Here it is! The winner of the poll and the first fanfic of the year! I hope you all enjoy it, but first… I need to explain a few things.
This is a Danny Phantom and Harry Potter crossover. And it's based two years after the events of A Ghostly Crisis and Aftermath of the Crisis.
Phantom Planet never happened. It's between the books and the Cursed Child for Harry Potter. If you haven't read Halfa at Hogwarts, A Ghostly Crisis and Aftermath of the Crisis, you might be a little confused. Connecting one-shots are optional and have no real impact on the story, in fact oftentimes I've already written the next fanfic before I write the one-shot.
I don't own Danny Phantom or Harry Potter.
Not much else to say really so…
On with the story.
Harry crouched down beside the tree. It had taken two months but they finally had this wizard where they wanted him. Suspected of using the cruciatus curse and robbing numerous witches and wizards, Ralph Rainwrite was a wanted man. After a word of advice from Mundungus, who Harry decided to keep in contact with despite their past and Mundungus's own criminal activity, Harry managed to set up this trap. Another auror, posing as a buyer, got into contact with Rainwrite and set up this meeting. The secluded forest clearing was the perfect location for an ambush. All they had to do was wait for the criminal to arrive.
A loud crack filled the air and every auror hidden in the trees tensed in anticipation. Harry tightened his grip on his wand.
"Afternoon!" the undercover auror called.
"You got the money?" Rainwrite replied, glancing around himself nervously. The auror hefted a velvet sack into view.
"Right here. You got what I asked for?" the auror answered. Rainwrite nodded and brought a valuable goblet out of his robe pocket into the weak filtered sunlight. The auror smiled and nodded.
"Brilliant. So how do you want to do this? I put down the money and you put down the goblet and we switch sides of the clearing?" the auror asked. Rainwrite frowned.
"You worried I'm gonna double cross ya or something?" Rainwrite accused. The auror shook his head.
"Nah. Of course not. I just thought that was how these things worked. I'm happy to exchange differently," the auror quickly reassured. They couldn't scare Rainwrite off. It had taken months to get this close.
Rainwrite licked his lips nervously and nodded.
"I usually do this by meeting in the middle and exchanging money there and then back off," Rainwrite replied. The auror nodded in agreement. It wasn't the best situation. The auror would have to get close. Too close to be considered advisable. But they couldn't afford to tip Rainwrite off. Harry glanced over to the nearest auror and nodded. They had to move before the handoff was completed or they'd miss their chance. As the ambush was preparing to be sprung, the auror and Rainwrite walked towards each other.
However the tense situation was suddenly interrupted. A green skinned creature careened through the clearing screaming loudly. Everyone froze in confusion. Then a young man with red hair and a glowing green gun sprinted after it and a young blonde woman with a thermos also with green inlay.
"Sorry! Carry on!" the man shouted over his shoulder. Harry blinked, completely stunned by the random moment but he jumped into action before Rainwrite could recover. He charged out of his hiding place and tackled the wizard to the ground. He wrested Rainwrite's wand away from him and the other aurors rushed to help him.
Panting, Harry got to his feet and scanned the clearing. Despite the unplanned interruption, the trap had gone off without a hitch. The other aurors gathered Rainwrite and apparated him away. But Harry wasn't ready to leave yet. He wanted to check what the interruption was. Harry ran off in the direction the peculiar trio ran and quickly found the man and woman facing the green skinned creature. The woman had the thermos aimed at the creature and the man glared angrily at it.
"Answer our questions," he demanded.
"I don't know!" the creature shouted desperately. Harry ran over and the woman chanced a glance.
"Sorry for interrupting you guys. Everything alright?" she called.
Harry blinked and nodded.
"Yeah. What's going on here though?" Harry replied.
"Sorry Mr. Potter. I.G.A. official business," the man answered, never taking his eyes off the green creature. Harry frowned.
"I.G.A? The International Ghost Association?" Harry realised. Both hunters nodded.
"Please, can I go?" the ghost inquired hopefully.
"No! You haven't answered our questions yet," the man retorted firmly.
"What are you trying to figure out? Maybe Danny can help," Harry suggested helpfully. Both hunters glanced at him before turning to the ghost again.
"Nancy, we're not gonna get our answers like this," the man decided.
"Alright Jared," the woman agreed and sucked the ghost into the thermos.
Without the ghost to watch, both I.G.A. members turned to Harry.
"Mr. Potter, Danny can't help us," Jared informed the auror. Harry stared at the wizard, finally recognising him from two years ago.
"Why not? Is he busy?" Harry inquired worriedly.
"Mr. Potter, he's missing," the woman, Nancy, revealed sadly.
"Missing!?" Harry repeated. Jared and Nancy nodded.
"That's right. Been missing for a week now. We're trying to find a lead anywhere, but none of the ghosts know anything," Jared confirmed with a scowl.
"How come no one told me?" Harry demanded. He was Danny's friend. If he'd known, he could have helped.
"Steven's keeping it quiet. So are the Fentons. They don't want word to get out that Danny isn't around," Jared answered.
Jared turned to Nancy.
"You should get that ghost to the others. I think Steven's coming to check on us. Hopefully he'll get that ghost to talk if it knows anything. I'll explain everything to Mr. Potter," Jared decided.
"But Jared, he's not a member of-" Nancy began.
"He's a reserve member. Go on. I'll follow in a bit," Jared interrupted the witch. Nancy sighed in resignation and apparated away.
