One common theme is loyalty. Characters have to decide who they are loyal to, whether it's their friends, their family or a cause. Another is sacrifice. Many characters sacrifice themselves or their well - being for the greater good in these fanfictions.
Power struggle is a very common theme. It shows how Voldemort was trying to gain absolute power over the wizarding world and how the Order of the Phoenix fought against him. Another theme is sacrifice. Many characters in these fanfictions sacrifice themselves for the greater good.
Sure. 'The Fallen Phoenix' is a great one. It delves deep into the lives of the characters during the First Wizarding War. It shows how they struggle, make alliances and face their inner demons.
One idea could be to focus on the experiences of an ordinary wizard caught in the middle of the war. Maybe they have to choose between joining the Order of the Phoenix or staying neutral. Another plot could be about a group of young wizards who form an underground resistance against the Death Eaters. Or perhaps a story about a wizard who discovers a powerful, forgotten spell that could change the outcome of the war.
A popular 'Harry Potter First Wizarding War' fanfiction is 'The First War Diaries'. In this, the author writes in the form of diaries of different characters involved in the war, which gives a very personal touch to the story. 'Forgotten Fighters of the First War' is another good one. It tells the stories of those wizards and witches who were overshadowed by the more famous ones during the war. 'First Wizarding War: Origins' is also great as it goes back to the very root causes that led to the outbreak of the war.
There's 'War Torn', which focuses on the personal struggles of various wizards on both sides of the war. It shows how the war affected not just the big players like Dumbledore and Voldemort, but also the ordinary witches and wizards. It has a really interesting take on the events of the first wizarding war.
I think Caradoc Dearborn is a very underrated character for a First Wizarding War fanfic. We don't know much about him, so you have a lot of creative freedom. You could make him a key figure in some secret Order of the Phoenix missions. Also, Benjy Fenwick could be a great focus. His death was brutal, but his life before that could be explored. Maybe he had some special magical abilities that were overlooked. And don't forget about Marlene McKinnon. She was a strong witch, and a fanfic could tell the story of her fight against the Death Eaters from her unique perspective.
If Voldemort won the first war in fanfiction, the social structure of the wizarding world would be turned upside down. Death Eaters would be in power everywhere. The use of Dark Magic would be widespread. The very fabric of the wizarding society that values love, friendship and equality would be torn apart. Wizards would live in constant fear, and any form of resistance would be brutally crushed.
Well, 'A Second Chance at the Second Wizarding War' is a must - read. It rewrites parts of the war in a creative way, adding new plot twists. In this fanfiction, some minor characters from the original series get more spotlight and their actions have a significant impact on the outcome of the war. There are also some really emotional moments that make it stand out.
Harry Potter is obviously very popular in these fanfictions. He is often portrayed in different lights, sometimes more powerful or more conflicted than in the original series. Another popular character is Severus Snape. His complex backstory and ambiguous loyalties during the Second Wizarding War make him a fascinating subject for fanfiction writers.