Unexpected Expectations

By Orange Wind (AKA Daisuke of the Dark)

Disclaimer: I don't own Pokémon or Harry Potter. Pokémon is owned by Nintendo, and Harry Potter is owned by J.K. Rowling.

Legend: "Talking", "PokéPhone Usage", 'Thinking', "Attacks"

Summary: When Harry's life on Earth ended, he expected to meet up with friends and family in the afterlife. What he didn't expect was this. "Guess Dumbledore was right about the next-great-adventure."

Warnings: Spoilers, Short Chapters, OC's, Deviation from canon (FANFICTION), Etc…

Norman Dark was a very happy man. Just last year he proposed to the love of his life, Caroline, and she had accepted. They were married two months later. Then a month later, he finds out that his beloved Caroline is pregnant. Now most guys would have fainted at the news, but not him. He just smiled and hugged his Caroline.

This leads us to the present. Norman Dark was a very happy man. The doctor had just come out of the operating room and had told him that the birth was a success. Norman was told that he could go in then. As soon as the words left the doctor's mouth Norman sprinted towards his wife's side.

As he walked in his wife's room Norman spotted Caroline on a bed, looking very tired, but very happy. In her arms was a bundle of blankets.

"Is that?" Norman asked. A nod was all he got in response.

Caroline handed the bundle to her husband. Norman carefully lifted the baby into his hands.

"What will we call him?" Caroline asked.

Norman paused to think for a moment. He honestly hadn't thought of a name. Thinking of the perfect name for his son, he said, "Harry, after your grandfather."

Looking down at his son, Norman was shocked to see the most vivid emerald green eyes he'd ever seen.

"His name will be Harry Emerald Dark." Norman announced.

"Harry Emerald Dark." Caroline affirmed.

Little Harry grew up quickly. By age one Caroline could get him to read small sentences by himself. By age three, Harry was reading all he could about the Pokémon world. Caroline would often tell Norman he was going to be a researcher when he was older. Norman disagreed, stating that Harry would be a trainer, like his father.

When Harry turned six, Norman and Caroline noticed that Harry was exhibiting odd traits for a child. So Norman asked his Eevee to keep an eye on Harry. Later that week, Norman checked up on Harry, and to his astonishment he saw that Harry was having a complete conversation with Eevee. Norman approached Harry and asked how he was able to understand Eevee. Harry replied that it was just something he could do. When Norman asked if that was all Harry could do, Harry replied that he could understand any Pokémon, not just certain types.

That's how Norman and Caroline found out that Harry was an empath. Norman tested Harry's abilities on a dark type Pokémon, Umbreon. Surprisingly Harry was able to maintain a conversation, despite the fact that it should have been impossible, due to Umbreon's type. So as Harry grew up, he would often talk to his father's Pokémon, discussing things that he learned in his books.

Then one day, a few weeks before Harry turned fifteen, Norman was offered a job. But not just any job, he was offered to become the Petalburg City Gym Leader. The only problem Norman saw with that was moving, so he discussed the situation with his family. Caroline and Harry were very supportive, telling him he should take the job. So the next day, Norman said that he was taking the job, and that they should begin packing.

AN: So, Harry is now in the Pokémon world, as the son of Norman and Caroline Dark. Next Chapter will be the start of Pokémon Emerald and Harry regaining his memories from before. I didn't really put much thought behind Norman's name, other than the fact that Harry would need one. Yes, Harry's an empath (someone who can sense emotions, and in Harry's case read minds), which will allow the Pokémon in the story to have a bit of a voice. I know I'll get this question, son to answer it now. NO HARRY WILL NOT HAVE HIS MAGIC. That is all, Read and Review, Thanks!