Summary-Harry after a particularly bad beating from his so-called family, and after finding out some rather horrifying news, wishes with all his heart to be somewhere else; to be anywhere else but where he is. His magic sensing his desperation grants his wish. Now how will Luffy react to a new brother; one who fell out of the sky? And how will Harry deal with the one piece world?

Disclaimer- I do not own One Piece or Harry Potter nor do I make any profit off of either one of them.

Chapter three

A year had passed since Harry had first met Luffy, and now Harry was finally about to meet Luffy's hero. The one person who had given Luffy the dream to be the king of the pirates to begin with. After hearing so much about him from Luffy, Harry was finally about to meet Shanks.

Who was pirate of some sort, and nothing similar to the ones Harry had read about back his world either; not if what both Luffy and Makino had told about him were true. Then again Harry also figured that Pirates where like most human, who can be either good or bad it just depended on the person in question. And that his books would have cover the good ones nearly as much considering the laws on Piracy.

So Harry decided he would take a wait and see approach on Shanks as if Luffy like him as much as he did there had to be a reason for it, and if Luffy wanted to be a pirate then it could be as bad as he feared. Which left Harry just trying to go with the flow and not overly complicate things by over thinking them like he knew he was prone to do at times. Especially if he was given time to think about it and wonder about the what ifs.

But from what Harry did know was that Shanks had been coming and going to the island for about three years now. Usually coming ever year or so; with the last visit being the one Harry had just missed. Something Luffy had pouted a bit in telling him as he had wanted to introduce his newest friend to Shanks as soon as possible.

This, and several other thoughts that circled in his head, made it so that Shank's upcoming visit something Harry was both very excited and nervous about happening. Mainly wondering just what Luffy's apparent hero would think of him.

Though at the same time he was nowhere near as excited as Luffy was about the whole thing; who as of yet hadn't stopped jumping around since he found out Shanks was coming. Which was nearly five hours ago, making Harry feel a little dizzy himself as he continued to watch Luffy.

Also wondering if someone had slipped the boy in question either some sugar or worse some coffee, both of which being things Luffy was usually forbidden from having; especially when he was already as wired up as he currently was.

Because something like that would very easily explain just where he got all the energy from in the first place. As Harry was sure he didn't nearly have as much energy as Luffy always seemed to have. Something that made Harry swear he was never going to let Luffy near any source of strong coffee or worse something like espresso for fear of what would happen if the boy in question got his hands on something like that.

As Luffy was already bad enough when he managed to sneak a good amount of sugar into himself Harry didn't want to see the nightmare it would be if it was something stronger if he got something more than the rather mild Coffee Makino made herself or the smaller sugar candy's she had.

Seeing that Luffy wasn't going to calm down in the least bit, and sick of seeing him jump around like a demented monkey, Harry couldn't help but sigh silently to himself before heading over to where Luffy was.

Then, without any hesitation, and knowing from experience that it honestly didn't hurt him badly, punched him in the back of the head. Something that seemed to be the only thing that could get through to Luffy at times. Not to mention something he had been told by both Makino as well as Luffy himself was ok to do. As long as he only didn't do so too often and never did it with the intent to actually hurt Luffy that is. After he did this, Harry told Luffy, in an almost bored sounding monotone voice.

"Luffy, calm down. Hopping around like some demented monkey on drugs isn't going to make Shanks come here any faster than he already is. All you'll succeed in doing is really freaking out the rest of the towns folk..even if some of their faces are rather amusing it would be better to stop"

As he said this Harry didn't mention that Luffy would only tire himself out before Shanks even got there because he knew if he did Luffy would take that as some sort of challenge; something that while funny would be something he would want to save for a later date instead.

Hearing, and feeling the swat across his head, Luffy pouted and rubbed his head mockingly, as he knew Harry hadn't hit him hard enough to actually hurt him anyway. Before asking in a playfully annoyed tone. Glad that he had finally gotten his friend, now brother, out of his painfully shy shell.

"Oh, why'd you hit me, and what happened to the timid little boy who couldn't hurt a fly and shied away from violence all together?"

After this was said Harry snorted and rolled his eyes before responding in a sugary sweet voice. One that had Makino and everyone else around him laughing; both at the tone and his answer he gave.

"He spent time around you and your Grandfather Garp. No one can remain like that and remain sane around you two. Not to mention I had to deal with you during several sugar rushes and crashes. For my own sanity's sake, I adapted."

This answer caused Luffy to start to pout once more; much to the amusement of those watching the two boys. Though Luffy's pout quickly disappeared, and Harry anxiety reappeared when someone in the crowd called out.

"Hey, look there's Shanks ship now; it's pulling into the docks…Seaking seems to be ignoring them again. Wonder how they do that." Though this last bit seemed to be said with curiosity rather than the want of being answered or even wanting the Seaking in question gone.

