Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this story. This is just for fun and I hope you enjoy reading it.
Child of Silence
By Angelwings Sorrow
Chapter 14 "And So It Begins"
It had been a small fight but a fight none the less with his father about letting him go out by himself. It was the quietest fight ever not heard in Avenger Tower; even Clint couldn't even hand sign in edge wise between the rapid hand signs. Eventually his father relented with Uncle Tony's help assuring him that Happy would be driving him to the Magical Shopping District. Harry had received a summons from his godfather and it was requested that he come alone. The young Demi-God reminded his father that he and Uncle Tony still need to finish packing because they were leaving for Scotland in the morning. Harry sighed as Happy announced their arrival and prepared himself for whatever his godfather had up his sleeve.
Harry changed to Asgardian leather armor that his grandmother had made for him, once he passed the barrier. He thought how odd it was that American Wizards recognize him as a Prince from Asgard and the British Wizards only see him as 'The Boy Who Lived' Harry Potter. His Uncle Nick explained what was going on over there in England and his part in this mad chess game when his father and the Avengers were gone off realm. It didn't take a genius to realize that he was a pawn in this game for power but he would not go along quietly. He had been abused enough to last three life times. He fought for too long and hard to keep his sanity to be used like again. In his mind Harry Potter died the night his Dad James died. Now here stood Haraldr Lokison who survived HYDRA and the attacks of Mandarin. This past year had been a struggle both mentally and physically, but magically he thrived. He felt strong enough to take on his first year at Hogwarts.
"Welcome Prince Haraldr, the King is expecting you." The wizard guards bowed before allowing him entrance. Harry nodded his thanks and proceeded to the Manager's desk. He didn't need to announce himself as the little goblin Ingram noticed him right away and guided him to the throne room.
"Prince Haraldr, welcome. I am glad to see you managed to leave your Father at home." Jareth smiled as he descended from his throne. Harry smiled before opening his locket.
"Hello Godfather. It wasn't easy to get Dad to allow me to leave but Uncle Tony convinced him I would be safe with you and Happy will pick me up in three hours."
"Prefect. It is not every day a wizarding god turns eleven. Now I called you here because I have received your Hogwarts letter. I was pleasantly surprised seeing who it was addressed to." The Goblin King handed his godson the letter. Harry couldn't stop the smile that appeared on his face. The letter was addressed to Haraldr Lokison c/o Gringotts Bank. "This name proves you accept yourself as not only Loki's son but your place as an Asgard Prince."
"They are my Family even the All-Father. Dad and Grandfather are still stiff with one another but it's a start. I know I have to return to my Wizard Dad's world because he was force to sign that contract but I am looking forward to it so I can learn more about him. I am not going in blind though and I know my Dad and Uncle Tony will be close if I need them. I am no longer Harry Potter; I am Haraldr Lokison Prince of Asgard and Heir to Anthony Stark."
"Excellent, my Godson. Always remember who you are and don't let them take it away from you. Now, for my part and as part of your birthday present I have something special for you." Jareth led the boy over to the tree by the window. In the branches of the tree were two beautiful Owls. One Snowy White owl named Hedwig that belonged to his godfather and a pure black Great horned owl that seem to dwarf Hedwig with its great big size. "This owl is for you. He was bred with the magic of Asgard and my mother brought him down after his training. He can not be spelled by mortal wizards or intercepted as he is too powerful and he can change forms in defense."
"Thank you Godfather he is beautiful." Harry held out an arm and the dark owl perched upon it. "I shall name you Nátt."
"Ah, your Norse has improved greatly. Nátt, 'become night' yes that suits him perfectly." Jareth watched the White and Gold magic swirled around the two bonding the two together. "Now you have an owl for communication and a Jinx for protection. I say we are off to a great start to your Mortal Magical education. Now to England and Diagon Alley."
"How are we going to get to England and still be back in three hours, Godfather?" Harry asked setting Nátt back on the tree branches.
"Magic my young charge. Just as your Sorcerer teacher has connected Sanctums I have connected offices. I need to be available to all my subjects and if my presence needs to settle matters among mortals. Now come along we shall blend in with the mortals." Jareth smirked and snapped his fingers. Harry's armor was gone and he was back to his black jeans, green tee shirt and red hooded jacket and the Goblin King was dressed in white slacks and cream button down shirt with a golden vest with a gold gloves and white walking cane.
