Well, it might be that he sets them up in a way to foster a sense of loyalty and unity within the Slytherin first - year group. He could organize team - building activities or group projects that are designed to bring out their Slytherin traits like cunning and ambition. For example, he could set up a competition where they have to outwit the other houses in a task that requires both intelligence and strategic thinking.
He could start by assigning them to specific seats in the Slytherin common room based on their potential. For example, putting those with a knack for potions closer to the fireplace where it's quieter and more conducive to study.
In this kind of fanfiction, perhaps Harry Potter would initially be very suspicious of the Slytherin's advances. He's used to thinking of Slytherins in a certain way due to the house's reputation. But as the story progresses, he might start to see the Slytherin character in a new light, realizing that not all Slytherins are like the ones he's encountered before. This could lead to a complex relationship where they have to overcome the prejudices between Gryffindor and Slytherin within Hogwarts.
Well, he may face a lot of challenges at first. The other Gryffindors might view him with suspicion. However, as a Slytherin, Harry could start to explore the more complex magic that Slytherin students are often associated with. He might befriend some of the pure - blood families in Slytherin, which would give him a different perspective on the wizarding world's politics. And he could end up being a bridge between the two houses that are often at odds in the original story.
One possibility is that Harry could be initially in awe. Salazar Slytherin is one of the founders of Hogwarts after all. Harry might question Slytherin about the negative reputation his house has acquired over the years. Maybe Slytherin would try to convince Harry of the true values his house was meant to uphold, like ambition and cunning in a more positive light.
In such a fanfiction, Harry might initially be in awe. Salazar Slytherin could view Harry with a mix of curiosity and suspicion. Maybe he'd test Harry's loyalty and values, as Slytherin was big on those. Harry could learn some long - lost magic from Slytherin, or perhaps they'd have to team up against a new dark threat that endangers the wizarding world.
There could be a lot of misunderstandings cleared up. Harry might realize that some Slytherins are just as scared of Voldemort as he is. For example, a Slytherin student who acts tough on the outside might be thinking about how to protect their family from the Dark Lord.
Perhaps Snape would initially mistake the Dursleys for some sort of Muggles with a bit of dark magic in them due to their cruel nature. He could start investigating them, which would cause chaos in the Dursley household as they try to hide their secrets from a wizard like Snape.
In the fanfiction, Snape might take Harry because he discovers a connection between Harry and an ancient magic that could be dangerous if misused. So, he takes Harry to a place where he can keep an eye on him and make sure the magic is not exploited by the wrong people.
In this fanfiction, Snape might finally expose the Dursleys' ill - treatment of Harry. He could use his magic to intimidate them into treating Harry better. Maybe he'd discover some dark secrets about the Dursleys that they've been hiding all along.
Well, one possibility is that they could have an intense conversation. Maybe Hermione discovers a side of Snape she never knew. For example, Snape could reveal some of his past traumas or secrets that make Hermione see him in a new light. It could be a moment of mutual understanding between two characters who didn't get along well in the original story.