Disclaimer: Harry Potter and all other characters unless otherwise stated are property of J.K. Rowling, or Marvel Comics.
A.N. – Once again thanks for the positive feedback. It motivates me to write longer chapter, and interesting stuff. Just to answer some questions in the reviews, I do have a plan for some of the Young Avengers to appear later on in the series. Right now the story will mostly focus on Hogwarts, and later the battle with the Skrulls. As for Ginny, The Weasleys or any other females, I don't really like bashing unless it's well written, and I don't think I am one of those writers. I plan on having them be a bit antagonistic, but under all of that have them be good people if that makes sense. Also someone mentioned that I made the Marvel characters, as in Dr. Strange overpowered. He is considered one of the most powerful characters in Marvel today and it has been mentioned that he can kill a man with the twitch of his fingers. Being the Sorcerer Supreme he knows magic that people in Harry Potter could only dream of. And Harry will be stronger than all the British wizards due to the way I am going to explain magic and since he grew up with Dr. Strange and all the other Marvel casters in his life. It will make sense, hopefully.
BTW – Skrulls are a Shape shifting alien race who have played major roles in Marvel history. And I have special plans for Voldemort.
Harry Potter looked towards the Skrull, his eyes glowing an eerie green. The "New Avengers" had discovered that the Skrulls had infiltrated the Superhero community, but he had never imagined that they would discover the Wizarding World, or even care to infiltrate this backwards society. All that mattered was this Skrull had snuck into Hogwarts and he was going to find out why.
The cage constricted tighter and the Skrull screeched in pain. Harry released the other inhabitants of the room as his father grabbed his shoulder, but he shrugged him off. Harry caused the cage of crimson energy to close tightly around the prisoner. In his hands he held two orbs or lightning, crackling, his intent clear to all in the room.
"Why are you here!?" Demanded Harry, he threw one of the balls of lightning at the Skrull, causing it to convulse and scream. The teachers watched in horror as the "savior" of the Wizarding world tortured this creature.
"Harrison, that's enough," Dr. Strange said firmly. "We do not use torture as a form of interrogation."
"Enough?" Harry continued glaring at the Skrull, the lightning spell and the cage causing it to screech in immense pain. "Who knows how long this bastard has been here, in a school full of children, with Susie! I'll make him talk and tell us all about their plans."
Harry moved towards the Skrull, fully intent on ripping the information from it, but the green shape-shifter had other ideas. He chuckled and looked up at Harry, meeting his eyes.
Before smiling the Skrull whispered one sentence that carried throughout the antechamber, "He loves us all."
An ominous feeling was left in the room, but not before the Skrull began to violently expand. Dr. Strange waved his hands before an explosion engulfed the room. The castle itself shook as everyone in the school who was awake felt a small tremor but passed it off. The door to the antechamber flew open as smoke and then the occupants all flew out coughing, their clothing singed, but none worse for the ware. Harry was the last to exit the room anger raging in his eyes, his magic flying out of control. An ozone smell wafted around the room, and the enchanted ceiling of Hogwarts began to storm over.
Albus Dumbledore looked on while Dr. Strange calmed his son, and Goblet of Fire floated behind him, protected by a purple shield. He glanced from the whispering mage, to the ceiling of the Great Hall. Usually the ceiling would reflect the weather outside, earlier in the evening; it showed a clear October sky, but now it was one of a thunderstorm. He had never seen the ceiling react to the emotional state of a teenager before in all of his years of teaching at Hogwarts. As Dr. Strange calmed his son, the ceiling began to clear, reflecting the starry night sky. He channeled some of his magic to his ears, allowing him to overhear part of the duo's conversation.
"What do you mean I have to stay here?!" Harry whispered angrily, waving his hands. The ceiling began to cloud over. "We know they are here, and they've even manage to invade the wizards. If there is going to be a fight, I want to be there."
Stephen looked at his son, a grimace on his face. "Harry, this is a battle that you are not ready for."
"Cap, thought I was ready. He gave me a chance to make a difference."
"This is different, this is not a conflict of ideals between friends, this is an invasion, and it will become a war between us and the Skrulls."
"So what? I am not going to let you lock me away in the mansion while you abandon everyone to hide in Antarctica."
"You know my duties; I could not involve myself in that conflict, the Sorcerer Supreme must not affect the evolution of the Superhumans."
