In this fanfic, perhaps Harry gets into a situation where he has to become a cursebreaker to save someone he loves. He starts from the very basics, learning about the history of curses and how they have evolved over time. He then embarks on a journey to various places in the wizarding world, seeking knowledge from different sources. As he progresses, he not only becomes a skilled cursebreaker but also gains a deeper understanding of the darker aspects of magic.
It could be a group of dark wizards who don't want Harry to succeed in becoming a cursebreaker. They might be using dark curses themselves to cause chaos in the wizarding world, and they see Harry as a threat to their plans. So they try to stop him at every turn, whether it's by setting traps or sending out cursed creatures after him.
Obviously, Harry Potter is a main character as it's in the title. He's the one taking on the role of the cursebreaker. Hermione Granger could also be a main character as she is often by Harry's side in the original series and her knowledge would be very useful in cursebreaking.
It could be about Harry Potter learning some long - forgotten or lost magical arts. Maybe he discovers ancient spells, potion - making techniques that have been lost for centuries, or unique forms of divination that are no longer practiced in the wizarding world.
In the 'Harry Learns Alchemy' fanfic, Harry is the central figure. He is on a journey of learning alchemy. Hermione would be a key character as she is very studious and would be eager to help Harry understand the complex concepts of alchemy. There could be a mysterious old wizard who acts as a mentor to Harry in his alchemical studies. And Ron, as Harry's best friend, would be around, maybe not fully understanding alchemy but being supportive in his own way.
It might be a story where Harry delves into the family magic in order to solve some sort of mystery. For example, he could be looking for a way to defeat a new dark force and realizes that the family magic holds the key. He could learn new forms of magic related to protection or divination that are unique to his family.
There could be his arithmancy teacher as a main character too. This teacher might be strict but also very knowledgeable, guiding Harry through the difficult subject.
The 'harry learns the old ways fanfic' is likely centered around Harry's exploration of archaic knowledge or practices. It could be that he discovers an old library filled with dusty tomes that hold the secrets of the old ways. As he reads and learns from these, he might start to incorporate these old ways into his daily life in Hogwarts or his battles against the dark forces. He could learn things like how wizards used to communicate without wands, or ancient forms of defensive magic that have been long forgotten by most in the modern wizarding world.
In this type of fanfiction, the concept of cursebreaking often leads to some really cool plot twists. Harry might find himself in situations where he has to break a curse that has been plaguing a wizarding family for generations. This could involve uncovering long - lost family secrets and dealing with dark magic in a new way. It also allows for different relationships to develop, like with other cursebreakers or members of the wizarding community who are affected by these curses.