[a/n]I totally appreciate the eagerness to see an epilogue to Nirvana, but I like leaving it open for a time. Also not sure where to go with it. Ginny's dead. One part is Weasley trials, Harry was pretty clear about his view on them, plus that last meeting. I'm not opposed to a prompt on the subject.

[a/n1]Speaking of …Prompt from Vukk:In HBP, Draco tries to cast crucio on Harry. What if he succeeds? This is a fertile idea, with multiple outcomes. I'll explore a few.

[a/n2]First though, something lite. This idea has been poking me since Christmas. It has a couple sources. The BoH ending scenes, the Tim Allen movie Santa Clause 3 & Weaponized CutenessbyFairywm

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Cuteness Conquers

"Come out Harry Potter!" the Dark Lord gloated after his latest blast at the grave monuments "Come out! I want to see the light leave your eyes!"

Feeling hopeless, abandoned, outgunned Harry nevertheless pushed himself up and lashed out "Fine. Have it your way! Expelliarmus!"

"Avada Kedavra!" if The-Boy-Who-Lived had a trademark spell, so did You-Know-Who. After two full minutes of back and forth, a magical blast threw most everyone off their feet.

Voldemort warned his followers "Do not interfere! He is mine! Well Harry Potter, you are a worthy adversary. Shall we resume?"

"I suddenly realized we all have it wrong about you, Tom." While he still had his wand, the boy was carrying it nonchalantly "You've just been misunderstood. All your life, no love or affection. I'm right aren't i?"

A few Death Eaters tittered uncomfortably. Most just gaped as the enemy approaches their lord. It was a truly astonishing scene

"Are you insane, boy?" Voldemort glared at the brazenness, and maintained a defensive stance "Don't you know I am going to kill you?"

Harry's look was, at the same time, cheerful and pitying. He wasn't behaving bravely, exactly; more as if there was nothing to be afraid of. Within arms' reach, he touched a bicep and declared "You just need a hug."

"That'bloody'ell!" came from we know not where.

Voldemort declared "You definitely ARE insane. Are you trying to CUTE me do death?"

The assembled Death Eaters laughed as fanatics tend to for their lord. But none could believe what they saw.

"There there." Harry cooed reassuringly, then with one more step, was able to fully embrace the snakeman.

For a few seconds, Voldemort was a pilar of stone. Then he tried to twist free, only to find the grip unbreakable. He only found it more disturbing as the boy's head rubbed into his shoulder.

"What's happening?" demanded Jake Crabbe as a white light appeared, grew and brightened. No one dared approach, or speculate. Quickly, the pair were completely obscured. What was happening within, no one knew.

In Harry's embrace, everything that was Voldemort seemed to melt away.

Lucius Malfoy spoke as the light faded to reveal "What mockery is this Potter?! Who is that baby? Where is the Dark Lord?"

"You lot best clear out." Replied Harry, without raising his voice. He bounced the baby that was wrapped in Voldemort's robes slightly. It wasn't a threatening tone in any way. But very quickly, he was alone.

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The festive mood faded almost the moment Harry returned to Hogwarts with the body of Cedric Diggory. The Minister for Magic was concerned that it would look bad and wanted a coverup. Dumbledore shot him a look "Silence Cornelius. It might be useful to quiz young Harry on the matter. Well?"

"I'd say you were right back in First Year, Professor." He wasn't allowing anyone else to take the child "Love does seem to be the best magic. Or at least cuteness, as Voldie put it. I introduce you to Tom Riddle."

This was a singular moment in Wizarding history. The all-knowing headmaster was struck speechless. Though, finally he managed "Well, extraordinary claims require extraordinary proofs. Harry, why don't you and I take the infant to the hospital wing. As soon as Madam Pomfrey is free …well… we'll start with your report."

The rest of the crowd was left to wonder at the turn of events. Least happy of all at being disincluded was one Rita Skeeter.