Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter or Prince of Stride Alternative. I have no rights to Harry Potter or Prince of Stride Alternative and I make no money from writing these stories.

A/N: I know that I have a LOT of other stories and other things on the go but I came across Prince of Stride and I just couldn't resist when I saw the black cat they had! As only episodes 1 to 4 is out of the anime at the moment the character's won't be spot on and all but hey! This is going to be a VERY rare fic for me where it is not for a challenge! Hahaha go me! Please correct me if I'm wrong but I think that this story might be the first HP/PoSA in the crossover section.

Chapter 2

"It is nice to meet you, Sakurai-san," Dudley said politely as he did his best to remember what he had read up upon about Japanese manners. "My name is Dursley Dudley, and behind me is my cousin, Potter Harry. We are both interested in joining the Stride club."

"Hmmm, good solid build," the blue eyes male muttered under his breath gaining Dudley's attention. Unable to prevent himself from the unspoken challenge Dudley allowed his eyes to connect with the intense blue eyes of the other student and Stride Club member. "My name is Fujiwara Takeru."

"Hehahaha...sorry about Fujiwara , you could say that he is a man of few words," the blond haired boy laughed as he shot the obviously foreign pair a sheepish and playful look. As he did so he allowed his fake emotions to mask his real thoughts as his sharp eyes darted towards the nervous and submissive black haired boy standing quietly behind the more dominate cousin for all but a second. "It is nice to meet you both, my name is Yagami Riku and apparently I might be joining the Stride club!"

Feeling the cold, calculating stare of his father on his back, Dudley nodded stiffly and allowed the next stage of his and Harry's hidden plan to spring into action. He hoped that the members of the club that he and Harry would possibly be joining would be able to understand just what was going on and see the truth about his family situation.

"My cousin and I want to find out more about this club and as it is the whole reason of today..." Dudley said in what he hoped would sound like his normal bossy voice to only his father. Internally though Dudley found himself wincing and mentally scolding himself at his own behaviour, the emotions that his cousin seemed to be radiating did nothing to help either. "Mum, Dad, you can both go now, I got this. I will make sure that he knows his proper place too."

"That's my boy!" Vernon boomed proudly, ignoring and taking no notice of how his son seemed to silently wince in response. Besides his Petunia gave a polite but proud smile. "Mr. Dan, it seems like we will have time to have that talk and fill out the important paperwork that you wanted to do after all! I trust my son to make me proud!"

Silence filled the group of teen's as the adults left. As the two Dursley parents left Nana stared curiously at the two new members of the club. Feeling a strange nagging feeling Nana allowed it to take charge as she followed it and gazed at the blond haired male which only resulted in a confused frown from her. Even though she had expected to see a loud mouth bully with the same attitude problem as his parents what she saw was the complete opposite. Instead standing in front of her was a strong, polite young man who seemed to want to do nothing but escape from his parent's clutches while also protecting his much shyer cousin.

"This does not make any sense," Nana said to herself gaining several confused looks. "Something is telling me that there is something that I am missing...what are you and your cousin not telling us?"

Much to Takeru's and Riku's surprise and Nana's knowing gaze Dudley let out a heavy sigh and shot Harry, who was still and silent a worried look. As Dudley returned his gaze back to the group he gave them all a pleading look. One that clearly asked for help and understanding.

"I promise you that I will tell you everything about Harry and I and just what is going on but this sort of thing is not what you would talk about in a public place. Could we please go to the club room? Something tells me that if this is going to work then we will need everyone on board," Dudley said with a serious expression only to give each person a hard searching stare in turn. "Whatever happens or whatever you think can you promise me that you will take nothing out on Harry? He has had enough pain in his life to last anyone for the next million years."

"Do not worry, we Stride club members look after our own," Nana said with a kind smile on her face which was returned by a relieved Dudley. With the same smile still firmly planted on her face Nana turned her attention towards the still silent Harry. "Do you want to walk next to me? We can get to know each other and become friends!"

Much to the club's surprise, and concern, the black haired male simply bit his lower lip and glanced at Dudley for help. In response, and realising that he was being carefully judged by the other possible club members Dudley gave Harry an encouraging smile and nodded his head, urging his shy cousin to respond.

"I would like to do that..." came the soft, beautiful, uncertain sound that fell from the raven haired male's lips making more than one member of the team to gush. Harry took a few small, sneaky steps towards Dudley before continuing to speak. "But maybe it would be best if you heard what Dudley is going to say first?"

"Drop me right in it, won't you," Dudley said with a good nature roll of his eyes as he waited for Harry to make his way over until they were standing side by side before wrapping a supportive and protective arm around him. "Well, if you want any answer's then we are going to the club room. Like I just said, this sort of conversation is not the sort to have in such an open place."

"Alright, let's get back to the club room then," Nana said before shooting both Riku and Takeru unsure yet pointed looks. "Please follow us, it shouldn't take too long to get there as it is not in a crowded or popular part of the school."

With a nod of his head Dudley allowed the three others to take the first step forwards before easily falling into step with them, all the time not removing his protective arm from around Harry. Memories filled Dudley's head as his mind drifted towards happier times, when he and his friends used to walk in a similar fashion, this was a comforting reminder of old times.

"So have either of you tried Stride before?" Riku asked politely as they walked the short distance along the school grounds and towards one of the buildings. "Do you know any of the jumps or tricks?"

"As much as we wanted to try and have a go at the sport there was not a lot of places or chances that Harry-kun and I could use back in England," Dudley answered calmly, inwardly he let out a sigh of relief at the safe topic. "We have gone running together though and tried out one or two jumps on some of the park equipment. While I think that I might have a good understanding of the sport Harry is the faster and more nimbler of us both. I'm the more solid and sturdy type after all my training in boxing."

"Then Potter-san will be joining the team?" Takeru asked directly as his ice blue eyes turned their harsh gaze onto Harry.

"N-No, my uncle would not approve of such a thing," Harry answered with a small wince only to receive a comforting squeeze from Dudley. "Besides, if the other runner knocked me or if it starts to get a bit more...push and shove?...then I am pretty useless. And then there is my uncle and aunt..."

"So will you be working alongside me then?" Nana asked kindly as she quickly walked ahead to open the school building's door for everyone. "We can work together, maybe even run if we are ever in a tight place?"

"I think...that while it is a good idea of yours...we need to wait and see what everyone's reactions and responses are to what I tell you all," Dudley said seriously as he walked through the door last leaving Nana to dart in afterwards. "If it is alright with you all I want to get the important and shocking information out into the open with first. Then if you are still willing we will go from there."

The rest of the short but twisting and turning walk to the club room was done in silence. Dudley's cryptic words spun around in circles inside everyone's head leaving Dudley and Harry to silently worry about just what their future might hold. As they reached the last turn that would take them to the club room Nana shot them a happy go lucky smile.

"Welcome to the club room!" Nana said happily as she tried to reach the door first only to fail when Dudley suddenly stopped leaving her, Riku and Takeru standing behind Dudley and Harry.

"What the-?!" Dudley said loudly causing Nana to groan softly. "Welcome to the Stride and Shogi club?"

To Be Continued...

Hope you enjoyed chapter 2! I do not know about everyone else but I'm excited for tomorrow when the next episode of Prince of Stride: Alternative is released! Can't wait to see the race...no idea how to write one though : )