AUTHORS NOTE

Hello all!

Once again, it is time to return to the world of The Prime Minister's Boy! After going to see Crimes of Grindelwald this past week, I've been plotting ideas for how best to insert some of the characters from the Fantastic Beasts universe into this story, since I know they'll likely play a role in this time period anyway. The following chapter is a result of those ideas, and it is a prelude for an even more important chapter...one that will have serious implications for Harry's relationship with the Royal Family.

I would like to remind you all that at this point, Harry still has no idea about his family before he came to the Churchills. He is aware that he is not from this era, and that he is abnormally powerful for someone his age (a fact which will be explained later), but that is the extent of that knowledge. Winston should be explaining that to Harry a couple chapters from now, when Harry reaches his ninth birthday.

Anyways, on with the show!

Disclaimer: I do not own Harry Potter, Frozen, nor any other franchise that is alluded to in this story. The only characters I own are those I invent for the sake of plot, and even then, those are kept at a bare minimum.

Chapter Four: The Scamander Brothers

Location: Churchill Residence

Date: June 1937

"Winston? WINSTON! GET DOWN HERE AT ONCE!"

Winston Churchill looked up from his plate of food with a frown, as his wife's shout pierced the air. Beside him, his nine year old son offered his father a sympathetic smile, shaking his head fondly.

"What'd you do this time, Father?" Harry chuckled, taking a bite of the spaghetti on the plate in front of him. His green eyes sparkled with amusement, for indeed, he could tell Clementine Churchill was not happy.

"I don't know, but we'd better go and see. Your mother is not a woman who likes to be kept waiting." The future Prime Minister -and indeed, there were only three more years until he took up that position at the reluctant request of the King- laughed slightly, standing up and setting down his fork.

"That's a bit of an understatement." muttered Harry, exchanging grins with his father. "Race you downstairs?"

"Come on lad, you know I'm not good at that, I-" Winston cut himself off as Harry raced out of the room, his feet thundering on the wooden floor of the hallway and then the carpet of the stairs. "HEY! GET BACK HERE, BOY!"

By the time the politician reached the living room, he had worked up quite a sweat, only to find Harry and Clementine staring at him with solemn expressions on their faces.

"...what is it?" Churchill asked quietly, his eyes wide. Never had he seen such serious looks on his wife and youngest son- usually there was a small glimmer of childlike delight in Harry's eyes.

No such thing was to be found there today.

"There's a telegram, Winston. Asking for our presence at Buckingham as soon as possible." Clementine said softly, keeping a firm hand on her son's shoulder. A hint of pride shone in her eyes, pride he could sense was directed at Harry.

"Apparently it's important. George is even sending one of the aurors from the Ministry of Magic to escort us there- he says it's too dangerous for us to be out in public alone with Grindelwald up and about." Harry added, exchanging a look with his mother.

It was no wonder the King was being so cautious- What George had done in that letter was unprecedented, unlike anything ever done by a member of the royal family before.

Shaking his head, Harry wordlessly passed the letter to Winston, still clearly trying to process its contents. The politician raised an eyebrow, wondering what on earth it could contain.

As he read it, his eyes widened comically, and a strangled gasp escaped the man's throat.

"Clearly His Majesty wants to increase the level of His mentorship of Harry..." Churchill muttered, his eyes locked on the letter in his hands. "This could change the game completely. There hasn't been a Royal Apprentice in centuries! Why, the last one was Godric Gryffindor himself, when he apprenticed to King Arthur!"

Harry did a double-take upon hearing that information.

"Godric Gryffindor?" He squeaked, eyes wide. "I'm being offered a position last occupied by the Godric Gryffindor?"

"Indeed." Winston sighed, running a hand through his hair anxiously. "The implications of this position, as you can imagine, are huge. To become a Royal Apprentice means His Majesty would have joint custody of you, and you would become a member of his family in the eyes of the law. Given that his training with you mostly centers around the magical world, he would have to come up with a suitable way to justify your appointment to the non magic folk...after all, we can't have them learning about the Wizarding World. Not with the Statue of Secrecy in effect."

"What's he thinking about doing? It didn't really specify in the letter." Harry asked, tilting his head in curiosity.

"I don't know, but I guess we'll find out when we get there." mumbled Churchill, folding the letter and putting it in his pocket. "Our Auror guard should be here any minute now."

Just then, a knock could be heard from the front door, confirming the truth in Churchill's words.

"I'll get it." Winston said quietly, heading on over to the door.

Upon opening the door, his eyes lit up, and a wide grin appeared on his face.

"Theseus Scamander, as I live and breathe! Long time no see!"

Harry let out a gasp at his father's words, and he turned to Clementine with wide eyes. He was quite familiar with the name Theseus Scamander and his heroic acts during the First World War, but never would he imagine he would actually get a chance to meet him!

"Winston! It's a pleasure to see you again, old friend." The auror grinned, pulling his friend and former comrade into a hug. He let go a moment later, before gesturing toward the shorter man standing behind him. "This is my brother, Newt. Please do forgive any sort of displeasure he may show- I brought him here on rather short notice, when His Majesty hinted to me that Princess Elizabeth is intrigued at the prospect of meeting him. Apparently she's a fan of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them."

Churchill nodded in understanding, while Harry's head snapped up at the mention of one of his favorite books. Of all the nonfiction Winston had ever had Harry read, Fantastic Beasts was by far one of his favorites- and as a result of reading it, the boy had developed a great interest in magical creatures.

