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.
Perhaps Harry will meet some reclusive or mysterious figures in the new school. They could be ancient wizards who have been in hiding for years, or strange creatures that are able to communicate with humans. These encounters would surely add more excitement and mystery to Harry's time at the different school. He may also come across some students who have a different view on the wizarding war and Voldemort, which would make for interesting conversations and potential conflicts.
Well, he might make new friends who have different magical abilities or come from different backgrounds. Maybe he'll learn new spells or magical theories not taught at Hogwarts.
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.
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.
Maybe he'll make new friends who have very different magical abilities compared to his old schoolmates. For example, they might be experts in some rare forms of magic.
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 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.