In the fanfic, one key moment could be when Harry uses his quick thinking to counter false accusations. He might recall precise events and details that prove his innocence, like the exact time and place where he was wrongly suspected of a crime.
Well, Harry is known for his loyalty to his friends. So when they try to testify against him (maybe under some kind of spell or false evidence), he could get really angry. He might start pacing back and forth in the courtroom, his fists clenched, and then turn to his so - called friends and say in a cold, angry voice 'I thought you knew me better. How could you believe these lies?' His anger would be a mix of betrayal and the general unfairness of the trial situation.
They are often portrayed as the villains. Their years of treating Harry badly are brought to light. They might look scared and out of place in the wizarding courtroom, with all its strange sights and magic.
In many Harry Potter fanfics, when it comes to lordships being revealed at a trial, it could be that Harry is revealed to be a lord in a way that completely changes his social standing. For example, he could be a lord over a particular magical territory or have a special status among the pure - blood families. This might be due to some long - lost family connection or a prophecy - related discovery. The trial could be a means to expose the truth about his true identity and the power and responsibilities that come with this newly discovered lordship. It could also lead to new alliances and enemies as other characters in the wizarding world react to his new - found status.
The fanfic could start with Harry being called to trial for something like using underage magic, which he didn't actually do. He is angry because he has been through so much already, fighting Voldemort and his Death Eaters, and now he has to face this unjust trial. His anger could fuel him to find evidence on his own to prove his innocence. He might start investigating who really cast the magic in question, leading him on a new adventure while still in the middle of the trial drama.
In a fanfic, the Dursleys might face charges for their mistreatment of Harry. They could be put on trial by the wizarding world for things like emotional abuse and neglect. For example, they made Harry live in a cupboard under the stairs and treated him like a servant. They might be found guilty and face various punishments, such as having their magic - related memories modified or being exiled from the wizard - protected areas near their home.
Well, Harry Potter's heritage in trial fanfic can play a big role. His family heritage, like being related to the Potters and the Blacks, might come into play. If his family has a certain reputation, it could either help or harm his case in the trial. Maybe his connection to powerful wizarding families makes people suspect he has certain motives or abilities that are relevant to what he's being tried for.
There may be some dark or angsty fanfics with such a concept, but self - harm themes are quite disturbing. In the 'Harry Potter' universe, this would be a very uncanonical and concerning take. It might explore a very different, perhaps depressed version of Harry Potter going through extreme emotional distress and using self - harm as a way to cope, but this goes against the overall spirit of the original series.