What are some unique aspects of fanfictions about Harry Potter having a friend before Hogwarts?

There's a fanfic called 'Before the Magic Began'. In this one, Harry meets a young witch who is hiding from some dark wizards. They become friends and she teaches him a few basic magic tricks that are not too powerful but enough to give him an edge later. It's a really heartwarming story about friendship and the anticipation of going to Hogwarts.

Another unique one is 'Hogwarts, a History of Magic'. It's not just a simple retelling. Instead, it weaves together different historical events in the wizarding world related to Hogwarts in a very creative way. It's like getting a deeper, more detailed look at the history of Hogwarts than what we got in the original books.

One unique aspect is the exploration of his dual nature. In fanfictions, we can see how his human side battles with his werewolf instincts. For example, in some stories, he has to fight the urge to harm his friends during a full moon. Another aspect is the way his lycanthropy affects his relationships. Some fanfics show how his condition makes him feel isolated from others, like he doesn't truly belong in the wizarding community.

One unique aspect is its multiple heads. In fanfictions, this can mean different things. For example, each head could have a different magical ability or personality. It could make for some really interesting interactions with other characters.

One fanfiction might be where Harry Potter contracts a magical disease that slowly drains his magic. This could lead to a whole new adventure as he tries to find a cure while still facing the threats from the wizarding world.

One great fanfiction could be about James Potter's mischievous adventures at Hogwarts before he met Lily. Maybe it details his pranks with Sirius and Remus, and how those experiences shaped him into the person who would later fall in love with Lily. Another could focus on Lily's academic achievements and her friendships at Hogwarts, and how she dealt with the attention from James at first. There are also fanfictions that might explore their early days of getting to know each other through their shared love for Hogwarts and magic in general.

There could be a fanfiction where the ring is a key to a hidden wizarding library. Harry discovers the ring and has to go on a quest to figure out its purpose and how to use it to access the library full of ancient spells and knowledge.

One popular fanfiction might be where Harry has an older sister who was hidden away to protect her from Voldemort. In this story, she could have been trained in magic secretly and then return to Hogwarts to help Harry in his fight against the Dark Lord.

One popular one might be 'A Different Beginning' which explores their relationship as they meet in a small wizarding village near their homes before Hogwarts. It shows how their initial encounters gradually turn into a budding romance.

Well, I really like the fanfiction 'When Hogwarts Closed'. It shows how different houses come together to face the challenges. The characters start to see each other in new lights and form unexpected alliances. Then there's 'Closed Hogwarts: A New Order' which is about the students trying to create their own rules and systems within the closed Hogwarts. It's really interesting to see how they adapt and innovate. And 'Hogwarts Shut Down: The Unseen' explores the parts of Hogwarts that are usually overlooked when it's open, but become important during the closure.