The war is finally over. Much of the pain and suffering left in its wake has dissipated, although nothing can completely repair the broken hearts trampled by the ravaging of Wizarding Britain. However, there is one man who still suffers. And not because of the war, so much as another thing. But why is Harry Potter still suffering, and what does Draco Malfoy have to do with it?
When Tom came to the Potter home that night of 1981, things went down differently. What happens when two false idols, a grasping family, and their estranged relative meet? Plus, we have Tommy's reappearance and a tournament! In the words of George Takei, "Oh myyy!" Pairings not yet decided upon. Formerly "Cause and Consequence."
When his Auror partner dies, Harry's secrets begin to come out. Along with a new partner, Harry must also cope with the loss of a loved one, and figure out the mysterious circumstances of his death.
When Harry comes across the grandson of Draco Malfoy when helping a crime boss fix up the people he breaks, Harry is sent to recollect his past and tells it to this unlikely listener. He thinks about what happened to turn him into what he has become. EWE, AU, Muggle!TomRiddle Everything in the books happened except w/out Tom. Different DL. Please read Note. Oneshot.