In this fanfiction, Harry might be influenced by Slytherin's connection to snakes. He could encounter a snake that has some sort of intelligence and they form an unlikely bond. This could lead to him becoming more interested in snakes than ever before, delving into ancient snake lore and using this knowledge to his advantage in different situations, like in battles or solving mysteries within Hogwarts.
There could be a jealous student. This student might be envious of Harry getting all the attention with his snake - related adventures. So, they would act as an antagonist by trying to undermine Harry's efforts in the snake fanfiction world. They could spread false rumors about snakes being dangerous or Harry's intentions being dark, causing trouble for Harry among his peers and teachers.
There could be many interesting fanfictions involving Harry Potter and a snake. Maybe the snake is a magical creature with special powers that helps Harry in his adventures. For example, it could lead him to hidden secrets or protect him from dark wizards.
It could also be a snake from the Forbidden Forest. There are many unknown and mysterious creatures in there. A snake from that forest might be more in tune with the natural magic of Hogwarts. Harry, being the curious and kind - hearted person he is, might come across it during one of his adventures in the forest and start a friendship with it.
It could be Nagini. Even though in the original series she was more of a servant to Voldemort, in the fanfiction, she could have a different personality and form a bond with Harry.
Well, Harry has a lot of friends who could help him. Hermione might research the best ways to take care of the snake and give Harry advice. Ron could help with some of the more physical tasks like moving the snake's enclosure if needed. Harry would also use his own intuition and the knowledge he has gained from his time at Hogwarts to ensure the snake is well - cared for. He would spend time with the snake, getting to know its habits and needs, and use magic to meet those needs.
It could potentially be a black mamba. Although they are extremely venomous, in the wizarding world, Harry would have the magic to handle it safely. The black mamba is very fast and agile, which could symbolize Harry's own quick - thinking and agility in the face of danger.
Snake magic in Harry Potter fanfiction can be used to show a character's dark side. Since snakes are often associated with Slytherin and dark magic in the original series, in fanfiction, a character using snake magic might be on a path towards the dark arts. For example, they could use snake magic to control others or gain power in a more underhanded way.
One characteristic could be a re - imagining of Harry's personality to be more submissive, which is a big departure from his canon self. The snake aspect might introduce elements of snake - like behavior or abilities into Harry's character. For example, he could have a connection to snakes in a more profound way than in the original books.
Maybe it's an anonymous gift from someone who has been observing Harry. This person could be a former student of Hogwarts who has a special connection to snakes and sees that Harry has a kind heart and would take good care of the snake. So they leave the snake for Harry to find with a simple note that just says 'For Harry Potter'.