Disclaimer: I don't own anything to do with Harry Potter or the O.C. So please don't sue

Rating: PG-13 warning- contains mild course language, alcohol and drug use, mild violence and some kissing scenes.

Summary: AU. A Harry potter and the O.C. x over- Harry potter is a boy living in Chino with his Aunt, who is constantly drunk and her boyfriend, who beats him. That is until he and his cousin Dudley steal a car. From then on Harry's life changes- but is it for better or worse, definitely better. (It helps if you watch the show- otherwise you don't really know what I'm getting at.)

Note: My first attempt at a fanfic so sorry if it sucks

Chap. 1 – Chino

In the dark and rundown streets of Chino, two boys were walking towards a parked car. The first one was called Dudley or Big D to his fellow gang members. He was overweight and had a crowbar in his hand; the other had raven black hair, was slightly shorter, but was well built, his name was Harry Potter. Harry followed his cousin and they both came up to the car. Dudley pulled out the crowbar

"This is Chino, you have to know these things, and if I don't teach you – who will" With that he smashed the car window, opened the door and got in, while Harry stood there unsure of whether or not he should go in

Harry: "Dudley I don't know"

"Quit being a little bitch! Get In!" Dudley was starting to get pissed at him. Harry was still debating whether he should get in or not when a police car passed the street. By then Harry's heart was racing, they had almost gotten caught. All of a sudden the screeching of tires was heard and the patrol car reappeared. Harry quickly jumped in as Dudley began speeding off, the patrol car not far behind.

Dudley: "You should see your face man! Ha-ha!" The Patrol car was falling behind; they were almost home-free when another car came out of nowhere slamming into them and boxing them in. They were trapped. Sirens could be heard in the distance and two police officers pulled him and Dudley out of the car, handcuffing them.

Chino county jail

Two police officers were leading Harry to a table where a man sat. He had balding red hair and a warm smile.

"Arthur Weasely (holding out his hand) the courts appointed me your public defender" Harry sat down without taking his hand

Arthur: "You could do worse. You okay? Are they treating you alright?"

Harry: "where's my cousin"

Arthur: "uh... Dudley, is over 18, Dudley stole a car, had a gun in his pants, some pot in his jacket, a couple of priors- right now I'm guessing Dudley's looking at 3-5 years. But Dudley's not my concern; it's your first time in lock up right? I assume you don't plan on coming back. (Harry rolled his eyes) Your grades… are not great," Arthur began looking through his file. "Suspended twice for fighting, not a great attendance records either…uh…your test scores are 98th percentile! Harry, 98th percentile and you start going to class, are you thinking about college?"

Harry gave a bitter laugh- him college, yeah right.

Arthur: "Have you given any thought to your future? Dude, I'm on your side, help me out h-

Harry: "Modern medicine is advancing to point were the average human life span is 100 years, but I read this article that says social security is supposed to run out by the year 2025, which means people are going to have to stay in their jobs until there…80. So I don't wanna commit to anything to soon."

Arthur: "Look I can plea this down to a minor- petty fine and probation, but know this- stealing a car because you were told to; it's stupid and it's weak and those are to things you can't afford to be in this world"

Harry: "Two more things!"

Arthur: "You want to change that? Then you have to get over the fact that life dealt you a bad hand! I get it; we come from the same background. I grew up no money, bad part of the Bronx, my father was gone, my mother worked all the time, I was pissed off, and I was stupid."

Harry: "Look at you know"

Arthur: "A smart kid like you, you gotta have a plan, some kind of a dream"

Harry: "Yeah let me tell you something ok; were I come from, having a dream doesn't make you smart. Knowing it'll never come true- that does"

Outside

Harry and Mr. Weasley were standing outside the jail waiting for Harry's Aunt.

Arthur: "My office will contact you, to remind you about the date for your hearing"

Harry: "I'll remember" all of a sudden a beat up car came around the corner and stopped in front of them. A middle aged woman got out of the car; she looked like she had been drinking. It was Harry's Aunt Petunia.

Petunia: "Unbelievable! What kind of family I got huh?! What the hell did I do to deserve this family, you wanna tell me that!"

Arthur: "Mrs. Dursley, I'm Arthur Weasley Harry's attorney."

Petunia: "You should have let him rot in there, just like his uncle is, and just like his cousins gonna!" She turned to Harry "Get in the car! Now Harry!"

Arthur, seeing how badly Harry was being treated pulled out a piece of paper and scribbled something on it. "I'm going to give you my number, just incase things get a little too much" handing Harry the piece of paper.

Harry: "thanks" putting the piece of paper into his pocket and climbing into the car.

Dursley household

Aunt Petunia: "I can't do this anymore Harry, (pouring herself some Vodka) I want you out of my house!" Harry looked up at her, hoping he didn't just hear those words "I want you out"

Harry: "But Aunt Petunia, where am I gonna go?!"

A.J. (Petunia's boyfriend): "You heard her man, get your stuff and get out"

Harry: "Hey this isn't you house man!"

A.J, getting up: "What are you tough guy know?"

Petunia: "A.J. don't!"

Harry: "Why don't you worry about your own kids A.J., instead of freeloading off my aunt?" With that A.J. punches him and drags him into his room. Harry begins packing his stuff and leaves the house on his bike. He rides to the nearest payphone and calls the number Mr. Weasley gave him.

45 minutes later Mr. Weasley pulls up in a black BMW. "I told you could do worse; come on hop in." Harry gets in the car and Mr. Weasley begins driving out of Chino. After about half an hour of driving, Harry sees a large sign that says 'Welcome to Newport'……………….

So what do you think so far? Please R&R, ALL reviews are welcome.

P.S. please don't flame me.