For Harry, saving Snape could make him more empathetic towards Snape's past actions. He might start to understand the complex web of loyalties that Snape was caught in. It could also make Harry more confident in his ability to make moral decisions independent of others' opinions.
In many fanfictions, Snape saving Hermione from Voldemort can be a very interesting plot. It could be due to Snape's complex character. He was a double - agent in the original series. So, in fanfiction, his loyalty to Dumbledore might drive him to protect Hermione, who is an important part of the good side against Voldemort.
Well, it could be possible if Harry discovers Voldemort's plan to kill Snape in time. Maybe Harry uses his invisibility cloak to get close to Voldemort undetected and then uses a powerful spell to stun or deflect Voldemort's attack aimed at Snape.
The Dursleys might be left in a state of shock and confusion. Since they have been so mean to Harry, they could be worried that the wizarding world will come after them for revenge. But since they are Muggles, the wizarding world may just leave them be, but they will always live in fear of the unknown.
At first, Harry would probably be extremely confused and distrustful. He's been told all his life that Voldemort is the bad guy. But as Voldemort continues to protect him from the Dursleys, Harry might start to question what he knows. He could gradually become more open to listening to Voldemort's side of the story.
Yes, there are some fanfictions with such out - of - the - box concepts in the Harry Potter fanfiction community. However, these are not in line with the original story's canon.
One possible plot could be that Voldemort realizes Harry's importance in a different way. Maybe he sees that Harry has some power or knowledge that could be useful to him in the long run. So, instead of wanting to kill Harry, he decides to rescue him from the Dursleys to gain his trust and manipulate him later. For example, Voldemort might think that Harry has a connection to some ancient magic that only he can access, and by saving him, he hopes to get access to it through Harry.
In fanfiction, Snape saving Harry often showcases a complex side of Snape's character. It might be a redemption arc for him, as in the original series, Snape had a very ambiguous relationship with Harry. In these fanfictions, it could be due to his love for Lily that he finally decides to fully protect Harry, which is a very interesting take on his character.
One motivation could be Snape's sense of duty as a teacher. Despite his dislike for Harry in some ways, he still has an obligation to protect the students. So, when he sees Lockhart endangering Harry, he steps in.
Another possibility is that Snape uses his position as a teacher. He might threaten Lockhart with the consequences of harming a student. Given Snape's intimidating presence and his own power within the school, Lockhart would be afraid to cross him. Snape could also call for other teachers to help, making it clear that he won't let Lockhart get away with any harm to Harry.