Hey guys sorry to keep you waiting, just been so busy with everything else and trying to update other fics along the way.

In this chapter all of Eli's friends and Draco return to Midgard, and afterwards plans are discussed on what Eli's home will be since he has to go back. They talk about what can and can't be done, along with who and what might still be after Eli while he's at Hogwarts. Of course Loki and Thor will not be the only ones tagging along.

I don't own Harry Potter or the Marvel characters.

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The next morning:

"I wish we didn't have to go already." Ron sighed after finishing his last cup of water, swallowing down a rather huge breakfast they'd just shared with the royal family. He and his brothers plus Draco were going back to Earth in a few minutes, and they wouldn't see Eli until maybe a week before school started up again. There was also the matter of the Dursleys, they were still in Asgard's dungeons and would be dealt with later on today.

"I know mate, but I'll be back before you know it. Besides I want you three to try and keep track of what's going on now that Fudge knows about Voldemort and me."

"No problem mate." the twins saluted Eli.

"Yeah, no problem but what about Draco?" Ron glanced over at the blonde.

"I appreciate the concern Weasley, but I will be fine until Eli comes back." Draco touched the pendant under his shirt. "My father won't be able to hurt me with this on, and I know he's going to be in France most of the summer. It'll just be me and mother."

"Draco will be alright until I get back Ron, but if I'm lucky we might come by sooner than you think." Eli hoped they would at least, he still had some training to do with his magic and if possible sword-fighting, but he wanted to complete that soon.

"Alright, listen Malfoy don't hesitate to call if something happens. I mean my family's not rich but they can help."

"Mum won't." the twins said.

"But we will, somehow." Ron paused. "Hey…does Snape know?" Draco nodded.

"He's my godfather; mother made it so after convincing father. I often go to him for help; I stay at his home sometimes but never too long."

"What does he do? Doesn't he report it?" Eli stopped Draco from answering.

"Lucius Malfoy has a few friends in high places inside the Ministry, and Snape's life as a spy is a problem too. If he tried to take Draco it could put him on the line, and make my dragon a target."

"That won't happen son." Thor spoke up and looked to Draco. "You Draco are now under the protection of Asgard's princes, if your father should lay a hand against you or your mother we will know about it. If he dares…we will bring him to our own version of justice. Child abuse is not tolerated in our realm." thunder clapped outside the castle.

"Thor…easy." Loki touched his husband's arm. The blonde cooled his features and the storm outside began to dissipate.

"Forgive me everyone that was not intended."

"It's alright Thor." Odin patted his shoulder. "We can discuss this all later, unfortunately you have a word to keep. Send the children back to that school, and meet me back in the study with Eli, Loki, and your mother."

"Yes Allfather." Thor stood with Loki and Eli. "Alright everyone, let's get a move on." they stalked out towards the end of the golden hall, and down at the bottom of the steps some horses including Sleipnir and Sang were waiting for them. Draco and Harry rode upon Sleipnir, and the other horses followed behind Sang who carried Thor and Loki. The ride was swift and easy, and Heimdall waited for them at the golden gates of the Bifrost.

"Welcome back princes, and honored guests." the gatekeeper bowed slightly.

"Still can't get over those eyes…yikes." Ron whispered.

"Fear not young Ronald Weasley, I might be intimidating for my appearance, but I would never lay a hand against an innocent being." that didn't give much reassurance but Ron nodded.

"I wish you could stay longer." Eli touched Draco's pale cheek.

"I wish I could too, but we had an agreement and I don't want my father angry. I just hope I'll see you soon." they shared a hug and a brief kiss.

"You will, Heimdall will be watching so if anything happens just call for him. I love you Dray, remember that." Draco nodded.

"I will." one last hug.

"Hey now no more mushy stuff I'd like to keep my breakfast down!" Ron shouted and Eli just laughed.

"Not jealous are you Ron?" Ron's face reddened.

"Bloody hell no! Not jealous just…I don't know let's get going!" he pouted.

"So jealous." Loki snickered as the group took place near a portal opening. Heimdall used his sword to activate it, and turned to the group.

"Your family awaits you, I shall be watching be sure to let them know."

"We will." they all said.

"Bye guys, I'll see you soon." Eli managed to get one good hug from them all, and seconds later they vanished. He turned back to his parents, and they just smiled.

"It won't be too long son, you'll see." Thor hugged him. "Let's get back, your grandfather is not as patient as he may seem."

"Indeed, better hurry." Heimdall laughed and they rode back towards the castle. The stable hands took the horses, but Eli whispered a promise to visit Sleipnir and talk to him for a while. They quickly made their way back into the castle and straight to Odin's private study; Odin was there with Frigga, and to their own surprise so were the Warriors Three and Lady Sif.

