Another way is through self - discovery. In fanfiction, Harry might spend more time exploring his family history on his own, not just relying on what Dumbledore or others tell him. By uncovering secrets about his family, he could find hidden powers or knowledge that empowers him to make his own decisions and take control of his destiny rather than being pushed around by the events around him.
In some fanfics, Harry Potter takes control of his life by defying the traditional paths set for him at Hogwarts. For example, he might choose to study magic in a more self - directed way, rather than following the standard curriculum. He could explore ancient and forbidden magics on his own terms, which gives him a sense of autonomy and control over his magical abilities and future.
In fanfiction, Harry Potter could take control of the Dark by first infiltrating the dark wizarding community. He might disguise himself and gain their trust. Once inside, he uses his natural leadership skills and charisma. He then starts to introduce new ideas and ways of thinking that gradually shift the focus of the Dark towards more positive or at least less harmful directions. This could involve changing the way dark magic is practiced or redirecting the ambitions of dark wizards. It's a fascinating concept that allows for a lot of creative exploration in fanfiction.
In some fanfictions, he might be elected by the students and staff. After all, he has a great reputation for saving the school multiple times.
Maybe he accidentally finds out when he is near some magnetic objects in Hogwarts. For example, he might notice that he can make the metal keys move towards him without using magic spells he already knew. It could be during a time when he is exploring an old, forgotten part of the castle where there are a lot of metal objects and strange magnetic fields.
In some fanfictions, it could be through an accidental encounter. Maybe he was in a situation where metal objects started to react to him unexpectedly, like when he was near a bunch of keys and they suddenly started to move towards him. This made him realize that he had this strange new power.
Perhaps he has a strange dream where he's in a world made entirely of shadows and he can manipulate them freely. When he wakes up, he starts to experiment and finds out that he can actually do the same in the real world. He might start with small things like making the shadow of a quill move on his desk, and gradually discovers the full extent of his power.
Perhaps it's through an accidental encounter with a powerful magical plant. He tries to interact with it in a normal way but ends up influencing its growth and behavior. This unexpected event makes him aware of his unique power to control nature. For example, he might touch a withering plant and suddenly it springs back to life and starts to grow rapidly under his touch.
In some fanfics, Harry Potter might take control of Gringotts through a combination of his heroic deeds and magical power. He has already defeated Voldemort, which gives him a great reputation. He could use this to his advantage and convince the goblins that under his leadership, Gringotts would be more prosperous and secure. Maybe he also has some unique magical abilities that are crucial for the management of the bank, such as the ability to detect dark magic in the vaults or a special connection to the magic that protects the bank.
Well, in such a fanfiction, he might control space through his magic wand. Maybe he uses a special spell that he discovers or invents, which allows him to manipulate the fabric of space, like creating portals or warping distances.
In certain fanfictions, Harry Potter could control animals due to his strong bond with nature. He may have an innate gift that is enhanced by his experiences at Hogwarts. His time in the Forbidden Forest, for instance, could have led to him developing this ability. He could be using his emotions and willpower to influence the animals, like projecting his thoughts of what he wants them to do in a way that they can understand, similar to how he communicates with his Patronus which has some animal - like forms.