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A/N: okay I've been having a hard time figuring out which version of Marvel that I wanted to use so I finally decided to use one mostly based on the movies with some stuff from the comics. Also I have set this so it's about two years after the movie. Or we're at the point where Peter has graduated high school and the Avengers will have a couple new members.
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Harry was looking out the airplane window watching as the plane started its descent. He had to admit compared to all the other ways he had traveled airplanes were very convenient. He wouldn't admit it but he was sort of glad that he had been forced into a vacation. When his friends had heard they were happy for him and convinced him that this was a great opportunity.
He was actually looking forward to this as he had never been out of the country before. He was looking forward to being normal, and not having to put up with people tripping over themselves in his presence. That had been annoying, and often resulted in him losing it and hexing someone. Nobody knew who Harry Potter was in New York, after all he was just another tourist, hopefully. Besides this city would probably be so boring he'd be bored in a week.
"We have landed. Be ready to depart shortly." said the flight attendant.
Harry watches as the other passengers scrambled for their luggage and leave the plane. Harry gets up and grabs his own luggage as the plane empties. The luggage was mostly for show since he had all necessary items in the moleskin pouch around his neck (which had been enchanted with an undetectable extension charm). He wouldn't have bothered except Neo had told him that he was to keep the use of magic to a minimum. He thought this was a good idea but he wasn't about to admit that either. During the war he had picked up some non-magic methods of combat. After the war he had started to formally train in different martial arts, and Harry was certain he wouldn't need magic unless it was a life or death situation.
As soon as he was off the plane he started to look around for his escort. He had been told that someone would pick him up, and that if he tried to disappear he would regret it. So he waited for someone to find him. While he looked around he saw a crowd gathering near the gate, and he let his curiosity get the better of him. He saw that the crowd had gathered around two men. The man on the left was tall with blond hair and the one on the right was short with raven hair like Harry's except it was better kept (Harry's hair was still a mess no matter what he did to it). The blond was scanning the crowd and he seemed to have spotted what he was looking for.
Harry watched approach and prayed that these weren't his escorts. He didn't know about the blond but the other guy was obviously famous and enjoyed it. He was starting to wonder what exactly he had gotten himself mixed up in.
"Hi. Are you Harry Potter?" asked the blond he sounded uncertain.
"Er, yeah. And you are?" Harry asked.
"Steve Rogers" answered Steve. He offered Harry his hand which Harry shook. Harry took a moment to scrutinize the man. He looked like someone who had seen lots of fighting, and his posture was somewhat rigid. Definitely military or something Harry thought.
At the same time Steve was also examining Harry. He looked different than the picture that Fury had given them but maybe it was an old picture. He remembered the fit that Tony, Clint, and Logan had thrown when they had heard their newest mission.
FLASHBACK
Fury had called for an emergency meeting on the helicarrier and told everyone to be in attendance. Steve had already been on board so he was there first. Natasha and Clint had arrived next. Tony had arrived with Bruce and Pym, both were discussing some project they were working on. Janet had been following them. Thor arrived shortly after that. Logan had arrived last.
Steve sighed the Avengers had been active for three years, and their teamwork had actually been getting worse. The three new recruits had made it even worse, and all they did lately was bicker.
"Listen up." Fury said quieting the room at once.
"What is it this time? Did you guys play with break somebody's toys again?" asked Tony.
"Shut it Stark. We have a high priority British citizen flying in by the name of Harry Potter-Black." Fury said.
"What's so important about him?" asked Clint.
"Here. Take a look at these" Fury said handing out manila folders to everyone except Thor and Logan.
"It's a kid." said Tony. Looking down at the picture in the file. It was of a boy with untidy black hair, round wire rimmed glasses, and emerald-green eyes.
"He's cute." cooed Janet.
"Isn't he a little young for you?" asked Clint.
"Shut up. I didn't mean it like that." said Janet.
