If Harry gets put in Lockhart's body in a fanfic, he would face a lot of challenges. His personality is so different from Lockhart's. Harry is more modest and sincere, while Lockhart is all about self - promotion. Harry would have to adapt to Lockhart's mannerisms and speech patterns. He could use this opportunity to learn more about Lockhart's past and why he is the way he is. Maybe he could even find a way to redeem Lockhart in the eyes of the Hogwarts community by doing some good deeds while in his body.
Well, one possibility could be that Harry has to deal with Lockhart's over - the - top self - image while trying to figure out how to get back to his own body. He might struggle with Lockhart's flamboyant mannerisms and all the lies Lockhart has told. For example, he could be forced to attend some of Lockhart's book - signing events and pretend to be him, all the while trying to find a way to reverse the body - swap magic.
With the other students, Harry in Lockhart's body would be seen in a whole new light. Some students who admired Lockhart might be drawn to him, while others who saw through Lockhart's facade might be even more distrustful. Harry would have to navigate these new social dynamics. His relationship with the teachers would also be strange. They might expect Lockhart - like behavior from him, and Harry would have to balance between acting like Lockhart enough to not arouse suspicion and still being able to pursue his own goals.
One plot idea could be that a spell gone wrong during a Defence Against the Dark Arts class causes the body - swap. Harry then has to teach the class while in Lockhart's body. He tries to use his own real - life experiences with dark magic to teach the students, but has to do it in a way that seems like Lockhart's flamboyant style. Another idea is that while in Lockhart's body, Harry discovers a secret diary in Lockhart's office that leads him on a new adventure to solve a mystery at Hogwarts that Lockhart was somehow involved in.
Well, he might face a lot of internal conflict. In the original story, Slytherin is seen as the house of the 'bad guys' to some extent. So Harry would have to deal with the prejudices of his Gryffindor - loving friends. He could also find some unexpected allies among the Slytherins who might see his potential and his fame as something useful. Maybe he would start to understand the Slytherin values in a different way, like ambition not always being a bad thing.
If Harry gets sorted into Ravenclaw in fanfic, he would likely face a whole new set of challenges. He'd have to adapt to the Ravenclaw house values which are different from Gryffindor's. His relationship with Hermione could be interesting as they'd both be in different houses yet share a love for knowledge. He might be more isolated from Ron at first, but this could lead to new character growth as he makes friends within Ravenclaw.
In a fanfic where Harry Potter gets a lawyer, it could lead to some really interesting plot developments. Maybe the lawyer helps him deal with the legal mess left by the Ministry of Magic's previous actions against him. For example, clearing his name regarding the false accusations of being a dark wizard or dealing with property rights issues related to his family's estate at Godric's Hollow.
In a fanfic where Harry gets turned into a vampire, one thing that could occur is that he would be shunned by the wizarding community at first. They would see him as a threat. But he could also use his vampire powers to his advantage in fighting the dark forces. He might be able to use his enhanced senses to detect danger earlier. Also, his immortality could change his perspective on life and his long - term goals. He could become more isolated as he outlives his friends, or he could try to find a way to reverse the transformation.
In such a fanfic, Harry might figure out the mystery of the diary much earlier. Since Harry has more experience with dark magic threats, he could potentially avoid many of the dangerous situations Ginny got into. For example, he might immediately recognize the diary as a dark object and start investigating it without getting influenced by it like Ginny did.
Well, it could be really strange. Maybe he'd be super confused by the whole Groundhog Day - like repetition in the fanfic world. He might try to use his magic to break free from the odd cycle or situation he's in.
If Harry gets the super soldier serum in fanfic, he would likely become extremely strong and have enhanced physical abilities. His combat skills might improve significantly, and he could be faster and more agile. Maybe he would also gain a more confident and heroic personality.