A longing for Family Chapter 15, a Harry Potter + Avengers Crossover fanfic

Hi all, here is the next chapter, and it's on schedule. I was also able to write a bit more for this chapter and hopefully, I can continue to get more written for each chapter.
I wonder if anyone will spot my slight easter egg to a character from a T.V series, I kinda changed the begging of their surname but kept the rest, it should be noticeable.
Thanks to my beta reader Tia, especially for spotting the misspelt tie as tit😂

Harry was a nervous mess as he waited behind closed doors. He could hear the murmur of people on the other side. When they had gotten home earlier, it hadn't left them with much time to get ready for the press conference that was being held that evening. He was wearing some black jeans and a short-sleeved button-up. Tony was wearing his usual for a press conference, he was in a dark blue suit, with a matching tie and white button-up.

Harry looked over to his dad who was busy ignoring Miss Potts by looking at his watch. Deciding the time was right Tony pushed open the doors with Harry following after him. Cameras flashed as the two walked up to the podium. Harry stopped next to the podium while Tony stood behind it.

"I know lots of you have heard rumours and some have even taken pictures of me with a child, which resembles me. I am here to tell you the truth today. You would be correct in assuming that the child is mine, and his name is Harry. And before you, all go asking if he is the result of playboy ways. The answer is no, he is not. Harry has not just recently popped up in my life. I have always known about his existence. In 1999 I met a married couple at a charity event, and the husband oddly resembled me in a way. They, unfortunately, could not conceive a child because of some accident that happened to the husband during high school. After getting to know them, they asked if I would be willing to help them out, with a sperm donation. Their community would be suspicious of the wife if she gave birth to a baby that didn't look like them.

"I agreed to help them out, on the clause that when Harry turned 21, I would get to meet him, either as an uncle or his real father, depending on certain situations. However, if anything were to happen to them, I would take Harry in and raise him. Sadly, Harry's parents passed away when he was just a year old. I did not know of this, for some reason someone failed to inform me of this, as it should have been stipulated in their wills. So, Harry went to go stay with his mother's sister, his aunt.

Regretfully, his stay there was not a happy one. Regretfully, there had been an accident a few weeks back that informed me of Harry's whereabouts, and I have been able to correct what was meant to happen years ago. Harry and I have been spending the last few weeks together to get to know each other." Tony finished up taking a breath, he still had one more thing to say.

"Now this will be your only warning. For years I have let you, the press, say whatever you wanted about me. However, if you do, as much as write about Harry without getting permission from me to post the article, and God help you if it is something that is not from a formal event. I will hunt that bastard down and take any and all related people to court for defamation of character and illegally writing about a minor. Do not come for my child because of my own mistakes." Tony left the podium and Harry followed him, briefly glancing at the press as he walked out. He was happy with what had been said and didn't think he could do any more of a perfect job.

Tony thought the press conference had gone well, he had given them just enough information for them to tell a story, but not enough for them to create rumours out of it. Well, at least he hoped so. If the looks Pepper shot him as he passed her were anything to go by, she didn't believe his story. He was going to have to show her the baby picture of Harry at this point. He wanted everything to be okay between the two of them, but Pepper needed to calm down before he would do that. He was glad that their relationship never evolved past friends, they wouldn't have made it work without lots of fighting.

Harry was happy, he didn't know why but he was. Somehow his dad telling all those people that he was his child and wasn't going to hide it, really made him happy. Although Harry didn't realise the aftermath that would come with the world now knowing. He hadn't had many interactions with media in person before. Only articles and people randomly greeting him.

The following day, every tabloid, news station and newspaper had something to release about the press conference the day before. For now, they were all taking Tony's warning to heart and not mentioning anything outside of the conference. It would probably take a day or two for the rest of the world to have caught up with what was going on, as the conference hadn't been live, and no video recordings had been allowed.

Tony and Harry stayed inside that day, as news reporters camped outside the tower. Harry spent a good portion of the day in his room talking to Hermione before he headed down to the gym to try out his new workout gear with Natasha. Tony spent most of his day in his workshop working on a few ideas he had for the Iron-man suit before he forced himself to join the rest of the group for dinner and a late movie.

