There could be a fanfiction where Harry Potter is kidnapped without his glasses. His friends then have to search for him, and they face various challenges. Without his glasses, Harry might be in a more vulnerable state, which adds to the tension. His friends could use spells to try and locate him, but the lack of his glasses makes it more difficult as they don't have a clear image of what he might be seeing or experiencing.
One possible fanfiction could be about Harry Potter getting lost in the Forbidden Forest without his glasses. He might rely more on his other senses and magical abilities to find his way. Maybe he discovers a new magical creature that he wouldn't have noticed with his glasses on.
One possible fanfiction could be where Harry loses his glasses during a crucial battle and has to rely on his other senses while glaring at the enemy. It might show his determination and inner strength even without the aid of his glasses.
They're interesting because it's a very relatable situation. We've all had times when we've lost or misplaced something important, like Harry with his glasses. It adds a touch of realism to the magical world of Harry Potter.
There are likely some on Archive of Our Own (AO3) as well. Look for tags such as 'Harry Potter' and 'without glasses'. You might find a story where Harry is separated from his glasses during a Quidditch match and has to play without them, which could lead to some interesting plot twists and character development.
There might be a fanfiction where Harry Potter is at a Quidditch match without his glasses. He's squinting to try and spot the Snitch. This could lead to some interesting situations, like misidentifying other flying objects as the Snitch at first, and his team having to cover for him while he struggles without his proper vision.
One possible fanfiction could be about Harry losing his glasses during a Quidditch match and how it affects his performance. Maybe he has to rely on his other senses more, leading to some unexpected magical revelations.
There's also 'No Glasses, New Harry'. This fanfiction imagines a scenario where Harry is given a potion that not only corrects his vision but also enhances his other senses. It's a really unique take on the idea of Harry without his glasses and shows how he adapts to this new state in the wizarding world.
One interesting fanfiction could be where Harry discovers a spell that temporarily changes his eyesight so he doesn't need glasses. This could lead to all sorts of new adventures as he no longer has to worry about his glasses getting broken during Quidditch or in a fight. He might even be able to use this new ability to his advantage in his battles against Voldemort.
One possible plot could be that without his glasses, Harry discovers he has a new magical ability related to his vision. Maybe he can see magical auras more clearly and it helps him in his fight against the dark forces. For example, he can easily detect hidden Death Eaters by the color of their auras.
One popular 'Harry Potter groping for glasses' fanfiction might be those that explore the humorous side of Harry's constant search for his glasses in the morning or during chaotic situations at Hogwarts. For example, some fanfictions could have his friends helping him in a comical way, like Hermione using a spell to make the glasses come to him but it backfires slightly. Another aspect could be the times when Harry loses his glasses during a Quidditch match and has to fumble around while flying, which makes for an exciting and funny read.
Perhaps in the fanfiction, Harry discovers a new spell or a magical item that can temporarily enhance his vision without glasses. But there could be a catch, like it only works for a short time or has some side - effects. This would lead to a whole adventure of him trying to find a more permanent solution while also dealing with the normal challenges in the wizarding world.