"Father?" Thor was a bit confused, wasn't this family business. Not that he minded his friends were here but he hadn't expected them.

"This will concern them as well, well two of them at least." Odin motioned them in further and Loki shut the door behind them.

"Grandfather, before we start anything about returning to Midgard I need to ask…what of the Dursleys?" Odin frowned.

"Their trial has been set for this afternoon, frankly because the guards are sick of them constantly whining and demanding in the dungeons.

"What's going to happen to them?"

"Well it's obvious they are guilty for what they did to you, but will have to proceed with evidence and Lady Eir's testimony. It will be short though, and their punishments will be fit according to our laws. You do not have to be present unless…"

"I do." Eli was shaking inside; memories of abuse flooding back to him all in a flash it scared him. He wanted this done though; he wanted to be sure those people would never come after him again.

"Eli are you sure?" Loki wrapped his arms around Eli's shoulders; he could sense his child's distress.

"Yeah…but I don't want them to see me."

"That can be arranged, your mother can help with that." Odin smiled at Loki. "We will have the trial with just me, your grandmother, some members of the council, this bunch…" he pointed at the warriors. "And your parents with you, it shouldn't be too long."

"Okay." Eli relaxed in Loki's arms, the comfort helped.

"On to other matters…" Frigga stepped in. "Eli you will finish up your magical training and swordsmanship before you head back to Midgard. I myself and your mother Loki will be schooling you in the arts of sorcery here, so much that you won't even require one of those sticks for your magic."

"It's called a wand mother." Loki laughed.

"Even so, he will not need it unless he wishes to keep the one he has. Speaking of which." with a swing of her hand Eli suddenly saw his own trunk from Hogwarts levitate and land in front of him. "I believe this is yours dear."

"Mother how did you…?" Thor stared at her.

"Just before we left, only took a small teleportation spell for it." she smirked.

"Thanks." it had some of his most personal items in there, he had hoped it was safe in the school.

"You're welcome sweetheart; now back to your schooling. That will begin tomorrow if you feel ready, if not we can push it up a day. Your mother of course will help you learn more when you go to Midgard, but you will not be given too much unless you wish to take on more."

"Umm…Grandmother just before we start making lesson plans, where are mum and dad going to stay while I'm at school?"

"We'll be with you of course." Thor answered him. "That castle's big enough for us all to stay in, we will all be in guest suites. Father sent word just this morning to them." Eli looked over to Odin.

"Really?"

"Indeed, they will be with you as often as possible…and so will Lady Sif and Hogun the Grim."

"Allfather, why not the others as well?" Sif looked to Fandral and Volstagg, shouldn't they come as well?

"They will remain here unless needed, I believe you and Hogun would be better to go with them. They know you're coming, and they will not argue."

"By decree of the Allfather." Frigga smiled. "Don't worry dear everything will be sorted out."

"But…I don't want any unnecessary attention, if everyone finds out and I'm sure they will…I don't know I never liked being in the spotlight." he leaned back into his mum's hold.

"Don't worry about it Eli, we'll handle it." Loki kissed the top of his head. "We'll have a residence close to you, and Sif and Hogun will be there with us."

"I know but…"

"Eli no one is going to hurt you as long as we're here, and if they do…then we can easily make them pay." Thor's eyes hardened.

"Thor dear no threats please." Frigga started. "Let's not worry about that, we just know what's going to happen thus far. Eli, Thor, Loki, Sif, and Hogun will go to Midgard and stay there for a while, and if anything goes amiss we will know of it."

"Reassuring enough mother." Thor smiled. "Now father, the trial?"

"Shall begin immediately, however I must gather the council members. You all wait here until I call for you." with that said Odin left the room, and Eli quickly went to open up his trunk looking for two important things; his invisibility cloak and his photo album. He knew the Potters left him a good bit of inheritance, likely more than he originally believed, but the album and the cloak were the most cherished.

"What's that cloak there lad?" Volstagg looked at the strange thing.

"Oh…hold on." Eli put the album down and pulled the cloak over him. He saw their mouths drop and eyes bulge, and then revealed his head.

"What the…what is that?" Loki was astounded.

"Invisibility cloak, left to me by James Potter who often used it to get into pranks." he took it off. "Comes in hand for a quick getaway."

"My my, he's definitely your son Loki." Fandral laughed.

"Yes but…I can still sense you." Eli guessed that might happen.

"Can it cover more than one person?" Sif asked.

"It could, but only up to two I think." it was long enough for it, but it would be a risk.

"We can use it in the trial." Loki held the cloak on his arm. "Eli, is that alright?"