The next day Clint and Natasha left for a mission, and when Harry went down to say goodbye to them, he saw his dad and Steve blushing and looking away from each other. He wondered what happened but was going to keep quiet. For now. He spent the morning watching the British news and saw his dad's face plastered across the screen and his own picture appeared briefly. He hoped no wizards or witches watched the news, or that they didn't recognise him. His scar hadn't been visible, and his dad had never mentioned his surname, so he thought he would be good for now. He wasn't ready for whatever was going to come when they found out he wasn't going back.

Harry didn't know that the British wizarding world was too focused on the escape of convict Sirius Black, the mass-murder and Potter betrayer, that they wouldn't even bother with other news. Not like they followed the muggle news in the first place.

Harry eventually stole Steve away from his room later, just before lunch. He doesn´t need an extra hand in the kitchen, more of someone to watch over him, and his dad was too busy being and he quote "doing science bro stuff" with Mr Bruce." After he had finished with lunch, he had called the other two to join them, when he saw the visible tension between his dad and Steve. He stole Steve once again to go down into the gym to be taught some basic defence.

It was the next day when Harry was eating breakfast and by the sounds of it, his dad was having a heated argument over the phone with that Pepper lady. Apparently, he had missed too many meetings. As he was eating his cheerios a bald eagle swooped in through the open window for Hedwig and landed in front of him, holding out its leg to him. Harry carefully removed the letter attached to it, before the eagle flew off through the window again. As Harry opened the letter, Tony put the phone down and moved to stand behind Harry.

Dear Heir Potter-Slytherin and Guardian Dr Stark

It has been brought to our attention that you are currently residing within the United States of America. Under the authority of the Magical Congress of the United States of America (MACUSA), we urge you to visit our Immigration offices and apply for all necessary documentation.

As Heir Potter has unique circumstances the following dates we will have someone set aside to help, if you are unable to come within this period of time, you will go about the ordeal like everyone else. The dates set aside are Monday the 22nd of July, Tuesday the 23rd of July, and Wednesday the 24th of July.

Given the status of your guardian, we would also ask that you inform us of the people who are in the know and others who might need to be as well when you come to visit the offices. If we find the reasoning of why inadequate we will withhold or erase the knowledge of magic from them.

If you require any other assistant or information, you can inquire at the information desk in the front of the building. You can locate our building in the Woolworth Building, New York City, New York.

Regards

Catriona Wolfs

Head of the immigration office

It took the two a minute to go over the letter, Tony honestly hadn't thought that they would be this quick. He was starting to understand that in the wizarding world Harry might even be more of a celebrity than himself.

"I can't do Tuesday. Pepper is forcing me to go to a meeting, and it will probably be a long one. I'm free Monday and Wednesday though." Tony said.

"Can we go on Monday?" Harry asked, "I want to get it done sooner rather than later. What was said at the goblins the other day has kept me on edge."

"Yeah, sure, we can go Monday." Tony was silent for a moment before speaking up again. "Harry, I just want to double-check with you before we go in. But are you certain that you want to go down the route of being home-schooled in both magical and normal schooling systems? I don't know what the schools here offer, and I don't want you to miss out on making friends." Tony asked concerned.

"Dad, I am certain, this is the path I want to go. I don't feel safe going away to another magical school, after my experience with the last one. I told you that the minute I change my mind I would tell you if it's going to be to a normal school or a magical one."

"I'm just making sure; I don't want you to regret it," Tony said petting Harry's head before his phone started ringing again.

"Sir, Miss Potts is trying to reach you again," Jarvis said.

"Why don't you just talk to her about what the issue is between you two?" Harry questioned.

"I agree with young Harry sir."

"Gang up on me, why don't you. My two children are bullying me." Tony pouted at the thought of the two-plotting stuff behind his back.

"You're changing the topic dad." Harry scolded him.

"She hurt me Harry, she doesn't believe me. She thinks I'm hiding stuff and coming up with false facts, and it's about you, which makes it even worse." Tony said, struggling to talk about anything emotional.

