AN: Harry Potter is owned by JK Rowling. Mass Effect is owned by Bioware (and probably others). I certainly don't own them, bit thank them for letting my imagination play in their backyards.

So this chapter will have a different format as I am going to cover/summarize a lit of time here. If I really wanted to drag this story out, I could. I'd rather get moving towards more of the conflict in ME. I'm am currently trying to hash out Eden Prime. I forget how boring that mission is compared to the rest of the game and especially the series overall. I might make some changes to what happens for originality's sake and to make it more interesting.

There have been some interesting questions or responses to this story so far. I do have plans for "magic" overall and it's place in the greater universe. There are a lot of vague questions in the ME universe that never get answered fully. A lot of this is probably due to the change in the ending they wanted from ME2 to ME3. These gaps however leave room for creativity and I plan on having some fun with this.

A final note; I love the comments about how Harry should start a harem in order "repopulate the magical world." I don't plan on Harry having a harem or a pairing for that matter. I might use the idea of last wizard Harry having this as his mission for a possible crack fic I might write down the road. Same set up, but maybe the Fall Out future instead?

CH 7

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Student Log Potter, H: Entry 7/13/2180

Alliance report:

Potter has been making significant progress in his biotics training. He is able to lift objects weighing over 300 kilograms and throw them as well. His training will be shifted towards more combat applications once more research into his abilities is done. We are still not able to determine the source of his abilities. He has no known eezo nodules in his brain and certainly does not have an amp of any sort on him. Recommendation at this time is that Alliance Command continue to monitor his development and limits. A log blackout is still recommended at this time.

Personal Notes:

Harry has been one surprise after another this month. I wonder how I worried if he had any intellectual disabilities in the beginning. He has progressed far in his self-studies and doesn't realize that his mathematics has moved into University level work thanks to VI tutoring. He has a great grasp on literature and writing, more than most. I almost don't have the heart to remove him from the course, but he has progressed as far as possible in it. I may ask his professor to get him reading materials for his own study, should he be interested. I plan on placing him in infantry strategy and tactics training. I am hesitant to do this as he will be suspicious about our intentions. I still remember his reaction whenever he thought we were going to force him to enlist. Despite this I still feel it is necessary. He is going to be a hunted man when he is older. With the Alliance he will have a large degree of protection. I worry what will happen to the boy if undesirables learn of his unique talents.

In that regard I feel it will be time to come clean to him about his situation. He probably won't react well, but he needs to have all the cards in front of him. I fear that not telling him this will result in damaged property when he finds out on his own. I am glad I spoke to Officer Kent and convinced him to write to Harry before we left. Harry seemed to trust him and Kent understood the gravity of Harry's predicament. From Harry's messages to him lately, he seems to respect the man's opinions. I will try and refrain from using that tool if I can. Harry and Carl have grown close much to my relief. I only asked Carl to invite Harry to the MCMAP training, but he seems to have taken him under his wing a bit. Hopefully this will offset some of the more reckless tendencies of Ms. Cao.

I am glad to see Harry is happy though. I still remember the haunted look in his eyes. I still notice it from time to time, but Kasumi and Carl seem to make it go away for a while. I hope that Harry will see reason with my plan.

Student Log Potter, H: Entry 10/31/2180

Alliance Report:

Potter is more capable of combat applicable biotics than we first estimated. He is able to disintegrate targets similar to some of the other students "warp" talents and is able to cause a targeted explosion similar to a biotic detonation. He does not need two mass effect fields reacting to do this however. These are some of the first biotics he has shown that telegraph. These however are red in color. We are still no closer to identifying the source of his abilities. Our instructor finally asked Potter if he knew the source of his abilities. He said he couldn't explain it, and claims to have been born this way. We are going to start exploring some of the other possible limits of his abilities and see if he can imitate, in his own way, the biotic talents of other races.

His education has now shifted towards more tactics and leadership. We are focusing his biotic training to being comfortably performed using his off hand. He has shown some aptitude for this. Integration of biotic combat with small arms combat will be the next step. He has enrolled in the Alliance ROTC program, but has not signed a commitment at this time. We hope that he will become attracted to the lifestyle as he does have a bit of wanderlust it seems.

Recommendation: If a term of service is signed, a mobile assignment is recommended; possibly shipboard service.

Personal Notes:

Harry has been much more active lately. He has taken to the military classes with a zeal I thought not possible of him. I managed to catch a conversation today between him and Ms. Cao. She asked him why he is suddenly interested in combat training and military strategy. He simply said "Because I have to save them. No more will die because of me." Perhaps Officer Kent's theory about slavers is correct and he feels a need to fight for the ones he has lost. He has been brooding all day today and I wonder if today holds something significant to him.