Not that Harry had long to think on this, or wonder just why that was, because as soon as this was said Luffy had grabbed Harry arm and rushed toward Makino's bar. Knowing from previous experience that is where Shanks would be heading as soon as he got off his ship, like he always did; dragging a nearly flying Harry behind him as he did so. In fact, Harry was sure that Shanks and his crew had literally just reached the door to Makino's bar when Luffy burst through said door with a loud cry of.

"SHANKSSS!" A cry that was responded by a warm friendly voice, that Harry didn't recognize in the least bit, from further down the bar.

"Hey, Luffy haven't seen you in a while. How have you been still playing anchor? And who's the girl you dragged in here with you; got yourself a girlfriend already?"

Harry hearing this, especially the last bit, felt his neck heat up in rage and before his old fear of strangers could stop him jumped up and angrily began to start shouting; much to pretty much everyone's amusement.

"I'm not a girl damn it! And even if I was, I wouldn't date Luffy he's like a brother more than anything! I want nothing with the headache dating and keeping him in line would cause me. It's bad enough already!"

This response got him a whole new round of laughter and caused Harry to become even redder in the face than he already was. Especially after he realized who he had just yelled at and noticed just how full Makino's bar was.

Luffy seeing that Harry was embarrassed and wanting to help him a bit, and at the same time wanting to introduce him to his hero, pulled Harry over to where Shanks was sitting and told Harry.

"Harry, this is Shanks, the guy I was telling you about."

Hearing this and understanding what Luffy was trying to do Harry looked up at Shanks and began to take in all the details he could about him. Trying to use the training he had been using to become a spy to notice the smaller details that most would miss out on as he did so.

What Harry noticed about Shanks was, well first it was most definitely his red hair, and then it was the three scars a crossed his left eye; along with the short scruffy but fitting shadow of red beard on his chin. After noticing these things Harry quickly started noticing a lot of other small, yet no less important, details about Shanks.

Like the fact Shanks was wearing a long black cloak and a straw hat on his head. Or the fact that he had a large sword on his right side; a Saber if Harry had to guess. A red sash tied around his waist to hold said sword, which was right under a white untucked shirt that was halfway unbuttoned; leaving half his chest exposed. Then under that was a pair of brown trousers that cut off halfway down Shanks's knees. Lastly Harry noticed the pair of simple but well-worn sandals on his feet.

After taking in all these details, and mentally cursing himself for not noticing the weapon first, Harry realized he was staring. The blush that had been disappearing from his face reappeared full force as he realized this, and as he reached out a hand to Shanks before, in a clearly embarrassed tone, said.

"Sorry about staring at you…and for going off on you earlier like I did…Um, as Luffy said my name Harry. It's nice to meet you…. Luffy has told me a lot about you." Once again Harry found himself doing a habit, he had though he had dropped over the last year, and that was biting his lip in nervousness.

Fortunately, this, and everything he had said, only seemed to amuse the pirates in front of him even more than they already where. If the slap on the back from Shanks meant anything. Stumbling slightly from the force of the hit, even if it was friendly, Harry bumped into Luffy; who had somehow appeared in front of him and was now talking to Shanks in an excited tone.

"Come on Shanks me and Harry would be really great pirates why won't you let us join you!" Hearing this Harry couldn't help but blink and before he could think about what he was saying blurted out.

"But Luffy you can't swim." This caused Shanks and his crew to fall down laughing and for Luffy to pout as he spun around and cried out angrily at Harry.

"HHHAAARRRRRRRRRYYYYY don't say that!"

While Luffy was doing this. Shanks had gotten up from where he had been laughing from and walked over to where Luffy was and slapped him on the back while happily chortling out.

"And that's why we can't take you, Anchor! Dahahahaha" both Luffy and Harry blushed at this. Luffy because he was being teased, even if it was friendly teasing, and Harry because he gave them something to tease Luffy about.

It took them a little while but soon the laughter died down and once it did Shanks turned back towards Harry; a warm smile on his face as he did so.

"It's good to meet you as well Harry but you have to tell me how the hell did you end up with Luffy anyway."

This was said in a teasing tone telling both Luffy and Harry that Shanks didn't mean anything bad by what he was saying. Yet, still despite this tone, Harry felt himself stiffen as he thought back to what had caused him to appear in Luffy's hometown to begin with. Shanks seeing Harry stiffen backed up a bit before telling him.

\"You know if you don't want…" Only to be interrupted by Harry, who had decided that it was time he talked about what had happened to him; least what happened continued to affect him like it seemed to be doing now.

"No, I need to tell someone what happened, and frankly I have avoided talking about it for a while now. I think if I don't tell someone soon, I'll never talk about it and Makino told be earlier that I need to talk about it so I can get over it. I think she's right about that. Plus, Luffy seems to trust you…" Here Harry trailed off as he sat down on a stool nearby where Makino was standing; taking comfort in her presence while he began his tale.

