The story might involve the child being from a past relationship that Harry had forgotten due to some spell or memory charm. As he finds out, he has to face the mother of the child as well. This could lead to a complex web of relationships and emotions. He might struggle with whether he can be a good father, considering his own difficult upbringing without his parents.
At first, Harry would probably be in shock. He's been through so much in his life, and this would be a huge new development. He might be a bit hesitant and scared, not sure if he's ready to be a father. But as time goes on, his Gryffindor courage would kick in and he'd start to take on the role with determination.
In some fanfics, Harry could find out he has distant relatives from the Potter family who live in a far - off land. These relatives could be part of a different wizarding culture. When Harry meets them, he gets to learn about different types of magic and different ways of living in the wizarding world. He might also discover that his family has a much bigger role to play in the overall wizarding history than he thought.
In this kind of fanfiction, there could be a lot of possibilities. Maybe Harry would be overjoyed at first, feeling like he finally has a true family member besides his friends. He might try to protect his sister from the dark forces that he has always faced. For example, he would be extra cautious about Voldemort or his followers finding out about her.
Well, if everyone found out Harry was Snape's son, it would completely shatter the existing relationships. For one, Harry's relationship with the Dursleys might be even more strained as they already dislike him, and this new revelation could make them feel even more threatened. His relationship with Ron and Hermione would also be tested. They might be confused and even a bit betrayed at first. Hermione, being the logical one, would probably try to find out how this could be possible. Ron, on the other hand, might have a more emotional reaction. And as for Snape himself, his whole attitude towards Harry would have to change drastically. He couldn't keep up the pretense of hating Harry when it turns out he's his son. It would also change the way the wizarding world views Harry. Some might be more sympathetic, while others might be suspicious of Snape's motives all along.
The plot could be that the cat is a magical key to a hidden chamber. As a child, Harry stumbles upon the cat and realizes it has a strange mark. When he touches the mark, it reveals a map that leads him to a secret chamber filled with ancient magic and knowledge.
One of the most interesting aspects in this type of fanfiction is seeing Harry's initial shock. He has grown up in a non - magical world, so suddenly realizing he's a wizard would be overwhelming. He might first doubt it, thinking it's some kind of joke or mistake. But as the story unfolds, he starts to see the evidence around him, like strange things happening that can't be explained by Muggle means.
If Draco finds out Harry was raped in fanfiction, it might cause him to re - evaluate his own actions and prejudices towards Harry. He may feel guilty for any past unkindness. This could be a turning point in the story where Draco becomes an ally to Harry in a more profound way. Maybe he'll even seek justice for Harry against the perpetrator, which would add a whole new layer of drama to the fanfic.
One possible plot could be that Harry discovers he has some long - lost connection to the Malfoy family. Maybe he finds out through some ancient magic or a hidden family secret. This could lead to him having to re - evaluate his entire view of the Malfoys, especially Draco. He might start to understand Draco's actions in a different light and even feel a sense of kinship with him.
One possible plot development could be that Harry first goes into denial. He has grown up thinking his situation was normal. But as he realizes he's been abused, he might start to distance himself from those who have been part of the abuse, like the Dursleys. He could then seek out help from his friends at Hogwarts, like Hermione and Ron. They would support him, and together they might try to find a way to deal with the emotional and psychological trauma he has endured.
Well, perhaps he discovers long - lost relatives from a hidden branch of the family. Maybe they are powerful wizards who have been in hiding all this time.