No. In the original 'Harry Potter' series, there's no indication that Harry Potter reads fanfiction. He is too busy dealing with the real threats in the wizarding world like Voldemort and his Death Eaters, as well as his studies at Hogwarts. Fanfiction is a concept more related to the fans of the series in the real world rather than something that exists within the fictional world of Harry Potter.
Draco Malfoy would probably be outraged at first if he read fanfiction that showed him in a positive light towards Harry and his friends. He's so used to being on the opposite side, but then he might secretly be a bit flattered by some of the more complex characterizations of him.
Yes, it's legal. Fanfiction exists within a sort of grey area of the law. Since it's mainly for the enjoyment of fans and not trying to replace the original works. J.K. Rowling has not made a widespread effort to stop the creation or reading of non - commercial Harry Potter fanfiction, so readers can usually engage with it without legal concerns.
The 'Harry Potter' books are set in a magical world full of its own stories, prophecies, and secrets. Sirius is a complex character with a lot on his plate. He has to deal with his family history, his time in Azkaban, and his loyalty to his friends. Fanfiction is a form of creative writing by fans outside the original story. Sirius doesn't have the time or the inclination within the context of the story to be reading fanfiction. His life is too filled with real magical drama and danger.
He could be shocked. Maybe there are some fanfictions that take a very dark turn or have unexpected pairings that he never thought of. He'd probably need some time to process such strange ideas. And he might also be curious to see how far the creativity of the fans can go. He might even get some new ideas about his own life from reading some of the more imaginative fanfictions.
One benefit is that it can keep the love for the series alive. Since the original books are over, fanfiction allows fans to continue exploring the world. Another is that it can offer different perspectives. For example, seeing events from a side character's point of view.
Well, some characters could be offended. If the fanfiction goes against the established lore or misrepresents them in a way they don't like. For instance, if a fanfiction portrays Harry as a coward, his friends might not take it well. They might feel that it's disrespectful to their real - life experiences.
One benefit is that it offers new perspectives. Different authors can explore characters in ways not shown in the original books. For example, they might give more backstory to a minor character. Another benefit is that it can keep the love for the Harry Potter series alive. It provides fresh content for fans who have already read the books multiple times.
I really like 'Lumos'. In this fanfiction, it explores the post - war Hogwarts in great detail. It shows how the characters are coping with the aftermath of the battle. The descriptions are vivid, and it feels like you're actually there in the halls of Hogwarts, witnessing the characters' growth and new adventures.
Not really. Given his adventurous spirit, it makes sense that he'd be interested in all kinds of stories, including fan - made ones. He's always been drawn to new and different things in the wizarding world.