Title: The Boy Wonder and the Power of Wishing

Author: P.L.S.

Rating: PG

Summery: Using one of his alter identities Robin takes an illegal job that brings him deeper into the world that Slade had almost enslaved him to. It also brings him closer to a world he left when he was four years old, that he now needs to return to.

Disclaimer: I so don't own Harry Potter nor do I have dibs on Teen Titans, Batman, or anything from DC Comics. I do wish I did though.

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(Chapter Eight- Catching Up)

Summer was hellish for Bryan and Draco, to put it mildly. The heir to the Malfoy fortunes and titles was busy trying to dodge his father and his father's master. It took all the connections and owed favors he had to put the two monsters behind him long enough to get his summer essays done let alone the paperwork for the MMP3's and the accessories that went with them. He thanked his lucky stars one of his second cousins on his dad's side had a failing potions factory which was easily converted into an assembly plant for the MMP3 and headphones. He and Bryan had figured out how to mimic Bryan's gift with crystal casting rods infused with a potion cocktail and a splice of power from Bryan. Each rod had an estimated life of a hundred years of straight casting. Other than that, Bryan had Draco busier than ever, trying to figure out the wizardnet connections and how to recreate batteries of all types.

Bryan himself was spending his summer being drilled into the ground by the dueling skills of one Severus Snape, researching alternate dimensions and other planets (just in case), and holding on for dear life as his power took a sharp spike up during July. The spike had to do with a failed beozor potion that smelled like chicken soup, Peter being his inquisitive self, and Bryan having to hammer down a mental dam that was holding his power in check in order to save the snake's life. Both Bryan and Severus refused to talk about it to anyone as they both thought that the three of them could have died that night. But as August came to a close Bryan was back in control of his gifts, Peter was in good health and swore off of eating anything that Bryan didn't approve, and Severus was back to his snarling surly self with a bit more fondness for his student and the basilisk.

As Bryan and Draco met up just outside the Great Hall before the feast they shared a look and turned to go to the dungeons instead. They had much to talk about and a few choices to make now that Bryan had found out the basics of traveling from one world to the other. He had a while to go before he had the mechanics down, but he knew where both his homes were, and that he would be jumping from one to the other someday.

Draco understood it, and that it was something only Bryan could do. Both were found chatting about profits from M and S Unltd. when Snape found them that night and told them to go to bed.

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Draco waited in the library for Bryan, and was rather smug about seeing fellow students wearing MMP3's and hearing about the detentions that were being thrown around left and right for the use of the players in class. That muggle-born Ravenclaw, Granger was already sharing study files with other MMP3-heads and to his surprise making profits from requested aides. She was head girl as her antithesis, Weasley from Gryffindor, was head boy. Draco knew the reason he was passed over was due to he and Bryan's vanishing that resulted in the MMP3's and in their business and development partnership. He did show up in time for exams and passed them all, but a month long absence is rather hard to overlook no matter what the reasons.

He really didn't care. Right now he had to help Bryan with his plans to get back to his friends in Jump City. It required a special kind of armor and while Bryan had most of the mundane things done, Draco was damned if he didn't add his own protections to his friend. Once back he was going to become Nightwing, gather as many heroes as he could, use his gifts to gather evidence, then take out Slade (Draco was getting the feeling the man was worse than Voldemort. Or at least a bigger priority for Bryan.) Neither of them were actively worrying about Voldemort anymore. Sure, Draco didn't want to go meet the sociopath, but he wasn't cringing in fear. Voldemort's ideals were fading away in those of his generation, with the MMP3's came muggle music and culture. Purebloods were hearing all the best entertainment muggles had to offer, VMP's were in the works and by next year DVD's, television, and video games of all types were bound to come to Hogwarts and the cultural gap would shrink even more.

No one in NSync is as cute as Nick Carter. He's really got that blond pretty-boy feel to him. gushed a girl and Draco turned to see who the fans of poor music were today.

