A Modern Yankee in the Wizarding World!

By: Crolynx

Disclaimer: I in no way own Harry Potter or any other trademarked, copyrighted or other wise owned series I may mention in this story. I'm doing this of my own need to release some creative energy and for no profit whatsoever. Please enjoy. Also, only constructive criticism please. Flames are the reason I pulled my last story about HP and it was much better in my opinion.

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Thoughts

Emphasized

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Telepathy

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This is a story, or more accurately, a story about a guy who got dropped into one of his favorite fandoms, Harry Potter's world. But, that's getting ahead of ourselves. The guy, Drew, had gone to bed the night before in his bed in north east America, he woke up in a strange place, staring at the sky through tree branches. He is 6'2" tall, about 180-200 lbs, has brown hair, gray eyes, he's wearing a pair of plain blue jeans, a black t-shirt, and his leather trench coat. The thing is he knows he's not in his room. The main clue, the fact that he's looking at a forest with a lot of trees he's never seen before.

Damn it! I really hate this stuff! Ok, think, what did I do last? I went to Paul's, we went to the club (man that chick was hot!), then we hit up Toni's for pizza, then I went home. He thought, staring around in interest. "So why the hell am I waking up in this forest?"

"That's where I come in." said the person sitting on a stump about 20 feet behind Drew. "My name is -"

"Merlin. You know I thought you'd be taller. And well, why do you look like every clichéd movie I've seen with you in it?" he said.

"Believe it or not I enjoy letting people see what they expect of me. And besides, it makes it easier if I match what they think I look like than what I actually am." Merlin said looking amused. "But that is not why I have called you here. I called you because someone needs help, and you could probably give it to him."

"Look I'm really honored by this. But, why not get someone else to do whatever it is you need me to do?"

"You were readily available, willing to believe in the things I'm going to be telling you, and easiest to summon." Said Merlin, smiling broadly at the look on Drew's face. "Now do you wish to know why I called you here?"

"Sure, fire away."

"I have been watching this reality for quite a while, and it has been going through a rough time recently, what with the recent upheaval in the Wizarding World-"

"Hold up! Did you say the 'Wizarding World'?"

"Yes. Now let me finish." He said with a smile. "There is a boy, Harry Potter, you know of him. He's been targeted by Vol-"

"-demort. I know. He's the savior of the wizarding world. Although, I think its stupid how he's been treated in his life. The bastards should really have told him, what was goin' on and what he needed to do… wait a sec! Did you say 'he's been targeted' present tense?" Drew asked with some trepidation.

"Yes. He's just about to enter his fifth year at Hogwarts, and you will be joining him." Merlin said smirking like the cat that ate the canary. "I know in your world his story is a well received children's story. In this world it's very real."

"But, Merlin, I'm not a 'wizard'." Hell! I'm not even a person who believes in magic aside from what God does, and even then I'm skeptical. I play D&D solely because it's a great escape from reality, not because I actually believe in that stuff. He said panicking over the idea of being in a world with magic. "And besides, I don't even believe I'm here with you. I'm thinking this is just a very vivid dream my subconscious made up recently. And, how am I a 'muggle' gonna be of any damn use to the 'Wizarding World'? They don't exactly like normal people y'know! I mean,…I'm just a geek with some weird hobbies. I know dad says what I do with computers is magic, but I don't think that's the same thing!"

"Ha ha ha! No, that's not the same kind of magic I am talking, although you do have quite a bit of entertaining things that you 'normals', as I refer to you and the other non-magical people, take for granted that would seem like magic for some. No, what I'm talking about is the fact that in order for you to do what I need you too, I had to figure out a way to give you magic. That's why you woke up this morning, instead of a day ago when I first summoned you." He said while pausing for dramatic effect. "I gave you the ability to perform magic. I have made you a 'wizard' for lack of a better term. Though, I doubt that would be quite accurate. What I actually did was give you the magical core that you would have had if you'd been born in this world. And believe me it was no easy feat! I really did cause a lot of backlash between the summoning and creation of your magical core."

