Thank you all for the reviews. I hope you enjoy this chapter as well. Get to meet the guard!
When the hot chocolate was done, Tony brought a mug to Harry.
"Thanks Dad" Harry said. He took a small sip and immediately felt better.
"We should call Remus, he might know what's going on." Loki said.
Harry nodded and pulled out his phone but stopped when an owl swooped into the room.
"That was fast." Tony said.
"I don't think it's from Remus." Harry said as he read the envelope. It was from the ministry. Harry ripped the envelope open and pulled out the letter inside, his heart was hammering as he read the words.
Dear Mr. Potter,
The Ministry has received intelligence that you performed the Patronus Charm (sometime) this evening in the presence of Muggles. The severity of this breach of the Decree for the Reasonable Restriction of Underage Sorcery has resulted in your expulsion from Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy. Our representatives will be calling shortly to destroy your wand.
Hoping you are well,
Mafalda Hopkirk
Harry read the letter through twice. He was only vaguely aware of Loki taking the letter from his hand and reading it with Tony.
"Expelled! This is unacceptable!" Loki hissed. "You were attacked!"
"I'd like to see them try getting to us." Tony said. "Don't worry Harry, you're wand is staying in one piece."
Harry nodded, his mind still reeling from the letter.
"We can leave the country. I'm finished here. Jarvis can have the jet up and running in an hour." Tony suggested.
"I highly doubt distance will deter them from coming for Harry's wand." Loki said.
Before anyone could say any more, another owl dropped a letter on the table. This one was from Mr. Weasley.
"What does it say?" Tony asked.
"It says that Dumbledore is at the Ministry, trying to sort it all out. He says not to leave my house and not to do anymore magic. Also not to surrender my wand."
"So stick around, alright."
"How much sway does the Headmaster have with your Ministry? It seems odd that he would be able to sort everything out." Loki said.
Harry shrugged, "Hopefully it works"
"I guess we just wait." Tony said.
A few minutes later another owl came, dropping an official letter on the table. This one telling him he has a disciplinary hearing. That his wand was safe until then as was his standing as a Hogwarts student.
"I'm calling Remus now, I want a few things answered." Tony got up from the couch and went to his bedroom.
"Everything will work out Harry. And if it doesn't then we shall make it so." Loki said.
"What do you mean?"
"I may have failed in my attempt to take over New York, but this time I won't be impeded by outside forces. Your magical government won't stand a chance."
"You will not take over the magical community Papa, even if I do get expelled." Harry said.
Loki sniffed, "I would be a benevolent ruler. Much improved from your current government I'm sure."
Harry chuckled and shook his head, "No Papa, no taking over anything."
"No promises"
/
When night came, Harry couldn't fall asleep. The letters still played in his head. He finally gave up and took out two pieces of parchment. Hedwig had returned from hunting and he immediately tied the letters to her leg. "Take these to Ron and Hermione, and don't leave until you get a lengthy reply. Bite them if you have to." He instructed.
Hedwig gave a muffled hooting noise, beak still full of her meal.
"Go on then" Harry shooed her out the window.
Ron and Hermione's letters were always very short. It reminded him of his second year, when Dobby took his letters before they reached him. The only news he got about the wizarding world was from the Daily Prophet and there had been no articles about Voldemort or mysterious deaths. He expected Hedwig back in the morning, with letters full of apologies and news about whatever was happening at the Ministry.
But nothing came.
Harry woke the next morning to Loki reading on the couch and Tony feeding Eric.
By nightfall, there was still no sign of Hedwig. Harry was growing impatient. It wasn't until two days later that something happened.
Harry was in his room trying to fall asleep when he heard something crash in the living room. He didn't think his dad was still up, and if he was, he wouldn't knock anything over.
He knew that Jarvis would have alerted them if it was a threat, but it could be another magical creature that Jarvis wouldn't be able to detect. He snatched his wand from his bedside table and held it out in front of him as the door to his room slowly opened.
He was surprised to see five people standing in his doorway. "Lower your wand boy, you're going to take someone's eye out." A growling voice said.
His hammering heart slowed a bit, but he didn't lower his wand, "Professor Moody?"
"I don't know so much about Professor," the voice replied gruffly, "never got around to much teaching, did I? Now get out here, we need to see you properly."
Harry lowered his wand, but he still didn't move. He didn't really know Mad-Eye Moody, the man he thought was the Auror was really a Death Eater in disguise.
"Come on out Harry, it's alright." A voice he recognized as Remus' called from the hallway.
Harry slowly walked out of his room and into the hallway. There were a few more people lining the walls, staring at him. He saw Remus standing next to a tall black man wearing dark blue robes.
"Hello Harry" Remus greeted
"Hi Remus" Harry replied.
"Why don't we go to the living room?" Remus suggested. "Jarvis, lights please" The lights turned on as they made their way to the living room. Harry took this time to look at everyone. There were a few people Harry didn't recognize, but since they came with Remus, he assumed they were some kind of acquaintance.