The Backstreet Boys are just not as cute as anyone in NSync. Besides, Justin has the voice of an angel. Draco smirked as the stuck up pureblood, Nemesis Greenglass, debated over american pop groups with her new best friend and muggle-born, Emma Yardley. It wasn't unusual to see things like that and Draco was pleased that the power base for Voldemort was eradicated with such a simple act, But if you want cute, Nick Leshay. both started adoration over the name mentioned and Draco smirked. Voldemort was going to be defeated by boy bands and girl groups from America. In his own dorm Greg and Vince spent hours debating over who would be the better to shag, Brittany Spears, Christina Agullara, Jessica Simpson, or Mandy Moore.

Bryan came in tapping away at his computer, one of the few bits of custom Hogwarts-proofed technology that Bryan had enhanced to work better than ever. The computer was now linked to the suit's internal controls, sensors, and computer. No one dared to even look at the warlock for fear of the basilisk that was wrapped around him.

Hey, Draco. Bryan greeted him and sat down. Peter hissed something that Draco had learned was a friendly greeting.

Hello, Bryan, Peter. How are the advancements in the cross-dimentional traveling going? Bryan smiled at him.

Better. Snape brought up the idea of using a familiar to focus and I've been reading up on it. So far it seems like a logical thing and if Peter and I bonded like that, he'd have to come with me. It will serve to amplify my gifts and give Peter near perfect control of his death glare stuff and the potency of his poison. I just want to try to figure out a way I could take you with me to. Bryan now looked slightly sad at the idea of leaving Draco behind. Inside, Draco wanted to go with Bryan and see the people he talked about like they were family. After all, other than his father, his family had adored Bryan and via Sirius, Bryan was part of the family too.

No, I have to stay. Who else would be able to pull of the greatest magical innovation wave since the wand was invented? Draco smirked, but Bryan nodded sadly.

I know, but still. Bryan shrugged and Draco sighed.

Me too, me too. Draco said and turned the conversation back to the potions and enchantments that Draco wanted to put the suit through along with all of the stuff that Bryan was taking with him. Even if he couldn't go with his best friend in the flesh, as Bryan said, Draco wanted to be there in magic and spirit, protecting the warlock's back like a Malfoy always did for their real friends.

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He landed on a rooftop, his black cloak whipping in the winds that blew in from the ocean. Peter hissed out his insults at the deity who controlled the weather and snuggled closer to the black suited man with the eye covering mask and shoulder length hair. A blue silhouette of a hawk was emblazoned on his chest and he fingered the silver nagananita that was in his right hand. The enchantments that Draco layered him in warned him of a non-human life form with shifting capability behind him. He turned to see a lithe green skinned and haired young man of moderate height and a face that looked strange with it's scowl.

Beast Boy? asked Nightwing.

I just go by Beast now, but, yeah. the voice was rougher than he remembered, but still held that playful edge.

It's been along time my friend. said Nightwing with a slight smile. The green man looked confused but then it hit him.

asked Beast. Nightwing grinned.

Not anymore. I'm living up to Starfire's adventure, it's Nightwing now. Beast laughed, a great sound for Nightwing to hear after two years of the sardonic snorts from Snape and the snide snickers from Draco. Beast still had that honest laughter.

Coolness. Cy's gonna flip out on you though. Raven said you died and well, stuff happened that was not so cool. But we all pulled through and as the team that you wanted us to be. Star's been acting as leader now and has gotten as used to Earth as she ever will be. We celebrate Blarthog every year now, and it's kinda become our intro day to new heroes who come to us to get trained up in crime fighting one-o-one. Beast's easy acceptance was interesting but then he spotted the mischievous gleam.

Okay, how much did you have bet on me still living? And what's my cut? Nightwing demanded and took heart in the fact that Beast was at least a tiny bit ashamed.

Sixty. I had this idea that you were like immortal or just to stupid or stubborn to give up and croak. Beast laughed uneasily with a hand behind his head.

