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Summary: Harry does Death a favor that leads to a slight shock for the wizard.
Eventual 01x02x03x04x05xHP
HP universe is cannon through all 7 boooks but not the epiloge.
I am re-watching the GW series so a few facts may be incorrect, so we'll say the GWverse ia AU. Please bare with me.
AN: I changed a few small things in chapter 1, you may want to re-read.
Harry followed Agent Chang back through the building to his, well their, office. As he walked through the halls he couldn't help but withhold a chuckle. It seemed that the quiet entrance that he had wanted to make went right out the window. Why was it that everything around him tended to go pear shaped? As they walked into the office the first thing Harry noticed was that one of the desks had been turned to face both the door and window.
"Huh, you are as paranoid as I am I see." he muttered softly, earning him a glare from the ex-pilot. "But then again, it's not paranoia if they're all out to get you. Constant vigilance."
Wufei raised one eyebrow as he looked at his new partner. He then watched as said partner walked over to the other desk and similarly pushed it into a corner of the room. From the door it would look as if there was no room between the desk and wall but Chang could see that there was enough room to use the hard desk as a barrier between him and an attacker. He was starting to wonder if this man was related to 01.
"So do we have an active case?" Owl asked as he sat behind the desk and started rifling through the drawers.
"Not at the moment, no. I have just been catching up on my paperwork to pass the time." Chang was about to say more when there was a knock on the door. Three quick taps then two slow ones. "Come in."
The Chinese pilot watched as Owl's fingers twitched as if to go for a weapon.
"Wuffers!" Duo hollered as he stepped through the doorway, Quatre right behind him. "So I heard you got a new partner."
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Harry kept a smile from forming on his face. The one with the braid was acting as if he hadn't noticed him and yet he knew from his movements that he was carrying on a silent conversation with his other team mate. The blonde that was behind him, yet slightly hidden behind the door, looked perplexed for a moment then hid it behind a mask.
oOoOo
Quatre was trying to get a read on the new agent's emotions but all he was able to get from him was the impression of nothingness. As if he didn't have any emotions. Even with his mirth plainly seen in his eyes. After a moment of confusion he quickly joined the silent conversation going on between the others.
'05, how long do you think he'll last? Can I scare him yet?'
'No Duo. I would advise that you didn't. You need to watch the security video from about twenty minutes ago in the main atrium. We don't know what he is capable of.' Wufei twitched his fingers to warn the other boy off before looking to get Quatre's impressions.
'I can't read him. It's like he isn't there.' The blonde smiled as if amused when in reality he was mystified.
'Have 01 hack into his files. He may need to track them down. Une says they were lost.' was Wufei's reply before Harry put in his two cents.
"You know, it's not nice to carry on conversations between yourselves when someone else is in the room. Especially if that other person is the one you are talking about." None of the pilots had registered his movement and when they turned around they noticed that he had tilted his chair back and was sitting with his hands behind his head.
The three Gundam pilots covered their shock very well. Harry imagined that they weren't used to someone picking up on it.
''Our apologies, it is an ingrained habit.'' Quatre said with a smile as he stepped towards the black haired man. ''I am Agent Winner. How do you do?''
''Agent Owl, at your service.'' Harry stood up and stuck his hand out. He frowned a bit as a small shock ran through his body at the skin on skin contact. 'What the hell was that?'
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Quatre and the others watched as the new agent stood at his greeting with a grace that they had rarely ever seen in one outside of their own group. Every move was the picture of efficiency but beautiful to watch. As his fingers touched the other's 04 had to hold back a gasp as he was assailed for a moment by the other man's emotions. There was a hint of mirth and excitement but below all that was a gaping loneliness that Quatre couldn't help but want to fill.
He saw the other frown and said, ''Static seems to follow me around, sorry for the shock"
''Yeah, kitty-Quat has a shocking personality.'' Duo said with a smirk, picking up on the story, wondering what happened.
Quatre smiled as Owl raised an eyebrow, obviously picking up on the lie but not asking for an explanation.
