One idea could be a new competitor from a far - off land enters the tournament. This person has unique magical abilities related to dragons that no one in Hogwarts has seen before. It would add an element of mystery and new challenges to the tournament.
A dragon - tamer from a nomadic magic tribe. This character could have grown up around dragons and have a deep understanding of their behavior. They could be a wild card in the tournament, not really following the traditional Hogwarts ways of dealing with dragons and bringing a fresh perspective.
One idea could be to have a tournament where the participants are not just students from Hogwarts, but from all over the wizarding world. This could introduce new characters and magical abilities. Another could be a tournament with a twist, like the tasks are based on solving ancient wizarding mysteries instead of the typical challenges.
Filch could be an unexpected character. He might enter the tournament in a comical way, like he accidentally stumbles into the selection process and ends up being a participant. Another could be Peeves. He could disrupt the tournament in his usual mischievous way, or perhaps he is made a part of a task where the competitors have to outwit him.
One common theme is the exploration of gender roles. Since Harry is female in these fanfictions, it often looks at how she navigates a world that was originally written with a male protagonist in mind. For instance, how she deals with the expectations of others during the tournament.
One interesting storyline could be a character who is an underdog in the dueling tournament but discovers a hidden power or spell that helps them succeed. For example, a Hufflepuff student who has been overlooked in the past suddenly masters an ancient dueling technique.
A wizard from a far - off land, like a wizard from a hidden tribe in the Amazon rainforest. He or she could bring a completely different style of magic that the Hogwarts students and other champions have never seen. Their magic could be more nature - based, using the power of the rainforest plants and animals. This would make their approach to the Triwizard tasks very different and exciting.
A young wizard from a nomadic wizarding tribe. This character could have skills in magic related to the elements in a very unique way. For instance, they can control the wind to fly without a broomstick, which would be amazing in the Triwizard Tournament tasks. They would also bring in a different cultural aspect to the story with their tribal traditions and beliefs.
One idea could be a different champion from an unexpected school. For example, a small wizarding school in a far - off land sends a champion. This champion could have unique magic abilities that are not common in Hogwarts, Beauxbatons, or Durmstrang. They might use magic related to nature in a very different way, like communicating with magical plants to solve tournament tasks.
Then there's Max, a Muggle - born wizard who has to face a lot of prejudice in the tournament. His journey of proving himself against all odds makes him a beloved character in many fanfictions. He shows that determination and hard work can overcome the barriers of blood - status in the wizarding world.