Wow, okay. In one night I got 6 followers, 3 favorites, 104 views, 1 review, and it's in 3 communities…. I'm pretty sure I wrote the prologue in under an hour because I was in a rush and wanted to upload it quickly. Thank you to everyone who reviewed! Also, yes, I will attempt to make the chapters long, but no promises. See, I'm a very lazy person so I probably will not make the chapters more than 4 to 6 pages long. I also have like, a bazillion other things I need to update soooo….
I will be transitioning between calling the nations by country names and human names, so don't get confused if I call a nation by its country name then the human name right after. Also, when in Harry's POV, Canada will be referred to as either papa or mama/mom/mommy, and Prussia will be referred to as either father/vater, dad, or daddy.
So, yeah. This chapter will basically be introducing Harry's life and then it will go into him getting his letter. Please R&R and ENJOY!
Chapter 1
Normal POV
In a mansion in New Prussia, Ontario, the walls were lined with many pictures. They all included a man with blonde hair, violet eyes covered by glasses with a strange curl, an albino man, and a young boy. The boy seemed to have changed over the years, but the men didn't. The boy started out with black hair, emerald green eyes, and glasses. As the years went on, his hair began turning to a silverish-white color, and he gained an odd curl, though his hair stayed messy as it always was. He lost the glasses and his left eye turned violet. This boy's name is Harry Williams-Beilschmidt nee Potter. The blonde man was Matthew Williams. The albino was Gilbert Beilschmidt. They were otherwise known as… New Prussia, Canada, and Prussia.
After adopting Harry, Gilbert had the idea to move to New Prussia so that Harry would become comfortable in his own nation. Luckily, all the provinces had moved out so no one would object.
Harry was an… interesting boy to say the least. To add onto his physical appearance, he would sometimes wear either a causal maple leaf sweater with sweats, or he would wear a bike rider outfit. He also had a strange personality. To his friends, he was loud and arrogant, but not exactly to the point where it could be called bragging. He proclaimed his awesomeness a lot (much like his albino father) and had the same sense of style as his father. However, he was also practically invisible when it came to new people and in classes he was just generally quiet. He was taught to be very loyal and inherited his papa's love for hockey (he also was quite good at lacrosse) and would lash out at anyone who stomped on all his beliefs. He was quite protective of his loved ones as well and he loved animals, a trait he had gotten from his papa. However, he had slight separation issues (especially when it came to his papa), and would sometimes say the dumbest or most confusing things, something that had been caused by America.
Matthew taught Harry most magic so that he would be prepared for when he gets his Hogwarts letter. Gilbert taught Harry 'dark' magic and told him that, just because someone was related to a 'dark' wizard or was in Slytherin, did not mean that that person themselves is evil. So when Harry learned that he did have lots of dark magic in him, his 'parents' weren't disgusted and instead smiled and just said that that just made him more special. In fact, they let him buy a pet to celebrate. He chose a snake (an Egyptian Asp) that he named Kuro, simply because he couldn't think of anything else.
When Harry was four, he met Severus Snape. At first, Snape hated him because he looked too much like James Potter. As time went on, Snape realized that Harry was nothing like James, considering how much Harry himself seemed to like Snape. Eventually, he was referred to as 'Uncle Slither' by Harry, who still uses the term. Why was Snape there? Well, he was there to help Harry get used to having actual wizards around and not people like the magic trio, but he didn't meet them until he was six. Also, Snape taught Harry about The Sight so he wouldn't get confused in the future.
When Harry was six, he was officially introduced to the other nations at a World Meeting. Even though he was six at the time, he was smart enough to know that these nations had ignored his beloved papa, so in turn he blew up on all of them until Matthew had to calm him down. Needless to say, the nations hardly ever forgot Matthew Williams Canada. As for how the nations reacted, there were some… different reactions.
France was cooing about how he would love to babysit, only for England to hit him on the head and say that he would corrupt the kid, starting a fight. America went on about being a 'heroic' uncle and stuff like that. Germany was shocked that his brother was raising a kid, but wasn't that surprised since he was raised by Gilbert anyways. Romano revealed that he was Canada's best friend and was surprisingly soft towards Harry, automatically making Harry dub him as his favorite uncle. Though, there was a sort of misunderstanding when Harry thought that Romano and Spain were dating. Prussia had just laughed and said that they would be dating eventually, causing Romano to yell at him and have his face look like a tomato, as Spain puts it. Needless to say, it was normal World Meeting, just with New Prussia there to enjoy it.
On Harry's tenth birthday, Harry saw his papa's hockey match for the first time. Needless to say, he soon had a wider vocabulary and knew that he should watch more hockey games and criticize everything wrong with them. Unless they were Canadian hockey teams.
