The white owl can be significant by being a symbol of hope. For instance, when Harry is in a really tough situation, like facing Voldemort alone in the Forbidden Forest, the white owl could suddenly appear, bringing with it a sign that help is on the way. This could boost Harry's morale.
One interesting storyline could be the white owl having a special mission given by Dumbledore. Maybe it's to deliver a secret message to Harry that holds the key to a new mystery at Hogwarts. For example, the message could lead Harry to an ancient hidden chamber in the Forbidden Forest that has a powerful magical artifact.
There could be. The Harry Potter fandom is so large and diverse that it's very likely that someone has written a fanfic with this premise. However, it might not be easy to find. You could also check some Harry Potter - specific fanfic communities on social media platforms. People there might be able to point you in the right direction if they know of any such fanfics.
Well, one reason could be to explore different characterizations. The name Hedwig comes with a set of pre - existing ideas from the original books. By renaming it to Snowly Owl, the fanfic author can break free from those expectations. They can give the owl a different personality, behavior, or role in the story. It allows for a more personalized and experimental take on the beloved Harry Potter universe.
One possible fanfiction could be about Harry's owl, Hedwig, becoming an Animagus. Maybe she could transform into a human - like form to protect Harry in a dangerous situation. For example, when Death Eaters are closing in on Harry, Hedwig could turn into a wizard - like figure and use magic to fend them off.
One possible fanfiction could be about how Harry Potter's mother's Patronus, which was a doe, had a special connection with an owl. Maybe the owl was a messenger that carried important news related to her protection of Harry. It could be that the owl was charmed to only be visible to her and it played a role in her hiding from Voldemort.
In this fanfiction, perhaps Gaki the owl is a gift to Harry Potter from Hagrid. It could be an owl that is not like the typical owls at Hogwarts. Harry names it Gaki because of its strange behavior. The owl might have a habit of stealing shiny objects from other students, which could lead to some comical situations in the story.
Well, it could change the emotional connection. Hedwig was a well - known name, and if it's suddenly Snowly Owl, it might make Harry seem a bit more distanced from his owl at first. For example, when he calls for Hedwig, there's a sense of familiarity. But with a new name, he'd have to get used to it, and so would the readers. Also, in the wizarding world where names have power, it could potentially attract different kinds of magic or attention to the owl.
Maybe Hagrid could help too. He has a special connection with magical creatures, and since Harry is in the form of an owl, Hagrid might be able to understand him better than others. He could provide a safe place for Harry to stay while they figure out how to turn him back, and he might know some old - fashioned remedies or magic that could be useful in this situation.
Perhaps in the fanfiction, the owl was a magical anomaly. It was attracted to Lily Potter's pure heart. The owl had the power to transform into a human - like form briefly. Lily discovered this and they formed a pact. The owl - human would protect Harry when she couldn't. So when Voldemort came, the owl - human fought valiantly, but was overpowered. However, it left a magical imprint on Harry that would later help him in his battles.