"Yeah, as long as they don't see me."

"What book is that prince?" Sif stared at the album.

"Oh, it's a photo album I got in my first year at Hogwarts. Here look…" he showed them the first picture, the one of him as a baby with Lily and James. They were smiling, kissing him, a happy family and Harry now wondered exactly how happy.

"That's them?" Loki looked at the photo.

"The ones who found me, James and Lily Potter." Harry felt a jerk on his heart. "I wonder what they would think now." just before anyone could answer a knock came at the door and two guards stepped in.

"The Allfather has requested your presences in the throne room, the trial for…those mortals is to begin as soon as you arrive."

"Thank you." Thor walked first with Frigga, Loki and Eli, and the warriors followed after them. Once they reached the doors to the throne room Eli took the cloak and put it over him. Loki whispered for him to stay close, and he did. Thor took a spot next to Frigga near the throne where Odin sat, and while Loki and the warriors stood on the opposite side the council stood behind the Allfather. Eli stayed hidden in a corner just close enough to Sif.

"Bring forth the prisoners." Odin bellowed and the doors on the opposite end opened. Eli saw under the cloak the Dursleys were brought forward with chains on their wrists, ankles, even one large metal collar around their necks. He also noticed that while Vernon was furious, Petunia and Dudley were terrified. "Dursley family, you have been brought to this realm and to this court in regards to your…treatment to the boy known as Harry Potter, or as he's known here, Prince Eli Thorson. You have been charged with the crimes of child abuse, endangerment, and neglect, how do you all plead?"

"This is a farce! You freaks have no right to imprison us here!" Vernon shouted and received a harsh yank on his neck collar.

"I will ask you again Vernon Dursley, how does your family plead to the charges?" Odin's eye was glaring so fiercely he looked ready to strike Vernon with Gugnir's power.

"Urgh…not guilty." the obese man snarled out.

"Not guilty." Petunia whispered.

"N-Not…guilty…" Dudley was pale and shaking so much his chains rattled.

"I see." Odin turned to a man with a white beard who stepped forward, he seemed just as old as Odin but he wore different armor and elegant attire. "Councilman Behur, you may start the questioning."

"Thank you Allfather." the man walked down the steps but stopped midway. "Vernon Dursley, tell us about the lad you and your wife took in. Harry Potter, tell us about him."

"Never wanted the brat, nothing but a freak of nature in our home." the man really had no self-restraint.

"Really? And how was he…a freak?" Eli about flinched at the word, he'd heard it often when Vernon was angry and violent. One time he punched Eli in the jaw and called him that name, it was when he was nine and forgot to clean Dudley's bedroom after working in the yard all morning.

"Magic…nonsense." Behur turned to Odin, and then back to the large man.

"Magic is not nonsense Mr. Dursley, it's real. In fact there's proof that his abuse was real too, care to explain that?"

"Never touched the little whelp, must've been someone at that school of his."

"Really because…some of the scars our healer Lady Eir found on the lad were old, like that of a belt or whip beaten against him repeatedly. Are you going to tell us that was at the school too?" the council had been briefed about Hogwarts before this, Odin made sure of it no doubt.

"Must've been someone else." Eli wanted to rage at the man, lying through his ugly teeth like that. Thor looked ready to pounce and smash the man's head in, everyone had hard stares on the three mortals.

"Petunia Dursley, can you concur with your husband's story?" Petunia paled. "Answer the question." Behur's voice was firm.

"Yes." she avoided eye contact.

"And you Dudley boy?" Dudley just kept shaking. "Son it's best if you answer, we aren't mind readers."

"H-He…" Dudley kept looking around the room, terrified to no end. "He beat him!"

"Dudley!" Vernon tried to turn around to his son but the guards wouldn't allow it.

"Silence!" Odin bellowed at the fool. "Dudley, explain your words." Dudley didn't bother holding back.

"They made him work, forced him to cook and clean, and dad beat him! Mum didn't stop it! Thought it was funny and let it happen…" Dudley looked around again. "Harry! Harry I'm sorry!" that shocked everyone a little.

"Lad calm down." Behur gently spoke. "You're telling us that your parents attacked the boy, and beat him for nothing is that right?"

"Y-Yes…"

"Lad just breathe, tell us what happened. What did your parents do to the prince?" Dudley ignored the last part as he spoke.

"They beat him…hurt him. I did too but I…I don't know I just didn't want to get hurt too." Dudley had been a complete bully to Eli growing up, but then again children tend to learn from their parents. Either Vernon intimidated Dudley to bully, or the kid was just hardwired for violence.

"Has your father ever been violent with you?" Dudley shook his head. "Was he violent with your mother?" another shake.