"At look where we are now; Cap is dead, Stark and his team hunt down your friends who are hiding in fear and have their backs against the wall."
"Enough Harrison, you will be staying here until the end of the tournament, or would you rather lose your magic?"
Harry looked at his father, the realization dawning on his face of what was happening. His father was going to blackmail him into staying at Hogwarts. "You could easily break the contract…"
"Yes I could." Stated Dr. Strange. "But it is important that you stay here. You want a role in this battle, this is your role. There is a reason the Skrulls are here, find out why."
Dr. Strange looked towards the ceiling before continuing, "Harry, this wasn't the life I wanted for you. When we first met you were just a child, letting your powers run free. You had faced so many things that a child should never face. But regardless of that you were still so pure, still willing to see the good in things. I wanted a different life for you, one where you didn't have to fight evil, to die fighting this battle. This is a chance for you to be a kid, to spend some time with others your age."
Harry looked at his father, still angered that he was being forced to stay at Hogwarts, but a bit more accepting of the reasons. Weighing the pro and cons of staying at Hogwarts, the best reason would to spend time with Susan, who he wouldn't have seen for another 2 months, and even then he would only spend a couple of weeks with her. Getting out of the mansion, and away from the Avengers, who he loved, but had to admit were complete slobs who loved intruding in his space also seemed nice. But he would miss the chance to put it to Stark and his band of traitors.
"Fine." Whispered and resigned Harry.
Dr. Strange smiled at this and looked to the others in the Great Hall. "Let us deal with the matter at hand first."
Albus heard Minerva stand beside him as she too gazed towards the calming teen, "Albus, what was that creature and where is Alastor?"
Dumbledore looked to answer, but before he could Minerva, Ludo Bagman, Madame Maxime and Karkaroff all dropped to the ground unconscious. Albus saw the Stranges walk toward him, Stephen's hand glowing with a white energy.
"Do not fret Albus. Your friends will be fine, all they will remember is that Harry was chosen for the tournament." With a wave of his hands all of the sleeping people vanished in a puff of smoke. "They will wake up in their beds, none for the worse. I expect you will want an explanation…"
Albus Dumbledore sat in his office, his mind racing, and even the thrill of Fawkes, his phoenix companion could calm him. Now he had wished he had never taken that oath to swear off alcohol, he could really use a drink at the moment. Stephen Strange and Harry had explained to him, under a magical oath to not divulge anything about what was occurring. A superhuman civil war and now an alien invasion under a cloak of secrecy, the Wizarding World was now facing a threat it could not possibly understand or match. Harry Potter was so young, only 14 years old, but he had already gone through so much, and it seemed like he was only going to face more trials. The three of them had managed to locate Alastor Moody locked in his trunk. It had seemed the Skrull had kept him alive to learn as much as it could about the wizarding world. He was currently recovering in the Hospital Wing alongside Barty Crouch and Severus Snape.
Albus was thankful for this event for the simple fact that Harry Potter was now going to be at Hogwarts for at least the year. It would give him time to figure out a way to keep Harry around for a longer period of time, and the answer would lie in observing Harry and his relationship with Amelia Bones' niece, Susan. However, the reemergence of Harry would put a hiccup in his plans with Neville Longbottom. Since Harry had vanished, he had taken Neville under his wing, to train him to be the Chosen One, to face Voldemort when he returned. He wondered how Harry's reappearance would change Voldemort's actions. This night had already been tumultuous, and he had a feeling that it was going to be even worse.
Albus walked over to his fireplace before throwing a pinch of floo powder in. "Good evening Remus, is Sirius in? Would you be kind enough to call him, there has been some news about Harry…"
When Susan walked into the Great Hall the next day, the last thing she expected was to see Harry Potter again. She thought he would have fled the castle as soon as possible and return to New York, but once again he was creating another spectacle. There he was, sitting at her usual spot at the Hufflepuff table, drinking coffee and reading the newest edition of the "Daily Bugle", how he managed to get a copy in England, she would never know. He looked up from the paper as the other students began to slowly file in, staring at Harry in awe once again, and sent her one of his infuriating yet dazzling smiles. She smiled back before walking over; she felt all the eyes on her as she made her way to the table. Harry slid over, allowing her to sit in her usual spot, before placing a kiss on her cheek. He always knew how to get under her skin.