"Oh yes we'll blend." Harry remarked with a straight face but his godfather ignored his remark before leading him to the golden doors that read 'London'.
"First and foremost young Haraldr you must have a wand. Now while you really have no need of one as you are powerful and your Sorcery is unmatched, having a wand will hide these talents until they are needed. I believe that the headmaster has set up for you to have a weak wand to make you struggle leading you to need his guidance. So to avoid this I want you to fill the workshop with your magic and your rightful wand will choose you."
"I understand Godfather." Harry said before closing his locket. They decided not to let the world at large know that he holds the Mind Stone. Instead he would use it only when necessary and he would rely on his sign language most of the time.
Jareth and Harry were soon walking in the old streets of Diagon Alley to Ollivander's Wand shop. While his godfather seemed to turn a few heads Harry relatively went unnoticed. Harry sneezed as soon as he entered the shop it was so dusty that he wondered if the place had been abandoned and signed as much to his godfather.
"No, Haraldr I assure you, this shop is still in practice." The Goblin King laughed.
"That we are your majesty." An old man replied coming out from behind the dusty shelves. "Mr. Potter I have been waiting for you to arrive. Your father was a great man and had a great talent for Transfiguration. What's this I sense a heritage awakened? No discovered!"
"Mr. Ollivander may I introduce my godson Haraldr Lokison Prince of Asgard."
"Greetings, young prince. Please continue to fill the store with your power, call to your true wand." Ollivander nodded to Harry. "I know what the Headmaster wants but I will not oblige him. It is my job and life's work to place these wands with their true wizards and witches so that they may reach their full potential."
Suddenly from the back of the store a box came flying to Harry's hand. He opened it to see a long pale wand with snow flakes carved into its handle. As soon as he touched the cold wood he felt the cool rush of power and the room dropped in temperature. This was his wand it felt like home and like he had his father by his side.
"Twelve inches, Wych Elm, with a mix of Pegasus Feather and Frost Fairy wings. Powerful and Elemental this wand will serve you well Young Prince." Ollivander said in awe.
"I believe that we shall purchase a wand holster as well, Mr. Ollivander." Jareth smirked. It seems that not matter how much Loki denies his Frost Giant heritage the frost always seems to find his friend.
"Here you are sir, made of Dragon hide impervious to spells unbreakable. It will have replaced in a few years depending on how fast you grow, Prince Haraldr."
Harry turned to his Godfather and began to sign.
"My Godson gives his thanks and that he will use these with honor and great care."
"You are most welcome, young prince. Thank you for your patronage, and good day to you Your Majesty." Ollivander bowed as he accepted payment from the Goblin King.
"Good day sir, come along Haraldr there is still much to do." Jareth said placing a hand upon the young god's shoulder. The two left the shop and the Goblin King couldn't help but smile at another step taken to disrupt the evil plans of the corrupted Headmaster. He had been enraged at the discord the man caused within his Kingdom. It also turned out that Sirius Black had also made Haraldr his heir and Dumbledore managed to divert most the gold into his own vaults but the other vaults remained safe due to blood locks and he would have needed Harry's blood to open them. They would have to take care of those vaults before they returned to New York.
"Your Majesty King Jareth." A voice called out.
"Lord Malfoy, what rare sight to see you outside the Ministry." Jareth nodded his head in greeting.
"No more than you outside of Gringotts, I am here with my heir getting supplies. It is his first year at Hogwarts this year." The tall blond said introducing the small blond boy beside him.
"Then he shall be in good company, my godson, Haraldr will be starting his first year as well." The king introduced Harry who nodded then began to sign. "Please forgive his silence he can not speak with a voice but has other means to communicate. He says 'Good afternoon Lord Malfoy it is a pleasure to meet you.'"
"It was a pleasure to meet you young Haraldr. Well we must continue our shopping, come along Draco." The father and son bowed out and Jareth laughed.
"The Pure bloods in this Country so afraid of Flaws. Let's us hurry Haraldr or your father will send out Fenris after us."
