The trunk could reveal aspects of his parents' lives that Harry never knew. Maybe they had some struggles or challenges that he wasn't aware of. This could make Harry view them with more empathy. He might also find out about their relationships with other people in the wizarding world, which could change how he perceives his place in that world as their son. It gives him a more in - depth understanding of his family heritage and where he comes from, which is a big shift in his view of his parents.
It might make him see them more as real people. Before, they were just an idea of parents, but the trunk could contain things that show their personalities, like their sense of humor or their interests.
Finding the trunk could make Harry feel more connected to his parents. He can learn about their past, their likes and dislikes. For example, if he finds that his father was into a particular type of magic, Harry might be inspired to study it. This new knowledge can change his view from seeing them as just heroic figures to complex individuals with their own lives.
There could be some of his parents' old school things like their Hogwarts robes, wands (if they were allowed to keep them), and textbooks. Maybe there are also some love letters between his parents or photos of their time at Hogwarts.
Finding the trunk may also make Harry more determined. If there are any signs of her fight against the dark forces in the trunk, like a plan she was making or a charm she was developing, it could fuel Harry's own determination to defeat Voldemort and protect the wizarding world.
He might first try to open it using some basic unlocking spells. If it doesn't work, he could search for a key around the attic.
Maybe it's filled with old family heirlooms like a dusty photo album with pictures of his ancestors he's never seen before, or some antique magic items that were long forgotten.
Another possibility is that it just randomly appears one day. Magic in the Harry Potter world can be unpredictable. One morning, Harry wakes up and there it is at the foot of his bed. Or maybe a magical creature, like a house - elf that knew his mother, decides to bring the trunk to him. The house - elf could have been sworn to secrecy until the right moment when it senses that Harry is ready to discover his mother's secrets.
There could be her personal diaries. Maybe she wrote about her time at Hogwarts, her friendships, and her early days with James Potter.
The learning trunk might offer him a more personalized learning experience. For example, if he's struggling with a certain spell, the trunk could provide a step - by - step guide or even a magical tutor in the form of a spell - casted projection. Also, it could give him the opportunity to study at his own pace without the distractions of a classroom. He can focus on the areas he's most interested in or needs to improve on, like advanced transfiguration or advanced defense against the dark arts.
Perhaps there could be her old Hogwarts textbooks. They might hold some special notes or spells that she had discovered during her time at school.
These fanfictions usually change the story of Harry's parents in multiple ways. Firstly, their safety. They might not have had to go into hiding if the wrong boy was believed to be the chosen one. Their relationship with the wizarding community would be altered too. They might not have had the same level of support or the same amount of enemies. Also, the way they are remembered would be different. Their story might not be one of great sacrifice but rather of a normal wizarding family caught up in a misidentified prophecy.
His life could become very difficult. He might have to fend for himself at a very young age. Maybe he has to live on the streets, stealing food just to survive.