"What are you still doing here?" Susan whispered furiously, as Harry went back to drinking his coffee and the paper.
"Isn't obvious Susie?" Harry said in between taking sips from his mug, "My name came out of that stupid cup, so I am participating in the Tournament. So that means I get to spend the school year with you."
Susan brightened immediately as she began to prepare herself a light breakfast. The idea of having her new boyfriend staying at Hogwarts was more appealing than having to wait until the winter to see him, and that's if he managed to avoid capture by S.H.I.E.L.D. Part of her wanted to hide Harry away, afraid of the possibility that other girls would steal him away, but another part wanted to show the denizens of Hogwarts that she wasn't the shy and meek girl they classified her as. She had not noticed Hannah sit across from her but the cough coming from her oldest friend attracted her attention.
Hannah gestured towards Harry who was still reading the headline of the paper which called Spider-man a menace once again. Susan shook her head and smiled before elbowing Harry in his ribs lightly.
"Harry, this is Hannah Abbot, my best friend." Susan said as she began to dig into her light breakfast. "Hannah, this is Harrison Strange, my boyfriend."
All heads around them began to swivel as whispers of the news that Susan Bones was dating the Harry Potter. Across the hall at the Gryffindor Table, two pairs of eyes were latched onto the couple.
Harry reached over the table after folding his newspaper and causing it to vanish in a puff of smoke. "Nice to meet you, as Susan said, the name is Harrison Strange."
Hannah reached over and grabbed Harry's hand shaking it. She opened her mouth to say something but no sound emerged. She blushed as Harry sent her one of his dazzling smiles and she quickly pulled her hand back. She looked towards the table as she began to pile random foods on her plate too embarrassed to look up. Harry raised an eyebrow at Hannah's actions looking at Susan, who could only roll her eyes at both of them. She elbowed him once again and he placed his arm around her shoulders drawing her close.
All attention was drawn away from the couple towards Albus Dumbledore who stood up from the headmaster's seat. A cough from him silenced the Great Hall, "Attention everyone. As you can see, Mr. Harrison Potter has joined us at Hogwarts."
Harry stood up to correct Dumbledore, but Susan pulled him back into his seat.
"Ahh, my mistake, Harrison Strange. He will be participating in the tournament as the Fourth Champion, representing "The Sanctum Sartorum". " Said a amused Dumbledore, who enjoyed seeing the young couple just beginning their romance. "As he will be staying in the castle, please show him a warm welcome, one befitting Hogwarts. In addition, we have forgot to mention in all the commotion last night, that the First Task of the tournament will take place one month from now. Seeing as today is a Hogsmeade visit, I shall not keep you any longer, enjoy yourselves and have a good morning."
The students began chattering away to each, many of the females sending looks toward Harry. However a glare from Susan sent them scampering away. Susan was looking forward to showing Harry around Hogsmeade, it wouldn't compare to New York City it terms of grand scale, but it had its charms.
As she rose from the table, Harry grabbed her hand. "Do you and Hannah have a minute before we all head out?"
As the trio walked down towards the village, Susan's mind was reeling from what had just occurred. Harry had pulled the two girls into an empty room to cast a spell. Above Harry, she saw his inner self, but she and Hannah's were a bit different. They fluctuated between multiple versions, and she was confused. Harry had explained that the fact that they were 14 it was normal for them not to truly know who they were, that they would figure that out as they grew up. However, when she saw Harry's inner self, she could tell why he was so sure of himself. His father had been the first good thing in his life, so it would be clear that Harry would want to resemble his dad in any way he could. Harry had managed to tell her that his inner self could possibly change has he grew up and faced different experiences. She felt Harry's hand entwine with her own as Harry kept his conversation with Hannah going. Susan was relieved that her boyfriend and her best friend were getting along so well, she was afraid that they would have nothing in common, but the fact that Hannah was a half-blood, her and Harry managed to bond over the non-magical world.
When the trio reached the outskirts of the village Hannah turned to them, "I am going to meet Megan and Sally-Anne at Scrivenshaft's. The three of us will meet you at The Three Broomsticks in about an hour or so alright?" Don't do anything I wouldn't do."
Hannah ran off but not before giving the couple a leer. Susan shouted after her friend, "Don't be a perv!"
