Yo! This is my first story on fanfiction! (And before Saint as well – HELL YEAH!) So sorry for any mistakes or just utter badness. This is probably gonna be quite a random story and I'm not gonna bother you with my boring words anymore, so (hopefully) enjoy the story.
Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or AJ:AA because if I did, man would this world be effed up. (If you don't get it yet, I'm on a no swearing week – like that's gonna last)
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THIS IS WRITTEN BY THE EPIC DARWIN!
Summary: After Voldemort's defeat in the Ministry of Magic, Harry flees to Japan in the hopes of starting a new life. What happens when he meets the Wright family and a certain blonde haired prosecutor? Will his past begin to catch up with him?
Chapter 1:
Marvellous Magician turned Ace Attorney
'Why didn't they tell me sooner? I could've stopped it happening if they did!'
A deep sigh escaped his thin pale lips, slightly cracked from the icy wind of the surprisingly cold summer night. The pale white teen sat statue-like upon the windowsill of one of the castle's arched windows.
Harry stared blankly at the castle grounds below, the day's events gradually taking their toll and laying their weight upon his fragile shoulders. He was left to think over and over again about how things could've changed, if he'd only been quicker. The hollow silence was sliced through by a small snicker.
'That's right they were afraid that Sirius was going to "corrupt" me, to allow me to actually think for myself for once. Of course, they didn't say that to my face, oh no! They thought that discussing my behaviour in Dumbledore's offices would be so secure, that I wouldn't hear a thing. Now that I've defeated voldemort no-one give a rats ass.'
A bitter smile graced its presence upon his face for a brief moment, before quickly flickering away. 'Maybe this is for the best then…' Taking a deep breath, he calmed himself as the freezing cold air travelled down his windpipe, leaving a fresh pin-prick feeling in its wake.
Begrudgingly, Harry removed himself from his perch on his dorm room's open window. He furiously rubbed his arms in the hopes of regaining some of the heat he lost after sitting there for at least a good hour. The day had been long. With Sirius' death, the practically open betrayal of his friends and 'family', along with the sheer overwhelming sensation of defeating Lord Moldyshorts, left dark gloomy clouds looming over his mind. With little left over for relief and happiness.
'I just can't believe that no-one really gets me! Remus believes it's my fault Padfoot's gone, but guess I can understand that reason more than the others. I mean, Hermione and Ron finally get the hint that I'm a trouble magnet after 5 whole years! And now they longer wish to be the "Golden Trio". Some frickin' friends they are!'
What amazed Harry was how he found out about their doubts. Honestly, talking in the wide open common room for anyone to hear is just astonishing. Did they really think no-one would hear them? 'Not that I didn't expect them to think like that. Guess everyone just thinks I'm deaf today. Idiots. Stupid twits. Heads full of dragon shi-'
The strong icy wind raced throughout the room. Clinging to his robes, Harry waited for it to die down before returning to his previous thoughts. It had been rough on him to see everyone he knew and thought he trusted throw him away like trash. It was heart-breaking, so utterly heart-breaking that they would do that at such a horrific time in his short life.
'But what is just unforgiving is them…I lost Sirius, one of the only people I could honestly rely on, my godfather! Yet the rest of the order just think I'm some tool to be used, and they don't care about me since my "purpose" is complete. It seems as if they think that I cannot feel any kind of suffering, and that I'll just take it in my stride.'
'Well boy are they in for one heck of a shock!'
A sharp hoot interrupted the ceaseless ramblings tumbling around in his head. Getting up from where he had flopped onto the bed, he made his way towards the window - billowing curtains obstructing his path for a few seconds. After struggling to remove the curtains from his person, he glimpsed what it was that made the loud noise.
A well-groomed tawny owl stood proudly before him, with a rather creepy glint in its eye. Definitely not an owl you could forget in hurry. Judging by the unique messenger, it could only mean one thing…
"Hello Isis, I hope that's my reply from Gringotts then?"
The owl bobbed her head. With a few well placed strokes on her brown feathers (and a mouse or two), he gained himself an envelope with his name written elegantly in an elaborate cursive font. It was quite weird that such odd looking creatures could produce such amazing aspects to the wizarding world's daily life - not that looks stopped anything.
Carefully ripping the seal open with a skilled precision, he was left with a fairly crinkled parchment and… a mars bar wrapper? [1]
Dismissing the…curious object aside for the moment, he turned his attention to the contents of the letter. Absentmindedly he flicked his head to one side as Isis attempted to catch a few strands of his ebony black hair in her hooked beak. Although he soon became aware of her plans due to her constant persistance. Maybe he wasn't the only one who thought his hair looked a bit like a bird's nest. Although maybe his hair was a tad too long for it to be a bird's. After all, it does reach just past his shoulders, but he has been contemplating getting it cut... Moving on.
Lord Hadrian J Potter, [2]
We have received permission for your request to go ahead and we at Gringotts have completed the majority of this plan. However we would prefer it if you would go over some last minute details with your personal manager. Enclosed with this note is a portkey. This will transfer you and any objects in hand to the arranged meeting room in Gringotts. We will discuss these plans in further detail once away from prying eyes and ears. The activation code is "Twiglets". I am assuming you will arrive shortly before 10 o'clock due to the long owl flight.
Yours sincerely, [3]
The Potter Family Estate Manager and Accountant, Griphook.
