This is my first story on here, so let me know how I did. Please comment whether I should make it Snarry or Drarry. At this point it can go either way.
"Professor, is there any way that I could bring my daughter with me to school this year?" The defeater of the the Dark Lord, Harrison James Potter questioned as he strolled casually into the new Headmistress of Hogwarts' office. He looked better than the last time that she had seen him, which was at the funerals of both Remus and Nymphadora Tonks. His clothing finally fit his slight frame, and the quality of the material fit that of his newly acquired status as Lord Potter-Black. His hair was trimmed, both of the sides and the back shaved down, while the top of his head had longer tresses, which were giving off that 'just fucked' look. His black circular frames had been replaced by thick black rectangular frames, giving off that nerdy look. He was wearing a pair of well fitted khaki jeans, with the pants legs rolled up to show his ankles. His dress shirt was made of a denim material, and he folded the long sleeves up so that it gave his look a more casual appearance. His shoes were in the muggle style of boat shoes, in a dark gray color. Minerva was never one to give her students a double look, seeing as that was against protocol, but when she seen this man in front of her, she hardly recognised him as one of her favorite lions. Minerva thought that he never looked better.
"Her mother passed away last year and three months ago, so did her grandmum. Her granddad approached me and asked me to become her full time guardian, instead of a part time guardian, seeing as he is too old to take care of her by himself. Not to mention that he was still mourning the loss of his wife and child." Harry Potter asked, his voice was now deeper and rougher than she remembered it being. To her it sounded similar to that of his father, the last time she seen him, which had been at his wedding. On his hip rested a small girl. Her hair was the same midnight black as her father's, and fell in long ringlets that framed her face perfectly. On her face, Minerva noticed a smattering of freckles on her nose, which was more of a button one, instead of the narrow one that her father had. The girl's long hair was held out of her eyes by an aquamarine ribbon, tied back to mimic a head band with a bow tied off on the right side of her head. The ribbon matched the flowing summer dress that she was wearing, which was accented in white, from the floral stitching designs, to lace that made flowers with the stitching,and that connected to the end of the dress and sleeves.
She looked to have fallen asleep some time ago, and her head rested on her father's shoulder, who was gazing at his daughter lovingly.
"I was unaware that you even had a daughter, Mr. Potter. But, seeing as I have already given permission to a few other students in the same situation, I have no other choice but to allow it. If only to avoid playing favorites. A few things first, if you would like, you may sit as I explain." She paused long enough for the young man to have a seat in one of the chairs on the opposite side of her desk.
"First off, may I ask what your daughter's name is, as well as how old she is?" Minerva questioned.
"Her name is Penelope Alessandra Zinnia Potter and she is three and a half. No one but her mother and her grandparents knew that I was even the father. Almost immediately after she had been born, Voldemort was resurrected. I know that it was quite young for me to have a child, and I knew at the time I wouldn't be able to raise her on my own. So, for the safety of my child and the mother of my child, as well as her family, I chose to keep her existence hidden. She stayed with her mother and her grandparents, and I visited as often as I could. In the muggle world her last name is that of her mother, to hide her identity even further.
After her mum passed away during one of Voldemort's bombings in the muggle communities in my 6th year, she stayed with her grandparents. Both of them were muggles, and their only tie to the wizarding world died with their daughter, as she was a muggleborn. Penny's Grandmum died from a heart attack, as he stopped taking care of herself, for the most part, after the loss of her child. After I took custody of Penny, which was at the end of May, we stayed at number 12, which have been renovated during the final stages of the war, thanks to my house-elf, making it safe to live in. She finally was introduced to my most dear and closest friends, all of whom were shocked that I kept her a secret for so long, but loved her none-the-less." He finished the backstory and looked at his professor. The many different emotions flashed across her face, as she remembered that terrible time in Wizarding history.
The magical community was finally starting to heal once more. Seeing as all of the progress that had made to better the magical community after the first war with Voldemort was so far buried due to the numerous laws that he passed, that it was a disaster to go to some places. People were stepping up in their neighborhoods to aide in the rebuilding of the world. Volunteers worked tirelessly to quickly rebuild the Ministry, so that the Minister's base of operation would not be his house. All of the laws had been scrapped, and the Wizengamot was starting from the bottom. All old laws were being revisited and if it seems that the base of the law is good, then it would be revise to help bring the Wizarding World well on its way into the 21st century. Minerva had read stories from the Prophet which stated that Harry was aiding them in the laws so that another Voldemort couldn't rise up and take power like that once again.
