So this is an entire fanfic as an epilogue for the previous fanfic in this series, A Ghostly Crisis. It wasn't originally going to happen like this but it would have been longer than one chapter.
Anyway, you will need to have read the previous fanfic to understand this as it continues on almost immediately.
No Phantom Planet, and based in between the books and Cursed Child for Harry.
I don't own Danny Phantom or Harry Potter.
Quick warning, references from Fantastical beasts and where to find them.
And on with the story.
Steven was waiting in the middle of London for Danny. It had been about a month since Grindelwald and Dan had been caught and the Nasty Burger explosion in Amity Park. He agreed on a meeting place the previous day with Danny. He looked at his watch and rolled his eyes. He'd learned that Danny wasn't particularly punctual. But the halfa usually turned up within five minutes of whenever they agreed. So Steven was used to waiting on Danny. Steven looked up as he noticed a young man with messy black hair and a bandaged hand running towards him.
"Sorry I'm late, got lost," Danny puffed. Steven smirked.
"The famous Danny Phantom got lost?" Steven muttered with amusement. Danny glared playfully at Steven.
"Yeah, even us celebs get lost sometimes. I've only been in London once and I didn't know if I'd be able to change without being seen," Danny retorted. Steven rolled his eyes.
"Come on, I'm glad I told you the wrong time now. I've never met the Minster here, I'd like to give a good first impression," Steven called over his shoulder as he set off to find the ministry entrance. Danny scowled at Steven and caught up with the wizard.
"How much time do we have then? I had to skip a lecture to get here in time you know," Danny grumbled. Steven smirked.
"Enough. I don't know my way much better than you Danny. I wanted to have plenty of time in case we got lost," Steven admitted. Danny exclaimed in triumph.
"So the mighty wizard admits he doesn't know his way either," Danny pointed out. Steven shook his head with amusement. Having worked together fairly closely for the last month, Steven and Danny had become good friends and knew each other pretty well.
"How's college?" Steven decided to change the subject. Danny shrugged.
"Alright. I've got a test next week but I'm not that worried. I aced that last one and this one isn't worth much of my course. But I finally got Joe to ask Tamzin out. They're going on their first date tonight," Danny answered. Steven raised an eyebrow.
"You're playing matchmaker?" Steven inquired incredulously. Danny smirked.
"I know, not a role I like to play but Tamzin wouldn't leave me alone and Joe admitted to liking her. So, I encouraged him to ask her out," Danny explained. Steven chuckled.
"Did Tamzin say yes or did you reply for her?" Steven teased. Danny raised an eyebrow.
"I think Joe would be offended to hear that Steven. But if you're asking if I overshadowed her, I didn't. She did ask for my advice since she didn't know him very well and I told her he's a great guy," Danny replied. Steven nodded and took out the directions he asked Harry to send him.
Steven read the instructions and led the way towards a telephone box. He typed in the code and two badges popped out. One for Steven and the second for Danny. Danny examined the badge.
"Daniel Fenton, representative for International Ghost Association," Danny read out loud.
"Hmm, it should say co-boss," Danny remarked and gave Steven a side-ways smirk. Steven rolled his eyes.
"Sure, I'll give you that title and you can help with the paperwork," Steven offered as the telephone box began to move down.
Used to magical entrances, neither Steven nor Danny were concerned.
"You know I hate homework Steven. Besides, I have more than one job. I have college and then the whole protecting Amity Park, not to mention I'm still chasing ghosts for Walker," Danny retorted. Steven nodded.
"When are you taking Grindelwald to him?" Steven inquired softly. Danny shook his head.
"I wanted to wait until my ribs were fully healed and I had a few ghosts caught. But I'll go soon. My hand's almost better now, but I have to maintain appearances, you know," Danny answered. Steven hummed in understanding. The Guys in White may now answer, unknowingly, to the International Ghost Association, but they were still in Amity Park so Danny, Danielle and Vlad had to be a little more careful than usual.
