What could be an interesting plot for a Harry Potter fanfiction about the new DADA teacher?

Maybe the new Dada teacher was once a student who was deeply affected by a dark magic encounter. So, he came back to teach DADA to make sure no other students have to go through what he did.

One great fanfiction could be where the new Dada teacher is secretly a time - traveling wizard from a future Hogwarts. He uses his knowledge of future dark magic threats to prepare the students in a really unique way.

Well, in this fanfiction, Harry might use his own experiences with dark magic to teach in a very practical way. For example, he could share how he faced Voldemort and his Death Eaters and turn those real - life situations into lessons on defensive magic. He might also introduce some new spells that he has learned or developed during his adventures.

Another interesting twist is if the DADA teacher is revealed to be a long - lost relative of Harry. Maybe a distant cousin or an uncle who has been in hiding all these years. Their connection to Harry could be the reason they took the job at Hogwarts, not just to teach but also to protect Harry in a more personal way. This would add an emotional aspect to the story as well as change the dynamics between Harry and the teacher.

A really cool fanfiction idea is one where the DADA teacher was once a student at Hogwarts who failed the subject miserably. Now they've come back as a teacher to prove that they've mastered the subject. Along the way, they face challenges like old bullies who are now colleagues and students who doubt their abilities.

In this fanfiction, Sanguini could start by explaining the history of vampires in relation to the wizarding world's dark arts. He could talk about how vampires have been both feared and sometimes used as allies in battles against the dark side. Then, he could move on to practical lessons, like teaching students how to identify a vampire's lair and what precautions to take when approaching one. His lessons might also include how to use vampire fangs in certain potions for defensive purposes, making DADA a much more interesting and dangerous subject.

A great fanfic idea could be that the DADA teacher is actually an animagus who uses their animal form to secretly spy on the Death Eaters. They could be a cat or a bird, for example. In the fanfic, Harry and his friends might start to suspect something strange about the teacher when they notice the animal always seems to be around when important information is being passed. Eventually, they discover the truth and the teacher becomes an even more important ally in their fight against the dark forces.

Luna Lovegood could be an interesting choice. She has a very unique view of the wizarding world. As a DADA teacher, she would teach in her own offbeat way. For example, she might introduce the students to the idea of defending against invisible creatures that most wizards don't believe in. Her lessons would be full of creativity and would make the students think outside the box.

One possible plot idea could be that Harry Potter, using his own experiences with dark magic and defense against it, teaches the Marauders new spells and strategies. For example, he could introduce them to the Patronus Charm in a more in - depth way than they might have learned on their own. Maybe he also shares his insights on how to deal with various dark creatures, based on his encounters in the Forbidden Forest.

Another challenge for Harry as Dada teacher could be dealing with the school's bureaucracy. He might want to introduce new teaching methods or change the curriculum, but he has to go through the proper channels. And there could be resistance from some of the more conservative teachers or the school administration who are used to the old ways of teaching Dada.