"Quiet. This kid was knighted by the queen. He is also the Lord of both Potter and Black families. This makes him a high priority target so he will be staying at the Avengers tower" said Fury.
"If I wanted to babysit some kid I woulda stayed at the School." said Logan.
"Yeah. We're superheroes not babysitters." said Tony.
"I hate to admit it but I have to agree with the tin can on this one." said Clint who had felt the need to add his two cents.
"Besides the kid should be able to buy his own protection." said Tony
"He's probably some pampered brat like you." said Clint
"What did you say bird brain?" asked Tony
"Well look he's young and rich so he's probably a pampered princess like you." said Clint.
"That rich coming from you Robin Hood" retorted Tony
"Is that the best you can come up with Stark?" asked Clint.
"Shut up! Both of you" shouted Natasha. She gave both of them death glares which made both men back down.
"Well I didn't sign up for no babysittin" said Logan getting up.
"Sit down." ordered Fury. He was starting to get a headache.
"Just have someone else do it" said Clint.
"Yeah what about the Fantastic Four? Or Spider-Man?" asked Tony
"Neither of them formally work with SHIELD. The orders are clear as long as he's in the US he is my responsibility and by extension your responsibility." said Fury
"This is not negotiable he will be staying at Avengers Tower and when he arrives you will pick him up. And don't let him out of your sights." Fury said. He then left before they could come up with any further arguments.
"So who's going to pick him up?" asked Tony.
Steve volunteered to go, but everyone else started bickering over who should have to go. In the end Tony decided they would end this argument like adults: they would draw sticks. Tony drew the short stick and spent the rest of the day sulking.
END FLASHBACK
The other man walked towards them having dispersed the crowd. He reminded Harry a little of Draco Malfoy but with an air of mischeif he usually associated with Fred and George. He looked at Harry and frowned.
"Are you sure this is him?"asked Tony.
"Yes. This is him." said Steve.
"He doesn't look like the kid in the picture."said Tony.
"It could've been an old picture." said Steve.
"Why would Fury give us an old picture?" asked Tony.
"That was probably Neo having a laugh." said Harry. He had the feeling these two bickered just as much as Ron and Hermione had. He felt a slight pang at the thought of his two friends.
"Who's Neo?" asked Tony instantly curious.
"He's the one who probably sent the photo. Do you have it on you?" asked Harry
Steve pulled the photo from his jeans pocket and handed it to Harry. Harry took it with a nod then looked down. It was a photo from his fourth year. Back when he'd been a midget and still had his glasses. He'd had a growth spurt since then and was now around 5'8" tall, he'd also had his vision corrected so he didn't wear glasses anymore. Neo did like to joke every now and then, but this didn't seem like he would do mostly because it didn't fit his sense of humor. If he had sent a more recent one I would have thought it was him. If he had to guess he would say that the Weasley twins had messed with the picture before it got sent.
"Nevermind it was the twins, bloody wankers, probably having a laugh at Neo and this Fury bloke." said Harry.
"Okay." said Tony obviously confused.
"Right well we're supposed to take you back to the Avengers Tower where you'll be staying." said Steve. He had also been confused by what Harry said, but did a better job of hiding it.
"I'm guessing that's not a hotel is it?" asked Harry dryly.
"Nope. Sorry kid but we've been ordered to watch you." said Tony
Well at least they're being honest about it, thought Harry. Doesn't mean I have to like it, but it's better to know. He remembered when he had been watched secretly by the Order of the Phoenix, and how mad he was when he found out. Besides he could easily sneak away if he really wanted to.
"Come on the limo's right outside." said Tony.
Harry followed Tony out the door. His eyes widened slightly when he saw the car that Tony was getting into. He'd seen limos before but this one was ridiculously big. It was obvious this guy enjoyed the limelight. As he got in he realized he didn't even know the rich guy's name. This could be fun because this guy seemed like the type who would be annoyed when someone doesn't know who he is. He was going to enjoy this, and besides he was on vacation after all he was supposed to have fun. He felt himself grin with anticipation.
