In some fanfics, Harry might not go to Hogwarts but instead be homeschooled in magic. This is a huge departure from canon where Hogwarts was central to his development. Another example could be that in fanfiction, Voldemort could be redeemed, which is completely against his character in the original canon.
One example is that in certain fanfictions, Sirius Black might not die. His survival could lead to a completely different story arc for Harry. Additionally, in fanfiction, the Deathly Hallows might not be as important or could have different powers than what was established in canon. This gives authors the freedom to create their own interpretations and storylines.
Well, in fanfiction, the characters might have different relationships. For example, some fanfics could explore a romantic relationship between characters that wasn't in the canon. Also, the plot can deviate greatly. Fanfiction might take a side character from the books and give them a much more prominent role, changing the whole story dynamic compared to the official canon.
In some fanfictions, Harry might use magic to play harmless pranks on his classmates like turning Snape's potions into rainbow - colored ones for a moment. It adds a fun and mischievous side to his character.
I'm not sure of specific titles off - hand. But it could be a story where Hermione, being the studious one, tries to find a magical solution for a friend with dyslexia. Maybe she discovers an ancient spell in the library that could potentially help.
In the original Harry Potter canon, the Master of Death is more of a theoretical concept. But in fanfiction, it can be much more fleshed out. For instance, in fanfic, Harry might actually be able to control death on a large scale, like preventing natural disasters that cause death in the wizarding world, which is not something in the books.
One example could be when Neville is protected by his friends from bullies in fanfiction. His Gryffindor housemates might stand up for him, just like how they would in the original books. Another example is if a fanfic has a young character being magically shielded by a more powerful wizard during a battle. This shield could be a creative new spell created by the author for the sole purpose of protecting the child.
One example could be that in certain fanfictions, Harry is able to tame a wild Thestral without much difficulty. Since Thestrals are usually only visible to those who have witnessed death and are quite difficult to approach, Harry's ability to quickly gain their trust shows his talent with animals. Another example might be that he can communicate with the magical creatures in the Forbidden Forest on a deeper level, getting them to help him in his adventures.
There could be online fanfiction communities dedicated to Harry Potter that start to include and promote ace fanfiction. For instance, a popular Harry Potter fanfiction website might create a special section for ace - themed stories. They could also host contests or challenges related to writing ace fanfiction within the Harry Potter world. This would encourage more writers to create such content and readers to explore it. Additionally, fan conventions related to Harry Potter could have panels or discussions about ace fanfiction, giving it a platform to be shared and understood.
One common theme is the exploration of character growth over a longer period. Since the characters are older, the authors can show how they have developed from their younger selves in the canon. For instance, Harry might be more world - weary and wiser.
One great 'Harry Potter older than canon fanfiction' is 'The Life and Times of Severus Snape'. It explores Snape's life in a more in - depth way, showing him at different ages and how his experiences shaped him, even those outside of what was shown in the original books.
There is a fanfic called 'Mature Harry'. In this story, being older than in canon gives Harry a different kind of confidence. He is more self - assured and this affects how he faces his enemies. He doesn't rely as much on others in a naive way. Another fanfic 'Harry's Advanced Years' delves into how an older Harry might have different magical abilities and knowledge. Since he is older, he has had more time to study and practice magic on his own, which gives him an edge in the wizarding world.