Two Wolves and a Dog
Teaser: Airwolf and her new crew return to Hogwarts for Year Three. Sirius Black has escaped from Azkaban but not all is as it appears. Can a Wolf uncover the truth? Airwolf/HP crossover AU
A/N: Airwolf belongs to Bellasario, Harry Potter to J.K. Rowling. I'm borrowing them as well as Varthara's Airwolf concept. Not for Dudley-haters.
Chapter One: You fly a Helicopter?
Dudley Dursey had never been interested in anything concerning his cousin before. Most of the things he discovered went straight to his parents so he could watch the fireworks. It was for this singular goal that he followed Harry one fine summer day. Harry had been slipping away nearly every day this summer and Dudley was determined to find out why. Especially since whatever objective Harry had involved a curious-looking backpack. Dudley had actually gotten a close look at the backpack and he'd been astonished when he'd seen the label. What on Earth does he need with a Flight Gear backpack? Dudley hadn't been brave (or stupid) enough to peek inside the mysterious bag that Harry kept hidden from the Durseys. Dudley was well equipped for his spying mission. He wore a ball cap to keep Harry from noticing him and carried a brand new camera for proof of Harry's activities. As Harry stepped onto a bus, Dudley hurried to get on as well. Harry never spotted him.
After a half-hour, Dudley slipped off the bus, standing around for a few long moments so Harry could get a lead on him. They were near a small airfield, which puzzled Dudley. Don't they have flying cars? Harry slid open a gate and walked toward a building. The sign above read: R. L. Aviation: Airplanes and Helicopters for rent. Lessons available. Dudley frowned. Where's he getting money for flight lessons? The boy made his way to a small picnic area in front of another building on the airfield. He sat and watched as some small planes took off. After a few minutes, Harry reappeared and walked to a blue and white helicopter. Dudley pulled out his camera and began taking pictures of Harry walking around the craft. He appeared to be checking various pieces of equipment. When the dark-haired boy finished, he went back inside the R. L. Aviation office and came back out with another man. The two slid into the helicopter and Dudley gaped at Harry starting the craft and lifting off. I didn't know he was actually flying! He snapped off more pictures, jealously growing. I want flying lessons. The helicopter departed and Dudley hastened to the aviation office. He had a few questions for the employees.
Harry brought the Bell Jetranger in for a landing. He eased the collective down a bit more and the craft touched down. He smiled. Beautiful. He knew someone was coming today, so he'd delayed the lesson a bit. This was his last flight in the Jetranger for the summer. He'd promised to come back next summer and he hadn't had to talk his instructor into flying a bit longer. It's not like my broomstick but I love it anyway. He looked over as his instructor whistled.
"What?"
Ryan pointed. "Look at that beauty."
Harry looked and gaped. Airwolf!? The 'copter was landing; light as an angel. He could see Ron at the controls and couldn't help but grin. He'd be leaving in style. Harry reached up and shut down the Jetranger. "Come on, I recognize that chopper."
"You recognize it?"
"Sure."
They hopped out of the Jetranger and Harry took the lead, grinning as Airwolf's blades came to a halt. Ron slid out, his gray Airwolf jacket standing out against Airwolf's midnight finish. The redhead waved. "Hi Harry."
"Ron. How was the flight?"
Ryan's jaw was hanging open as the two boys met and started talking excitedly. The instructor snapped his mouth closed in time to see another boy approach from the picnic area. Harry looked over and stilled. Ryan strode over. "Harry?"
The approaching boy came right around the black helicopter and promptly swelled. "You fly a helicopter?"
All three pilots blinked. Harry looked cautious. "Yeah, Dudley, I do."
Dudley's face rearranged into a pout. "How come you didn't tell Mum and Dad?"
Ryan froze. Who is this kid? He doesn't look like Harry's brother. Harry sighed. "I didn't think Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon would say 'yes' even if I was paying for it."
From the guilty look on Dudley's face, Harry was right. Ryan moved to stand beside his young friend. "You are?"
"Dudley Dursey. Harry's my cousin." Ryan nodded and looked over at the redhead.
"Ron Weasley. I'm Harry's best friend from school. I came to pick him up."
"In a helicopter?" Dudley asked before Ryan could.
Ron nodded but didn't say anything else. Ryan took over. "Harry, go finish up with the Jetranger." Harry headed off with a nod. Ryan turned to Dudley. "Wait for us in the office. I'll be calling your parents." Dudley looked about to complain but a glare from Ryan sent him toddling off. Ryan looked at Ron. "I'll help you tie this beauty of a chopper down and you can explain why Harry has to hide his flight lessons from his aunt and uncle."
A/N: The return of Airwolf. Having fun yet? And yes, the Bell Jetranger does exist, it's a very popular helicopter. For those of you curious about Airwolf, head to Wikipedia and type in 'Airwolf.' All I'm going to say is that Airwolf is a Bell 222. Please Read and Review