A great Slytherin OC fanfiction often has a well - developed original character. The character should fit the Slytherin traits like being cunning, ambitious, and resourceful. For example, if the OC has a unique goal and uses their Slytherin - like qualities to achieve it in an interesting way, that can make the fanfiction stand out.
You can try looking on fanfiction websites like Archive of Our Own (AO3). It has a vast collection of fanfictions, and you can use the search filters to specifically look for Slytherin original character (OC) fanfictions. Just type in relevant keywords like 'Slytherin OC' in the search bar.
One great female Slytherin fanfiction is 'The Slytherin Girl's Redemption'. It focuses on a strong - willed female Slytherin character who has to overcome various challenges in the wizarding world. Her journey from being misunderstood to finding her true place is really engaging.
I really like 'Green and Yellow'. In this fanfiction, the author explores how a Hufflepuff's loyalty and a Slytherin's ambition can work together. It has some really interesting plot twists, especially when they team up for a Hogwarts - wide competition and have to overcome the biases of their fellow students.
One common theme is self - discovery. Slytherin male OCs often start out with a certain view of themselves and then through various experiences in the wizarding world, they learn more about their true nature. For example, they might realize they are not as cold - hearted as they thought.
One great Slytherin OC fanfiction is 'The Slytherin's Secret'. It has a well - developed original character who challenges the typical Slytherin stereotypes. Another is 'A Slytherin's Redemption', where the OC goes through a journey of self - discovery within the Slytherin house. There's also 'Slytherin's Newcomer' which focuses on how an OC copes with the unique environment of Slytherin house.
One great Slytherin Weasley OC fanfiction is 'The Slytherin Weasley' by [author name]. It tells the story of a Weasley who is sorted into Slytherin, which is quite an unusual concept in the Harry Potter universe. The OC has to deal with the prejudice from both sides - the Gryffindors who expect all Weasleys to be like them, and the Slytherins who are skeptical of a Weasley in their house. The character development is really well - done, and it's a fascinating read.
One common theme is the struggle against the Slytherin stereotype. Many male oc stories in this genre focus on the character trying to break free from the negative image associated with the house, like being overly ambitious in a bad way or being sneaky. For example, the oc might show that ambition can be used for good, like achieving great things in magic without stepping on others.
Another is the oc heir uniting different houses in Hogwarts to face a common threat, despite the traditional rivalries. They use their Slytherin cunning to form alliances and overcome difficulties. This shows how the heir can break the stereotypes of their house.
Character depth. A standout Slytherin Weasley OC fanfiction will have a well - developed OC. For example, if the OC has conflicting loyalties between the Weasley family values and the Slytherin house ideals, it can create a really interesting dynamic. The way they handle these internal conflicts and external challenges from other characters makes the story engaging.