To Bring a Smile:
Mr. P?
SedMai
Disclaimer: All Harry Potter and Batman characters rights and properties goes to JK Rowling and Warner Bros Pictures/ DC Comics. No money is being made in the creation of this story. It's sole purpose is for poorly written entertainment. All other characters are fictional.
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They say that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result. How does somebody know they've become insane? Do they wake up one morning expecting to look in the mirror and expect a different face staring back at them. What constitutes being normal? Is it the law of mortal man, that strictly enforce how people should behave or act. Is it the religious beliefs that someone practices that mould their moral fiber. Afraid how they act in their living lives dictates where they will be placed in the afterlife. Maybe the people who are insane are the ones that feel the need to be as normal as possible. To have a warped sense of what normal should be and strike out at anything that doesn't fit in their version. Maybe insane is just trying to be normal to begin with.
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Harry whistled a tune as he looked around the house. He would love to stick around, but he needed to go soon. The Dursley's were reluctant at first to play his little game, but after some convincing they enjoyed it immensely. Just by looking at the smiles on their faces can he truly be content that they enjoyed playing. "I know, I know. You are sad that I'm leaving. It has been a wonderful..Fifteen? Sixteen?" Harry paused as he pondered that little problem, shrugging his shoulders it wasn't a big deal. "Years. I know that you're crying inside, but please know that just like a baby bird eventually they must spread their wings and fly from the nest."
Sitting down in a chair, Harry looked at his family as they sat motionless on their couch. Looking at their wonderful faces he may say that he could miss them. "I know you're speechless. What can I say? It's time to start living my life and spreading joy around this great big world." Harry leaned closer to them and whispered, "Between you and me, I think the wizarding world needs a little more joy. Don't you think?" Harry frowned, "I see, well I know that you were not comfortable with magic, but you shouldn't be rude about it."
Standing up with a bounce, he clapped his hands together. Knowing Sirius as well as one can know an escaped convict for three years. With only spending time with him for no more than maybe a total of two months out of those three years. He had an idea of how probably greatest of the four Marauders was going to go out. "Oh Kreacher"
With a pop an old cumungered house-elf appeared before Harry, "What does filthy half.."
Harry bent down at starred in the little imps face, he was just a sour little man. This was not going to do at all. His personal minion must be happy and spread joy. Taking the house-elf's face in his hands, he used his thumbs to force a smile on his cute little face. "No, no, no Kreacher. You must smile. I expect my house-elf to do his work with a smile on his face."
Kreacher looked over, still forced in a smile at three individuals on sitting on the couch. Their eyes were lifeless as they each wore blank white masks with a red smile painted on it. Kreacher, was used to his master and mistresses being a little crazy, but his current master was frightening at the least. Kreacher gave a true smile this time, "Master has become a worthy person to be named Lord of the House of Black."
Harry laughed with delight, "Oh wonderful Kreacher, I knew you would enjoy playing as well." Tapping his chin thinking, "We may need one or two more little minions to help out. I can't expect you to do everything yourself you know." Harry snapped his finger, "Dobby, Winky" Harry's leg instantly had something attached to it as he looked down. "Uh, Dobby I don't think it's appropriate to be humping my leg." Harry grabbed the little elf and pushed him away. If Harry was to be honest with himself, he would have to say that he was a little creeped out by the worshipping look Dobby was giving him.
"The great and wonderful Master Harry Potter Sir has called Dobby."
Harry looked around trying not to look at Dobby, "Right," Harry looked at the sad look on Winky's face. Bending down, she looked so small and frail. He placed his hands on her shoulders, "What's wrong Winky?" He watched as she looked down at her feet, Harry wasn't having none of this. Harry stood up and went over to the chair. Patting his leg, "Come here Winky and tell Uncle Harry what is troubling you?"
Winky reluctantly climbed onto Harry's lap, but she wouldn't say anything. Harry sighed, "You know Winky, I can't really help you if you don't speak up. Let me guess, are you still upset that your old master freed you." With that comment Winky started wailing like a baby. Harry looked around in panic not really knowing what to do. "Winky, shush. I hate to see such a pretty elf cry. What would you say if I told you I want you two to come be my personal elfs." Winky looked at Harry with hope in her eyes. Looking over at Dobby, Harry could see the Headmaster being jealous with the amount of twinkling that was coming from the Harry Potter worshipping elf. His head was nodding so much that Harry was afraid it would pop off his neck, and roll on the ground.
"Master Harry really wants Winky as his elf,"
Harry set Winky down on the ground and stood up. He paced back and forth, looking at the elves and then pacing again. "Of course Winky, but you need to be a happy elf. I will not except any frowns. Is this acceptable, or would you like to still work for Professor White Whiskers."
"No, No. Winky wants to work for a family and no family is greater than the Potters and Blacks."
"Wonderful, Winky and Dobby welcome to my family." Looking at the two, "Now as my elves, our mission is to spread joy to all the men and women in the wizarding world." Motioning to his family on the couch, "Don't they look happy. They were such an unhappy family, but I brought joy to their lives now." Snapping his finger, "First though, our new home needs some cleaning. We can't be living in such a gloomy place. No, that will not do, so you three will clean and redecorate 12 Grimmauld place. Do what you think is best. Make sure to pick up my stuff here first, please"
The three elves looked at Harry, and his painted face. Then at his family. They just looked at each other and shrugged their shoulders. Who were they to question their master. With a pop all three disappeared.