"The longer you leave it the more she is going to get angry and misunderstand sir."

"I know J, but she really hurt me. I was excited to introduce her to Harry and then she blows it off." Tony hung his head; he sat down next to Harry.

"Hey, it's okay dad, you don't have to do anything, but have you tried telling her that you´re hurt, or giving her proof that she is wrong?"

"Even if I gave her evidence that I was right, she would just think I made it up. It's a downside of being a genius." He chuckled weakly.

"Maybe, she isn't a good friend then?" Harry questioned.

"She has been through a lot with me Harry."

"So, just because she has been through a lot with you, doesn't mean she is a good friend," Harry said. "There was this one kid from school, I have a lot of memories of him, he tried to be my friend but insulted the ones I already had, so I turned him down on the offer. He continued to tease my friends through the years, trying to make me regret my decision. But despite him being there in moments that might have changed my life, he would have been a bad friend. I know it's not the same, but some people just shouldn't be friends. Even my friend Ron isn't the greatest of friends, but he was my first friend."

"Thanks, kiddo, maybe she should just be the Interim CEO for a couple more years before I take it over again, and not be in my life like she used to be."

"Dad, talk to her first."

"I will, just not today."

"J, tell Pepper that I need to speak with her sometime next week about everything."

"Will do, sir."

The weekend passed peacefully, although they still had to stay inside, as the crowds were still outside. They had at least calmed down, but hopefully with the week starting the crowds would settle and most would head off to work. On Sunday Tony asked Harry if he wanted to tell the rest of the team about magic.

"Harry, I have to ask, do you want the rest of the team to know about magic. I trust them to keep it a secret, but at the same time Nat and Birdbrain work for S.H.I.E.L.D, and I don't know if they have any instructions to report back if they learn of information that could possibly aid them, or for something they have to be on the lookout for." Tony said with Harry tucked into his side as they watched a movie in the penthouse living area. They were having a movie marathon of 'Alvin and the Chipmunks.'

"I don't think I want them to know, at least not at the moment, but maybe in the future, or when something happens, and it can't be explained. Then maybe we should tell them, but right now, I'm not ready to. I just want to be known as Harry for now, and not Harry the wizard."

"That's okay, I'm still going to see if I can get clearance for them to know, just in case," Tony said before the two returned back to watching the movies. Steve eventually came and joined them halfway through the second movie and was confused about what was going on. Bruce caught the end of the last movie before they all moved to the common floor to eat some takeout.

Monday morning had come around and Tony had asked Bruce to take one of his cars as a diversion while Harry and he went out in one of the plain, everyday cars they used for these kinds of situations. They left just after 9 in the morning, Bruce slipping out a few minutes before them. They went towards the Woolworth building, once there, they parked the car at a nearby parking area. Near the entrance, they were stopped by a tall man in a grey suit.

"Harry Potter?" The man asked in a light voice.

"Yes, sir," Harry said to the man, his dad grabbing hold of his hand.

"I am Daniel Trolinski, and I will be helping you and your guardian in the immigrant department today. You must be Tony Stark. Now if you will follow me, we can get started shortly." The two followed the man through a revolving door that little seemed to enter through. Both father and son were amazed when they walked in, Tony marvelled at all the things flying around in the air and the giant clock hanging from the ceiling that definitely didn't tell the time. He watched as the images on the newspaper moved and as statues moved to watch something new. He was also amazed by the small creatures that were polishing what he assumed other people's wands.

Daniel pulled the two off to the side where they entered an elevator, they headed down and Tony wondered where the top of it was, as the tracks disappeared off to the sky. Their journey downwards didn't last long, and the doors dinged open. They walked through a hallway of dark blue panelling before coming to a stop in front of a door that read "Immigration offices." Once inside, the room seemed to expand, multiple people of different backgrounds seemed to be sitting in the waiting room. They walked past everyone and passed the front desk before reaching a room with Daniel's name on it.