She looked back at Harry dressed in his normal black suit and tie, but he had chosen to wear a light yellow shirt. His scarf had changed from his pure black one to one that was stripped yellow and black, much like the Hufflepuff House colors.
Harry raised an eyebrow at her. "Is something wrong?"
"No nothing." replied a bemused Susan. "Just that you are wearing the Hufflepuff colors today."
The two began to slowly step closer to each other, their voices lowering, only allowing the person in front of them to hear. "Well I though you would appreciate it. What do you think?"
"Well, it is simpler than me putting a collar with "Property of Susan" around your neck." The two finally drew close enough so they were standing in front of each other. Harry's 5'4" frame stood a bit over Susan's own 5'2".
"And what makes you think I'd let you do something like that?" asked a bemused Harry, as their faces began drifting closer and closer.
"What makes you think you wouldn't?" replied an equally bemused Susan. "In the words of another wise redhead, Face it Tiger, you just hit…."
Their faces drew as close they possibly could, their lips about to connect. Susan and Harry had kissed before, always in the privacy of Susan's home or the Sanctum Sartorum. This would be their first kiss outside, in a public area, and Susan was excited, but before their lips could connect a voice that she recognized interrupted them.
"Oi, Look its Harry Potter." Came a voice from down the path.
Susan's head fell to rest on Harry's chest, while his fell onto her shoulder. It seemed that the universe was against them. Harry moved out of Susan's way allowing her to see who had called out, and it was there that she decided that the universe hated them.
Walking down the path were the three people Susan had wanted to avoid for as long as possible. In the center of the group was Hogwarts and Gryffindor Golden Boy, Neville Longbottom. Flanking him were the youngest of the Weasley siblings, Ron and Ginny. The trio stopped before Harry and Susan, Ron grinning from ear to ear for noticing the Harry, but not having enough tact for noticing the situation they were in. Neville looked a bit apologetic, but could tell he was pleased with Ron's actions. Ginny was the one who had concerned Susan the most, the look on her face was the one lions had when they saw a baby gazelle. The glare Ginny sent her was one of utter loathing and Susan could only shake her head, she had seen this coming and eventually would have to nip it in the bud.
"Harry, this is Neville Longbottom, Ron Weasley and his sister, Ginny." Susan said though the tone of her voice showed she was annoyed at the trio.
Harry nodded at the trio before, he gestured to Susan, "We should get going. We have to meet Hannah after all."
Susan gave an inner sigh of relief, thankful that Harry could read the situation and see that this could only get worse before it got better. Before she could excuse the two of them, Neville Longbottom had interjected.
"Sorry for interrupting Susan." Neville said sheepishly. He stood at 5'1", the shortest boy of the 4th years and his face had yet to lose its baby fat. However, Susan thought that after Neville went through his growth spurt and lost all his baby fat he would look quite fanciable, though Harry was the only one for her.
"Ron doesn't know how to read a situation sometimes. Why don't we walk down to Hogsmeade together, since we are all heading down there anyway?" Suggested Neville, with an agreeing Ron and Ginny.
Susan and Harry shared a look, with Harry shrugging his shoulders. Susan sighed before looking at the group, nodding at Neville. The five of them began their walk towards Hogsmeade, Ginny attempting to wedge herself between Susan and Harry, but she did not anticipate her brother wedging himself between her and Harry. Ginny was left to stand next to her brother while Harry wrapped his right arm around Susan's shoulders drawing her close. Neville stood next to Susan discussing the latest herbology developments.
"What do you mean you don't like Quidditch?" Exclaimed an insulted Ron, who began waving his hands. "It's the greatest sport in the world."
Harry looked a bit unnerved at Ron's exclamation. "It's not a big deal. I just don't like Quidditch, I am more of a Baseball/Basketball kind of guy. The idea of flying through the sky on a thin piece of wood seems ludicrous."
Ron at this point looked utterly stumped, as the hero of the Wizarding World had effectively called his favorite past time ludicrous. "Lu-lu-lu…"
"I think Quidditch would be a lot more entertaining if the players flew without the brooms." Harry and Susan kept walking while the other three paused mid-gait, the same thought passing through their minds.
"Flying without the brooms?" The three looked at each other before walking forward to catch up with the couple.
The walk to Hogsmeade had ended with Harry deflecting any questions asked by Ron and Ginny, while Neville had spent his time attempting to attract Susan's attention. When the group reached the border of the village, Harry looked towards the others.