"That's if Aunt Hela will let him take the hound. I saw what she did when Uncle Thor 'borrowed' him. Fenris is her Prize Familiar." Harry smiled and his godfather just laughed as the headed to the robe shop.
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"So Sirius Black was my first godfather, I vaguely remember the man but it seems he was an Animagus." Harry sighed as he placed the will on the desk before him.
"Yes, he was, it looks like he and your Father James learned the difficult art. Given time I'm sure it will come to you naturally. Loki is a shape-shifter so you won't be bound by the one form of mortal wizards." The Goblin King leaned back on his throne. "I am sorry I had to inform you for yet another of your losses."
"It's not your fault Godfather. I mourn the fact I did not know him or his mate Remus more than I mourn the men themselves. Please merge the vaults together and keep the Black artifacts separate from the Potter one and we'll go over them during the winter break."
"Very wise young one. When do you leave for Scotland?"
"Tomorrow, on Uncle Tony's jet. Dad wanted me to get use to the time difference. My Dad and Uncle will need my help settling in with the house elves and new tech. Uncle Tony was able to get some tech to work around magic but there is still along way to go. I think if we use runes etched on the inside of the casing of the tech it can repel the magical interference. I know my dad was able to do that for Uncle Tony's Arc Reactor. From what I have studied of the reactor and the new element that he created is that it is somewhat magical in energy. So the runes were used to amplify its naturally magic canceling properties. If you change one of the negative runes to a positive one I believe it will amplify the magical properties give Uncle Tony enough magic to classify him as a squib allowing him to see Magical places and limited use of magic, but that's just my theory."
"Follow that theory boy; you are on a possible break through. I know many Muggle-borns and Half-Bloods will pay for such a discovery. Your brilliant mind will change worlds mark my words Young prince. Now our time is over for today come give me a hug." Jareth stood with open arms. Harry smiled and ran into the arms hugging his godfather with all the love he had.
"I will miss you Godfather and I promise to write often now that my penmanship has improved."
"Good now you and Nátt best hurry before the mortal named Happy sounds the alarm." Jareth reluctantly ended the hug and nudged the boy to the tree that held his owl. He had really grown attached to boy over the past year. Harry reminded himself much of Loki when they were that small. But as brilliant his friend's mind had been at this age it was not as sharp as or more mature than the boy before him. It saddened him to know for nine years this child knew nothing but pain and despair because of a mortal's quest for power and domination. Well the man's end was coming and if he was lucky Hela would let him take part in that end.
"Bye Godfather." Harry waved before he left the office with his giant owl upon his shoulder.
"My King Albus Dumbledore is at the London Office requesting an audience." Ingram came in from behind the throne chair.
"Think of the devil and he is summoned. Very well, Ingram." With a snap of his fingers the office was cleaned of all of Harry's affairs and a small uncomfortable chair left instead of the soft velvet chair that Harry was sitting on. "Send him in Ingram."
"Yes, my King." The little goblin disappeared through the golden doors marked London while Jareth settled back on his throne behind his desk.
"My King, the wizard Dumbledore." Ingram announced and the wizard waltz in his psychedelic robes.
"Headmaster, what can I do for you? My time is costly and I will not waste it." Jareth bi-color eyes were cold and sharp.
"Your Majesty, I come because my ward has no access to his accounts and hasn't for more than a year." The old man complained as he sat in the uncomfortable chair.
"Really that is unfortunate. What is the name of your ward and I'll see what can be done."
"My ward is Harry Potter. He lives with his Muggle relatives and is unable to attend these affairs for the sake of his safety."
"Harry Potter you say, I must say I am surprised. Harry Potter has full access to his accounts. His guardian set his accounts in order just last spring."
"That's impossible, he has no family but his mother's Muggle sister and I am his magical guardian. He has no one else in the world."
"Oh, I am afraid that is where you are wrong Headmaster he has a Magical guardian and it is not you. He also has a blood relation that he is now with and preparing for school. Confidentiality prohibits me from commenting any further but I know that he is looking forward to his first year here at Hogwarts."
"Well…I am happy to hear that, your Majesty."
