If Harry attended Durmstrang Institute instead. Durmstrang has a reputation for being more lenient towards the Dark Arts in their teachings. Harry might have been influenced differently. He could have been trained in more aggressive forms of magic. However, he would also face more challenges as Durmstrang has a more cut - throat and competitive atmosphere among students. And he might have to deal with more students who have a leaning towards the Dark side.
He might make a whole new set of friends. Different schools in the Harry Potter universe have their own unique cultures and student bodies. For example, if he went to Durmstrang, he'd be exposed to a more competitive and dark - arts - leaning environment. This could change his perspective on magic and his place in the wizarding world.
In fanfiction, if Harry goes to a different school, he may discover new magical creatures. Hogwarts has its own set of creatures like hippogriffs and thestrals. But another school could have ones that are completely unknown to him. This would expand his knowledge of the magical world. Also, the architecture and layout of the new school would be different. It might be built in a more modern style or in a completely different location, like underwater or on a floating island. All these changes would make for an exciting and different story.
Well, one difference could be the types of magic taught. American magic in fanfiction might focus more on native American magic traditions along with the regular spells. Also, the school layout would likely be different. Instead of the castle-like Hogwarts, it could be a more modern campus with different buildings for different subjects.
If Harry attended a different school, the story would change drastically. For example, if he went to Beauxbatons, he would be in an environment that values beauty and grace in magic. This could change his perception of magic from the more practical and sometimes rough - around - the - edges approach at Hogwarts. His friends would be different, likely from various European countries, and he might develop different skills. His relationship with Voldemort might also be affected as he would be in a different magical community with different defenses and knowledge about the Dark Arts.
Well, different 'want' in Harry Potter fanfiction could mean different things. One aspect is the want for adventure. Many fanfictions explore characters' desires to go on new adventures outside of Hogwarts. Another could be the want for acceptance. A character might be an outcast in the original story but in fanfiction, they strive for acceptance within the wizarding community. Also, there's the want for revenge, which can create really intense storylines in fanfiction where a character has been wronged and wants to get back at those who did them harm.
If the alternate school was in a different location, like a forest - based school, student life would be very different. They would have to learn to live in harmony with the forest creatures. Their classes might be held outdoors more often. Meals could be sourced from the forest, with students learning to forage for magical ingredients. There would be no need for broomstick flying lessons as much, but instead, lessons on how to communicate with the trees and plants. They would probably have a different set of rules, more in tune with nature. For instance, they might have a curfew based on when the nocturnal animals become active.
In an alternate school, students' lives would be different in many ways. They could have different types of magic pets. Instead of the common owls, cats and toads, they might have magical creatures from other parts of the world like mini - dragons or phoenix chicks. The school rules about magic outside of class would be more lenient. So students could practice magic in more areas of the school, not just in the designated classrooms. And the relationships between students and teachers might be more like a mentorship, where teachers really guide students on a personal level in their magical development.
One great 'different school' Harry Potter fanfiction is 'Hogwarts of the East'. It creates a new wizarding school in Asia with unique magical traditions and spells. Another is 'The Lost School of Magic' which tells a story about a long - forgotten school that resurfaces and has a connection to Hogwarts. And 'School Beyond the Veil' where a secret school exists in a parallel magical dimension.
A possible plotline could be Harry being sent to a different school as part of an exchange program. At the new school, he has to prove himself all over again. He meets new friends and enemies. For instance, if it's Beauxbatons, he might be challenged by the students who think he's just a famous name from Hogwarts and not really that talented.