''Duo Maxwell. I may run and hide, but I never tell a lie.'' 02 said before holding out his hand as well.
''Of course you don't.'' Owl said with a smile as he clasped the braided male's hand.
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Harry frowned as another shock ran up his arm. He was starting to get a sneaking suspicion that Death was up to something when he sent him here.
oOoOo
Wufei exchanged a glance with the other two pilots and decided that instead of his usual bow, he would shake hands to see what the fuss was about.
''Chang Wufei.'' he too was shocked as his hand connected with the other. He narrowed his eyes at the same time Owl's did.
Owl dropped his hand and took a step back. The pilots could see in his emerald eyes that he was pissed. His hand quickly went up and he pinched the bridge of his nose.
''If you will excuse me for a moment, I believe I need to make a phone call.'' He turned and walked out of the door, all but slamming it behind him.
Duo rushed to the door and slid a thin disk under the door frame.
''I doubt that he is standing right outside the door Maxwell.'' Fei said as he too walked over.
''Oh but he is. I couldn't feel him before but his anger...'' Quatre said softly. ''And for some reason, heart break.''
''Shut it. I'm trying to listen. It just sounds like he is hissing.'' Duo put his ear to the door.
''Listen to the cadence. He is talking. I just don't recognize the language.'' Quatre said as he too listened in
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When Harry stepped out of the door he did a quick scan of the hallway then pulled a mirror out of his pocket. After slicing his finger tip on the edge he let three drops of blood fall onto the surface. As a hooded figure showed up on the screen Harry began to speak in Parseltongue.
~Death.~
~Hey Harry. What's up?~ Death replied happily, while waving with a hand in greeting. ~Are you having fun yet?~
~Don't you 'What's up' me. Bob.~ Harry's eyes flashed brightly for a moment.
~Hey! What's with the name calling!~ Death crossed his arms and shifted his weight. If it was one thing that irritated the grim reaper most it was any name other than Death, in any of its forms.
~Are you going to tell me now why you sent me here?~ Harry asked harshly.
~Are you sure you want to do this now?~ the immortal's voice was filled with hesitancy. ~And are you sure no one can understand us?~
Harry relaxed his position and calmed his heart for a moment. ~Yes, I want to hear it and yes, I am pretty sure I'm the only Parselmouth left. Give me the gist of it now and you can go into details when you come over tonight. And yes, I'll have your favorite bottle of wine ready.~
Death laughed before answering, ~As long as you don't ever call me Bob again.~
~Okay… Susan.~
~Hey!~
~So why did you send me here.~
~You belong with those boys. You are them and they are you. You magic connects you. It calls to them because you are the same. They are my Shinigami even if only Duo realizes it.~
~I call bullshit! You cannot honestly tell me that I have been alive for damn near four hundred years for you to tell me out of the blue that I have a mate for my magic.~ The anger came through Harry's voice once more.
~Luna told you all of this after the battle Harry. After you went and saw the Goblins and they integrated the hollows with your magical core.~
~You mean that was a true prophecy?~ Harry paused for a moment. ~It doesn't matter. I'm only here for two months and then I'm gone.~
~You would give up your magic's mates? A chance at happiness?~
Here Harry sighed. ~Yes. Everyone I have ever loved has either betrayed me or was murdered in front of me. I may not know Heero, Duo, Trowa, Quatre, or Wufei but I will not put them through the trouble that seems to follow me. Besides, I'm pretty sure they don't need a sixth wheel. I will watch over them for you for the two months. And then I'm leaving. I need to go. I'll see you tonight.~
~If that is how you feel then you better make sure you don't touch them. The more physical contact you have the tighter your magic will bind them to you. I'll see you later. And I'm bringing Twister!~
There was no goodbye, the friends just cut off the connection. Harry smiled at his friend and saw, out of the corner of his eye, a silver disk-like recorder slide back under the door. With a shrug he grabbed and turned the door knob. He was quite sure he was the only Parselmouth alive so they could have all the fun they wanted trying to translate his conversation.
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Edited 2/20/2011