Now, Harry is turning 11 years old soon, and that means that he was getting his Hogwarts letter soon. Truthfully, he wasn't all that excited because it would mean being separated from his beloved papa and father. He loved his papa and father, because they were always there for him and they always encouraged him.
When Harry woke up a few mornings before his 11th birthday, he wasn't surprised to see an owl there waiting for him outside his window. He softly stroked the owl's back as he opened went to grab the letter, only to find two addressed to him. One was to a Mr. H Potter, and the other to a Mr. H Williams-Beilschmidt. He shrugged and simply guessed that nobody in the wizarding world was informed that he was officially adopted by Matthew Williams and Gilbert Beilschmidt. He opened the one that said Mr. H Williams-Beilschmidt.
Mr. H Williams-Beilschmidt
The First Bedroom Up The Stairs
New Prussia, Ontario
HOGWARTS SCHOOL OF
WITCHCRAFT AND WIZARDRY
Headmaster: Albus Dumbledore
(Order of Merlin, First Class, Grand Sorc., Chf. Warlock, Supreme Mugwump, International Confed. of Wizards)
Dear Mr. Williams-Beilschmidt,
We are pleased to inform you that you have a place at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Please find enclosed a list of all necessary books and equipment.
Term begins on 1 September. We await your owl no later than 31 July.
Yours sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
HOGWARTS SCHOOL
of WHICHCRAFT and WIZARDRY
UNIFORM:
First-year students will require:
sets of plain work robes (black)
plain pointed hat (black) for day wear
pair of protective gloves (dragon hide or similar)
winter cloak (black, with silver fastenings)
Please note that all pupil's clothes should carry name tags.
COURSE BOOKS
All students should have a copy of each of the following:The Standard Book of Spells (Grade 1)
by Miranda GoshawkA History of Magic by Bathilda BagshotMagical Theory by Adalbert WafflingA Beginner's Guide to Transfiguration by Emeric SwitchOne Thousand Magical Herbs and Fungi
by Phyllida SporeMagical Drafts and Potions by Arsenius JiggerFantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
by Newt ScamanderThe Dark Forces: A Guide to Self-Protection
by Quentin Trimble
OTHER EQUIPMENT1 wand
1 cauldron (pewter, standard size 2)
1 set glass or crystal phials
1 telescope
1 set brass scales
Students may also bring and owl OR a cat OR a toad.
PARENTS ARE REMINDED THAT FIRST YEARS ARE NOT ALLOWED THEIR OWN BROOMSTICKS
"Papa, dad, I got my letter!" Harry called after thoroughly reading the letter as he made his way down the stairs of the mansion to the dining room, where his parents were obviously having time to themselves for a while.
"Oh, that's great Harry!" Matthew said, smiling. Gilbert sat back in his chair, grumbling something about not having enough time with his Birdie before flashing a smile at Harry.
"Awesome, now we just need to send them a letter saying you'll go!" Gilbert exclaimed. Harry laughed.
"Yeah, and then we get to go to Diagon Alley and get all my stuff!" He said excitedly. "I really want more books! And I can't wait to get my wand! Ooo, can I get an owl?" Matthew smiled his gentle smile.
"Of course, we'll get you whatever you want," he agreed. Harry smiled brightly, but then frowned as a thought hit him.
"But… I won't be able to see you guys anymore…" He muttered. Matthew went to hug his son.
"We'll still get to see you on breaks," he comforted. "And we might get to see you on weekends too." Harry nodded sadly.
"Come on mein klein cub," Gilbert said. (German: My little cub) "Let's go write back to them and then we can go to Diagon Alley!" Harry nodded eagerly, seeming to brighten up.
"Okay vater!" He agreed, following his father out of the room. Matthew sighed and smiled.
"They're so excited," he said to himself. "I should start breakfast." With that, he went to make his signature pancakes coated with real maple syrup, just like everyone in that family liked it.
With Harry and Gilbert in Gilbert's study, they were writing a letter to Dumbledore sasying that they would be happy to go to Hogwarts.
To Albus Dumbledore,
I, Harry Williams-Beilschmidt, would be happy to go to Hogwarts for my first year. I love learning magic and I hope it's true that Hogwarts is the best wizarding school in Britain. My vater has a few conditions to me going to Hogwarts though.