"Oh before you go Headmaster, it seems one of our account managers was found guilty of treason, along with a few others. We are doing a full audit of the accounts under their management your name was on a few of those accounts so you should receive notice with in the next few weeks of our findings." Jareth's grin was almost shark like with that steely gaze.
"Yes, well, thank you for your time. I need to return to the school and I too need to prepare for the up coming year." Albus rose quickly from his chair.
"Good day to you headmaster." The Goblin King sat back in his throne and watched the mortal run as if Fenris was on his heels. Once the door closed behind the wizard Jareth laughed. "This is but the first nail in your coffin Headmaster, and it won't be the last."
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"Is Bowie going to give you an animal every year, because if he is, we're going to need a zoo to house them all."
"Oh don't be so dramatic Anthony. Haraldr will need an owl to communicate while he's at school. He is a beautiful owl son. What else did Jareth want?" Loki asked as he took the owl from his son's shoulder and placed him on the new perch he summoned.
"Godfather wanted to take me for my school shopping and I got my wand. I sent my new trunk with the supplies ahead when we were done and it's in my room. Then when we got back from shopping we went over my inheritance from my first godfather Sirius Black and his mate Remus Lupin."
"You okay Hare-Bare?" Tony asked softly putting a gentle hand on the boy's shoulder.
"Yeah, I had a good day with my god father but like I told him, I mourn the fact that I didn't really know them rather than mourn their loss." Harry shrugged as he sat on the couch smiling as Shadow pounced on his lap and nuzzling his master's tummy. Loki sat down beside him and wrapped an arm around his son.
"I know its hard Haraldr but if you ever want to talk, I can tell you about your Father and his friends. Even if I was only here for ten months I did meet and spend time with Sirius and Remus. I know you don't ask about James because you're afraid that it will either hurt my feeling or make me sad but I assure you it won't. I loved James and I miss him but I would never deny you his memory or be upset that you love him."
"I don't know, dad. I miss him but I don't remember him. What if it hurts too much for me to remember? I loved my wizard dad and Lilly was really kind but I was only a year when they died so what's the point trying to focus those vague memories." Harry rested his head on the older god's shoulder feeling confused and vulnerable.
"Oh my Little Prince, I know hurt is something no one wants to feel but as I said before its part of growing up. You remember your Uncle Thor hurt when he broke up with Doctor Foster. Well that was his first romantic heart ache. It's not the same hurt but it did hurt him and he has since learned to take more care with his heart. Now, I know you helped your Uncle Banner with Hulk find balance in their hearts. You saw how the Hulk had to mourn the loss of his beloved Betty, right?" Loki felt Harry nod against his shoulder and smiled sadly. His son was brilliant but he was emotionally stunted and confused. "The Hulk needed to morn his loss and I believe it is time for you to grieve for James. You have never been allowed to mourn the loss of your father and Step-mother Lily. You are about to enter his world and be faced with his memory it will help you to face the hurt here with us so we can help you become stronger and to feel our love for you."
"He's right Hare-Bear. If you put things like this off for too long then it will break you when you least expect it. Trust me I have many regrets because I put off my feelings for too long and I ended up hurting both Pepper and My friend Rhodey. You remember him we went and saw him at the air show right? Well he stood by me for years and had I been smart, if I asked, he would have been there for me him when I was hurting. We're here for you, Harry, your dad and I never forget that." Tony sat on the other side of the boy pulling him and his father into his arms.
Harry was surrounded by the love of his father and Uncle it was so overwhelming it broke the damn of tears he had been holding in since that afternoon. The three of them sat holding each other with Tony mutter soft reassuring words and Loki stroking Harry's baby soft hair. Harry for his part soaked up the affection as he cried and mourned the loss of his first family. No one noticed as Shadow left the room and jumping into the arms of the blond god.
"Come Shadow, we shall tell the others that dinner will be postponed for an hour or two. They will not mind, if it is for Haraldr." Thor whispered to the cat as he carried him to the elevator leaving the Family alone to heal.
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"Winky!"
"Yes Master Loki?"
"Is Haraldr's trunk pack?" the god asked the house elf as went through his spell books wondering if his son would need them.
"Yes Master Loki, he packed it last night and Winky double checked it for him."