"Well, it was nice meeting you guys, but Susan and I have a bunch of errands to run." Harry said looking at Susan who received the message loud and clear.
"Sorry, but Harry is helping me with some shopping." Susan nodded at Harry while the others looked dejected.
"Well maybe we can meet up later?" Asked an optimistic Ginny who kept her unnerving gaze focused on Harry, which was causing the urge to smack the younger woman through Susan's body.
"Err, maybe, but we should go. So much to do so little time." Said Harry who had grabbed Susan's hand and began to walk off. Susan managed to wave before leaning into Harry, as the two headed into the village proper.
"That was uncomfortable." Said a relieved Harry, as he looked around the village taking in all of the shops and sounds.
"It wasn't that bad Harry." Replied Susan who was leading him towards the first destination on Harry's Hogmeade tour.
"You weren't the one being stared at the entire time. And it wasn't Ron who was bothering me, it was his sister. The look in her eyes, it reminded me of Illyana." Said a forlorn Harry.
Susan couldn't help but agree, and tried to support her boyfriend as much as she could. She had met the "X-Man", Magick or Illyana Rasputin. The girl who had her soul stolen by a powerful demon was saved by Harry and his Father, but she came back….damaged and obsessed with Harry.
"Hey, this is your first time at Hogsmeade. It is time to enjoy yourself, especially since you have a lovely girl on your arm." Said a smiling Susan who began to drag her boyfriend to their first destination.
Susan and Harry's first stop on in Hogmeade before meeting Hannah was Honeydukes. The store was filled to the brim with students replenishing their candy supplies. Susan was thoroughly entertained by the face Harry made when she suggested he try to more "exotic" and esoteric candies. Harry's face turned at the thought of trying the "Cockroach Clusters" or the "Blood Pops", although some acquaintances of his father might enjoy red colored lollipops. After Susan managed to replenish her supply of "Sugar Quills" which Harry playfully attempted to liberate some from her grasp the couple had met at the Three Broomsticks, the inn located at Hogsmeade.
"This is one of the most popular places in Hogmeade, especially amongst the boys." Said a smirking Susan. "Come on, you need to try the "Butterbeer, it's delicious. Look there's Hannah."
Susan and Harry had made their way over to a corner table where a group of Hufflepuffs had managed to commandeer a table in the crowded inn.
"Susan, Harry over here. We managed to save you some seats." Said an excited Hannah, along with Susan introduced everyone else at the table to Harry. At the table sat the other two members of Susan's dorm, Megan Jones and Sally-Anne Perks, and the some of the boys from the Hufflepuff dorms, Ernie Macmillan, Justin Finch-Fletchley and Zacharias Smith.
Susan watched as Harry interacted with her year mates as Madame Rosmerta, the owner of the inn came over. Susan watched as Harry glossed over Madame Rosmerta once before turning his attention back to the boys who had unfortunately been distracted by the comely bar owner.
"Hello dearies, what can I get for you today….." Rosmerta paused mid-sentence as she took in Harry's face. "My word, James it can't be…"
"Sorry, my name's Harrison Strange." Interrupted Harry, who was receiving stares from everyone else at the table.
"O...Sorry dear, you just look so much like James Potter. But enough of that then, what can I get for you all today." Continued an apologetic Rosmerta.
"It's no problem. I guess everyone will have a "Butterbeer", and I'll take a cup of tea please." Said Harry who had to the joy of everyone else at the table bought the round.
The others looked at Harry strangely, and Ernie was the one who asked the question on everyone's mind. "You sure you want tea Strange, you wouldn't prefer a "Butterbeer"?"
As Madame Rosmerta walked off to retrieve their order, Harry answered "From what I Susan told me about it, "Butterbeer" has a slight alcoholic content to it. As a mage, I should try to avoid alcohol; it clouds the mind and dulls the reflexes. Plus the legal drinking age in the States is 21."
Once Madame Rosmerta returned with their drinks, the conversation had turned to Harry's life in New York City and what were Superheroes like. For the next couple of hours, Harry was simply just a teen hanging out with other teens, with his girlfriend, and in the back of his mind he was thankful for his dad making him stay at Hogwarts. However, Harry knew that things were going to get a lot more chaotic very soon.
