There could be a plot where Harry is a secret agent for the Ministry of Magic, but discovers a conspiracy within the ministry itself. He then has to work undercover, teaming up with unexpected allies like house - elves or centaurs to expose the traitors and save the wizarding world from internal collapse.
One interesting plot could be a secret agent Naruto being sent on a mission to infiltrate a hidden enemy base within the shinobi world. He has to use his signature jutsu like the Shadow Clone Jutsu in creative ways to gather intelligence without being detected.
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.
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.
One interesting plot could be a story where the boomslang plays a crucial role in a new adventure at Hogwarts. Maybe it's the key to unlocking an ancient mystery within the castle walls.
In some harry potter survivor fanfiction, there are plots where characters are stranded on a magical island that has its own set of dangerous and mysterious elements. For example, they might face magical plants that can trap them or strange beasts. They need to rely on their knowledge of magic, as well as their wits and teamwork to survive. It often involves characters from different houses coming together, like a Gryffindor and a Slytherin having to put aside their differences to face the challenges.