What are some interesting plot ideas for 'Harry Potter and the Sorting Hat fanfiction'?

One idea could be exploring the sorting hat's origin more in - depth. Maybe it was created by a powerful wizard long ago with a specific purpose, like maintaining the balance between the houses. Another could be a story where the sorting hat has a malfunction and starts sorting students into completely wrong houses, creating chaos at Hogwarts.

One idea could be that the Sorting Hat has a vision about Hermione's future during her sorting. It could foresee her becoming a great leader in the wizarding world and gives her some special advice. Another could be that the Sorting Hat gets magically malfunctioned and tries to sort Hermione into different houses throughout her first year, causing all kinds of chaos and self - discovery for her.

Perhaps the girl has a special connection with the Sorting Hat. It could be that the Hat reveals a hidden prophecy about her when it is placed on her head. This prophecy then sets her on a path to save Hogwarts from a new and unknown threat. She might have to team up with students from all the houses to fulfill the prophecy, and in the process, learn about the true meaning of unity among the houses.

In some 'Harry Potter alternate sorting ceremony fanfiction', there could be ideas like the Sorting Hat considering different qualities. For example, it might focus more on a student's creativity rather than just the traditional Gryffindor courage, Ravenclaw wisdom, Hufflepuff loyalty, and Slytherin ambition. Maybe a character who is very artistic gets sorted into a new, made - up house based on that creativity.

Characters can be developed by exploring their reactions to the Sorting Hat's sorting. For example, a character who is sorted into a house they didn't expect can show different emotions like confusion, disappointment, or determination to prove the Hat wrong. Their journey to accept or rebel against the sorting can be a great way to develop them.

One interesting concept could be characters being sorted into different houses than in the original. For example, Neville Longbottom might be sorted into Slytherin instead of Gryffindor. This could lead to a whole new set of character developments and storylines as he has to navigate the Slytherin environment which is known for its ambition and cunning, different from the brave and chivalrous Gryffindor.

A great plot for a Potter Manor fanfiction could involve a mystery that surrounds the manor. For instance, strange noises at night lead Harry to uncover a long - forgotten chamber. It could also be about Harry restoring the manor to its former glory, perhaps with the help of Hermione's research on ancient magic used in the construction of such manors.

One interesting plot idea could be exploring what would happen if Harry had a different upbringing, like being raised by the Malfoys. It would completely change his view of the wizarding world and his relationships. Another idea might be a time - travel fanfic where Harry goes back to the Marauders' era and interacts with his parents and their friends. This could lead to him preventing certain tragedies or changing the future in unexpected ways. And then there's the concept of a fanfic where the roles are reversed, and Voldemort is the one trying to protect the wizarding world from a greater evil, with Harry being the main antagonist.

One idea could be Harry Potter using his wizard skills in a boxing ring in a unique way. For example, he might use a levitation charm to dodge punches or use a stunning spell on his opponent's gloves to make them heavier. Another could be a story where the wizarding world has its own boxing league and Harry has to compete against other magical beings like werewolves or giants in the ring.

An enchanter in a fanfiction could create a spell that allows them to communicate with portraits in a way that has never been done before. For example, they could get advice from portraits of long - dead headmasters on how to deal with the current political situation in the wizarding world. Another plot might be that an enchanter is able to enchant the Sorting Hat to sort students based on their future potential rather than their current characteristics. This could lead to some students being placed in houses that they never expected. And finally, an enchanter could be working on a spell to make the Hogwarts Express invisible during its journey, but things go wrong and the train starts to disappear and reappear at random intervals, causing panic among the students.