A.N.: This is written for HPFC wishes come true challenge. This is a work in progress.

Inspired by and dedicated to Javier (J.F.C). Thanks for looking the chapter up.


Defying Destiny

She stands in front of her child's crib and looks at the hooded man in front of him. The man waves a wooden stick at her, she knows the significance of the stick. She knows she is facing death. She knows she would be dead. The man is ready to spare her life in return he will take her son's life. Her husband is dead. She is not afraid of death. As the green light rushes towards her, only one thing echoes in her head, one wish...

"I wish, James and I were able to raise Harry in the man he must be."


Destiny has everything planned out for you. It is all written in the gold fabricated book she carries around. She looks little, petite and mostly ignored. She doesn't mind being ignored. But she hates being defied. She hated to cross out her written plans and write it again. But sometimes she had to, because her decisions were influenced by Karma. Karma, she and Destiny were always confused with each other. But they were different. She was different. Karma wants an eye for an eye, tit for tat. Destiny, destiny doesn't care, she does what she feels like. She wrote the stories the way she preferred. Many were normal, tedious lived. Some... some were, some were perfect novels. The stories people would read. Some would reduce you to tears, some will inspire you, she didn't mind the genres, there was a story written for every genre. Karma, didn't like that. So the fought, the fought like sisters, who didn't agree.

The fate of two boys born in the end of July was planned by both, albeit with different scenarios.

Destiny held the pen. Karma didn't have the right to write. But she had the authority to control what destiny wrote.

Destiny had planned the complete scenario, with adventure, angst, hope, abuse, jealousy, hurt, betrayal, romance, comfort, love, care, humor, a climax and a perfectly good epilogue.

"In short, you can be a best-selling author, Destiny." Karma said, her voice was cool, devoid of emotion, like it has always been. Destiny could sense a 'but' coming up, Karma appreciates her? Not going to happen.

Destiny was not disappointed when Karma continued, "But while Harry's life a... fantasy novel." She said slowly, as though carefully choosing her words. Reminding Destiny of Severus Snape, her climax of the story, "What about Neville? He lives in the shadows, until you decide he is brave enough. It could have been anyone, just like a flip of a coin, Neville or Harry. Besides, I don't believe Harry deserves what you have planned; you give him temporary happiness and then take it away just like that."

"Someone has to be the hero." Destiny reasoned, "Heroes, need to have tragic lives."

Karma glared at Destiny, "We give people what they deserve, not what makes their stories... interesting. While I agree hardships are a part of life, this is pushing it too much."

Destiny is reluctant. But Karma is watching Lily's death again and again. Her wish echoes in the silent room, loud and clear.

Some wishes have to come true. The pure heart must get what it deserves. Karma was right, yet again.

Destiny sighed, "What do you propose?"

"Give the boys a good life, love, care, friends, parents and then make them heroes by the things they face."

"You want me to give them a normal life?" Destiny asked.

"They won't have a normal life, two wizards with prophecy hanging on their necks... no they won't have normal life, they will just have a life. They will have parents. Their choices have proven them heroes in this life, but it left them traumatized." Karma said.

Destiny smiled, "And people call you a bitch. I agree with you. But to give them what they deserve, we will have to turn the wheels of time."

"We will have to visit Time soon." Karma agreed.

And a plan was set in motion.


I know its short! If you want I will continue it. Tell me what you feel. Reviews are always appreciated.