One possible plot could be that in this fanfiction, Dumbledore's actions are revealed to be more self - serving in the context of Harry and Snape's relationship. Maybe he was using Snape's love for Lily all along for his own grand plans against Voldemort without truly considering Snape's feelings. Harry might discover this and start to question Dumbledore's legacy, leading to a rift in the wizarding world as others also come to terms with this new view.
In this type of fanfiction, a plot could be that Dumbledore was actually the one who caused more harm to Snape's relationship with Harry. He might have manipulated events so that Harry always distrusted Snape, while Snape was actually trying his best to protect Harry out of his love for Lily. As Harry uncovers the truth, he has to deal with the betrayal of his former idol Dumbledore and learn to trust Snape, who he had previously thought was his enemy. This could create a whole new dynamic in the wizarding world where the old order established by Dumbledore is questioned and a new alliance between Harry and Snape is formed.
Typically, it portrays Dumbledore as a manipulator. He's seen as using Snape's feelings for Lily and Harry's role in the fight against Voldemort for his own purposes, rather than having pure intentions.
One reason could be that some fans feel Dumbledore made mistakes in the original story. For example, he didn't always fully protect Harry. He also had a rather secretive nature which might have frustrated some readers. So in fanfiction, they explore the idea of criticizing him more deeply.
One common theme is his so - called 'manipulation' of Harry. Some fanfics focus on how Dumbledore used Harry for the greater good without really considering Harry's personal feelings. Another theme is his secrecy. Writers in these fanfictions often explore how his secrets had negative consequences for the characters around him.
The 'female Harry Potter Dumbledore bashing fanfiction' may exist because some fans want to explore the darker sides of Dumbledore. When the main character is female, she might be written to have a more emotional and empathetic approach to the situations around her. This could lead to a more critical view of Dumbledore. For example, if Dumbledore knew about Harry's (or in this case, a female Harry's) difficult home life and still left him there, the female character could be more vocal about her dissatisfaction with Dumbledore's lack of intervention. It's a way for fans to rewrite the story according to their own interpretations.
Well, obviously Harry Potter. He's the main protagonist in the original series and in the bashing fanfictions, he might be the one to finally see through Dumbledore's facade. Ron Weasley could also be popular. He's Harry's best friend, and in these stories, he might support Harry in his doubts about Dumbledore. And then there's Voldemort. Some fanfictions might use Voldemort as a tool to show how Dumbledore's actions or inactions affected the battle against him. For example, if Dumbledore was so secretive, it could have made it easier for Voldemort to gain power.
In the fanfiction, Snape could protect Harry from Dumbledore by using his skills in potions. For example, he might create a potion that hides Harry's magical signature from Dumbledore's detection. Or he could use his knowledge of the Dark Arts to counter any spells or charms that Dumbledore might use to keep tabs on Harry. Snape is very intelligent and resourceful, so he could find various ways to physically and magically shield Harry from Dumbledore.
One reason could be that Snape has his own complex sense of loyalty. He may feel that Dumbledore's plans for Harry are too dangerous or not in Harry's best interest in some ways. He has a long - standing relationship with Harry's mother, Lily, and perhaps through that connection, he wants to safeguard Harry from any harm that might come from Dumbledore's actions or decisions.
In some fanfictions, Dumbledore and Harry might time - travel together. They could go back to key moments in wizarding history to prevent certain dark events from happening. For example, they might try to stop the creation of a powerful dark artifact. This would involve a lot of sneaking around and using their combined magic to avoid being detected by the wizards of that time.
One interesting plot could be a magical duel between Harry and Snape where they both use unexpected spells. Harry might draw on some newfound knowledge from an ancient magic book, while Snape uses his years of experience and dark arts knowledge in a creative way.
In some fanfictions, Snape might dress Harry in an attempt to disguise him. For example, if there's a threat from dark wizards targeting Harry, Snape uses his knowledge of potions and magic to create special clothing or a disguise for Harry. This could lead to a series of adventures where Harry has to pretend to be someone else while wearing Snape - styled clothing, and they have to work together closely to maintain the ruse.