Hermione Granger might also be a main character. Her intelligence would be very useful in a smart trial scenario. She could be using her vast knowledge of magic and books to help someone during the trial.
One interesting idea could be a trial where magic and intelligence are pitted against each other in a way not seen in the original books. For example, a character might have to use their smarts to outwit a magical spell during the trial.
It could be about a trial within the Harry Potter universe created by a fan. Maybe it's a trial of a character for a crime they're wrongly accused of, like Harry being put on trial for using magic outside of Hogwarts again. It might explore new aspects of the wizarding legal system and how characters deal with it.
Well, if the trial is about a Hogwarts student who is in trouble, then Neville could be one of the main characters. Or if it's a trial related to the dark side, Draco Malfoy could play a significant role. It's also possible that some minor characters from the original books, like Luna Lovegood, could become main characters in this fanfiction if they are somehow closely related to the trial, for example, if they have crucial evidence or are the ones being accused.
I'm not sure specifically as there could be many different plots in fanfictions about this. But generally, it might involve a trial where Veritaserum (the truth - telling potion) is used in the Harry Potter universe. Maybe a character is wrongly accused and the Veritaserum is crucial in revealing the truth, or perhaps it's misused in the trial, causing chaos and unexpected revelations.
Well, it depends on what you like. If you're a big Harry Potter fan and enjoy seeing new interpretations of the characters, it could be great. Smart fanfiction often delves deeper into the lore and personalities in interesting ways.
A trial where a Death Eater from the past is brought back to face justice. This could show the new magical laws and how they deal with old - time villains. It could also explore the reactions of the current wizarding community towards such a trial. There could be a lot of drama as secrets from the past are revealed during the trial.
In a Harry Potter Umbridge trial fanfiction, Umbridge could finally be held accountable for her cruel actions at Hogwarts. Maybe she'd be tried for her abuse of power, like using the blood - quill on students. The Wizengamot might hear testimonies from students like Harry, Hermione, and Neville about the unjust punishments and the way she ran the school tyrannically.
In a 'harry potter veritaserum trial fanfiction', we might see Harry as the main character, especially if he is the one on trial. Hermione would likely be there to use her intelligence to figure out any legal loopholes or problems with the use of Veritaserum. Ron would be by their side for support. Additionally, Dumbledore or other Hogwarts professors could also be main characters, perhaps acting as advisors or having some hidden knowledge about the trial and the potion.
A 'Harry Potter Malfoys trial' fanfiction could have many twists. For example, the evidence against the Malfoys might be fabricated by some who want to take over their wealth and status. The Malfoys could then fight back, with Draco using his intelligence to prove their innocence. Hermione might be involved as a legal advisor of sorts, using her knowledge of wizarding law. And Harry could be conflicted, as he has his own history with the Malfoys but also believes in justice. The trial could also expose the dark underbelly of the wizarding legal system, with corruption and bias playing a role.