Perhaps some new dark wizards or witches who have a vendetta against Harry. They could be more powerful or have some unique tracking abilities that make it difficult for Harry to stay hidden anywhere else but the power station. They might be after him because they think he has some sort of valuable magical item or knowledge.
It could be Death Eaters. They've always been after Harry in the original series, so in this fanfiction, they might be hot on his trail again, forcing him to seek refuge in the power station.
Maybe Harry is on the run from some dark forces and he finds the power station as an unexpected hiding place. He could be using the complex structure and machinery of the power station to evade detection, perhaps with some magical twists like using spells to blend in with the electrical currents or machinery.
It could be Draco Malfoy. In an alternate universe, they could have overcome their differences and fallen in love. Draco might be at the train station, having changed his ways, waiting to see Harry off with a small token of his affection, like a handkerchief with their initials embroidered on it.
Hermione would be a likely colleague. She's highly intelligent and could be teaching a subject like Ancient Runes or Arithmancy. Ron could also be there, perhaps as a flying instructor or teaching something related to magical creatures. Neville might be a Herbology professor, given his love and talent for that subject. Luna could be teaching something really unique, like the study of magical creatures that are often overlooked or misunderstood.
Perhaps Hagrid could be his mentor. Hagrid has a lot of knowledge about magical creatures and their parts, which could be useful for Harry in his blacksmithing. He could show Harry how to use things like dragon scales or unicorn hairs in his creations.
He could marry a Muggle he meets by chance in Vegas. Maybe a singer or a waitress who has a big heart and an open mind towards the strange things Harry might do or say because of his wizarding background.
In some fanfictions, it could be Sirius Black. Some fans like to imagine that Sirius had a deeper connection to James Potter's family than just being best friends. They might create a scenario where there was some sort of magic or prophecy involved that made Sirius more than just Harry's godfather, but his actual father in this alternate story line.
Hermione would definitely be one of his top allies. Her intelligence and knowledge of magic and history would be invaluable in helping Harry rule. She could advise him on laws and policies, especially those related to education and the treatment of non - human magical beings. Ron would also be an ally. His loyalty and his understanding of the wizarding world's less - sophisticated side could help Harry connect with the common wizards.
In some fanfictions, it could be an original character created by the author. Maybe a witch who was the result of an affair that his father had before he married his mother. However, this is completely against the canon of the original books, but in the world of fanfiction, anything is possible.
Hermione could help. She's very smart and could research about the dragon's weaknesses.
Well, Harry could marry one of the veelas. Given their beauty and allure, it would add an interesting dynamic to the story. Their relationship could involve Harry having to deal with the jealousy of other wizards and also the cultural differences of the veelas. Or he could marry a descendant of one of the founders of Hogwarts. This would tie in a lot of Hogwarts history into their relationship, and their wedding could be a grand event that unites different factions within the wizarding community who have ties to the founders.