"So why aren't we being attacked by the authorities in this world?" asked Drew.

"Because, I have placed us in 'My Sanctuary', my own personal retreat I guess you would say." Merlin answered.

So I'm visiting with the "Merlin", he's got a job for me to do in another universe from my own, because of my unique point of view I'm guessing. Now that begs the question: what's in it for me? What do I get outta this deal? And how do I fix whatever he wants me to? And I'm willing to bet it has to do with Harry and the rest of them. What about Dumbledore? He's not gonna like me just showing up and ruining all his carefully laid out schemes. Especially with as paranoid as he and I can be. It could be humorous to match wits with a 180 year old man and see if youth or age wins out. And how would I go about getting into position to take care of whatever it is Merlin wants me too? I'm gonna need help…Paul! He'd help for sure! He may not like what I do though! Oh well, he'll live with me and my asshole-ish ways like he always does! Yeah that might work! He thought to himself.

"---nd help them to take care of the problem with the rising darkness." Merlin said.

"Sorry could you please repeat that I was kinda off in my own little world there." Said Drew sheepishly rubbing the back of his head.

Merlin just stared at the youth in front of him. He just completely ignored everything I said? What could have been that important? "As I said, I need you to help Harry Potter and his friends to take care of the problem with the rising darkness."

"How do you expect me to do that? It's not like I can just go 'poof' and appear in there mists and instantly be trusted. And besides, I know nothing of magic or how to work it. I tend to just think of the possibility as bein' a focus of my will and desires. How would I make it work? How can I afford any of this? What am I supposed to do?" retorted Drew looking rather irritated at the whole idea. "How would I be able to get what I need? I have no money here! I have no family or friends or any kinda support for this kinda thing. I'm just not equipped properly for this."

"My boy, you will not be unequipped. You will have what you need. I have already set a vault aside for you at the bank. It should be enough for the next several years, if not longer. And as for equipment you could buy all that as you need it with those funds…"

"That's not what I meant Merlin. What I meant was that I need my belongings from my home plus a few that I left at my parents house."

"What would they be? I will see what I can do." Said Merlin looking truly perplexed.

"I need all of the belongings in my room that you pulled me from. Plus my katana from my parents house. Oh! And, my revolver and ammo." Drew said ticking the items off on his fingers. "Hm…that's about all I can think of. Oh! And I need to know what's going to happen to my world while I'm gone."

"I will see about getting you the same belongings as you had in your world here in this one. It may take me a bit though, as the summoning will be rather difficult." Stated Merlin while staring into his guests eyes.

"That's fine so long as I have my gear. I need those if I'm gonna be able to help Harry and his friends. Make sure to bring my computer, I'm really gonna need it if what you've been sayin' is true." Especially since it has unabridged copies of the audio books concerning Harry in my iTunes. Thank God I bought those CD's as they came out. And having an eBook of the last one will be useful. Maybe I can avert a few of the more needless deaths for Harry and his friends. Ah SHIT! Merlin said fifth year didn't he! Damn it! I so don't wanna have ta deal with Umbitch an' Ferret Face. Mainly 'cause there's a damn good chance they'll end up dead if I have my way. Now to figure out a way to drag Paul's happy ass into this mess to help me out. I'm gonna need it.

"Now time to send you to Diagon Alley. Talk to Ollivander, he knows you are coming as I have already spoken to him. He should be able to help you with the wand you are going to need." Merlin said with a mischievious twinkle in his eyes. "Oh, and be careful the landing can be a tad rough."

That was the last Drew heard as the world seemed to compress in on itself and vertigo kicked in. Hard!

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End Chapter 1

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So, please read and review. I would enjoy some constructive criticism, and please remember flames were why my last story was pulled. If you have a problem please don't flame and not tell me what would help me to improve this endeavor.

Thanks and Ja ne,

Crolynx ;p