One possible plotline could be Harry making friends with the hospital staff and other patients. They become like a second family to him, and he learns about different kinds of people from various backgrounds. Another could be Harry discovering his magical abilities while in the hospital, perhaps through some strange events that occur only he can notice, like objects moving on their own. Or maybe he uses his time in the hospital to study magic secretly, getting books sent to him somehow and practicing spells in his room when no one is looking.
The hospital staff would surely be important. For example, a kind - hearted nurse who always takes care of Harry and becomes like a mother figure to him. There could also be an old doctor who has seen many strange cases and is intrigued by Harry's situation. Another character could be a fellow patient, a young girl who is also a wizard but has been hidden away in the hospital for a different reason. They could become friends and help each other through their difficult times in the hospital.
Well, it could be about Harry and Tom becoming friends as they grow up. Maybe they learn magic together, face challenges side by side, and their friendship changes the course of the wizarding world.
The main characters are Harry and Tom. Harry, the boy who lived, and Tom, who could be a complex character in this fanfiction. He might not be the evil Voldemort we know from the original story. Instead, he could be a young wizard with potential for good or bad, and Harry's influence on him is a major part of the story.
Well, clearly Harry and Hermione are the main characters. Harry, the boy who lived, with his courage and natural talent for facing dark magic. And Hermione, the brilliant witch, with her vast knowledge of magic and her logical thinking.
Definitely Ginny. Since she's Harry's love interest in the original series, in the fanfiction about them growing up, she has a big role. She could be shown as a strong, independent witch who is equal to Harry in many ways. Draco Malfoy is also a character that features a lot. Sometimes, fanfiction explores his redemption arc further as he and Harry have to interact in the post - war wizarding world.
One difference could be his personality. Growing up in an orphanage might make him more independent and self - reliant from a young age. He would have to fend for himself more without the Dursleys' influence, which could also make him more distrustful of adults initially.
Well, for one thing, he might have a different accent. American wizards could have a more brash and outspoken style compared to the more reserved British ones in the original. Also, the school system might be more like American Muggle schools, with things like sports being more hyped up, perhaps a version of Quidditch that's more in line with American football in terms of fanfare.
One possible plotline could be Harry learning all the unique Weasley family traditions. For example, he might participate in the annual Weasley family Quidditch match and discover new strategies from the Weasleys. Another could be his relationships with each Weasley sibling growing in different ways. He could have a really close bond with Ron as they grow up together, and also form special friendships with Ginny, Fred, and George. Maybe he gets to help Molly Weasley in the kitchen and learns some secret family recipes too.
One interesting plotline could be Sirius teaching Harry advanced magic in secret. For example, Sirius might show Harry how to perform Patronus charms earlier than he does in the original story. This would give Harry an edge in dealing with Dementors and other dark creatures.