Well, perhaps in this fanfiction, Harry grows a beard as a sign of his maturity and the many years of hardships he has endured since defeating Voldemort. Maybe he's living a more reclusive life, away from the spotlight of the wizarding world, and the beard is like a shield from all the attention he used to get. He could be devoting his time to research on ancient magic, and the beard just gives him that wise, old - wizard look.
In fanfiction, Merlin growing a beard could signify a passage of time or a new phase in his life. It might be a symbol of his increasing wisdom or a mark of a more mature and powerful Merlin. Maybe he grows it during a period of isolation, where he has time to focus on himself and his magic, away from the chaos of Camelot.
There could be. Fanfiction writers often come up with unique and creative ideas. Harry having a beard could be used to symbolize a more mature or grizzled version of him. Maybe in a story where he's been through a lot more hardships or has been living in seclusion for a long time, a beard would be a way to show this change in his appearance and character.
Well, perhaps the story could be about Percy's journey of self - discovery as he grows a beard. Maybe he starts to look more mature and it changes the way people perceive him in the fanfiction world.
Maybe some of the Hogwarts professors like Professor Sprout. After all, she's the Herbology teacher. She could give Harry some expert advice on how to grow different kinds of food plants. She might even let him use some special greenhouses or tools in the school for his food - growing projects.
The beard could change his appearance so much that his friends don't recognize him at first. This could lead to some comical misunderstandings in the fanfiction. For example, Gwaine might challenge him to a fight thinking he's an intruder, or Gaius might think he's a new wizard in town. As the story unfolds, they would then discover it's actually Merlin, and this could lead to a deeper exploration of how appearances can be deceiving.
Fans of Percy in the original story would likely be interested. If they love the character, they'd be curious to see how this new aspect of him, the beard, changes his character arc.
Well, it might be a story set in the future where Harry is an older, wiser wizard. His beard could be a sign of his age and experience. He could be mentoring young wizards, and his beard gives him a more authoritative look. The story could revolve around the lessons he imparts, and how his appearance, including the beard, affects how the young wizards perceive him.
Perhaps the wings grow as a result of some ancient magic that has been awakened within Harry. He could be exploring an old, forgotten part of Hogwarts and accidentally triggers a spell or a curse that gives him wings. At first, he might be scared and try to hide them, but as he learns to control them, he realizes they can be used for good, like helping him rescue trapped students or animals in the Forbidden Forest.
There could be many amateur authors out there who might write such a fanfiction. It could be a young, creative Harry Potter fan who loves to imagine new and exciting adventures for the characters. They might be inspired by their love for the series and the idea of giving Harry a new and unique ability like growing wings.