One interesting scenario could be a new student who has an unexpected natural talent for potions, much to Snape's surprise. This student might be able to create complex potions with ease, while others struggle.
In some fanfiction, there could be a potion - making competition in the potions class. The students are divided into groups and they have to create a very difficult potion within a time limit. There are all kinds of mishaps and creative solutions during the process.
Another scenario might involve a character accidentally using the wrong ingredient in a potion. This causes a strange reaction that turns the classroom into a chaotic mess, like the potions start to bubble uncontrollably and emit strange colors and smells, and everyone has to work together to fix it.
One interesting pet potion in Harry Potter fanfiction could be a growth potion for magical pets. It might make a small owl grow into a large and majestic one overnight. Another could be a potion that gives pets the ability to speak human languages for a short time, leading to some really funny and heart - warming interactions with their owners.
One interesting Harry Potter potions fanfiction could be one where Hermione discovers a new potion that can temporarily give the drinker the ability to speak Parseltongue. It adds a new layer of mystery and adventure to the story. Another could be a story where Snape's old potions notes are found by a new student, and they start to recreate his unique and often dangerous concoctions.
Maybe he's being bullied by Snape. Snape has always been tough on Harry in potions class. His harsh words and unfair treatment could easily make Harry feel frustrated and cry.
The grading system in this fanfiction's potions class could be different. Instead of the usual strict letter grades, it could be more focused on improvement and creativity. So, a student who comes up with an innovative way to make a potion, even if it doesn't turn out perfectly, could still get a high mark. Also, group projects could be a major part of the class, promoting teamwork among the students which was not always emphasized in the original potions class.
One interesting plotline could be the potions professor secretly mentoring Harry in advanced potions outside of class, leading to Harry's rapid improvement and discovery of new potions with unique magical properties.
One idea could be a fanfiction where a character discovers an ancient potion recipe that has been lost for centuries. They then embark on a journey to gather all the rare ingredients and brew it, not knowing what the potion's true effects are.
One scenario could be that a jealous classmate uses a darkish but not too harmful spell to plug up Harry's connection to his magic during class. This is done out of envy for all the attention Harry usually gets. Harry then has to figure out how to overcome this with the help of his friends, like Hermione might research in the library while Ron tries to distract the teacher from noticing Harry's predicament.
One interesting scenario could be shopping for magical pets in Diagon Alley. In some fanfictions, characters might discover rare and unique creatures that are not typically found in the original books. For example, a magical hybrid of a phoenix and a cat that can both fly and purr.
Well, there are dueling scenarios where characters from different generations meet in a magical duel. For example, a character from Harry's time might accidentally travel back and duel with a student from the Marauders' era. This can lead to some really creative uses of magic as they try to outwit each other with different spells and strategies they've learned in their respective times.
One interesting scenario could be an OC who is a muggle - born wizard but has unique magical abilities not seen in regular wizards. For example, they might be able to communicate with magical creatures in a way that no one else can.