I really like 'The Great Duel Tournament Fanfic'. In this one, it not only has exciting duels but also delves into the backstories of the characters participating. It shows how their past experiences shape their dueling styles and adds a lot of depth to the story. There are also some really cool magical creatures involved in the duels which is a unique touch.
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 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 many 'Harry and Draco Duel Fanfic' stories, there is no clear - cut winner. Instead, the duel might end in a draw, which could lead to a new understanding between the two characters. This can be used as a plot device to explore their relationship further and how they might start to respect each other's abilities.
Character development is key. If the fanfic shows how the characters grow through their dueling experiences, it becomes more interesting. For instance, a character might start off as a novice duelist but learn important lessons during duels and become more confident and skilled. Also, the fanfic should stay true to the 'Harry Potter' universe in terms of magic rules and the overall feel of the world. If it randomly creates magic that doesn't fit the established rules, it can be off - putting for readers.