Why do some 'Harry Potter hides as a girl' fanfictions exist?

Some fans might feel that Dumbledore was too manipulative in the original series. They create these fanfictions to explore an alternative view where his actions are not excused.

One popular 'Harry Potter hides as a girl' fanfiction could be 'The Girl Who Lived'. In this story, Harry might have to take on a female identity for protection. Another could be 'Harry's Disguise', where he uses the guise of a girl to outwit his enemies. It often adds an interesting twist to the original story, exploring how Harry would interact with others while in this new form.

Well, it could be to show different relationship dynamics. In the original story, they are very close friends. By having Harry leave Hermione, it can show how their friendship can be strained and how they might react to such a big change. It can also lead to new plotlines like Hermione having to form new alliances or Harry finding new friends in different places.

Some exist because fans like to explore different power dynamics in relationships. They want to see how Harry, as a central and powerful character, can influence Ginny's actions and decisions.

Some authors write these fanfictions to show different sides of the characters. For example, Snape's action of hitting Harry could be a result of his own inner turmoil, perhaps related to his loyalty to Dumbledore and his hatred for James Potter. By writing about this, they can show Snape in a new light. Also, it can show Harry's growth in dealing with such a difficult situation. He can either become bitter or try to understand Snape's motives, which are interesting character development arcs.

One reason could be for the sake of character exploration. Writers want to see how Harry would develop if he embraced different, often 'feminine' qualities. It adds a new dimension to his character.

Some exist because some fans really ship Harry and Hermione (HHR) and feel that the Weasleys, especially Ron, are in the way of their ideal pairing. So they create fanfics to bash the Weasleys to make their preferred relationship seem more likely.

Some exist because fans might feel that the concept of time travel in the Harry Potter series was not fully developed. They use bashing fanfiction to explore the flaws. For example, in the books, time travel seems a bit too convenient at times.

Some 'Harry Potter' fanfictions become infamous because they go against the essence of the original series. The original 'Harry Potter' is about magic, friendship, and the battle between good and evil. Fanfictions that introduce elements like excessive gore or immoral relationships are seen as a perversion of the original concept.

Well, in the original story, the Dursleys are really mean to Harry. So, fans want to explore more about Harry's feelings towards them. It gives an opportunity to write about his pent - up anger and frustration.