Harry let out a quiet chuckle. He had to admit that the code was quite ingenious – why would anyone say "Twiglets" when quite obviously looking at a mars bar wrapper? (A/N: Rhetoric question people!) Peeking at his watch buckled tighly on his left hand he noticed it was near the allocated time. A river of emotions were rushing through his jumbled mind. So much was going on, this plan was hopefully going to calm his life down, if only a bit. The magical world was just too much to handle at the moment. Death Eaters were stilling milling around, wishing to seek vengeance for the death of their lord. The rest of the wizarding world is just backstabbing traitors! Devoted fans one day and disbelievers the next.
Glancing around for any items he needed to take, he quickly put on a simple silver locket of a sun. The locket was a gift from Sirius earlier on that year. It was a specially designed locket that when it touched the lock on his bottomless trunk, it would automatically shrink it down and place it "inside". All he had to do was press the locket's clasp and whisper "Iustitia" [4] for it to slowly come back. Feeling a pool of tears begin to well up he quickly moved on.
Double checking he had all he required he leant down and picked up the rumpled wrapper. Noticing the absence of a certain owl he assumed she left on her own accord. A sudden rush of nerves and excitement (and silent laughter) tingled throughout his body as he uttered the short word
"Twiglets"
As soon as the rollercoaster ride that was the portkey ended, and the nauseating and dizzy feeling left, he stopped to admire his surroundings. An enormous hall with a classic style of decoration filled with books, files and many more numerous objects, made what was happening somehow seem all that more surreal. He was finally getting his chance, a chance for a new life, a new place, a new person.
"Good evening Lord Potter. Shall we continue discussing this plan of yours?'
The abrupt voice of the goblin gave Harry a bit of a start. Quickly gathering his composure he gave a small, but heartfelt smile, and strode towards the ornate oak desk with startlingly good graceful about him.
"Indeed, but I think it is only the smallest details now. Almost all of the arrangements have been made, haven't they?
"Yes, we goblins managed to secure a modest apartment in the town you mentioned was in Japan. It is not too small to be uncomfortable, nor too large to gather much attention."
A sigh of relief came from Harry – Finally something was going right today!
"That's brilliant! I hope you do not think that I am behaving too rashly by returning to the muggle world do you? It's just that I've truly had enough of the wizarding world, they placed all of their hopes on a teenager for merlin sake!"
"Not at all my Lord! In fact we were quite surprised that you hadn't arranged this sooner!"
"Ah well, I guess I've been unknowingly planning this for quite sometime. Ever since I started finding Dudley's school textbooks in my cupboard I kept telling myself to read them 'just in case', and I guess I was right. However I will still carry on learning magic as I have a mountain of books stored in my school trunk. It's always best to be prepared for the unexpected."
It was quite surprising really for Harry as he discovered his thirst for knowledge. It grew steadily, beginning when he first delved into those pages, in both the textbooks and from those in the library. Perhaps it was Hermione's Over-The-Top bookworm attitude that put him off…
"Yes, that is most acceptable. Well it seems we have sorted out most of the finer details we have not yet discussed. I trust you drank the linguist potion we sent over for you? It is vital if you want to communicate with the muggles in Japan."
"Yes, and I also researched a way into maintaining glamours without exhausting my magic. I used a bracelet of mine and added some specialised charms that should maintain the glamours whilst 'recharging' my magic at the same time.'
It was amazing to Harry, how much interesting information was hidden in the forbidden area of the library. A surprisingly large amount of it was in-depth studies of their subjects - what was really puzzling was why they were placed there. It was there that Harry found a curious interest in runes and charms. The complicated nature of the subjects drew his attention like a moth to flames. It just showed him how boring their lessons were, compared to what they could learn instead. The sudden booming voice of the goblin however, brought him back into the conversation.
"Ah, wonderful! Any other details you already know and we're about to create a new profile for you and to send off your application form for the nearby college. We've also arranged a way for messages to be sent to us if you need to. However we would just like to ask you one detail."
Giving a slight frown to the last sentence he warily replied. "Yes?"
"What would you like your new self to be called?"
"Hmm…Quite a good question."
Pondering quietly to himself about the important choice, his eyes landed upon his locket. For the first time in a long time a large genuine grin emerged on his face. A joyful glint (much different to the manipulative one of Dumbledore) hovered behind his mesmerising electric green eyes. With an ever so slightly smug tone Harry replied shortly.
"Apollo, Apollo Justice." [5]
WHOOP! MY FIRST CHAPPIE!...Apparently it took me an hour and a half. Why isn't homework this much fun – people would be more willing to do it otherwise!
[1] …Well I kinda got distracted by the mars bar I was eating – sorry!
[2] … Ok there I just wanted to sound posh
[3] I get REALLY confused by this. Is it yours sincerely, or faithfully, or what?
[4] Latin for 'Justice' – lol
[5] The name's Bond, JAMES BOND!
Justifying Magic will set place in Japan after this because it was Japan or the USA - and Japan is just so cool! (even do keep spelling it as Jaapn)
Okay go easy on me since I'm not that skilled. Oh yeah btw not sure if I'm gonna update much at the moment since I got to do revision for 2 weeks and then exams. T-T. But I will try, because trust me – this plot bunny will GET ON MY NERVES!
If there are any mistakes, please point them out or if you're confused by something, please let me know.
Ciao! Au revoir! Hasta luego! Kitty! …WTF.
Congrats for Kate and Will on their happy day! P.S. Thanks for the day off you guys!