One good example could be 'A New Beginning for Harry'. In this fanfic, Harry, having endured abuse, enters Hogwarts and gradually finds love. The story beautifully weaves his past trauma with his new experiences at Hogwarts, including his budding romance. Another is 'Harry's Healing Heart'. It focuses on how he overcomes his abuse - induced insecurities as he falls in love at Hogwarts. It shows his character growth in a very touching way.
Abuse in Harry's past can add a lot of complexity to the romance. Firstly, it can create a sense of fear in Harry that he might be hurt again in the relationship. This fear becomes a hurdle in the romance. However, as the story progresses, the love he finds at Hogwarts can be a form of healing. The contrast between his dark past and the new, loving relationship makes the romance more intense. It also gives the author a chance to explore themes of redemption and recovery through love. In some fanfics, the romance is what finally pulls Harry out of the shadows of his abuse.
A prevalent theme is redemption. In these fan fictions, Harry's abuse has made him somewhat broken. The Hogwarts environment and the newfound romance offer him a chance at redemption. It could be through achieving great things in magic with the support of his romantic interest. Also, the theme of trust is key. He has to learn to trust again after being abused, and the romantic relationship helps him in that process. It shows how love and acceptance can slowly mend a damaged soul within the magical backdrop of Hogwarts.
Hermione could be a likely romantic interest. She is intelligent, kind - hearted, and has always been there for Harry. In the context of Harry being abused, Hermione's understanding nature would make her a great support. She could help him heal from his past traumas. Another possibility is Luna. Her unique perspective on life and her gentle soul might attract Harry. She could offer him a different kind of comfort, one that is more ethereal and accepting, which would be very beneficial considering his abused past.
In some fanfictions, Harry might discover that students at Hogwarts are being abused by certain dark forces or corrupt individuals. For example, there could be a fanfic where a new dark wizard has infiltrated the school and is using dark magic to mentally or physically abuse students. Harry could discover this through seeing the strange behavior of the victims or finding some clues around the school.
It could be very distressing for Harry. He might feel a sense of responsibility to do something about it, like trying to find the author to offer help or support. Maybe he would also be shocked at how some people can imagine such dark things happening in Hogwarts.
Well, perhaps in 'harry goes to hogwarts later fanfiction', he could form new friendships. He might meet students from different backgrounds or even different magical cultures, which would bring a whole new dynamic to his Hogwarts experience. He could also discover new magical abilities or spells that were previously unknown to him, which would help him in his adventures at Hogwarts.
In some versions of this fanfiction, it could be Neville. He also had a difficult family situation, so he might be more attuned to signs of distress in Harry. Maybe he notices Harry's worn - out clothes that are too big for him, which could be a sign of neglect, and then starts to piece together that something is wrong at the Dursleys'.
Maybe he meets an old Canadian witch who has a lot of wisdom about a certain type of magic that is rare in the UK. She could give Harry some valuable advice or a magical item that helps him later at Hogwarts.
Well, first of all, the students would probably be shocked. His friends, like Ron and Hermione, would be extremely angry at the Dursleys. They might try to comfort Harry more often. And the school itself could start providing special resources for Harry, such as counseling or extra protection spells. Also, there could be a big change in the way the wizarding community views Harry. Instead of just seeing him as the 'Boy Who Lived', they would see him as a victim who needs support.