"Jarvis Where is Stark?"
"Sir is in the Lab wrapping up his latest project."
"Damn Stark, never around when one needs the fool." Loki huffed as he tossed all the books into the ever expanding back pack.
"Dad calm down."
"I am calm Haraldr; Stark is being lazy and irresponsible. Here I just finished packing your bag for the train." Loki gave his son a stressed smile as held out the bag.
"Dad you only call Uncle Tony 'Stark' when you're stressed out or mad at him. As I know he has done nothing to warrant your anger I conclude you are stressed out about my leaving for school." Harry took the bag and set it aside so he could give his father a hug. "I'm going to be fine."
"I know my son; you are brave like James and strong like me, you will do well."
"Not to mention he is a genius like me." A voice announced entering the study.
"Stark where have you been; we're going to be late for the train." Loki turned his head and snarled at his lover refusing to let go of his son.
"I was just finishing something for our Mini Merlin for his trip." Tony smiled ignored Loki's snapping giving the taller god a kiss and feeling him relax instantly.
"Ew. I don't want to see my parents kissing."
"Sorry Hare-Bear but your Daddy is irresistible." Tony's heart melted to hear that Harry thought of him as another parent. "Now, Mini Me, no Stark in training can be without the most important life saving tech. Meet, Female Replacement Intelligent Digital Assistant Youth or F.R.I.D.A.Y. for short."
"Hello Master Harry." A voice that came from looked like a 'Stark Phone' in Tony's hand.
"How?"
"Well Hare-Bear, I've been working on FRIDAY, since we were told you had to attend this school. I wanted you to have every possible advantage and an emergency way to contact the Avengers should you need us. So working with your theories about runes your Dad and I were able to get her work in heavily magic filled areas I was just finishing on downloading her into a more portable form. With a mini arch reactor inside you will never need to charge her. You can either tap out on the screen if you can't use the key pad. Or if you want you can use the 3D computer feature." The Genius rambled off excitedly as he showed Harry Friday.
"Stark you are rambling."
"Sorry, Sweetheart. Anyways Hare-Bare Friday can fill you in on all her features while you are on the train. She'll be in contact with Jarvis so if you need us we'll be there, Right Baby Girl?"
"That is correct sir, I am connected to the Stark Satellites and I have a message from New York."
"Play message Friday." Loki ordered wondering who it could be. Suddenly a picture appeared on the screen and Harry was smiling. The Avengers, his crazy family, had taken a group picture while holding a giant banner that read 'Good Luck Harry!'
"I wish they could have been here."
"They do to my Little Prince but the Man of Fury had reports of Mandarin is stirring up trouble. Do not worry we will see them at Christmas time. Now come along your train awaits." Loki said softly not wanting to let his son go but knows he must. Winky appeared with a jacket for Tony and Harry's trunk. Nátt flew on ahead to the school and Shadow sat waiting for the Harry to leash his collar.
This was it the moment he dreaded for over a year but could not prevent. He didn't want to lose his son after just getting him back but he had no choice. Haraldr over came a lot over the past year but you could still see the damage from his years of imprisonment. His son was still quite a bit smaller than other children and his eyes still carried that haunted look of the past. As Hela had told him before this is Haraldr's Path and all they could do was guide him. That didn't mean he had to like it.
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Harry had been lucky to grab an empty carriage as everyone was busy saying good bye to parents and Students alike. Since it would be a long ride he decided to get to know his new synthetic sister. Pulling out the Phone he tapped out a 'hello'.
"Hello, Master Harry. How can I help you?"
"I want to get to know you Friday. I know how Jarvis works but are there any differences between your systems?"
"Like Jarvis I am here to assist you. But unlike Jarvis I am portable and not attached to any home system. I can connect with Jarvis but it will take time as I have to filter through the energy fields to satellites so it will not be good to use face time unless you are out side magical areas. Master Tony has scanned in all of the books Master Loki has from his Asgardian library. I also have a scan feature so you will be able to scan other books for future reference."
"Good to know; I believe that will come in hand with learning of this world. To be honest I miss the Muggle world already along with my Father and Uncle Tony. I bet the others are busy on missions as well. I know Uncle Thor has returned to Asgard so he could attend his Princely duties to the All-Father and Asgard. I miss them a lot. I haven't been alone like this since I was in HYDRA."
