Well, it could be a way to gain insights. Maybe they are trying to understand Harry better, his past traumas or the secrets he might be hiding. It could also be a plot device to uncover some hidden plot or threat that is related to Harry's past experiences.
They offer a new perspective. We get to see events from Harry's point of view in a different way. It's like getting a behind - the - scenes look at his life.
One popular 'watching Harry's memories' fanfiction could be 'The Unseen Past Revealed'. In this fic, the characters are forced to watch Harry's memories due to a powerful spell gone wrong. It shows a lot of his early years at Hogwarts that were not fully explored in the original books.
You can start by looking on fanfiction.net. It has a large collection of Harry Potter fanfictions, and you're likely to find some great 'Watching Harry Potter Memories' ones there. Another good place is Archive of Our Own (AO3). It has a very user - friendly interface and a wide range of fan - created works, including this type of fanfiction.
When Hogwarts watches Harry's worst memories, Neville would find inspiration in Harry's ability to persevere. He might see that his own insecurities are nothing compared to what Harry has faced. Luna would have her own unique perspective. She might see the beauty in Harry's ability to hold on to hope even in his worst memories. The Hufflepuff students would be empathetic and might offer Harry small acts of kindness like making him special treats or leaving him encouraging notes around the school.
The teachers would probably be very interested. For instance, Professor McGonagall might want to see Hermione's memories to understand her learning process better, so she can use that knowledge to teach other students more effectively. Also, Harry and Ron would be interested. They are her closest friends, and seeing her memories could give them a deeper understanding of her and their shared adventures.
In the 'Watching Harry Potter Memories' genre of fanfiction, 'A Glimpse into the Past' is worth reading. It tells the story of Harry, Ron and Hermione as they stumble upon a magical device that allows them to watch memories not just from their own lives, but from the lives of previous generations of wizards. The way the author describes the emotions and revelations that come with each memory is really engaging. Another good one is 'Shared Memories' where the characters share their memories with each other in a way that they haven't before, leading to a deeper understanding and stronger bonds between them.
One great 'Harry Potter watching memories' fanfiction is 'The Memory Chamber'. It has a unique take on how the characters view their past memories. Another is 'Watching the Forgotten Memories' which delves deep into some of the lesser - known events in the wizarding world through the memory - watching concept. There's also 'Memories Unveiled' where the characters are forced to confront some uncomfortable truths while watching memories.
One interesting aspect could be getting a deeper understanding of Midoriya's character. We can see his past experiences that might not be fully explored in the original work. For example, his childhood fears or early inspirations.