Fanfic about Harry being affected by the Dursleys' abuse: Any good recommendations?

The theme of isolation is also quite common. The Dursleys isolate Harry from the outside world, and in fanfics, this often leads to him having a hard time adjusting when he finally enters the wizarding world. Also, there's the theme of revenge in some fanfics, where Harry wants to get back at the Dursleys in some way.

In the 'the dursleys abuse harry fanfiction', the abuse can be multi - faceted. Physically, Harry could be pushed around or hit by Vernon. Emotionally, Petunia might constantly compare him unfavorably to Dudley, which is really damaging to Harry's self - esteem. And socially, they might prevent him from having any friends over, making him feel completely alone in the world.

One consequence could be that Harry becomes withdrawn. He's so used to the abuse that he doesn't trust people easily. He might have nightmares often, reliving the moments of abuse. For instance, if Vernon has hit him before, he could have flashbacks in his sleep.

It could be because the authors want to emphasize Harry's difficult upbringing and show how he overcomes adversity. Also, it makes the contrast with the magical world more pronounced.

There's also 'Potter Family Expansion'. This one goes into detail about Ginny's pregnancy symptoms in the context of the wizarding world, like how certain potions can help with morning sickness. It shows how Harry and Ginny support each other and their excitement for the new arrival. The story also has some fun interactions with their old Hogwarts classmates who are now also starting families.

I really liked 'Harry's New Family with Regulus'. In this fanfic, Harry's adoption by Regulus leads to a whole new dynamic in the wizarding world. It shows how they both grow together, with Harry getting to experience a more stable and loving family environment. There are also some cool sub - plots about how the other characters react to this new situation.

There's also 'Voldemort's Claim on Harry'. It shows a different aspect of Voldemort's possessiveness. Instead of just physical possession, it's more about his claim on Harry's power and potential. The story builds on how Voldemort believes Harry is meant to be his in some way, and how Harry struggles against this possessive hold.

One great fanfic with this theme is 'Harry's Jealousy'. It really delves into how Harry's possessive nature towards Ginny plays out in different scenarios. The author does a wonderful job of showing his protectiveness and how Ginny responds to it.

There's also 'A Different Childhood for Harry'. This fanfic imagines Harry being raised by a muggle family in a completely different cultural setting. It's interesting to see how his Hogwarts experience is affected by his non - traditional upbringing. For example, he has a different view on house - elves due to his more egalitarian muggle background.

I've read 'A New Start for Enemies'. Here, after a magical accident, Harry and Draco start seeing things from each other's perspectives. Their friendship develops in a very natural way as they begin to understand the pressures each of them has been under. It has some really heart - warming moments.