"Do not worry Master I am here for you and I am sure you will find peers to keep you company."
"You might be right but that is not going to happen right now I feel pressure on my magic. I believe I feel the first of the headmaster's Lackeys near by." Harry stood up placing Friday on the bench. He then used his Mystic Arts magic to ward the door keep all out before opening his locket. Suddenly voices from outside his door were amplified in his carriage.
"Ron, stop looking for him he's not here." A voice ordered sounding annoyed.
"Shut up Fred! You're just jealous that the Headmaster didn't ask you to befriend the Boy Who Lived."
"I'm George, he's Fred and we're not jealous. We just don't believe in lying to a boy we've never met."
"We know that you and Mum are doing this for money and we're disgusted."
"It's just a bit of coin to make sure he stays on the side of the light. What's wrong with that? I can show him that we're the side that will win this war."
"You're a fool little brother. Leave the boy alone, he doesn't need you stunting his growth."
"Well said Fred. Who Harry Potter befriends should be his choice even if he should befriend a Boot or a Malfoy. It's his choice."
"A Malfoy?! Are you crazy; he'll go dark in less than a day if he befriended Malfoy. I am going to find Potter and set him straight on the path of the light." There was a stomping foot steps that led away from the door.
"Maybe we should find Potter and warn him against our brother."
"But then we would be no better than Ron." Harry had heard enough. Using his Sling Ring he opened a portal in the Hallway and the twins fell through it and into his carriage from the ceiling without leaving a trace of Magic.
"Ow! What happen brother?"
"Not sure but I think we are about to die brother." The twins laid upon the floor staring up at the face of a massive cat with equally massive teeth.
"Shadow let them up I need information from them."
The cat huffed but reverted back to his smaller size before taking his place next to his master. The red headed twins were quick to their feet and stood before what seemed like the smallest first year they have ever seen.
"Hello, my name is Haraldr Lokison Prince of Asgard. You might also know me as Harry Potter son of James Potter. I have few questions for you."
"We must be going crazy,"
"We hear your voice but,"
"Your lips are not moving,"
"How is it Possible?" The twins spoke rapidly but as if they were on person.
"My voice was stolen when I was young I have other means in which to talk. Sit I need to know about what Dumbledore wants your family to do with me."
"Well, Your Highness, I am Fred this is my brother George, we are from the Weasley Clan of purebloods but our family is not well thought of."
"What my brother means is we're poor and are over flowing with kids. But we are full of love for almost everyone we meet."
"Well some of us. Our youngest brother and sister as well as are mother have taken to follow the Headmaster under the promise of raising our fortune and social status." Fred glared at the floor as if it did him a personal wrong.
"We don't like it and are ignored because we have a talent for Mischief."
"What has Dumbledore told them of me?"
"Well, he came by last week saying that you were raised by strict Muggles and probably needed help finding your way in our world. That you would be grateful for the help and with a strong friendship our fortunes could rise."
"So long as we tell him everything you do and keep you on the side of the light." George sneered.
"I take you don't want his promise of riches and fame." Harry stated leaning against the door of the carriage."
"We don't trust him or his idea of guiding you to the light side. We're going to have our own shop one day." Fred replied.
"We are inventors of sorts and have a lot of pranks to sell. We can make our own fortunes." George smiled proudly.
"I believe you. I think we can be acquaintances for now, but there is room for trust to build." Harry nodded and held his hand out. Fred took it and shook the offered hand than allowed his brother to do the same.
"We should celebrate this new meeting with a toast!"
"Yes, I just so happen to have a few bottles of butter beer I took from Percy's room last night." Fred grinned passing out the beverages.
"Now sit new friend and we shall fill you in on the gossip of Hogwarts." George smirked pulling Harry into the seat between him and Fred. They had plenty to tell the boy and a long Ride to the castle. What an excellent start to the new school year.
A/N: Yay another chapter done managed to finish this chapter while everyone is sleeping. Plot bunnies are very demanding and are very hungry. Thanks for reading Keep Reviewing.