One popular 'Harry raises self' fanfic could be 'A Different Path'. In this fanfic, Harry often has to rely on his own wits and the knowledge he has gained from his difficult past to navigate through new challenges. It shows his growth as he essentially raises himself.
One great 'McGonagall raises Harry' fanfic is 'The Lion's Guardian'. In this fanfic, McGonagall takes on a very motherly role towards Harry. She protects him from the Dursleys much earlier and begins to train him in magic in secret. It's a heartwarming story that shows a different side of Harry's upbringing.
There's a fanfic named 'Harry's Guardianship of Severus'. It delves into the challenges Harry faces in raising Severus. For example, dealing with Severus' past traumas and his own inexperience in parenting. Also, 'The Raising of Severus by Harry' might be interesting. It could show how their relationship changes over time, from initial awkwardness to a deep, meaningful bond. And then there's 'Severus Under Harry's Care', which might focus on the magical and non - magical aspects of Severus' upbringing by Harry.
Well, there are fanfictions where Harry raises his younger self after a time - travel incident. He has to protect his younger self from the threats he already faced, but also tries to give his younger self a more carefree childhood. This often involves him using his skills and connections in the wizarding world to keep his younger self out of danger while still allowing him to learn and grow in a different way than he originally did.
One popular 'Snape raises Harry' fanfic could be 'The Unlikely Guardian'. In this fanfic, Snape has to take on the role of Harry's guardian due to some unforeseen circumstances in the wizarding world. It shows a different side of Snape, a more nurturing side that is a contrast to his usual stern self in the original series.
In 'Harry raises self' fanfics, it usually starts with Harry being in a situation where he has to fend for himself. This might be due to the lack of proper guidance from adults. For example, he could be abandoned in a strange place. This forces him to learn survival skills, which in turn develops his character.
One interesting self - insert raise could be a character who is inserted into Hogwarts as a new student with a unique magical ability not seen before in the series. This could change the dynamics of existing relationships and storylines, like how they interact with Harry, Hermione, and Ron.
One great 'OC Raises Hope Mikaelson' fanfic could be one where the OC has unique powers that help the Mikaelson family in their various battles. For example, an OC with the power to manipulate time could turn back crucial moments in the family's history to prevent tragedies. Another aspect to look for in such fanfics is the development of relationships between the OC and different members of the Mikaelson family. Some fanfics might focus on a romantic relationship between the OC and Klaus, which adds an interesting dynamic to the story.
One popular 'Harry raises himself' fanfiction could be 'Alone but Not Defeated'. In it, Harry uses his wits and the limited knowledge he has to grow up independently. Another might be 'Self - Raised Wizard' where he discovers magic on his own and starts to train himself secretly.
The main reason is the contrast between Severus and Harry's characters. Severus is often seen as dark and brooding, while Harry is the hero. Putting them in a father - son or guardian - ward relationship creates a lot of interesting dynamics. It's like seeing two opposite poles coming together.
They're appealing because it's a huge departure from the original story. We're so used to seeing Snape as a somewhat antagonist to Harry in the official books. So, when we read fanfics where he raises Harry, it's like seeing a whole new side of both characters. It's a chance to explore different relationships and character development.