FOREWORD
I remember when I was first introduced to Metal Gear Solid in high school. To me, it was a revelation, partly because of the (at the time) immersive gameplay, but mostly because of the indepth story, unlike any I had seen in a video game before (I was yet to discover the delights of the Final Fantasy series). Despite the flaws in balancing the game to cinema ratio the Metal Gear Solid games have, they have retained a place in my heart.
This crossover came about on a whim. Harry Potter is very much a child soldier, like so many characters, tragically, in the Metal Gear games. Given that Harry Potter is set in the Nineties, and Metal Gear Solid is set in 2005, I thought I'd also do an experiment in a 'post-canon' Harry Potter story, albeit one that has ended a little differently to canon, as well as not being compliant with the epilogue. I've done a lot of Harry Potter fics set before or during canon, but not after.
Anyway, time for the usual disclaimers. Firstly, there will be annotations, as with all my fanfics. Don't like? Don't read.
Secondly, this is an M-Rated work, with violence, language, and sexual references. No slash, though (save where I mention it because it's canonical: namely one-sided Ocelot/Big Boss, and, should I get that far, Vamp/Dolph). I'm not into it, and I'd rather leave it to those who are both capable and willing to write it.
Thirdly, here, there be spoilers for Harry Potter, as well as a lot of games in the Metal Gear series, including The Phantom Pain. Consider this your last warning. If you don't want to be spoiled, leave.
Finally, the following is a fan-written work. Harry Potter and the Metal Gear series are the property of their respective owners. Please support the official release. Otherwise, Psycho Mantis will set you on fire.