Voldemort could be the main antagonist. Even though he's gone in the original story, in this fanfiction, he might be resurrected or his followers could be after the dragon. They might see the dragon as a powerful weapon to use against Harry and the wizarding world.
A dark wizard or witch who is jealous of Harry's discovery and power could be the main antagonist. This person wants the dragon for themselves to gain power and control. They would try to steal the dragon from Harry, and perhaps even try to harm Harry and his friends in the process.
Maybe Harry discovers a dragon egg in a hidden part of Hogwarts. He uses his magic skills and knowledge to hatch it. As the dragon grows, he realizes it has some special connection to the concept of a dragonlord. He might have to face challenges from the wizarding world that fears the power of the dragon he's raising.
Neville could play a role too. He has a deep connection to the magical creatures, and he might be sympathetic to Harry's idea of hatching the basilisk. He could offer some advice on how to handle the hatchling based on his own experiences with plants and other less - dangerous magical beings. Also, he could be the one to stand up for Harry when others start to question his motives.
Well, perhaps Harry discovers a basilisk egg in some hidden part of Hogwarts. He decides to hatch it out of curiosity or maybe because he believes it could be used to fight against the real threat in the wizarding world. He secretly takes care of it, using his magic knowledge to create the right environment for the egg to hatch.
One interesting fanfiction could be about a hidden alliance between Harry Potter and Dragonlord Valarian against a new dark force in the wizarding world. They might combine their unique magical abilities, Harry's knowledge from Hogwarts and Valarian's dragon - related powers to fight off this threat.
It's likely that Harry Potter himself remains one of the most popular characters. Since he's the central figure in the original series, many fanfictions will revolve around him and his interactions with new characters like Dragonlord Valarian.
Harry Potter himself is often a main character in these fanfictions. As he already has a natural inclination towards facing challenges and has a connection to powerful magic, it's easy to imagine him as a Dragonlord. He could use his newfound power to fight Voldemort in different and more powerful ways.
Hermione could be a great help. She's very knowledgeable about magic and could research how to properly care for a newly hatched female dragon.
Perhaps a long - lost relative of the Potter family who feels they were unjustly excluded from inheriting the manor. This relative could be jealous of Harry's status and the wealth associated with the manor. They might use dark magic to try and claim what they think is rightfully theirs, leading to a battle of magic and loyalty within the Potter family and among Harry's friends.
Sure. There are some great ones out there. They often explore unique storylines. For example, Harry might use his Dragonlord powers to protect Hogwarts in a different way than in the original series. He could form alliances with dragons and use their strength to fight against dark forces. It's really interesting to see how different authors interpret this concept.
One interesting 'Harry Potter Dragonlord' fanfiction could be one where the main character discovers their hidden ability to communicate with dragons early on in their Hogwarts years. This leads to a whole new set of adventures, like secretly training dragons in the Forbidden Forest.