"Anyways," Winston cleared his throat, laying a hand on Theseus' shoulder. "Why don't you two come in? I believe you still have to meet the man of the hour, after all, and something tells me Newt here will get along splendidly with him."

A moment later, Theseus and Newt Scamander stepped inside, only to come face to face with a still-gobsmacked Harry James Churchill. The boy was staring wide-eyed at the two brothers, until Clementine nudged him on the shoulder, and he snapped out of his daze.

"It's rude to stare, Harry. You know this." Clementine scolded him quietly, her voice a low whisper. She then spoke louder as she addressed Theseus and Newt, keeping a firm hand on Harry's shoulder. "My apologies for my son's behavior. I dare say he is quite familiar with your respective roles in the Wizarding World- like the Princess, he is quite an avid reader, and as such is very familiar with Newt's writings."

"That's a bit of an understatement. If I had a pound for every time he read that book..." Winston muttered to himself, shaking his head fondly. Harry, who was within earshot of the man, let out a giggle at his father's words, eyes dancing with amusement.

"It's alright, I understand." chuckled Theseus, a small smile on his face. "I trust this is the Harold Churchill His Majesty won't shut up about?" He queried, eyeing the boy with a great deal of curiosity.

In the short time he had known him, Theseus was well aware that the king had grown quite fond of his prodigy, much to the shock of any who witnessed them interact. Already, they could tell, Harry viewed George as an uncle of sorts, and was becoming rather attached to him.

Meanwhile, Newt was analyzing Harry carefully, the way he would an unusual beast he had never encountered before. He could see that the nine-year-old was a bit tall for his age, appearing to be around four feet seven inches, and that he greatly resembled his father.

In fact, young Harry's resemblance to Winston Churchill was so close that it almost was...unsettling.

Same blond hair (though Harry's was curlier than Winston's), same blue eyes, similar pairs of glasses...why, the only thing different was the difference due to age and the faded scar on Harry's forehead!

Newt was startled out of his reverie by Harry himself, as he spoke up and asked his father a question.

"Father, how do you know Head Auror Scamander?" He asked, curiosity shining in his eyes. "I know you've mentioned him a couple times, but I am unaware of the degree to which you know one another."

A fond smile graced Winston's face, as he glanced over at his son.

"My boy, the answer to your question lies many years in the past." he said quietly, exchanging a grin with Theseus. "Head Auror Scamander was under my command during the First World War, back when I was First Lord of the Admiralty- I led a secret wizarding division of volunteers who wished to aid England in the war. Not to mention he helped me out of a tight spot with Grindelwald a couple months before you came to us, when that bastard saw fit to try and attack our home."

Harry let out a low growl, his fists clenching at the mention of that...that...monster. In his anger, the temperature in the room dropped considerably- his magic's reaction to his emotions. Part of the perks of being an Ice Mage, he supposed.

Newt winced at the mention of Grindelwald, recalling many of the run-ins he had with the man himself. He shivered as the temperature dropped, pulling his blue coat tighter around him in an effort to keep warm.

"Interesting." Harry hummed, keeping his eyes on Theseus. "I certainly look forward to getting to know you, then, sir."

"Please, lad. It's Theseus, to family and friends. Any friend of Winston's is a friend of mine." Theseus said softly, exchanging a glance with Newt as they held a silent conversation.

"That goes for me as well." The magizoologist added, setting down his suitcase on the chair nearby. "Call me Newt. No need for any of that 'Mr. Scamander' business; Much too formal for someone like me."

"Alright then." Harry nodded, hiding a grin. He glanced down at his shoes, shuffling his feet uncomfortably as he realized he was unsuitably dressed for a visit to the palace. "Do you want me to go up and change, Father?" He asked Winston, his gaze flickering over to the future Prime Minister. "Or..."

"Allow me to take care of it, my boy." Winston grinned, before pulling out his wand and muttering a quiet incantation. "As you know, we haven't much time to spare."

Right before Harry's very eyes, his pajamas transformed into a handsome looking suit, one that was much more fit to visit his mentor in than what he was wearing.

"I love magic!" The boy muttered quietly to himself, that same childlike delight he always wore returning to his eyes once again. Winston's smile only widened at seeing his son's reaction, before he glanced up at the Head Auror and his brother.

"Shall we get going? If there's one thing I know about His Majesty, it's that he is not a patient man!"

END CHAPTER

Oof, that was a tough one to write. Oh, well- the next couple ones should be much easier!

We should get to see Harry go to Diagon Alley in Chapter 7 or 8, depending on what my muse is telling me. She's a bit of an unpredictable creature, so we'll have to see.

Next Time: In an Apprenticeship Ceremony, Harry is officially bound to the King by blood as his protege, and is introduced to the woman who will one day become Queen Elizabeth the Second. Meanwhile, Grindelwald becomes aware of Harry's existence, and immediately starts planning to kidnap him...

Events to Look Forward To: Harry's trip to Diagon Alley, and meetings with the Goblins...getting to know another Granger...Winston and George dueling Dumbledore for the rights to be Harry's magical guardians...and a new prophecy. Buckle up, folks- things are about to get pretty intense! Also yes, Harry's apprenticeship to George will play a major part in this. Get used to it.

Don't forget to review with any other ideas for scenes you might want to see!