Some fanfictions in Harry Potter Year 8 focus on the characters dealing with the aftermath of the war. For example, Neville could be working on a project to bring back some of the plants that were destroyed during the battle. This not only helps to heal the physical damage but also serves as a symbol of the wizarding world's recovery. It also gives Neville a chance to shine in a different way than he did during the war.
Some fanfictions might focus on Draco Malfoy's internal struggle during Harry's sixth year. He was under a lot of pressure to carry out Voldemort's tasks. In the fanfiction, we could see more of his emotions and how he might have considered changing sides. He could be secretly helping Harry in some small ways without the Death Eaters knowing.
In some Harry Potter 8 fanfictions, there are plots where the characters continue to face new dark magic threats. For example, a new dark wizard might emerge, and Harry, Hermione and Ron have to use their combined skills and knowledge to defeat this new foe. Another plot could be about the exploration of the wizarding world's past in more depth, revealing secrets that were previously unknown.
One interesting plot could be about the Potter family's hidden secrets being unearthed. Maybe there are ancient spells or prophecies related to them that no one knew before. Another could be a story where the Potter family has to face a new and powerful dark force that is specifically targeting them due to their legacy. And a third plot might involve time - traveling within the Potter family's history to correct past mistakes or learn from them.
Some fanfics in 'harry potter eighth year' might focus on the characters' growth in terms of their magical abilities. Harry, for instance, could be exploring new spells or forms of magic that were previously unheard of. There could also be a plot where the students are trying to rewrite the rules of Hogwarts, to make it more inclusive and modern, which would lead to a lot of conflict and resolution within the school community.
One interesting plot could be about Harry forming an unexpected alliance with some Slytherin students during his 5th year. They might team up to uncover a mystery within Hogwarts that involves a dark magic item that was planted there by Death Eaters. This could lead to a lot of character development as they learn to trust each other despite their house differences.
Another plot could be that Umbridge is forced to work with Harry and his friends against a greater evil. This would be a huge shift as she hates them so much in the original. But in the fanfiction, they might have to put aside their differences when a new dark wizard emerges, more powerful than Voldemort, and they realize they need all the help they can get.
A common plot in such fanfictions is the idea that death has a plan for Harry that goes beyond what Dumbledore or anyone else expected. It could be that death wants to use Harry to balance the magical world in a different way. So, Harry might be led to discover ancient magic that is related to life and death, and he has to decide how to use it. This could involve making alliances with creatures that are associated with death, like thestrals or dementors in a different context.
In some fanfics, a thief might steal the Sorting Hat. This could be a really unique idea as the Sorting Hat is such an important symbol in the 'Harry Potter' world. Maybe the thief believes that there is some hidden power within the hat that can be harnessed for their own gain, like being able to control which students are sorted into which houses or unlocking some long - forgotten magic related to the founders of Hogwarts.
One interesting plot could be the sorting of older students into Hogwarts houses when they enter the university. For example, a transfer student from a different magical school might struggle to find their place among the traditional Hogwarts houses. Another plot could involve new magical courses that are only available at the university level, like advanced potion - making for healing purposes. And there might be plots about inter - house relationships that are more complex at the university, as students are older and more independent.
Perhaps in this fanfiction, there is a plot where Harry discovers a hidden power within himself that is related to being a champion. This power could be something that helps him in the wizarding world in ways he never imagined, like being able to communicate with long - lost magical spirits.