I really like the fanfiction 'In Moody's Shoes'. It takes the reader on a journey through Moody's eyes. You get to experience his paranoia, his skills as a wizard, and his complex relationship with the Order of the Phoenix. It adds a lot of depth to his character and is a great exploration for any 'Harry Potter' fan interested in Mad - Eye Moody.
Harry would likely be more gruff and less trusting. Growing up with Moody, who was always on guard, Harry would have learned to be more cynical. He might not be as quick to make friends as he was in the original story.
Perhaps Moody, being a very experienced Auror, trains Harry in some dark magic defense techniques that are not taught at Hogwarts. This gives Harry an edge in fighting the dark forces but also makes the Hogwarts faculty a bit wary of him. He could then be in a situation where he has to prove that his knowledge is for good and not for dark purposes.
The mystery surrounding Mad - Eye Moody makes fanfiction appealing. In the original series, he had a lot of secrets. Fanfiction allows us to explore those secrets further. For example, we can imagine what he was really thinking when he was teaching at Hogwarts.
Well, in such a fanfiction, Harry would likely be exposed to the Mad Hatter's unique sense of time. He could be constantly confused about the normal passage of time, which might make his Hogwarts experiences very different. For example, he might show up late to classes all the time because the Mad Hatter's idea of time is so different. Also, the Mad Hatter's crazy fashion sense could influence Harry's appearance, making him stand out even more at Hogwarts.
Harry would be more cautious. Moody's paranoia would rub off on him. He'd be constantly on guard, not as quick to trust people like in the original series. For example, when he meets new classmates, he might be sizing them up for potential threats instead of being friendly right away.
In these fanfictions, a really cool plot twist could be that Moody, because of his experience with the dark arts, has knowledge of a secret power within Harry that even Voldemort doesn't know about. He nurtures this power in Harry, which makes Harry a completely different kind of threat to the dark forces. Maybe it's a power related to the ancient magic of the founders of Hogwarts that was passed down in a way no one expected.
Obviously, Harry Potter and the Mad Hatter. But there could also be other characters from the Harry Potter universe making appearances. Maybe Dumbledore would come to check on Harry and be completely bewildered by the Mad Hatter's ways. And of course, there could be some of the Wonderland characters popping up too, like the March Hare or the Cheshire Cat, adding more chaos to Harry's life.
Well, it could be a really wacky story. The Mad Hatter has his own brand of madness and eccentricity. He might teach Harry some very strange magic or ways of thinking. Maybe Harry would grow up with a love for tea parties and out - of - the - box solutions to problems, quite different from what he'd learn at Hogwarts in the original series.
In this fanfic, a really cool plot point might be how Moody's artificial eye plays a part in Harry's upbringing. Moody could use it to teach Harry about seeing through disguises and hidden threats. Also, Moody's no - nonsense attitude might make Harry a more disciplined wizard. He might not tolerate any sloppiness in Harry's magic, which would lead to Harry being a more precise and powerful wizard in the long run.