"Please, step into my office," Daniel said, holding open the door for the two. The room held deep blue walls, with a dark wooden floor. There were two tubes that came from the ceiling and stop just above the desk, along with a button in front of the one tube. "Please have a seat," Daniel said as he sat opposite the two. Once they were all seated the man spoke up again. "Now, am I correct in saying, that because Harry is your child and you reside in the United States, you want Harry to have citizenship as an American wizard rather than British, as it will also offer you protection from the British ministry itself. Or so I heard from the head of the department."

"Yes, that would be correct, I will also eventually be getting Harry his normal citizenship when the time comes for it. However, I heard from the goblins here that the British wizards are something else, and if they aren't obsessed with Harry, well then, I'm not Iron-man and that having Harry registered as an American wizard will help fend them off." Tony said
"You would be correct in that statement Dr Stark."

"Also, there was a matter of who knows about magic and who might need to know in the future, and some questions from the two of us."

"I will help to the best of my ability, and if I can't answer, I will point you in the right direction," Daniel said as a capsule shot down the tube and stopped just before the opening, it only dropped when his hand was under the tube ready for it. He released the documentation from the capsule and laid it before Tony. "Here is everything, regarding the changing of a minor wizard's citizenship into a minor American wizard citizen, with the prospect of becoming an adult American wizard."

Tony read over the documentation, making sure nothing was out of place, it looked like what he had expected everything to be in any normal case, but with mentioning of magic in some places. Once he had finished going through it, he returned it to Daniel.

"Do you have any questions before we proceed?" The man asked

"Yes, I want to know what will happen to any titles that Harry has claim over, and about him doing magic outside of school?" Tony asked.

"The first one is easy, any titles that wizards or witches have, with regards to lordships and ladyships remain universal throughout the entire wizarding world, unless otherwise specified. Meaning Harry can keep and claim any titles he has. The second question, underage witches and wizards are allowed to perform magic as long as there is another older magical being that has finished their school, this excludes the cases of accidental magic and magical outbursts as those cannot be controlled. There needs to be no relation between the underage and legal magic-user, as long as they are living under the same roof, the underage person will be allowed to perform magic."

"Then I see no problem with moving forward. Harry, what about you?" Tony said turning to Harry.

"Am I required to go to a magical school, or can I learn through tutors," Harry asked.

"It does not matter how you learn, as long as it is through legal means and that you pass the tests put forward by MACUSA at the correct age. You can find more information about schooling in America at the front desks, it is not my speciality."

"Then I am happy to proceed with becoming an American wizard," Harry said with a smile on his face.

"Right, can I ask you to sign at the allocated points in red Dr Stark and Heir Potter can you sign at the allocated points in green?" Once the two had finished signing everything the man spoke again. "Now Harry, would you please stand, place your right hand over your left breast and repeat after me." Harry stood and followed his instructions.

"I hereby declare,"

"On oath,"

"That I (full name)-"

"That I Harry James Anthony Potter-"

"Absolutely and entirely-"

"Renounce and abjure-"

"All allegiance and fidelity-"

"To any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty-"

"Of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen;"

"That I will support and defend-"

"The Constitution and laws of the Magical Congress of the United States of America-"

"Against all enemies, foreign and domestic;"

"That I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;"

"That I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by the law;"

"That I will perform work of national importance-"

"Under civilian direction when required by the law;"

"And that I take this obligation freely,"

"Without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me Lady Magic."

"You are now a magical citizen of the Magical Congress of the United States of America. May you please be seated."

"You are now a magical citizen of the Magical Congress of the United States of America. May you please be seated." Harry took a seat next to his dad, who had a small frown on his face. "I can tell what you are thinking Dr Stark, but every Magical person looking to become a citizen of America has to say this, and it's better than the one no-Maj's use. We at least don't make people fight for us when something goes wrong, yes, they can volunteer if they want to, but it isn't mandatory. Now onto who is in the know and who might need to know."

"My aunt and cousin know, as well my uncle before he passed, but that was only because I was living with them, they hate anything not normal, and magic isn't that. My dad knows because the lights kept popping around me, so I told him. I also told Steve Rogers at the same time because he was also there, but he said he already knew witches and wizards existed because he fought alongside a few during his fight against HYDRA, because apparently, Grindelwald was working with HYDRA." Harry said, running out of breath.

