The theme of identity can be greatly affected. When a character is sorted into a different house, they have to re - evaluate who they are. For instance, if Harry Potter was sorted into Ravenclaw, he would have to explore his intellectual side more, rather than just his role as the 'chosen one' which is more related to Gryffindor's bravery. This would shift the focus on his identity from being a hero in the Gryffindor sense to a seeker of knowledge like a Ravenclaw.
It can change the theme of loyalty. For example, if a character from Gryffindor is sorted into Slytherin, their loyalty might be questioned by their former Gryffindor friends. This challenges the traditional view of loyalty in the Harry Potter series.
Well, in genderbent fanfiction, the theme of friendship might be affected. For instance, if Harry is a girl, the way she bonds with Ron and Hermione could be different. It might add a new layer of sisterhood to their relationship. Also, the theme of heroism could change. A female Harry might face different challenges and prejudices in the wizarding world, which could make her journey to heroism more complex.
The original Harry Potter story has a theme of the underdog rising above. In fanfiction with abuse and neglect, this can be amplified in a negative way. Harry might become more broken and less of the heroic figure. But on the other hand, it can also show how, even in the worst circumstances of abuse and neglect, there is still a chance for him to find his strength and fight back, which could be seen as a new take on the original theme.
It can change the theme of friendship. For example, if Harry was a girl, the way he forms friendships with Ron and Hermione might be different due to different social expectations for female characters. It could also impact the theme of heroism. A female hero like a gender - bent Harry might face different challenges and prejudices compared to the male Harry in the original story.
The original story had themes of friendship and loyalty being important in the face of danger. However, in extremely overpowered fanfiction, these themes might take a backseat. If a character is so overpowered that they can single - handedly deal with all threats, the need for friends to support and help each other is diminished. The theme of the importance of rules in the wizarding world also gets affected. When characters can break all the rules with their overpowered abilities, it makes the rules seem unimportant, which is a big departure from the original where the rules were there for a reason.
It can enhance the original story by adding new layers of interpretation. When characters are recast, we might see different emotions or reactions. For example, if Harry was recast as a more confident character from the start, his battles with Voldemort could be more of an equal fight.
It expands the original story by exploring different character relationships. For example, by showing how characters from different houses interact more closely.
Andromeda often has a significant role in fanfiction related to Harry Potter. She may provide Harry with a safe haven when he feels alone. Given her status as an outcast from the Black family due to her marriage to a Muggle - born, she can relate to Harry's feeling of being different. She could also introduce Harry to new allies within the wizarding world who were previously associated with the Black family but now oppose Voldemort. In some fanfictions, Andromeda's knowledge of old spells and potions, passed down through the Black family, helps Harry in his adventures.
One interesting concept could be characters being sorted into different houses than in the original. For example, Neville Longbottom might be sorted into Slytherin instead of Gryffindor. This could lead to a whole new set of character developments and storylines as he has to navigate the Slytherin environment which is known for its ambition and cunning, different from the brave and chivalrous Gryffindor.
Well, it can change the themes of friendship. For example, if Harry was a girl, the way she interacts with Ron and Hermione might be different in terms of the traditional male - female friendship dynamics. It could also impact the theme of heroism. A female hero in the 'Harry Potter' universe might face different challenges compared to a male hero, like different expectations from society within the wizarding world.
It deepens the theme of loneliness. In the original 'Harry Potter' series, the characters often face isolation in some form. Fanfiction in this genre exaggerates this aspect, making us understand their feelings better.