's growing distrust of those around him, combined with Merlin's secretive nature about his magic. Merlin might be caught in the middle of a power struggle or a plot against Uther, and Uther, in his quest to protect his throne and Camelot, decides to eliminate Merlin without fully understanding the consequences. This would also create a great deal of drama and conflict for the other characters in the story, which is something fanfiction writers often strive for.

It could mean that in the context of the Merlin fandom, Uther's character is being depicted in a way in fanfiction that is acceptable or even favored by some fans. Maybe the fanfiction shows a different side of Uther that makes his actions more understandable or redeemable, and thus it is seen as approved within the fan community.

Power dynamics is a major theme. As Merlin is Uther's son, it affects his standing in Camelot, both in terms of political power and magical power. Also, redemption is a theme sometimes. Uther was not always kind to magic - users, and this relationship can lead to a path of redemption for him in some fanfictions.