Another one is 'Potter's Other Son'. In this fanfiction, James Potter's brother is sent on a mission by Dumbledore to infiltrate a group of dark wizards. The plot is strong as it shows his growth from a somewhat overlooked Potter to a key figure in the fight against dark magic. He has to use his intelligence and charm to gain the trust of the dark wizards, all while secretly working for the good side.
Well, the relationship with his brother would likely be more family - based from the start. James and Sirius were like brothers but they had to build that bond. With a real brother, there could be an innate sense of loyalty that's different. For instance, they might have grown up sharing a room or toys, which would create a different dynamic compared to James and Sirius who met at Hogwarts.
In some fanfictions, James Potter's brother might be involved in a forbidden love story. He could fall in love with a witch from a different, perhaps ostracized, magical community. This would create a lot of drama as he has to balance his family loyalty to the Potters and his love for this witch, all while dealing with the prejudices of the wizarding society.
Often in fanfiction, James Sirius Potter's girlfriend is a fellow Gryffindor. They bond over their shared house pride and go on adventures together, like exploring the Forbidden Forest secretly. Their relationship is based on mutual trust and a love for adventure.
One popular fanfiction might be about how James Potter's glasses became a magical heirloom. Maybe they were passed down through generations and had special powers that only the Potters knew about.
Well, a Quidditch injury for James Potter in fanfiction can be quite interesting. It could be caused by a bludger hitting him hard, or maybe a bad fall from his broom. This injury can then be used to explore different aspects of his character. If he's injured, he might become more self - reflective, realizing that he's not invincible. It can also create drama, like when his friends try to find a way to heal him quickly or when his rivals take advantage of his weakened state.
One possible storyline could be the brother being a Slytherin while James is in Gryffindor, creating a lot of family tension. They could start off at odds but gradually come to understand and support each other. For example, the brother might initially be involved with some not - so - nice Slytherin groups, but through James' influence and some difficult experiences, he realizes the importance of family and loyalty.
One possible plot twist could be that Harry, as James' brother, has a different role in the fight against Voldemort. Maybe he's more of a behind - the - scenes strategist. Since he's in the family earlier, he could have different relationships with the other characters too. For example, his bond with Sirius might be even stronger as they grow up together more closely.
Well, it could be that Harry, as James' brother, discovers that there were more secrets about his first life than he thought. Maybe he finds out that there was a hidden power within him that was never fully awakened in his previous life. This new discovery could change the way he approaches magic and his role in the fight against the Dark Arts, and it might also lead to a different ending to the battle against Voldemort.
Another challenge is in his relationships. He may worry that people pity him or treat him differently because of his blindness. For example, in some fanfics, he has to prove to Lily that he's still the same James she knew before, just with a new disability to deal with. Also, in duels or battles, not being able to see his opponents' movements directly puts him at a disadvantage, so he has to develop new strategies to defend himself.