The main antagonists could be those who don't want Harry to receive a proper Hogwarts education. Maybe some dark wizards who fear that Harry will become too powerful if he goes through the Hogwarts training. So, they plot to keep him away from Hogwarts.
In this fanfiction, it could be a group of jealous wizard families. They see Harry as a threat to their own children's future in the wizarding world. So, they conspire to prevent Harry from going to Hogwarts. They might use various spells and tricks to keep him away, and Harry has to fight against them to find his own path in magic.
It could be some dark wizards who are trying to take over the wizarding world outside of Hogwarts' influence. Since Hogwarts is often a place that trains wizards to fight against dark magic, without it, these dark wizards might have more freedom to operate.
Ron could also be important. He might be torn between his loyalty to Hogwarts and his friendship with Harry. Eventually, he could choose to leave Hogwarts to be with Harry, bringing his Weasley family charm and his own brand of magic to the group. The Weasley twins might also get involved, providing some much - needed humor and their unique magical inventions.
One possibility could be a group of dark wizards who are jealous of Hogwarts' power and reputation. They want to bring it down and Harry, as the champion, stands in their way. Another could be a former Hogwarts student who turned to the dark side and has a vendetta against the school for some reason. They target Harry specifically because he represents everything good about Hogwarts.
Voldemort and his Death Eaters could still be the main antagonists. Since Harry is now seen as a prince, they might see him as an even greater threat to their dark plans and try to eliminate him.
The pure - blood supremacist families could be the main antagonists. They might see Harry as a threat to their traditional ways of running Hogwarts. They would oppose his new rules and reforms that aim for a more inclusive and equal school. For example, they could try to undermine his authority by spreading false rumors about him among the students and their families.
One possible plotline could be that Harry discovers a hidden magical world outside of Hogwarts. Maybe he stumbles upon a group of rogue wizards who teach him their own brand of magic, away from the traditional Hogwarts curriculum.
There might be an ancient evil entity that has been trapped within the university grounds for centuries. When Harry arrives, it senses his power and tries to use him to break free. This entity could manipulate other students and staff to achieve its goal, making it a very dangerous and complex antagonist.
One possibility could be that Harry discovers he has some other magical destiny outside of Hogwarts. Maybe he is taken in by a different group of wizards who teach him their own brand of magic in a hidden location. They might believe Hogwarts is too mainstream or that Harry has a special power that needs to be nurtured away from the school.
It could be a new dark wizard who has been lurking in the shadows. Maybe someone who was once a student at Hogwarts but turned to the dark side.
The Dumbledore character could still be important. He might be secretly watching over Harry, guiding him from a distance. Another character could be a new wizard or witch that Harry meets in the Muggle world who has a special mission related to Harry. For example, a young witch who has been exiled from the wizarding world but has the knowledge to help Harry understand his powers. And of course, Voldemort would still be a main antagonist as his threat looms over the entire wizarding world whether Harry is at Hogwarts or not.