One suitable character could be a healer's daughter. She has grown up seeing the power of natural remedies and has a natural inclination towards magic. She is kind - hearted and intelligent, which would make her a great apprentice for Merlin. Also, a young noble who has been shunned by his family for his strange dreams (which are actually premonitions due to his budding magic) could be an interesting choice. Merlin would see the potential in him and take him as an apprentice.
Maybe an anti - elf group within Camelot. They see the elven apprentice as a threat to the kingdom and will do anything to get rid of the apprentice. They could be led by a noble who has a deep - seated hatred for the elves and views the relationship between Merlin and the apprentice as a danger to Camelot's stability.
One possible plot could be that the elven apprentice brings a new perspective to Merlin's magic. Maybe the apprentice has unique elven magic that Merlin has to learn about, and together they face threats to Camelot that are related to the elven realm. For example, a dark force is trying to break the peace between Camelot and the elves, and they use their combined powers of human and elven magic to stop it.
Another option could be Luna Lovegood. She has a very unique perspective on magic already. If she were Merlin's apprentice, she could bring her eccentric ideas and combine them with Merlin's ancient magic. Her friendship with Harry Potter and the others could also play a big role in how she uses her newfound status as Merlin's apprentice to help the wizarding world.
One common theme is the discovery of magic. The apprentice often starts with little knowledge of their magical abilities and has to learn and grow. For example, in many stories, the apprentice discovers new spells and powers as they train with Merlin.
Well, it could be about Harry Potter discovering some long - lost magic that was once taught by Merlin. Maybe he stumbles upon an ancient spellbook or a hidden place where Merlin's teachings are preserved.
Obviously, Harry Potter himself. And there could be Dumbledore, who might guide Harry in this new path related to Merlin. Also, Hermione and Ron could be there, either helping Harry or being a bit skeptical about this new adventure.
Perhaps the fanfic's plot involves a character who is unknowingly Merlin's apprentice. They start having strange dreams about Merlin guiding them. As they explore these dreams, they learn skills like time - traveling magic which Merlin was known for. They then use this ability to go back in time and change certain events in the wizarding world's history for the better, all while trying to keep it a secret from the other Hogwarts students and faculty.
Another possibility is that Percy's friends from the Percy Jackson universe somehow cross over as well. They could all get involved in the politics and magic of Camelot. Percy, as Merlin's apprentice, might be in a unique position to bridge the gap between the demigod world and the world of Merlin, and together they could face a great threat that neither world could handle alone.
One great 'Merlin's Apprentice' fanfiction is 'The New Apprentice' which explores the journey of a young mage becoming Merlin's apprentice in a world filled with hidden magic and ancient prophecies. It has a really engaging plot and well - developed characters.
One plot idea could be that the apprentice has a special power that Merlin has to help them control. For example, the apprentice can see the future in dreams but it's jumbled and Merlin uses his magic and wisdom to teach the apprentice how to make sense of it. Another idea is that the apprentice is from a different land with different magical practices, and they clash and then blend with Merlin's teachings. A third idea could be that the apprentice is initially a skeptic of magic but Merlin shows them the beauty and necessity of it through various adventures.