One possible plotline could be the discovery of a new type of deadly snake in the Forbidden Forest that has some mysterious connection to dark magic. Maybe the snake is guarding a long - lost artifact.
Well, perhaps the deadly snake is actually a cursed form of a once - friendly magical creature. In the fanfiction, Harry and his friends might have to find a way to break the curse. They could face many challenges along the way, like dealing with other dark creatures that are attracted to the snake's dark energy.
Perhaps the snake is a transformed wizard who was cursed. This would lead to a plot where Harry has to find a way to break the curse. He might have to go on a quest to find rare ingredients for a potion. Along the way, he and the snake face various challenges, like dark wizards trying to stop them, and they form a strong friendship through their shared experiences.
Perhaps in the fanfic, Harry is turned into a snake for a period of time. As a snake, he experiences the wizarding world from a different perspective. He has to learn how to survive as a snake while still trying to fulfill his role in the fight against Voldemort. He might encounter other snakes that are either friendly or hostile, and he has to use his wits to deal with them.
Perhaps there's a plot where a magical creature that has the appearance of a snake is disguised as a lion - like being. It could be used as a sort of spy within the Gryffindor common room. This would lead to all sorts of chaos as it tries to gather information for an unknown Slytherin - related plot.
Well, a plotline might involve the snake familiar getting into trouble. For example, it could be mistaken for a dark creature by the Ministry of Magic. Harry then has to prove that his snake is not evil. Or perhaps the snake helps Harry discover a hidden part of Hogwarts. Since snakes are often associated with secrets, it could lead him to a secret chamber or passage that no one else knows about. And this could be a key to solving a mystery or finding a powerful magical item.
Maybe the deadly sins could be personified as new characters in the Harry Potter world. These characters would try to influence the main characters to fall into sin. For instance, Lust could be a siren - like figure that tries to seduce Ron away from Hermione, causing chaos in their relationship and in the Gryffindor house.
Some fanfictions focus on the snake as a misunderstood creature. In this type of story, the snake is constantly misjudged by the wizarding world. Harry, being the empathetic character he is, befriends the snake and discovers that it has a heart of gold. They then go on adventures together, with the snake using its unique abilities like slithering into small spaces to retrieve magical items for Harry.
It could still be Harry Potter himself. He has a history of facing dangerous creatures and dark magic, so it would be natural for him to take on the challenge of the deadly snake.
One interesting plotline could be about the Founders' initial meetings and how they decided to build Hogwarts. Maybe they had different ideas at first but then came to a consensus on the school's values and layout.
Well, perhaps in this fanfiction, the Phoenix plays a role in revealing hidden secrets about Harry's family. It could lead Harry to discover an ancient magic that was long forgotten by the wizarding world, which was somehow related to his family. This could then set him on a new quest, different from the one in the original books, and change the course of the story completely.
A common plotline is the characters' post - graduation plans. Some fanfictions might explore how Harry, Hermione, and Ron decide on their career paths. Maybe Harry is conflicted between becoming an Auror or a teacher at Hogwarts. Hermione could be considering further studies in ancient magic, and Ron might be thinking about joining his brothers in the joke shop business. This exploration of their future dreams and how they support each other during this transition period can be really engaging.