The telephone box came to a stop and Steven led the way out of the telephone box. Danny followed and pinned the badge to his shirt. They filtered into the bustling crowd heading into the main atrium of the Ministry. Steven and Danny stepped off to one side to try and get their bearings. There were people shouting to buy the "Daily Prophet" while crowds of witches and wizards chatted and pushed their way through the building to their destinations. Danny scanned the room, his eyes momentarily stopping to look at the large fountain complete with elaborate statues depicting a number of magical creatures and a witch and wizard. Steven frowned and looked down at Harry's instructions. Unfortunately it didn't explain exactly where to find the lifts and with the large crowds, it was near impossible for them to find them by looking only.
"Maybe you could "go ghost"," Steven whispered discretely. Danny shook his head.
"Too many people," Danny replied softly.
"Mr Fenton?!" a young man called uncertainly. Danny blinked in surprise at being recognised and turned to the voice.
"I knew it was you! Hi, Jared Williams. I was in seventh year when you taught at Hogwarts," the young man introduced himself. Danny blinked in realisation before grinning at his previous student.
"Oh, hey. Didn't recognise you… or expect to see any of my students to be honest with you," Danny greeted Jared, rubbing his neck feeling awkward. Jared shook his head.
"I don't mind sir. Do you need help? You're both looking a little lost," Jared offered. Danny laughed with relief.
"If you can spare the time, wouldn't want to get you in trouble or anything," Danny accepted. Jared shook his head.
"Least I could do. I wasn't sure exactly what route I wanted to go down but your lessons on ghosts helped me to see that I really wanted to work in the department of magical creatures. I mean, who knew that ghosts were so mysterious even when we've lived beside them for centuries," Jared replied with passion burning in his eyes.
Jared held out his hand to Steven. Steven took the hand and smiled at the young wizard.
"Steven Robinson," Steven introduced himself. Jared nodded but obviously didn't recognise the name.
"So where are you looking for?" Jared asked. Danny frowned and turned to Steven. Steven rolled his eyes.
"I did tell you. We have a meeting with Minister Kingsley Shacklebolt," Steven answered, scowling disapprovingly at Danny. Jared frowned in confusion.
"Why are you here to see the Minister?" Jared inquired. Danny smirked and leant on Steven lazily, much to the wizard's annoyance.
"Steven here works for the MACUSA. They employed me after I helped them with a spot of trouble last month. We're the first two members of a new department, the I.G.A," Danny explained.
"I.G.A.?" Jared repeated. Steven pushed Danny off his shoulder.
"I told you it wouldn't catch on. International Ghost Association," Steven elaborated. Jared grinned.
"Sounds cool," the young wizard commented and motioned for Steven and Danny to follow him and led them straight to the lifts.
Steven punched the button for their meeting and Jared left a couple of floors later. Steven glanced at Danny and the halfa smirked.
"I told you I'm a celeb," Danny remarked. Steven rolled his eyes.
"You don't need young wizards boosting your ego," Steven muttered to himself. Danny chuckled. The lift doors opened shortly afterwards and Steven and Danny got out of the lift. Steven led the way and they reached a large reception room complete with massive receptionist desk and comfortable seats for people to sit on while waiting. Steven explained who they were and why they were there while Danny looked around the reception.
"Go on ahead. The Minister is waiting," the receptionist informed them.
Steven and Danny walked into the large office. Danny wasn't too worried since technically he was immune to any wizard laws but Steven always got nervous before meeting any witches or wizards superior to him. Kingsley Shacklebolt wore deep blue wizard robes. He was bald and held a calm but serious air about him. Danny could see why people respected the wizard.
"Good afternoon. I hope you didn't have any troubles getting here," Kingsley greeted them in a deep voice. Steven shook his head and took the offered hand.
"No, not at all. In fact a very helpful young man from the department of magical creatures helped us find our way," Steven replied, obviously tense. Kingsley smiled kindly and then offered a hand to Danny. The wizard however instantly noticed Danny's bandaged hand.
