One prank could be Harry using magic to make all of Dudley's clothes two sizes too small overnight. Another might be making the Dursleys' living room furniture float whenever they try to sit down. And he could also use magic to make the food on their table turn into slugs when they're about to eat.
There are some great pranks in fanfiction. For instance, Harry could magically switch the Dursleys' rooms around so that they wake up in the wrong beds. He could also make it so that when the Dursleys try to use their phones, all they hear is a really loud cackling sound instead of the normal dial tone. And another prank could be making the Dursleys' clocks run backwards, which would mess up their daily schedules completely.
One way the Dursleys can be good in fanfiction is if they are forced to face the consequences of their actions early on. For instance, they might receive a warning from the wizarding world that if they don't treat Harry well, there will be serious repercussions. So they start to be nicer to him. They could provide him with a proper room, better food, and allow him to have friends over.
In some Harry Potter fanfictions, the Dursleys are depicted as nice. This could be a really interesting take. It might show how they could have been different if they hadn't been so influenced by their dislike for magic. Maybe they could have supported Harry more, or at least been less cruel. For example, a fanfiction could explore a scenario where Vernon Dursleys actually encourages Harry's academic achievements at school, instead of always putting him down.
In the 'Harry Potter Pranks Everyone' fanfiction, there could be some hilarious pranks. For example, a student might use a charm to make the Great Hall's ceiling show embarrassing memories of the teachers. Another prank could be to magically swap everyone's voices, so that when they talk, it comes out as someone else's voice. There could also be a prank where the Hogwarts Express gets diverted to a completely different location, and the students end up in a strange magical place full of odd creatures and unexpected challenges.
The Dursleys could also cripple Harry emotionally in fanfiction. Their constant belittling, isolating him from others, and treating him like a burden could break his spirit. This emotional crippling might make it difficult for Harry to trust people, form relationships, or even fully embrace his wizarding identity. He may become withdrawn and lack the confidence needed to face the challenges in the wizarding world.
No. In the original 'Harry Potter' series, the Dursleys are presented as Muggles who dislike anything related to magic. Fanfiction is a concept more associated with fans of the series, and the Dursleys would have no interest in it.
It might show the constant power struggle between them. Harry, as a wizard, has an inner strength that the Dursleys try to suppress with their mundane and cruel ways. So it's a battle of wills.
A really funny prank could be where a student's quill is jinxed to write only in limericks. So when they're trying to take notes in class, instead of normal writing, it comes out as comical rhymes. This can be a source of great embarrassment, especially if they don't notice right away. Also, pranks with vanishing ink on important parchments are quite common in fanfiction. The victim thinks they've written important information, but it all disappears, leaving them frustrated and others amused.
Typically, Harry is one of the main ones. He has a knack for getting into and out of trouble with his pranks. Hermione might also be involved in some pranks in a more strategic way, using her vast knowledge of magic to create unique and elaborate pranks. And of course, the Weasley twins are almost always at the center of the most elaborate and chaotic pranks in the fanfiction.