It's criticized because it often changes the core essence of Harry's character and the original story's themes.
Fem Harry in crossover fanfics often takes on a more independent and assertive role. This can lead to her making choices that differ from the expected path of the 'Wrong Boy Who Lived' concept. Additionally, the crossover element itself might introduce new elements and conflicts that shape her character and story differently.
It could be because some fanfiction writers want to take a different approach and create a new storyline where Harry's role or perception is challenged.
Typically, such fanfiction plays with gender roles and expectations. It could involve new magical abilities or plot twists specific to the fem version of Harry. The world-building might also be expanded or altered to accommodate this change.
It usually involves a twist where a female character takes on the role of the chosen one instead of the traditional storyline. The story might explore different power dynamics and character developments.
Well, this kind of fanfiction often reimagines Harry as a female and might explore different storylines and character developments due to the gender change.
It's not a common trope in the general Harry Potter fanfiction community. Most fanfiction tends to focus on more traditional relationships and storylines within the wizarding world. This kind of plot is rather outlandish and goes against the typical character dynamics and the overall tone of the original series.
It is complete. The story wraps up all the major plot points and gives a satisfying conclusion to the alternate take on the Harry Potter universe.
It could be that people have different expectations or interpretations of the story, leading to the bashing.
Not really. The vast majority of Harry Potter fans love the original series and its characters. So, fanfiction that bashes the main elements of the story is not as popular as positive or alternative - but - still - respectful fanfiction. However, there are some niche groups who might be interested in it, usually those who have very strong opinions about what they perceive as flaws in the original work.
Well, if Neville was the 'Wrong Boy Who Lived', the entire magical world's perception of heroes and chosen ones would shift. It would also change how his character develops and how he interacts with others.