"He only hurt Harry…just because he was different." Eli was stunned, Dudley was telling the truth for once. Why though? Fear? Anger? Repentance? "Always hurt him, never liked him."

"That's enough lad." Behur turned to Odin and then glanced at Loki. "Prince Loki?"

"The man and his wife are lying, but the boy speaks the truth."

"You liars!" Vernon bellowed. "We can't be tried in this freakish court, you have no rights to hold us here! I demand you let us go!"

"The only place you're going is prison." Eli spoke up and removed the cloak, and the whale of a man stared at him.

"You freak! Tell them you lied! We took you in, fed you, clothed you, and this is how we're repaid? You tell them the truth right now!"

"You hardly fed me, and the only clothes I ever got were Dudley's old hand-me-downs. I don't know what I did to deserve your abuse…" he was shaking a little, but he wanted this done.

"You were born." Petunia spoke up that time. "You were born of my freak sister, and she had to get herself killed and making us be stuck with you. You are an abomination; you should've died with her!"

"ENOUGH!" Thor's voice boomed over the entire hall. "You will not speak to our son like that…unless you wish for death." he held Mjolnir in his hand.

"Your son?" Vernon looked at the tall warrior, but Loki was the one to speak next.

"As it turns out Eli is not the child of your sister." Loki glared at Petunia with such fury she shrank where she stood. "He was stolen from us, and taken to your world where your sister was kind enough to take him in. She loved him enough to die for him, just as any mother would for their child. Yet what I don't understand…is while she loved a boy that wasn't her own, why couldn't you?"

"I…I…" she didn't speak, the bitch was out of words for the moment.

"She's jealous is why." Eli glared at her. "She was mad because Lily had magic and she didn't, she told me so the first year I went to Hogwarts. I wonder what would've happened if Dudley had magic."

"There's no telling son." Loki glared. "These vile little insects will pay for what they've done to you."

"Enough." Odin started. "I believe this will conclude the trial, we have more than enough proof that your family abused my grandson, and therefore I find you guilty of all charges. For your crimes you Vernon and Petunia Dursley will spend the rest of your days in the dungeons, and you will never see your home again or your son."

"Our son…what are you going to do with my Dudley?" Petunia moved to grab Dudley but her shackles prevented it.

"Your son will be sent back to Midgard to live with his aunt, and she will be given a description of what transpired here. Before you are imprisoned however, you and your husband shall be flogged with fifty lashings in the public eye of Asgard tomorrow at dawn. Your son shall leave tonight, and it is done by my decree. Take them away." the guards had to practically drag the Dursley couple away, but Dudley complied to walk but not without one last look at Eli.

"I'm sorry." he said, and that's where Vernon started.

"YOU FREAK! YOU'LL PAY FOR THIS! YOU ARE GOING TO BURN FOREVER FOR THIS! I'LL GET YOU BACK, JUST YOU WAIT I'LL GET YOU BACK FOR THIS!" his screams continued on until the echoes ended. The councilmen departed with one quick word with Odin, and Eli ran out of the throne room and back to his own quarters. He collapsed on the bed and started to cry, and he cried so hard that he didn't hear his door open or footsteps entering his room.

"Eli…it's alright." his mum's voice reached his ears, and he felt arms wrap around him. "It's alright, you're safe now."

"They cannot hurt you anymore son, they never will again." Thor was there too. He took his wife and son into his huge arms and held them both. Loki had silent tears run down his own cheeks, and Eli kept crying into his green suit but Thor kept his own face straight letting his beloveds cry.

Eli cried on Loki for several more minutes, and when he finally started to calm down completely he looked up at his mum's matching green eyes.

"I'm sorry." Loki kissed his forehead.

"Don't be, none of this is your fault." Thor held them both again. "How's about we go out with Sleipnir?" Eli nodded.

"I'll come too, I think we need some time away until dinner."

"Okay but dad?"

"Yes Eli?"

"Dinner's not for several hours, can you make it until then?" Thor laughed.

"I assure you I can, but perhaps I should grab a snack before we leave." Loki rolled his eyes.

"Black pit of a warrior, what did I tell you?" that put a smile on Eli's face, and he knew now that his life was going to get better from here on out.

Sorry to keep you all waiting again, just been so busy.

Next chapter we will have Eli and his parents returning to Hogwarts, but not without a few others coming along and not just Sif and Hogun either. Word will spread about Eli's new life, and you can only imagine what will happen. Yes Umbridge is going to be there, and mentions of Voldemort.

Lucius Malfoy will enter too, maybe not till later on I haven't decided yet. Eli and Draco will be reunited, and Hermione will appear but keep in mind she is not Harry's friend here.

R&R

Later!