I, Gilbert Beilschmidt, know that you are planning to use my son for your own selfish desires. I will most definitely not stand for it, and neither will Mattie! So, here are my conditions: 1) Do NOT attempt to make my son go on life-threatening adventures. I do not want my son to die, and I highly doubt you want the wrath of a Canadian that can beat a scary Russian at hockey to be on your tail. My son is going to Hogwarts to LEARN, not to do your dirty work. 2) If I hear about my son in the papers, I WILL HAVE YOUR HEAD. My son is NOT Harry Potter, he is Harry Williams-Beilschmidt and he will be treated as a normal (yet AWESOME) 11 year old boy. 3) DON'T USE MY SON FOR FAME! 4) Do not use ANY sort of spell on my son unless it is absolutely necessary. That does not mean that you can use Stupefy on him if he doesn't want to cooperate. If he gets seriously injured, ONLY use spells that will heal him! That is all.
Sincerely,
Harry Williams-Beilschmidt and Gilbert Beilschmidt
"I think that's an AWESOME letter!" Gilbert cheered. "Let's send it."
"Dad, did you have to threaten him so much?" Harry asked, sweat-dropping. Gilbert looked at him as if he just asked "Are you awesome?"
"Of course I did, Cub!" He exclaimed. "I have to make sure you live a normal, AWESOME, Hogwarts school life while you're there! None of that "Boy-Who-Lived" crap!" Harry just rolled his eyes.
"Okay, I think the owl is still in my room, I'll get him to bring back the letter," he told his father, who nodded.
"Okay, I'll go see if Birdie has finished with his pancakes!" Gilbert cheered before going back down the stairs. Harry laughed and went back to his room to check to send that letter. After the owl had flown off, Harry went back downstairs to eat his pancakes.
"Papa, your pancakes are awesome as always!" Harry exclaimed happily. Matthew smiled gently.
"Thank you Cub," he said softly. "I'm glad." Harry smiled at him.
"So, when are we going to Diagon Alley?" He asked anxiously.
"We can go on your birthday, wouldn't that be a treat?" Matthew replied. Harry grinned.
"Awesome!" He said.
"Oh, Cub, don't tell your uncles about Hogwarts yet alright?" Gilbert said after he chewed on his pancakes. "Alfred will try to take you away so you aren't corrupted by 'England's crazy imaginary world' stuff."
"We can tell Uncle Lovi right?" Harry asked hopefully. He didn't want to leave his favorite uncle in the dark. Matthew nodded.
"Of course, I can't keep something this important from my best friend," he said. Harry grinned victoriously. He couldn't wait to tell his uncle, despite the fact that he'll probably be holding on to his papa's leg and begging him to come with him before taking the train.
"Oh by the way, can I get a pet penguini?" Harry asked randomly. (I MEANT TO PUT THE EXTRA I ON THERE!) His parents looked at him blankly before laughing.
"You are an awesomely strange kid!" Gilbert laughed.
"What's a penguini?" Matthew wondered out loud.
END! So, I know a lot of characters are OOC, and I have a perfectly good explanation for that! I am just very bad at making characters be themselves during a specific scene or something. Otherwise I'm good at characters. Mattie and Gilbert strike me as protective parents, just not overprotective. That's Quebec's job (to me, Quebec is a girl, btw). I think if Dumbledore tried manipulating Harry, Matt's Canadian Rage would come out and Gil's a Teutonic Knight, or was, so obviously something bad will happen. So yes, I've decided that Draco will be nice and my friend is currently helping me decide which house Harry should be in.
Sweetmouse: Your welcome, I never really liked Ginny anyways. And yes, I did know that Voldemort meant Flight of Death in French.
The Little Chibi: Yes, I'm trying to make him seem different, thus him being pretty random and having separation issues.
Cinnominbubble9: Yeah, I know I'm awesome! Lol, jk, and thank you for the shipping suggestions. I never really intended for Germany and Italy to be a big part in this, so if I don't add in any GerIta, I apologize. I might be able to add in a little "TOMATO BASTARD! YOU'RE DATING MY BROTHER?!" from Romano or something like that though. I probably will have Dramione, FrUK, and PruCan, obviously.
Again, please R&R and thank you for reading! Next time: Diagon Alley!
NOTE TO ALL ARTISTS READING THIS!
I will be holding an art contest type thing! I want all of you who want to to draw your versions of Harry Williams-Beilschmidt based on the description I've given you at the beginning of the chapter! The one which I find the most interesting and most like the picture I have of Harry in my head will be the cover of this, and I will post link to the picture on my profile for all to see! The setting can be anything and anyone else you want to include can be in there too! For example, you can put Harry out with Matthew and Gilbert at the park on a snowy day, or Harry walking through the halls of Hogwarts with Hermione! Or even Harry clinging to Matthew and begging him not to go! I will also allow a simple background with no setting and Harry in whatever pose you like! PM me the link to the picture you have drawn or send a review saying that you have posted the link on your profile and I will look at it! Have fun!