The trials for all marked death eaters as well as Dark Lord sympathizers who actively participated on the dark side in the war, was on hold until all of the new laws were finished, so that they would be the first tried under the new set of laws. Purebloods were becoming a dying breed. They could hold any blood fulfilling title, such as pureblood and halfblood, all they would like, but thanks to a lot of the new laws, it would hold no type of power behind it. The old families still had a say in how the laws shoulds be worded, but now they have to take into consideration all magical beings, even creatures. The laws were being put in place so that all the Purebloods who worked with each other, whether it was through blackmail, coercion, or marriage contracts, to control all of the outcomes of the Wizengamot sessions, were now going to stop that completely.
Laws were set forth to protect small muggleborn wizards and witches. At the first sign of magic detected, the child's parents were to be briefed and sworn to secrecy. Allowing the existence of magic to stay a secret from Muggles. If any signs of abuse or neglect was present, the children were automatically taken into the care of the Ministry. Any muggleborns found in muggle orphanages were quickly transferred to one of the new facilities and briefed on their magical abilities. Then they will be sent to one of the five new wizarding orphanages that had been funded by the families who left all of their monetary assets to Harry if they were to ever die. The Marauders' Home for Wizarding Children, Fred Weasley's Home for Wizarding Children, The Clancy Home for Wizarding Children, the Robinson Home for Wizarding Children, and the Hughes Home for Wizarding Children were established just as quickly as the Ministry was rebuilt to relocate the orphans of the war. Each of them were separated into different age groups, Hughes was for newborn to two years of age, Robinson was for three to five year olds, Clancy was for six to nine year olds, Marauders was for ten and eleven year olds, and Fred's was only open on school holidays for the Hogwarts students. Both men and women were staffed at each, and have been screened thoroughly for prejudices, as well as other mental ailments. Both genders were staffed so that children have a paternal and maternal figure that they are able to connect with, so that they have a chance of establishing normal relationship bonds later in life.
A trust is established for each child as soon as they enter into the Ministry custody. That trust is used on the child's schooling, and anything that is needed for them throughout their time in any of the orphanages. It also has enough money in it which will allow them to rent an apartment once they graduate and provide for them until they are able to find a job. Depending on the age, each one entering into the Ministry's custody all receives different amounts, but all of the criteria must be able to meet with each child. The ones who enter earlier in life, get the most, and the ones who enter in later in life get the least, seeing as the support that they need is less than the babies. Each orphanage is given a monthly income to provide food and clothing and replace anything that has been broken and is needed. At holiday times, every child gets 100 galleons spent on them, which is close to $481, allowing them to enjoy a good holiday. Each child gets the 25 galleons spent on them for their birthday, as well as everyone getting a piece of birthday cake in celebration.
"With the new decree making everyone redo their last year here at Hogwarts, it is crowding the common rooms some. What with the new incoming first years, as well as the repeating ones, the dorms are finally back at maximum capacity. And due to the fact that their is not as many students returning for their eight year, which is what the seventh year students who were on the run during their seventh year will be called, all four houses of eight year students will be sharing quarters outside of their houses. Due to this, I am able to provide you and a few other of the students who are returning with codependents, alternative housing. This year Hogwarts will be home to a number of underage children who were placed in the care of siblings following the war. All of the eight years who do not have children with them will share a common room and dorms. The few students who are coming with younger children will be sharing quarters with one other person, with a child or children in the same age range. With that being said, you and your daughter will be sharing quarters with Draco Malfoy and his daughter, who is the same age as yours. You will be requested to come to the school a week before the semester starts, so that you may get settled in, and your daughter can get used to her new living environment." Professor McGonagall grinned as she witnessed Harry smile at his daughter before answering her question.
"Now I expect you two her at 10 o'clock on the 25th. Run along now and enjoy the rest of your summer." McGonagall smiled. In a way she knew what she was doing to her two favorite students, but she only hoped that it would work.
"Thank you, Professor. I would have hated to miss out on my education, so that I could raise my child. Is there anyway that we can borrow your Floo?" He asked her, She nodded and gestured to the fireplace that was off to the back of the room. He thanked her for a final time before he disappeared into the flames, his daughter still sound asleep on his hip.