In some fanfiction, a snake might be used as a form of protection for Harry Potter in various ways. It could be a magical snake with special powers that wards off dark forces. Maybe it's a snake that has a connection to Harry through some ancient magic or prophecy.
There could be many interesting fanfictions involving Harry Potter and a snake. Maybe the snake is a magical creature with special powers that helps Harry in his adventures. For example, it could lead him to hidden secrets or protect him from dark wizards.
In Harry Potter fanfiction, children can be protected in various ways. For example, the magical world often has protective spells and charms like the Fidelius Charm which can hide a person or place. Fanfiction authors might use these concepts to safeguard the child characters. Also, the friendship and loyalty among the characters act as a form of protection. When Harry, Ron, and Hermione are together, they look out for one another.
It's hard to say without reading the fanfiction. They could be the Triwizard champions like Cedric Diggory, Fleur Delacour, and Viktor Krum. Or it could be some new champions created specifically for this fan - made story.
I'm not entirely sure as there could be many different interpretations. It might be about how Harry Potter is safeguarded by the champions in some sort of alternate scenario within the fan - created story.
In this fanfiction, perhaps it's not just physical protection. Gringotts could be protecting Harry Potter in a more symbolic or magical sense as well. They might be guarding his family's legacy, which is tied to certain items or secrets in the vaults. This could lead to a whole series of adventures where Harry has to work with the goblins to uncover his true heritage and at the same time, stay alive while being protected by the might of Gringotts.
It could also be a snake from the Forbidden Forest. There are many unknown and mysterious creatures in there. A snake from that forest might be more in tune with the natural magic of Hogwarts. Harry, being the curious and kind - hearted person he is, might come across it during one of his adventures in the forest and start a friendship with it.
It could be Nagini. Even though in the original series she was more of a servant to Voldemort, in the fanfiction, she could have a different personality and form a bond with Harry.
Maybe it's an anonymous gift from someone who has been observing Harry. This person could be a former student of Hogwarts who has a special connection to snakes and sees that Harry has a kind heart and would take good care of the snake. So they leave the snake for Harry to find with a simple note that just says 'For Harry Potter'.
The snake's help could represent an unexpected alliance. In the Harry Potter series, snakes are often seen as symbols of Slytherin, which is usually at odds with Harry. So it's significant as it breaks the stereotype of enmity between Gryffindor (represented by Harry) and Slytherin.