I really like 'The Christmas Miracle at Hogwarts'. In this fanfic, there's a problem with the magic that makes Christmas possible at the school. Harry and his friends have to figure out how to save Christmas. It's a heartwarming story that shows their friendship and determination. It also has some really cool descriptions of the Christmas spells and how they work.
One common theme is family. Since Harry lacks a proper family for most of his life, Christmas fanfics often explore the idea of him finding a sense of family during the holidays at Hogwarts, whether it's with his friends or through some new discovery related to his parents. Another theme is magic. Christmas is a time when magic seems even more special in the wizarding world, so fanfictions usually have a lot of descriptions of magical Christmas decorations, spells, and presents.
One interesting 'Harry Potter Christmas fanfiction' story could be about the trio - Harry, Ron and Hermione - spending a peaceful Christmas at Hogwarts away from the usual chaos. They might discover a secret room filled with Christmas magic that gives them a chance to see their families in a special way, even though they are at school.
Sure. There are stories that involve Harry and his friends getting caught up in the events of Nightmare Before Christmas. They might have to help Sally stop Jack from making a huge mistake, all while using their wands and magical knowledge. The contrast between the two settings and the characters' different personalities can create a lot of interesting plot twists and character development in these fanfictions.
Perhaps the fanfiction could focus on Harry missing his parents during his first Christmas at Hogwarts. He then discovers a hidden room in the castle that has remnants of past Christmas celebrations. There, he finds a photo album that shows his parents' Christmases at Hogwarts, which gives him a feeling of connection to them.
In some Harry Potter fanfiction, the Christmas Magic might involve unique spells related to the holiday. For example, there could be a spell that turns the Hogwarts grounds into a winter wonderland filled with enchanted snowmen that can move and talk, adding a touch of whimsy to the Christmas at Hogwarts.
Harry Potter himself would be an obvious choice. His journey through the magical world and his experiences with good and evil would make for an interesting take on the Christmas Carol theme. He could be visited by the spirits and have revelations about his past, present, and future.
Archive of Our Own (AO3) is also a popular platform for fanfiction. There are many well - written 'Harry Potter Christmas fanfiction' stories there. The site has a great tagging system, so you can filter the stories based on what you like, such as specific characters, pairings, or plot elements related to Christmas in the 'Harry Potter' universe.
Obviously, Harry Potter himself would be a main character. He is the heart of any Hogwarts - related story. Also, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, as they are Harry's closest friends and would surely be part of his first Christmas at Hogwarts.
Christmas Magic in fanfiction can serve as a plot device. It might bring characters together in unexpected ways. For example, two characters who were on bad terms might be brought closer because of a shared Christmas Magic experience, like finding a hidden Christmas grotto in the Forbidden Forest that can only be accessed during the Christmas season and having to rely on each other to get out.