"Okay first let me say I don't really know how exactly I did end up here in the first place. But I do know that since I have been here, I have thought about what had happened and have made a guess as to what had happened. If it is wrong, I don't know, the same can be said if it is correct. All I know is that's what I think happened based on what I do know." Again, Harry paused and got a thoughtful look on his face.

"I do know that…or at least I am pretty sure, it will be nearly impossible for me to get back to where I am from; even then I would never be welcomed…. I don't know why I feel like this, but I do know it's a gut feeling of sorts; something that has really never led me wrong before. SO, I guess it really doesn't matter." This time Harry didn't pause or stop himself he was interrupted by Luffy.

"Hey Harry, I know you don't want to talk about it, and that why you keep talking like this. But just get it over with and done with. I know you'll feel better after words." This cause Harry to give Luffy a strained smile. He had been stalling because he really didn't want to talk about what had happen, and yet at the same time he felt that he should.

Which was what lead to him dragging it all out; something Luffy seemed to be determined to not let him do. So, with that in mind, and determined not to stall any longer, Harry began his tale. Taking care not to look at anyone while he was talking, not wanting to see their looks or reactions to what he was saying.

"Okay …um first let me say that I think I am here or that I appeared here like I did because I wished for it to happen. I know it sounds ridicules, but I can't think of any other reason than that. All I know was that I was alone after getting some terrible news….and after getting punished by my uncle and all I wanted was to get somewhere far away from where I was. Somewhere that no one who knew me at that moment could ever find me at. The next thing I knew was that the pain I was feeling got a lot worse and all I could see was a bright light. This caused me to pass out. When I woke, I heard voices and pretended to still be passed out so I could find out more information. This really didn't work so well so I decided to 'wake up' and got the information that way. That's when I first meet Makino and Woop. It's also when I first met Luffy; or more like ran him over…but anyway that was a year ago." The others thinking, he was done, or unable to hold in the anger they were feeling (Makino), burst out with questions.

"What do you mean your uncle punished you? If he caused you those injuries, I found you with when you appeared, I swear I am going to hunt him down and very slowly teach him why he should never touch a child, like that, ever again!" (Makino)

"What news could you possible of heard that made you want to get so far way; why not sooner!" (Woop)

"You're not done, are you?" (Luffy)

Harry's eye twitching slightly, and once again he back to chewing on his bottom lip, as he listened to the question being fired at him; though he did admit when he heard what Makino had to say he felt warmth in his stomach. Though at the same time he feared her reaction when she found out just what had happened; almost enough to stop his story then and there. But then he looked up and saw Shanks eyes. What he saw in them gave him enough courage to continue on with his tale.

"O-one of the reasons I made that wish, was because I knew my uncle and aunt hated me with every fiber of their being and they had proved that to me time in and time out again…. I just never really wanted to believe it before…and yes Miss. Makino those injuries were because of my uncle's punishment."

Again, Harry was interrupted, but this time by Makino who cursed aloud; much to the shock of all those around her. Decided to ignore this for the moment, and desperately trying to stop the pleased blush from showing up on his face, Harry continued on with his story; hoping for no more interruptions as he did so.

"I had also wanted to get away because I was really well…heartbroken about something that my uncle had delighted in telling me. He had told me that while my mother was dead my father was still very much alive and had started a new family elsewhere. Having wanted nothing to do with me because I reminded him of everything he lost. Now that I think about it, he probably didn't want anything to do with me because I look so much like my mom; his wife. I'm not trying to make excuses for him as I say this, but I think that may have been his reason…though still didn't make it hurt any less when I heard that. Especially the way my uncle told me… Anyway, when I found out about that on top of the injuries, I had all I wanted was to get away like I said earlier. Which is what happened to me. I got away." Harry after saying this last bit decided to look at everyone so that he could judge their reactions.

What he saw only made him feel better about telling everyone what had happened to him. Because not a one of them was looking at him with pity or disgust. Instead, they looked to be pissed off at his relatives, and his father. Seeing this Harry felt a deep sense of belong one he was sure he would always remember.

Apparently, Harry had been silent for too long, or Luffy was trying to cut some of the tension because the next thing Harry knew was that Luffy was hugging him tightly while laughingly telling Harry.

"It's a good think you're here cause now you can become a pirate and prove them wrong. Make it so they can never hurt you like that again" This caused smile to grace everyone's faces and for Harry to finally fully relax; which was probably what Luffy had been aiming for in the first place.

Harry a couple of hours after he had told everyone his tell found himself extremely amused as he watched Luffy continuously pester Shanks into letting them join his crew. While Shanks continued to drink and casually shoot Luffy down with hilarious insults. It was seriously wonderful but for some reason Harry couldn't shake the feeling that something bad was going to be happen real soon. Not today, but sometime close in the nearby future.