In most fanfics, the status of a character's parents can be quite variable. For this 'Harty' in the Hermione fanfic, without having read it, it's difficult to say. It could be that the author decides to keep them alive to have a support system for Harty or perhaps to create a contrast with Hermione's own family situation. If the fanfic is about Harty's adventures in the wizarding world similar to Hermione, having living parents could mean they are either muggles who need to be protected from the wizarding threats or they could be wizards themselves and be part of Harty's journey.
Harty's alive parents could act as a source of conflict. For example, if they are against Harty's friendship with Hermione because of her Muggle - born status. This would add an interesting layer of drama to the fanfic.
The story would be very different. Naruto's parents being alive would mean he has a support system from the start. His father could pass on his jutsu and wisdom more directly. Naruto might not have the same drive to become Hokage in the same way, as he wouldn't be seeking that family - like recognition from the village. His mother's presence would also add an element of warmth and stability to his life. And perhaps he would be more of a prodigy with both his parents' guidance, changing the power dynamics in the ninja world.
His relationship with his parents would be loving. Minato would be a strict but fair father, teaching Naruto about ninjutsu and the responsibilities of being a shinobi. Kushina would be the warm, affectionate mother, always there to comfort and encourage Naruto. They would support his dreams and be proud of his every achievement.
There are indeed fanfics like that. It's a very creative idea. Imagine the implications for Hermione's character. She would inherit different traits from both Snape and Minerva. Snape's intelligence and his complex nature, along with Minerva's wisdom and strictness. This would change her backstory and how she interacts with other characters in the fanfic world.
It depends on the specific novel. Some novels have the main character's parents alive, while others don't.
One possible plotline could be that Minato and Kushina raise Naruto as a normal child in Konoha. Naruto would grow up with their love and guidance, which would significantly change his personality. He might be more confident from the start and not have that intense need to prove himself. Also, Minato could train Naruto personally, and Naruto might inherit his father's skills much earlier, leading to different adventures and battles in the ninja world.
A fanfic with Harry's parents alive could have a plot where they discover a new threat to the wizarding world. Since they survived Voldemort's first attack, they are more vigilant. They raise Harry to be a strong wizard, teaching him both powerful spells and the values of the wizarding world. The story could involve them going on adventures together to find the source of this new threat. Along the way, Harry learns more about his family's history and his parents' experiences at Hogwarts. There would be a lot of family bonding and magical discoveries.
One great fanfic is 'The Potter Family Reunion'. It imagines how different Harry's life would be with his parents around. His parents, James and Lily, are actively involved in his upbringing, and he gets to grow up in a loving family environment. It also delves into how the wizarding world would change with the Potters alive, as they were important figures. There are interesting interactions between Harry and his parents, and it shows how they would have trained him in magic from a young age.
Hermione might become more introspective. The anniversary would force her to look inward and really think about her life without her parents. This could lead to her making some changes in her life, like being more open to new experiences or relationships. For example, she might start to take more risks in her friendships or her studies, realizing that life is short.
A fanfic could revolve around a Hufflepuff whose parents are alive and own a magical business. The Hufflepuff student has to balance school life with helping their parents out during holidays. This could lead to all sorts of adventures as they meet different magical creatures and characters through the business. At the same time, they use the Hufflepuff traits of kindness and patience to deal with difficult customers and situations.