Perhaps in the fanfiction, the owl was a magical anomaly. It was attracted to Lily Potter's pure heart. The owl had the power to transform into a human - like form briefly. Lily discovered this and they formed a pact. The owl - human would protect Harry when she couldn't. So when Voldemort came, the owl - human fought valiantly, but was overpowered. However, it left a magical imprint on Harry that would later help him in his battles.
A possible plot is that the owl was an ancient magical creature that had been watching over the Potter family for generations. Lily Potter was the first to truly bond with it. The owl had a prophecy - like knowledge. It tried to warn Lily about the approaching danger of Voldemort. But when she couldn't escape, the owl took a part of her soul (similar to a Horcrux but in a good way) and transferred it to Harry, giving him an extra layer of protection and a connection to his mother's love and wisdom.
One possible fanfiction could be about how Harry Potter's mother's Patronus, which was a doe, had a special connection with an owl. Maybe the owl was a messenger that carried important news related to her protection of Harry. It could be that the owl was charmed to only be visible to her and it played a role in her hiding from Voldemort.
Well, perhaps in the fanfiction, Harry loses his glasses in the tent. He has to search for them blindly while his friends are out on a mission. It could be a comical scene as he bumps into things in the tent.
Maybe Harry uses some new study methods or has some magical encounters that boost his knowledge and thus gets top owl results. For example, he might discover a hidden spell that helps him remember everything he reads.
The plot could be that Colin accidentally uses a time - turning device and ends up in the past when Lily Potter was at Hogwarts. He initially panics but then realizes this is a unique opportunity. Colin befriends Lily and they have adventures together. He learns about her hopes, dreams, and her relationship with James Potter. When he returns to his own time, he has a new - found respect for Harry and his family. He uses the knowledge he gained from the past to help Harry in some way, like giving him advice based on what he learned about Lily's character and her experiences.
Well, perhaps in this fanfic, the wizarding world has to face a nuclear threat from the Muggle world. Wizards might use their magic to try and stop the missiles. For example, they could create a huge magical shield around major wizarding cities like Hogwarts. The characters from 'Harry Potter' would be in a race against time, with Harry, Hermione and Ron using their knowledge and skills to find a way to disable the nuclear weapons before they cause destruction. It could also explore how the wizarding society views the Muggle's most powerful weapon and how they interact with the Muggle governments during this crisis.
The plot could revolve around Bellatrix's memories in Azkaban. Since she was there for a long time, she might have had some extremely vivid and disturbing memories. A fanfiction could explore these memories and how they influenced her actions after she escaped. For example, she might have seen the faces of those she killed in her dreams while in Azkaban, and this could have made her more vengeful.
Well, perhaps in the fanfiction, Harry Potter himself has to attend a parenting class. He could be learning how to guide the next generation of young wizards at Hogwarts. Maybe he's sharing his own experiences of growing up without proper parental guidance for most of his life, and using that to figure out how to be a better mentor or father - figure to the students.
The plot could be that Voldemort has cursed Harry's glasses to be blindfolded as a way to weaken him. Harry then has to find a way to break the curse. He goes on a journey through the Forbidden Forest, relying on his friends' guidance and his own inner strength. Along the way, he meets magical creatures that offer him clues on how to reverse the curse.
One possible plot could be that Hermione is researching the properties of lemon - based magical substances for a school project. She discovers that when combined with a special bath ritual, it can enhance a wizard or witch's memory. So, she tries it out herself in the girls' bathroom at Hogwarts. But things go a bit awry when the lemon - bath magic starts to affect not just her memory but also her ability to control her magic for a short while. This could lead to some comical and also dangerous situations as she tries to fix it.
One possible fanfiction could be about Harry's owl, Hedwig, becoming an Animagus. Maybe she could transform into a human - like form to protect Harry in a dangerous situation. For example, when Death Eaters are closing in on Harry, Hedwig could turn into a wizard - like figure and use magic to fend them off.