Carl has been ecstatic about the prospect of Harry signing up, and has been talking frequently about their futures together. I hope his enthusiasm does not push Harry away, but Harry appears to take it in stride. Ms. Cao on the other hand doesn't share Carl's sentiment. She doesn't have much love for the Alliance it seems and possibly doesn't want Harry to enlist when he graduates. I can only be glad that she has not pressured Harry to following her beliefs. It saddens me to think that Harry's best friends here are aging out in a few months. Carl will be off to Alliance Basic and Finishing. Ms. Cao to wherever she decides to settle. Harry will be at a vulnerable time after this, but perhaps it will be the chance he needs to step out into his own.

Harry, how far you have come in so little time. I worried that you would leave us when I finally broke the truth to you. I am glad you did not.

Student Log Potter, H: Entry 01/20/2181

Alliance Report:

Potter continues to progress in biotic combat and has integrated well with heavy pistols, SMG's, and AR's. He does not have an aptitude for long range ballistics and cannot properly utilize his talents with a shotgun. Testing against shields and barriers in practice situations shows promise but will require further testing. Potter has moved on from all grade level academics and has completed two University competencies in mathematics and literature/literacy. He is exclusively in military academics and alien languages (Turian and Asari) now. He has shown leadership qualities and has taken to assisting other biotic students on applying their abilities to combat drills despite not being able to use the same abilities exactly. At my request, I asked him if he could tell if anyone else could use his unique talents. He returned with a black stick from his room. He said that sometimes a focus helps and he had the other biotics hold it. Nothing happened. He claimed that they may not have been born like him. Further observations will be required.

Recommendation: Small unit tactical training with other specialists is advised.

Personal Log:

Harry, you never cease to amaze me.

I've noticed that he has branched out to the others in his classes now that Carl and Ms Cao have left. He has become well-liked by the others for his willingness to help and seems to have a knack for teaching. If he was a regular biotic I'd let him teach those classes. We've been talking more and I finally told him about Cerberus in detail. He claims he will be cautious in the future. I hope he will.

On a side note, some of the other students started calling him firebird when he kept setting electronics on fire in technical training class. It's endearing and I've taken to calling him that. He seemed to like it as well.

Student Log Potter, H: Entry 07/20/2182

Alliance Report:

Potter has become an asset worth investing in during his training at Grissom Academy. He trains alone now as it has become apparent that he does not learn biotics in the same manner as anyone else. His abilities continue to grow. When questioned on any new skills he has obtained he claims to have learned some ability to detect thoughts to a small degree. This has been documented in some asari biotics and could prove useful if developed more. Potter's abilities were tested against armors and shields of various designs. He can break through most to the same degree of effectiveness as other biotics so he has been approved for combat.

Potter has signed a term of service contract.

Contract includes: Alliance finishing school, sign bonus of 100,000 credits (with allowance for armor and weaponry), service with a mobile unit (Alliance discretion on what type of mobile), and an X700 series omni-tool (military grade).

Recommendation: Shipboard service. Infantry and small unit tactics combat. Technical/Engineering responsibilities NOT advised.

Personal Notes:

My Harry is finally leaving the nest. It gets harder every year when you lose kids that you grow close to. I'm glad we were able to make it past some of our previous hurdles. Despite his apparent hesitation, he has become a fine soldier. I don't care if he is technically not one yet, he is the finest soldier I've seen come out of our biotics program. It will be hard to replace him in combat training drills. He had a knack for teaching a unit to use their biotics in combat. We'll have to look for someone to take his place.

I noticed that 1st Lieutenant Carl Jameson wrote Harry and is excited about his enlistment. I hope those two will serve together at some point, but his current assignment is a long haul on a colony detail. The terms of Harry's contract will make this unlikely. I've seen no messages from Ms. Cao coming to Harry. In fact, she has not written in some time. This is probably for the best.

Oh little firebird, you are going to soar once you leave the nest.

End Log

Kasumi closed access to the terminal before anyone for the Systems Alliance could trace her location.

"Oh my, little bro has been making some waves with the Alliance." she said, smiling under her hood.

"How big of waves are we talking about?" a man next to her asked.

"Oh nothing much Keiji, just big enough to require an Alliance black label protocol on all information regarding him."

"What! Are you crazy? We need to get out of here before the Alliance traces us!"

"Oh hush. I cut the feed in time and scrubbed the channels."

"What does this have to do with our job anyhow?"

"Nothing. I was just bored and decided that I needed to check on Harry." she said smugly. "Now let's get back to the job Keiji. You need to quit fooling around so much."

He scoffed at her, but prepared to leave. Kasumi turned away and whispered privately to herself; "Fly high little firebird."