Harry sighed looking at his newly born daughter sleeping in his hand. There are moments in life when you'll feel content you realise how wonderful your life is and this is it.
When he break the elder wand death was pissed. So when he died a year later death punished him with a muggle life. And he would hug and kiss death afterthought may be just hug death for such a wonderful punishment.
The Riddles died in a car accident leaving young Harry Riddle comatose in a hospital bed. And Harry Potter woke up in his place. He couldn't figure out how death thought this would be a punishment. Such a wonderful punishment.
He was raised in an orphanage, people there were actually decent. Fed him well enough bought him decent clothes and arranged for a proper education. And Sister Mary the matron of the orphanage is affectionate towards him and others in her care even though she's really strict. He was a brilliant student since he had a headstart comparing his peers and ended up with a scholarship to study Dentistry from University of Surrey. That's where he met love of his life Emily Granger. There was an instant connection which developed over five years and he proposed to her the day before graduation. So he lead an ordinary life in every sense of the word and he wouldn't gave it up for all the magic in the world.
Harry saw Emily smiling at them from the bed. He gave her the baby. Kissed her and the baby in the forehead.
'I am gonna get us something to eat from cafeteria' -said Harry and left for the cafeteria.
Harry sat waiting for food to be delivered. An middle aged Indian man sat next to him wearing a white suite he was holding a walking stick with a bull's head at its helm.
'Glad to meet you, Mr. Harry Potter. I think congratulations are in order.' -he said extending his hand. Harry looked at him worried.
'Dont worry Mr. Potter. I'm the one who judged you and gave the sentence. And please refrain from kissing me Mr. Potter.'
'Death!' -Harry was anxious this can't be good.
'Its Dharmaraj actually. Hindu deity of Justice. See your Death and fate both were pissed with you. Magic wanted someone impartial to judge you. So your case was outsourced. You can call me Raj if you wish.' -Mr.Raj said nodding towards his extended hand. Harry realised he was being rude towards all powerful deity and took his hand and shook politely.
'Mr.Raj, may I ask why are you here?'
'You can, but it'll be better if you figure it out yourself. So tell me what is the date today?'
'What? September 19 Why?'
'Year?'
'1979. again why are you asking me this?'
' C'mon Mr.Potter think, why is this date important?' -Mr. Raj said grinning.
'Hermione' -Harry said glaring at the immortal deity.
'See, I know you'll figure it out.' -Mr.Raj said looking amused at the youngman glaring at him.
' You Son of a... this is justice. Watching from sidelines, helpless as my daughter's life put in danger year after year and end up being our memory wiped by our own daughter. This is your justice.' - Harry yelled forgetting they are in a crowded cafeteria.
'Thank Magic for notice me not charms. And sit down Mr. Potter' said Mr.Raj. 'Mr. Potter you may think it's harsh but I did it to protect you and this timeline. This is the timeline where Harry Riddle dies and Hermione's never born. You know how much chance of defeating Voldemort decreases when Hermione isn't guiding the Chosen one. That's why you're needed here. And what you did ruffled lot of feathers with your defence if they thought you got away easily no one can protect you from their wrath. This is the least severe punishment for your crime that'll keep everyone happy. You understand?'
'Yeah, but tell them wizard or not I'm still Harry Potter. If they think I'm gonna leave my baby girl to her fate alone and gonna be crying in the sidelines they are stupid.'
'And no one expects you to be. You can train and protect your daugher no one's opposed to that. How well you can do it without magic to be seen. But please refrain from telling about future to anyone. It won't end well. See Mr.Potter your purpose here is done the moment your daughter is born. If you screw up any plan of fate here you're free game as of now. So do be careful.' with that parting words Mr.Raj Disappeared.
Harry entered the room where his wife was feeding his little girl. 'I'm gonna protect you.' he thought holding her tiny hand.
'Hermione' Emily asked 'Do you think Hermione will suit her?'
Yeah 'Hermione Granger sound right for her' - Harry said with a smile.
'Why Granger and not Riddle? We can hyphanate if you want too.'
'It won't be safe to be a Riddle with both Voldemort and Dumbledore around' Harry thought to himself.
'No dear. I'm thinking about leaving Riddle name behind. I'm gonna take your family name as well. I'll explain to you why when time comes. Just trust me on this.' said Harry. Emma agreed worried not knowing where it's coming from. Something's worrying him. 'Well Parenthood changes all.' - She thought.
Authors Note: As you might've realised by now that I'm a terrible writer. And my english is bad. But this seemed to be a good idea to write about so I just felt like sharing. If anyone wanna beta it PM me. Also if you wanna use concept you're welcome to do it as well.. PM me if you wanna know how I'm planning to develop it..