Harry put his wand in the pocket of his pajama pants before sitting down on the couch.
"Don't put your wand there boy!" Moody roared. "What if it ignited? Your leg would be blown right off! Better wizards than you have lost buttocks for keeping their wand in their back pockets!"
"Who d'you know who's lost a buttock?" A violet-haired woman asked.
"Never you mind, you just find a better place for your wand." Moody grumbled.
Remus smiled mildly, "I'm sure you have a lot of questions for us Harry, but it's not safe to speak of it here."
"What do you mean? Are we going somewhere?" Harry asked.
Remus nodded, "We've set up headquarters somewhere undetectable."
Harry nodded. The rest of the party has now made themselves comfortable around the room.
"I think introductions are in order. Harry, this is Alastor Moody" Remus said.
"I know" Harry said.
"And this is Nymphadora –"
"Don't call me Nymphadora!" The young witch's hair turned from violet to bright red. "It's Tonks"
"– Nymphadora Tonks, who prefers to be called by her surname only." Remus continued.
"You would too if your fool of a mother called you 'Nymphadora'" she muttered. "Wotcher, Harry!" She greeted, enthusiastically shaking his hand.
"And this is Kingsley Shacklebolt" Remus indicated the tall black wizard, who bowed. "Emmeline Vance and Hestia Jones" Two women standing near the entrance of the room smiled at him. Harry waved awkwardly at everyone as they were introduced.
"I was going to come tomorrow by myself, but Moody refused. A surprising number of people volunteered to come and get you." Remus chuckled, "But I only allowed the few you see here. I didn't think your parents would appreciate the intruders."
"We should have had a few more people." Moody grumbled. "The more the better. We're your guard Potter"
"Guard?" Harry asked.
"We're just waiting for the signal to tell us when it's safe to leave." Kingsley looked out the window, "We've got about fifteen minutes."
"This is unlike any flat I've ever seen." Tonks said as she looked around the room. "Moody had to use the Confundus Charm on the man at the door just so we could get in. Muggle security I suppose."
"How exactly did you get up here?" Harry asked. He was pretty sure only certain people could get into the private elevator that led to the penthouse.
"We pushed the button took the elevator." Kingsley said.
"Then you wouldn't mind taking it back down"
The wizards whirled and shot spells at the two new comes. Loki raised his hand lazily, producing a shield that blocked the jets of light.
"Who are you?" Moody growled.
"I am Loki, one of Harry's fathers." Loki glared at the man.
"We weren't expecting you until tomorrow Remus." Tony said.
Remus scratched his neck in embarrassment, "Sorry about that. The others found out I was coming here and decided to come along. Moody thought it best we come in the night so as to not attract attention."
"You were expecting Remus?" Harry asked.
"Yeah, I called him earlier and he said it would be better for you to be somewhere else for the rest of the summer. Just in case those dementor things come back." Tony said. "Jarvis woke us up when they got to the lobby. We've been watching since they got here. Interesting bunch."
"What do you mean you've been watching us?" Kingsley asked.
"Security cameras, duh" Tony rolled his eyes. He fell onto the couch next to Harry. "So where are we going?"
"We?" Hestia Jones asked.
"Yeah 'we'. You didn't think we would allow you to take our son with you without one of us did you?" Tony replied.
"I believe that is considered kidnapping." Loki said.
"And why would we take a Muggle to our secret headquarters? You have nothing to offer." Moody growled.
Tony rolled his eyes, "I had Remus send over your wizard law. I know everything I need to know to represent Harry in his upcoming trial."
"You're a lawyer now?" Harry smirked.
"As of a few hours ago, yes." Tony replied.
"Is there anything you can't do Mr. Stark?" Remus asked, obviously amused.
"He can't cook" Loki said.
"Hey!" Tony protested, "I make a mean omelet."
"A decent one and that is as far as your culinary skills go." Loki replied.
"Fine, I can't cook." Tony pouted.
"Don't worry dad. I'm sure that can be your next project." Harry said.
"It wouldn't be a bad thing to learn. Then I can say that I can do anything." He smiled.
"I'm afraid you would never learn to behave during a meeting, Sir." Jarvis said, scaring the new wizards.
Tony pouts, "Meetings are boring though."
Remus grinned and looked out the window. "We should be clear soon. If you are coming with us, I would get ready now."
"He's not coming!" Moody protested.
"I'm coming and you can't stop me. Jarvis, prep the suit." Tony said as he walked out of the room.
"Of course, Sir" Jarvis replied.
Loki smirked and turned to Harry. "Why don't we go pack your things?"
"Oh can I come?" Tonks bounced on her feet.
Harry blinked and then nodded slowly. She skipped after them with a bright grin.
Woo! Tony's going to come along! I thought about taking Loki, but I didn't think his temperament would suit the trial. Tony's more levelheaded than Loki is ;)