"Oh, I apologise," Kingsley began. Danny smirked and took the wizard's hand before he could fully withdraw it.
"It's not as bad as it looks. Almost fully healed," Danny assured the Minister. Kingsley smiled in return.
"I suppose we should get down to business. I'm not sure what your department is about though," Kingsley opened the meeting. Steven bit his lip and rummaged in his pockets for his notes. Danny rolled his eyes.
"Don't mind Steven. He gets nervous at these meetings. Perhaps we should start by you telling us what you know about ghosts," Danny took over. Steven scowled at Danny but allowed the halfa to take point. Danny was much better at these situations.
Kingsley blinked at the apparent muggle's forwardness. He knew that Steven Robinson had been a MACUSA auror until last month when he was promoted to head his own department after he and Harry Potter, one of Britain's finest aurors, teamed up and brought the muggle, Daniel Fenton, on board. Together the trio resolved the ghost crisis but not much about how they'd done it was known. In fact Harry didn't speak about his trip to America. If Kingsley didn't know better, he'd say there was a conspiracy or a cover up.
"Well, I did attend Hogwarts so I did spend time closely associated with ghosts and poltergeists. But I don't know much about the type of ghosts that attacked during the crisis recently," Kingsley replied. Danny nodded.
"Well, in my experience, there are three types of ghosts. Poltergeists like Hogwarts' own Peeves. Ghosts like Sir Nick, which I personally call spirits, that can't interact with the living world other than by speech with us living people. And third, ghosts like the ones that attacked, I call them true ghosts. There isn't a definite term and I only use those to explain the differences. True ghosts are the most dangerous and as a ghost hunter and fighter, the ones I generally deal with. This department was created to prevent what happened last month from happening again. So we'd need to have one or two witches or wizards trained up in every government in the magical community so that no country is ever caught off guard again. As an expert, I would of course offer my services to any government that requires my assistance," Danny explained.
"Mr Fenton-" Kingsley began.
"Call me Danny. I'm not one for formalities," Danny interrupted. Steven scowled and kicked Danny's foot.
"Sorry," Danny added. Kingsley smiled.
"Not a problem Danny. But I can't help but wonder why you are considered an expert ghost hunter or fighter?" Kingsley resumed. Danny nodded.
"No I understand. Why send a muggle after a ghost, right?" Danny assured the Minister. Kingsley nodded.
"Do you know Minerva McGonagall?" Danny asked. Kingsley frowned but nodded slowly.
"She'll vouch for me as will any ghost in Hogwarts. I haven't met a ghost yet that I can't subdue. And before you grow concerned for any ghost's wellbeing, I do take circumstances into consideration. I taught at Hogwarts for a year and Peeves is still around and hopefully still behaving considering that I haven't gotten a call or letter yet," Danny answered. Kingsley recalled the poltergeist and knew that to get the poltergeist to behave was a true accomplishment. Steven, since he was an American wizard, was relatively lost with the references.
Kingsley asked a few more questions on what involvement in the department would entail and Steven, as the head, explained. The meeting ran pretty smoothly, or at least it did until the end. Steven was just saying some last minute points when Danny felt his ghost sense trigger. He managed to feign a cough.
"I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to cut this short. You have a true ghost nearby," Danny announced. Steven glanced at Danny and stood up.
"We're sorry Minister. But you're welcome to watch if you wish. We'll take care of this," Steven offered. Kingsley raised an eyebrow before smiling.
"I'd love to see what your department will be doing. Tell me what you need," Kingsley agreed. Danny glanced at Steven.
"Just keep your distance. And stay close to Steven," Danny answered before leading the way out of the office. Kingsley frowned at the muggle's back but didn't object.
"Sorry, but when Danny knows there's a ghost around he can get pretty protective and serious," Steven commented before following Danny.
So, that's just a quick catch up with the new department. Let me know what you think so far.
Anyone notice a blast from the past in this chapter? I did say to keep an eye on them…
Until the next chapter.