"That's every non-magical person that knows?"

"Yes," Tony answered this time.

"I don't see any problem with those people knowing, but we might need to look into the other side of your family to see their intentions, but only if they ever reside in America. Now, who might need to know."

"The rest of my team might need to know at some point, as we all live under the same roof, and it might get difficult if they see Harry doing magic when they shouldn't."
"I can understand the reasoning, but can you say that they won't ever tell anyone else."

"I can, if they are asked for the information to go no further than the room, I have faith in them to not tell. I trust they won't betray me." Tony elected to not say anything about Clint and Nat. If he asked nicely enough, he was sure that the duo would keep a secret.

"Alright, and who would these people be?" Daniel, having already started noting down everything being said.

"There would be Dr Bruce Banner, Natasha Romanoff, Clint Barton, and I'm not sure if Thor would need to be among that list, as he is Asgardian and not from Earth."

"Any species that does not come from Earth are not held under the same laws, and Thor has a magical brother anyways. Otherwise, I see no problem with the people on the list, and your reasoning is sound. If there is any change to the list of people, whether it be new people that know or people that need to forget, please either write to the Department of information containment or visit them personally. Now, I think everything that needed to be done is finished. I will take you back up to the entrance floor and point you in the direction of the information area, before departing from you. Is there anything else you might need to know?"

"I've been advised by a magical doctor to seek help with the removal of shrapnel in my chest here in America," Tony said standing as Daniel got out of his chair, and Harry following shortly.

"Ah, yes, you will also find information on doctors where I am taking you. At the information desk you can find all about magical New York, and the rest of America, as well as any information on festivals and events, schooling options, medical needs, well-known businesses and anything else that might be there." Daniel spoke as he led them back through the waiting room, down the hallway and into the elevator. When he had them a few meters from the information he left them and went back to his office.

The information desk had a woman behind it and looked like any other one you find. Although Tony suspected it wasn't going to behave like a normal one if the moving racks were anything to go by.

"Hello, how can I help you?" The lady behind the desk said.

"We are looking for all information on schools and tutors for any forms of magic, as well as any doctors in America, also all the magical areas in New York. You know what, it might be easy to get one of everything instead." Tony said.

"New to the magical world?"

"You could say that, but my son isn't." The lady looked to Harry, eyes widening before looking back to Tony, realising who the two were.

"Right, I'll get you one of everything available at the information desk, and anything that might be found at the other departments. If you would just give me a moment to gather everything." Tony and Harry watched as all the racks and drawers opened, and all shapes and sizes of information booklets flew out, and some even came from behind the women as they came from different areas of the building. Everything gathered itself together before fitting into two paper bags with expansion enchantments on them. "That should be everything, have a good day."

"You too. Come on let's go Harry, we should be finished now." Tony said as he grabbed hold of Harry's hand and followed directions to the building's exit. Once outside Tony realised, they had spent a good two hours in the building, reading the document had taken some time. "Want to get some food on the way back?"

"Can we get some muffins?"

"We sure can kiddo and get some doughnuts for Brucie-bear as well."

The two stopped at a nearby bakery, grabbing a couple dozen of muffins for everyone, and a half dozen doughnuts for Bruce, as thanks for this morning. They were spotted by a few people, and Tony was expecting a few emails tomorrow to either accept or reject articles. They were definitely noticed driving into the tower, as Tony had to drive slow enough to not knock anyone over. Tony could only imagine the headache he was going to get at the meeting tomorrow, but for now, he would enjoy the rest of the day with his kid and the few team members that were in the tower.

Hope you enjoyed the chapter, what are your thoughts? I have also made a discord server for all my stories if you want to join. Here is the code dc2uN4GtyP for the server, it's mainly so I can get feedback on certain Ideas I am unsure of, especially coming up with this book, and what subjects Harry should take. It is also so I can give updates on what is happening with the stories or if I might not be able to post because of IRL stuff.
And yes I did somewhat copy the oath you have to give when becoming an American Citizen, and just changed it slightly and left out a part or two.