One possible take on a 'Dark Lord Harry Potter' fanfiction could be a story where Harry, instead of following the path of a hero, is influenced by dark forces early on. Maybe he discovers a hidden, dark side of magic that the Hogwarts faculty has been suppressing. This could lead to a completely different power dynamic within the wizarding world.
The new Dark Lord in this fanfiction could be a former Hogwarts student who was bullied and turned to the dark arts for revenge. They could start gathering followers among those who feel disenfranchised in the wizarding world. Their goal might be to rewrite the laws of magic to suit their own dark desires. They would likely oppose Harry Potter and his friends, leading to epic battles and tense stand - offs.
The concept of Harry as a Dark Lord in fanfiction is alluring because it subverts the original story. It allows fans to explore the 'what if' scenarios. What if Harry had given in to the power-hungry side? It gives a chance to rewrite the power structure in the wizarding world.
Well, one possible main plot twist could be that Harry's friends turn against him when he starts showing signs of becoming the new Dark Lord. They might initially try to reason with him, but as his power grows, they feel threatened and decide to oppose him.
Harry Potter would likely be on high alert immediately. He has experience with fighting Dark Lords, so he would start gathering his old friends and allies. Hermione would be researching like mad, trying to find any weaknesses of this new Dark Lord. Ron would be a bit more hesitant at first but would soon join the fight. The younger generation, like Ginny and Neville's students, would be both scared and determined to prove themselves in the face of this new threat.
One interesting prank could be to magically change the Dark Lord's robes into something ridiculous like a frilly pink dress. It would be a shock to his dignity and his followers' perception of him.
The fanfiction makes Harry a much more complex character. He's no longer just the good - hearted boy we know. As the new Dark Lord, he might have internal struggles. Maybe part of him still remembers his old values, but the dark power within him is overpowering those. This makes him a more morally ambiguous character, rather than the straightforward hero we're used to. For instance, he could be conflicted when it comes to harming his old friends, but still be driven by the new - found dark desires.
Well, first, Harry would need to study the ways of the Sith. He has to understand his enemy. Then, he could combine his wizarding skills with some new knowledge. For example, he might learn how to use his magic to counter the Sith's mind - control abilities. He could also use his Patronus, which represents hope and light, to drive away the darkness of the Sith. And of course, he'd need to find the Sith's weakness, like in the way he found Voldemort's Horcruxes.
In many 'Harry Potter' fanfictions about 'Dark Lord Rising', it often explores the resurgence of Voldemort in new and creative ways. It might show different scenarios of how he regains power, like through dark magic artifacts that were not fully explored in the original books.
It might not be as mainstream as some other genres. Most fans prefer to see Harry as a hero rather than a Dark Lord supporter. However, in the vast world of fanfiction, there are always niche ideas, and this could appeal to a small subset of fans who like exploring darker and more subversive storylines.