Hedwig at that moment flew through the window, Harry giggled with excitement. "My first most beautiful girl." Hedwig landed on Harry's shoulder rubbing against his head. "Who is the most beautiful owl ever?" Hedwig puffed out her chest, "Yes that's right you are honey." Harry turned and stared at Hedwig, excitement on his face. "So what did she have to say?" Hedwig cocked her head and stared at Harry back. Harry was giddy with anticipation, "Well?" The white bird cocked her head to the other side and stuck out her leg, Harry looked at the letter attached to the leg and then back at Hedwig. "Oh right, you're probably tired. We'll talk later." Harry grabbed the letter, and read it while petting Hedwig. "This is wonderful news girl, why don't you head over to Grimmauld place. I should be there later." Hedwig lovingly nipped his ear and took off out the window.
"Such a wonderful companion." Harry sighed, taking a towel, he started rubbing the paint off to put on his mask. "Well family, I guess it's that time. I did enjoy our family time, by your screams I could tell you were enjoying it as well. I have a special young lady to meet and I can't keep her waiting. Toodles" Harry turned and left strolling through the front door. Whistling a little tune. Not aware of snores coming from a bush in the front yard.
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Being normal is not all it's cracked up to be. Having to follow rules and guidelines is not how somebody should live their life. Most of the wizarding world would try and be normal as much as they could. Going against what is normal leaves you open to ridicule and judgement. Most people are too thin skinned to be their own person and ignore what the masses tell them. Are they sheep? One could raise an argument agreeing to the question. Most of the wizarding world believe in what is being told to them without thinking for themselves. The Lovegoods do not follow the typical rules for normalcy. They believe in wild theories, whether they are real or not, it's their belief. Who are the people to tell them that they are wrong.
Harry walked up to a petite blond girl who was sitting on a bench by herself. She was humming a little tune staring into the blue sky as people were passing by looking at her funny. Stepping up to her, Harry for some reason became even happier. A huge smile spread across his face, as she noticed him approaching. Harry bowed to her with an exaggerated motion, "Hello Luna Lovegood. I'm so pleased you agreed to meet me here today."
Luna smiled back, "Hello Harry Potter, isn't a great day to see some of Mother Earth's creatures." Luna cocked her head to the side as she studied the area around Harry. "You seem different."
If it was possible Harry smiled even brighter, "Yes, I was hoping you would notice. My wrackspurt infestation has lessened quite considerably."
Luna looked again and smiled brightly as well, "Yes! That's it, but I feel that they would completely disappear if you had shown your true face and not wear your mask."
"Yes, I agree, but I think that the world is not ready to see my true self. Just yet." Holding his elbow out, "Would you honor me, with your company?" Luna stood and took his elbow as, Harry made their way into the zoo. "I wish to apologize for the ministry incident."
That was a time that Luna really didn't want to remember, not that she was afraid of who she was fighting against. She was afraid that people she considered friends would be hurt. She most definitely didn't want them to get hurt. Well, maybe Ron deserved something to happen to him, but not too badly. "No need to apologize. I'm sorry for your Godfather Stubby Boardman."
Harry waved off her apology, "I was playing a game where I didn't know the rules." Harry stopped and held Luna's hands. He looked her in the eye, "How would you like to play my new game I'm going to start."
Luna beamed, "I love playing games Harry Potter." She liked the new Harry, he was going to make life much more fun.
Harry wagged a finger at Luna, as they continued walking, "You must call me something else Luna? Calling me Harry Potter is much to formal."
She thought about it, "Mr. H?" She shook her head, that sounded weird. "Mr. P?" She could hear Harry giggle beside her. "No Mr. P," She could hear more giggles coming from Harry. "doesn't sound right either. "What about Mr. J?"
Harry stopped and turned to her, "Mr. J huh, I kinda like that."
Luna clapped her hands, "Mr. J it will be." She took Harry's arm again as they continued walking amongst the crowd.
"You know Luna, I really don't like the Headmasters game. It's just not fun, especially when he is the only one that knows the rules to the game. I want to play a new game that will bring joy and happiness to the wizarding world."
Luna pouted, "Most people will not want to play. They like to play the old crooked nose's game too much."
Harry laughed at the comment, "Too true my fair maiden, but I will get them to play even if they are kicking and screaming." Harry thought about it, most of the time they would be kicking and screaming. Really potato, patahto, what did it matter. He wondered if the elves could make a Shepherd's Pie. That sounded quite good at the moment, maybe Luna would join him for dinner.
Luna looked to Harry and nodded, "Yes, I think I will have fun playing this game with you. You know that we can't play too hard while at Hogwarts."
Harry just shrugged his shoulders, "There are few that deserve to play, and I will enjoy showing them."
At that moment, Luna was bumped into roughly as a man passed by, "Watch where you're going dumb broad."
Harry quickly helped Luna up as she was brushing dirt from her summer dress, "Are you okay?"
Luna smiled brightly at Harry, "Oh yes Mr. J. I'm used to much worse."
Harry narrowed his eyes and then gave a sinister wide smile. Those at Hogwarts, especially from the house of the bird brains were going to be the first to learn the new rules, but first. "I think that gentleman wanted to play. Why don't we show him the rules and how to play?"
Luna jumped up and down clapping, "Yes, that does sound fun doesn't it."
She took Harry's arm as the two strolled through the crowd keeping their playmate in site. The two started humming a tune, excited to teach another person the wonders of their game. They truly did want to bring a smile to his face.
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AN: I didn't really want to write another chapter of this story, but this scene kept popping in my head. I had to get it out on paper. Again, this was fun writing and I do have some chapters I want to write now. They will not be out till next week. I'm somewhat excited about writing this. Anyways, I like the amount of readers my story generated and really appreciate those that want to follow. I would like at least a review. Just to get feedback, but hey I guess fanfic writers want to tell a story and if somebody reads it, thats all that matters. So Thanks for those that read and followed. Take care and go with a smile.
