His courage may become more pronounced. As he faces the dangerous tasks in the Tournament, he has to dig deeper into his bravery reserves. For example, if he has to face a more terrifying dragon, he'll have to be even bolder. His strategic thinking also improves. He has to plan how to approach each task, like figuring out the best way to get through the maze in the third task. And his sense of responsibility grows. Since he represents Hogwarts, he feels a greater obligation to succeed.
Well, one of the challenges could be the manipulation by dark forces. Some fanfics might depict dark wizards trying to use the Tournament to harm Harry. They could try to rig the tasks against him. Another problem could be his own self - doubt. With so much pressure, he may start to question his abilities. And the tasks themselves may require new spells or skills that he has to quickly learn, like a particularly difficult form of magic for the second task in the lake.
Well, it might show Harry on a journey of self - reliance. He could be traveling alone, facing new challenges outside of the school's protective bubble. Maybe he meets new allies who help him understand the bigger picture of the magical world that Hogwarts had shielded him from.
There might be a fanfic where during the Triwizard Tournament, Harry gets cursed and Hermione has to find a way to break the curse. She races against time, using every spell and potion she knows. Meanwhile, she also has to deal with the tournament tasks on Harry's behalf. In the end, through her determination and love for Harry, she manages to break the curse and they both complete the tournament in an unexpected way.
In some fanfictions, Draco might provide crucial information or clues to Harry that help him navigate the challenges of the tournament.
Well, other characters would get more spotlight. For instance, Cedric Diggory might have a very different experience in the tournament without Harry as a sort of 'rival' in the background. He could face different challenges and make different choices, which would change the whole dynamic of the tasks.
Maybe in fanfiction, Harry hates the Triwizard Tournament because it brings too much danger and unwanted attention. He has to face powerful opponents and deal with complex rules that he may not be fully prepared for.
Daphne often provides a different perspective. For example, she might have knowledge of certain magical traditions that Harry is unaware of. This helps him in tasks where such knowledge is crucial.
In a fanfic like this, there could be a lot of drama. For example, Pansy might be conflicted because of her Slytherin loyalty and her growing feelings for Harry. Harry, on the other hand, could be dealing with his own feelings while also trying to survive the dangerous tasks of the Triwizard Tournament. Their relationship could start with a lot of bickering and then slowly turn into something more romantic as they face the challenges together.
In many fanfictions, the Triwizard Tournament intensifies their relationship. The shared danger and the challenges make them rely on each other more. For example, in some stories, Hermione helps Harry prepare for tasks, and this brings them closer as they spend more time together.
She could research about the dragons' species and their habits. By knowing what scares them or what attracts them, she can give Harry useful tips. For example, if she finds out that a certain type of music calms a particular dragon, Harry can use that during the task.