It's stupidity, Beast. Or at least that's what all the people I've met said. Peter hissed out a comment about Gryffindor moronity, one of Draco's favorite topics to expound upon. Nightwing laughed at Beast's unconscious switch to a serpent as he tried to understand Peter who peeked out from under the cloak to look and get a whiff of the stranger.

What kind of snake is that? asked Beast as he shifted back to his human-form.

This is Peter, he's a basilisk. said Nightwing. Beast came closer and stroked Peter's head with a smile and slight awe in his face.

Peter, if you can understand me in this language, you are really a work of art given life. said Beast and Peter hissed out his thanks which Nightwing informed Beast of.

Are you coming back? Or is this just a vacation for you or something? asked Beast and Nightwing looked saddened.

Just a short visit. I need to leave in a few days to go see Superman then to Gothem. After that I get to work. Nightwing looked up at the stars.

Where were you? Everyone searched the globe for you. Even the whole Justice League, and they even went off-planet to find you. Beast asked. Beast put his hand on Nightwing's shoulder and Nightwing looked at his friend who had grown up so much but was still the same.

That night I vanished, I was doing undercover work. I was trying to get under the employ of Lex Luthor who had been placed under Slade's protections. It was a set up for Slade to finish claiming me as his apprentice and heir. I was almost killed that night in a car accident, but instead I was taken in by a group who hid me from Slade and taught me to use gifts that I never knew I had. I came back here, to the world where I felt the most at home just an hour ago. Slade claimed Robin as his apprentice, but Robin was only a costume, a name. It just so happens I have a great many names. But the only way to fix the mess is for me to kill Slade.

Oh boy. muttered Beast, Rave's not gonna like that. Neither is Star. You know they are both gonna ream you out if you tell them. Heck, Cy might understand, but he's not gonna stand for you killing Slade either. I don't even like it, but you know I'll let you do what you need to do.

I know, that's why I can't work as a Titan anymore. I could when we first started, but even you probably noticed I never planned on staying. said Nightwing with a heavy voice. Beast gave a rueful smile.

Yeah. After that Red X thing it was kind of obvious that you were weaning us off of you. You taught us well, man. Beast laughed nervously, It probably helped that after your so-called death Slade pulled out of Jump City. Right now we deal with minor stuff; genetically altered criminals, gangs that are springing up, and the common break-ins, muggings, and murders. Nightwing's face turned hard.

Figures, after that Hive incident he was always after me. Bloody bastard. he said softly but there was an edge to his voice that Beast had only heard once, the night when all the Titans were infected with nano-bombs created by Slade.

Once he finds out about you he'll be back, huh? asked Beast and Nightwing nodded.

That's why I'm not working with you guys this time. Slade has managed to work around the entire JL for years, but he's mine. I'm not going to be able to have a home base, but I will take him and his down for good. Nightwing said with determination. Beast nodded.

I understand. But come on back to the tower. I'm sure we can cajole Cy into makin' waffles. Besides, Rave and Terra have been complaining about not being about to hack through you codes to get to the rest of the systems. Nightwing's eyes widened.

Terra? You got Terra back?

Yeah, it took time, but Rave took Terra somewhere and they came back three months later and Terra now has grown into her powers but she and Rave meditate and practice together. Terra, Rave, Aqualad, and I sometimes double date now too. Star and Cy are still trying to ignore the fact they are in love, they've been dodging each other since they kissed and I walked in asking about a busted belt in the T-car. Beast laughed and Nightwing smiled.

Aqualad's living in the tower now? asked Nightwing. Beast nodded.

Yeah, he moved in when he and Rave started getting serious about each other, about a month before Rave left to Terra get back. So that was about six months after you vanished.

Good. I knew she had a crush on him, but then again so did Star. I'm glad you got Terra back too. You both were always good for each other. I just want to get the wedding invitations before I find out there are mini-titans running around and drooling on the computer consoles. Nightwing joked as Beast blanched.

gulped the green man looking very sick. Nightwing laughed at his friend's discomfort.

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(End Chapter Eight- Catching Up)