It could have a huge impact. Maybe it gives him a stronger connection to his past and helps him deal with his insecurities.
Well, it might lead Harry to have a deeper understanding of his parents' love for him. It could also inspire him to strive harder to make them proud or provide comfort during tough times.
He would probably be overjoyed. Harry has always longed for a connection with his parents. Getting their portraits would be like getting a part of them back. He might just stand there, staring at the portraits with a big smile on his face, unable to take his eyes off them.
The portraits could offer him emotional support. Just seeing his parents' faces might give Harry the strength to face difficulties. For example, when he's feeling down or facing a tough decision, looking at the portraits could be like getting a warm hug from his parents, even if they're not physically there.
He might be more distrustful. The feeling of being abandoned could make it hard for him to trust others easily. For example, when he first meets Dumbledore or his new friends at Hogwarts, he may be hesitant to open up completely because he's been let down by the most important people in his life - his parents.
Seeing the Boggart as his parents would also force Harry to confront his own identity more. He'd question who he is without his parents and what they would have wanted him to be. This could lead to a more complex character growth. He might struggle with self - doubt at first, but eventually find strength in the memories of his parents and use that to shape himself into a better person, a person worthy of their legacy.
Well, it could make him more independent. Without the initial love and protection from his parents, Harry has to learn to fend for himself at a very young age. So when he gets to Hogwarts, he might be more likely to take risks and not rely on others as much.
Well, it likely makes him more independent. He has to rely on himself more without parental support. He might grow up quicker, learning to fend for himself and make his own decisions earlier than he would have with loving parents.
It can make him more independent. Without his parents' protection, Harry has to learn to fend for himself, which can lead to him becoming more self - reliant. He'll have to figure out how to solve problems on his own.
If Harry was betrayed by his parents in fanfiction, he would likely become a much more cynical and distrustful person. His whole world view was based on his parents being heroes, so this betrayal would shatter his beliefs and make him question everything.
It could make him more of an outcast. Since a virus bloodline might be seen as something abnormal and dangerous in the wizarding world, Harry could become more withdrawn and have to rely more on himself.
On a more magical level, reviving the dead is against the natural order of things in the wizarding world. This could attract unwanted attention from magical authorities or even dark forces. Some might see Harry's act as a dangerous precedent and try to either stop him or use his new - found power for their own evil purposes.