Authors of Merlin fanfic often do things differently by imagining Merlin in modern settings or giving him a darker personality. Another possibility is changing the relationships between the main characters significantly.
One possible reason could be a magical curse. In many Merlin fanfictions, magic is often used as a plot device. A dark sorcerer might cast a spell on Merlin to make him forget certain things, perhaps to prevent him from using his powerful magic to oppose them. Another reason could be a self - imposed forgetting due to trauma. Merlin has witnessed and endured a great deal of pain and suffering. To protect his own mental state, his mind might subconsciously block out certain memories.
Bullying prevention programs in schools could have helped. Teaching kindness and respect from an early age would make a difference.
Merlin in fanfiction may also have different relationships. She could be closer friends with certain characters or have a romantic interest in someone unexpected. For instance, she might form a strong bond with a minor character from the series, which then changes the whole dynamic of the story.
Well, in the fanfiction, Gear 4 Luffy might have had some new and unexpected interactions. Maybe he could have teamed up with some other pirates in a different way. Since he was in such a powerful form, he could have inspired more of the pirates to fight back more bravely against the Marines. And his presence in Gear 4 could have also affected the admirals' strategies, making them more cautious or forcing them to use their more powerful techniques earlier.
Maybe in the fanfiction, Uther discovers the creativity and the different perspectives on his world and characters, and he sees value in it. He might be a more open - minded version of himself in the fan - created stories.
One possible secret could be that Merlin is a powerful sorcerer from an ancient and powerful magical lineage. Maybe his family has a long - standing connection to Camelot that has been kept hidden.
Harry's character would develop in a more patient and self - assured way. Merlin's long - lived experience and his different approach to magic would shape Harry. Instead of the somewhat isolated and often confused boy in the original story, he would be more open - minded. He would be exposed to different magical cultures and ideas from Merlin, which would make him a more well - rounded wizard. He would also be more in tune with the ancient and hidden parts of magic, and this would give him a different kind of power and presence.
Arthur could be the one to spank Merlin. Given their relationship where Arthur is the king and Merlin is his servant, if Merlin does something that Arthur believes is a serious offense against Camelot or his own authority, he might take this rather unorthodox form of punishment. Arthur is known for his hot - headedness and quick decision - making, so in a fit of anger, he could do it.
If Merlin died in the fanfiction, it could trigger a series of tragic events. The balance of power could tip, and the villains might seize the opportunity to attack. It could also bring out hidden strengths in the remaining characters as they try to cope with the loss.
Yes, it could have. Fanfiction often takes existing universes and expands or reimagines them. Harry Potter has so many elements that could potentially be the work of a fan. For example, the magical world with its unique creatures, spells, and Hogwarts as a school. If J.K. Rowling wasn't the original creator but was building on someone else's initial ideas about a magical school and a boy wizard, it would be fanfiction. However, she is the original creator, but the conceptually it has elements that could be seen in a fan - created work.