In certain fanfictions, Harry Potter could control animals due to his strong bond with nature. He may have an innate gift that is enhanced by his experiences at Hogwarts. His time in the Forbidden Forest, for instance, could have led to him developing this ability. He could be using his emotions and willpower to influence the animals, like projecting his thoughts of what he wants them to do in a way that they can understand, similar to how he communicates with his Patronus which has some animal - like forms.
Well, in such a fanfiction, he might control space through his magic wand. Maybe he uses a special spell that he discovers or invents, which allows him to manipulate the fabric of space, like creating portals or warping distances.
There are various ways hunting animals can be incorporated into Harry Potter fanfiction. It could be part of a quest where the characters need to hunt a specific animal for a potion ingredient or a magical artifact. For example, a fanfic could depict Harry and his friends on a hunt for a rare unicorn, which would not only involve the physical act of hunting but also deal with the moral implications since unicorns are considered sacred in the wizarding world.
Maybe he accidentally finds out when he is near some magnetic objects in Hogwarts. For example, he might notice that he can make the metal keys move towards him without using magic spells he already knew. It could be during a time when he is exploring an old, forgotten part of the castle where there are a lot of metal objects and strange magnetic fields.
In some fanfictions, it could be through an accidental encounter. Maybe he was in a situation where metal objects started to react to him unexpectedly, like when he was near a bunch of keys and they suddenly started to move towards him. This made him realize that he had this strange new power.
Perhaps he has a strange dream where he's in a world made entirely of shadows and he can manipulate them freely. When he wakes up, he starts to experiment and finds out that he can actually do the same in the real world. He might start with small things like making the shadow of a quill move on his desk, and gradually discovers the full extent of his power.
Well, it might develop as a result of some new magic he encounters. There could be an ancient spell or a magical artifact that gives him the power to control sand. He then has to figure out how to use it. He may start with simple things like making sand swirl around his hand, and as he gets more used to it, he can do more complex things like creating sand barriers or even using the sand to communicate in some way.
Perhaps it's through an accidental encounter with a powerful magical plant. He tries to interact with it in a normal way but ends up influencing its growth and behavior. This unexpected event makes him aware of his unique power to control nature. For example, he might touch a withering plant and suddenly it springs back to life and starts to grow rapidly under his touch.
Often, in Harry Potter fanfiction, animals are hunted using magic. For example, spells might be used to track and capture them. Wizards could use the 'Revelio' spell to find hidden animals. Then, they might use a binding spell like 'Incarcerous' to trap the animal before taking it for whatever purpose they need it for, whether it's for study or for a potion ingredient.
Well, in some fanfictions, Harry Potter is good with animals because of his connection to the magical world on a deeper level. His experiences with dangerous creatures like the Basilisk might have given him an edge in understanding animals. Fanfic authors often write him as being able to sense what animals need or want. So he can help injured magical beasts or even befriend those that are usually hostile.