"We've found that ghosts can't be apparated unless in thermoses. They feel terrible afterwards, like Danny does. Him being a halfa, he has a little leeway. Not much though and only in his human form," Jared explained. Harry blinked.
"So you know then," Harry surmised. Jared nodded.
"Found out my first day. Grindelwald caught him off guard and he had to use his powers. Nancy doesn't though. Not many of the I.G.A. does actually," Jared admitted.
Harry nodded slowly.
"So, he's missing. Both Fenton and Phantom?" Harry asked fearfully. Jared nodded grimly.
"Without a trace. And normal methods aren't working. The Fentons have tried every way they can think of. Trackers. Wulf. They even got in contact with all their ghost friends. The ghostkateers are protecting Amity Park and Steven's keeping the I.G.A. under control, but they can't cover for Danny forever. The only way we can find Danny, is if we look for him," Jared informed him sadly. Harry bit his lip.
"How's Sam holding up? And his family?" Harry inquired.
"They're worried. Sam's upset that Danny probably skipped their date to sort whatever happened without telling her though. He's going to get an earful when they find him. But they're really worried. They've asked Clockwork if Danny's lost in time but the ghost said he's not. Clockwork can't really help since he's bound by rules and so on not to interfere too much in the time stream," Jared explained.
Harry considered the wizard in front of him and thought about what he'd been told. Danny wasn't easy to catch. Especially if he wasn't tired. Wizards didn't really have a chance at catching the halfa. So little magic worked on him, you'd have to know exactly what you were dealing with in order to catch Danny. And none of the witches or wizards that knew about Danny would attack him. Harry was certain of that. Danny protected his secret. Harry then considered that none of the ghosts knew about Danny's whereabouts.
"Are you sure that the Guys in White haven't got him?" Harry asked. Jared nodded.
"We are. Steven checked under the pretence of a safety inspection. They don't have Phantom. We know that for certain," Jared answered. Harry frowned in thought.
"I'm joining the search," Harry decided.
Jared blinked before shaking his head.
"Mr. Potter, we don't want to draw attention to Danny's disappearance. If the ghosts hear that Danny's not around they might take the opportunity to attack. The ghosts we question, we contain. If the wizarding community finds out, they might worry that a senior member of the I.G.A. was taken by a ghost. We find it hard to be taken seriously as it is. Especially since we're led by Steven and a muggle. This has to be kept quiet," Jared instantly declined. Harry nodded.
"I understand that Jared. But I want to help. Danny's my friend and I have connections. Besides, I can just tell the Minister and he'll give me leave. Jared, if Danny's missing, it's serious. He's a powerful person. To be taken without a trace… it's going to be part of something big. And when that happens, you're gonna need all the help you can get. Trust me," Harry replied before apparating to the Ministry of Magic to meet up with Kingsley.
Harry knocked on the Minister's door. After getting permission, he stepped inside.
"Sorry to come like this Kingsley but I need a favour," Harry apologised.
"What's wrong Harry?" Kingsley asked.
"Danny Fenton's missing and I want to become an active member of the International Ghost Association to help look for him," Harry answered.
"What?! Danny's missing? Why wasn't I informed!?" Kingsley demanded.
"Steven and Danny's family are trying to keep the fact secret. If word got out, things may escalate out of control. Ghost attacks could increase. Witches and wizards could stop taking the I.G.A. seriously. Danny's secret might be exposed. I only found out a few minutes ago because a ghost chase interrupted Rainwrite's arrest. We caught him, don't worry," Harry explained.
Kingsley frowned but considered what he'd been told. Eventually he nodded.
"Alright. But I want to be kept informed. I'll keep this to myself for now. But if you need more resources, then I'll try to provide. I'll gladly give Hermione a leave of absence also if she wishes. I'll deal with the paperwork for you to switch departments on a temporary basis," Kingsley decided. Harry smiled gratefully.
"Thank you Kingsley," Harry replied gratefully before leaving to take his temporary place in the small office on the department of creatures floor dedicated to the I.G.A.
Harry knocked on the door before he entered. Jared was already there, as was Nancy and two other wizards that Harry didn't recognise. But one person was clearly in charge. The man wearing a fedora and a beige, long line jacket. Steven Robinson. Head of the International Ghost Association.
"Harry," Steven greeted the auror with slight surprise. Harry walked in and gave Steven a friendly handshake.
"I heard about Danny. I just cleared it with Kingsley. I'm temporarily part of your department," Harry explained. Steven blinked.
"Not that I'm not happy to hear that, but… how did you find out?" Steven asked.
"Jared and Nancy interrupted an arrest. It didn't fail, so no worries. But afterwards Jared explained what happened," Harry answered.
Steven nodded slowly before frowning at Jared.
"Then you understand that switching departments could cause issues," Steven pointed out. Harry shook his head.
"Kingsley's dealing with it and I explained the importance of keeping this quiet," Harry replied. Steven sighed.
"Alright, I guess we really could use your help. I'll catch you up later. Nancy, you're on interrogations. Jared, you're pairing with Harry for now. I'm taking you both with me back to America. Maybe with a pair of fresh eyes, we might have the break we've been looking for," Steven decided. The gathered witch and wizards nodded obediently.
So, the I.G.A. is running but Danny has disappeared for a week.
Any ideas what happened to him?
Until the next chapter.