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Chapter 3

The Offer

'Maybe this wasn't the best idea.' Gotham turned out to be a large, crime-infested city. He had briefly considered going to another city but knew that going elsewhere would result in CPS problems. He sighed. 'How could I forget the Muggle world is much more aware of child welfare?' He turned a corner and ended up in an alleyway. He rolled his eyes. Of course. He turned back around and came face to face with a man holding a gun. He was being mugged. "Now kid, just turn over your pockets and you won't die." He contemplated his chances. 'Can the Ministry track my magic?' He then remembered Dobby and the pudding and pulled out his wand.
The man sneered at what appeared to be a stick. "What? Do you think that'll-"
"Stupefy." A red beam of light connected with the man and he fell to the ground.

There was a shadow that fell over him and he turned slowly and came face to face with a man he had only heard stories of on his walk through Gotham: The Batman.


He didn't know why. When Batman asked, he felt compelled to tell him everything. After the story was out, he stood there and looked at his shoes. There was silence and he fidgeted. A light swish made him lift his head and he saw a boy about his age land next to Batman. He had heard stories of him too. Robin grinned at him before turning to Batman. The two seemed to have a silent conversation before Robin grinned again and let out a cackle. Shivers ran down his spine. Robin stuck out his hand. "Hi, I'm Robin, the asterous Boy Wonder. Would you like to join the Young Justice Team?"

He stared in disbelief before he realized that this could be his new start. His mind raced as he thought of the pros and cons. He could be famous for something he actually did and he could run from his past. He would (probably) be provided for and he could learn to take care of himself. This was the perfect chance. He smiled as he shook Robin's hand. "Harry Potter. I'd love to."


He looked around the room. Robin had taken him to Mt. Justice and introduced him to M'gann and Superboy. They seemed nice enough and now he had food and shelter. He had food and shelter in return for helping other people and it was better than what the Dursleys usually gave him. He already had a better life and although Robin had mentioned he would need some training in physical combat, he knew that was important whether or not he was a hero. He would try his best. He smiled. Things were looking up. As long as he stayed here, he would be fine.


Right, really short chapter, even for me but I wasn't too sure how to draw this out. By looking at Jason Todd, I think Batman has a soft spot for orphans no matter how he acts and Robin was obviously listening and heard a good part of Harry's story. Silent conversation being something about Harry joining the Team, the Mountain already being compromised, etc… This was probably somewhat unrealistic but I think Batman (being Batman) probably knows all the villains and Harry obviously isn't one. As far as Batman could tell, there is an untrained meta who ran away from what was probably an abusive (or at least neglectful) home. He doesn't seem like the type to let the world force a kid into what would probably a criminal lifestyle especially if the kid in question is a meta and he can influence them for good. Artemis is proof that he's willing to give people chances.

And the comment about being famous, I think Harry wouldn't mind his fame if it was something he did (or at least remembered doing). I doubt he would mind being famous for helping people and being a hero if he could remember doing it.

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