The Power He Knows Not

By ChupacabraTamer

All characters belong to JKR. Thank you for letting us play in your sand box.

This take place starting on the train ride at the end of GOF. Cannon divergent. New powers. Pissed off and powerful Harry. HP/HG

Warning: Some violence involving children. If you don't want to read it please find something else to read. You can't read a HP story without there being some violence. It will not be overly graphic but it will be necessary for the story and within characters as I see them.

Also: These are 15-year-old teenagers. There will be some physical interaction on HP and HG part. This in no ways condone the behavior as much as acknowledge it's existence. I'm just recording what's happening to them. They are writing this for me. Again if this bothers you please feel free to find something else to read.

Chapter 2 – The car park

As he passed into the muggle side of the barrier Daniel dropped into SAS recon mode and melted into the crowd. He handed his jacket to Emma efficiently changing his look to make him more invisible. Emma had expected this and neatly tucked the thin jacket into hers quickly. Emma and Hermione walked towards their exit without looking back. Hermione was hoping that Harry didn't look back hoping to see her face. It killed her not to look but this was needed. She had asked her father to watch Harry. Now she had to do her part and trust her father.

"Well boy. You kept us waiting while you felt up your freaky little bint. Get a move on." Vernon said as he shoved Harry hard enough to almost make him fall over. Vernon and Dudley laughed.

"Trouble walking freak" Dudley said. Earning a smile from his father.

Daniel tensed. He could see this situation spiraling down the drain quickly depending on Harry. Part of him was hoping Harry would provoke them in public so he had a reason to step in but this was long term abuse. Harry knew better than to make a scene. As with most of these cases Harry had learned that a scene would mean worse treatment later in private. Daniel followed them but still remained invisible to them. Even after all these years doing recon like this he was amazed that people just didn't pay attention to their surroundings. He knew Hermione would have spotted him many times over.

He didn't have to wait long. When the group approached the street Dudley tried to push Harry into a the path of a moving bus. Fortunately Harry was quick enough that it didn't work but Danial could see the approval in Vernons smirk. Daniel had to calm himself. It had been a long time since he had to do that. Since his first mission in fact. That one was similar to this and would still haunt him in the dark hours. He would not fail this time.

Calmed somewhat Daniel continued to stalk them as no other word could be used for what he was doing. He was hunting now and just waiting for the right moment or more to the point for them to do the right or wrong thing.

The group arrived at the auto and Daniel was given the green light. Vernon looked around and as Harry was trying to juggle his trunk into the boot Vernon shoved Harry hard enough for his head to hit the boot and cause a gash to start bleeding down Harrys face. Vernon was about to hit Harry and shove him into the boot when a hand grabbed his and twisted it back and around painfully. Forcing Vernon to the ground on his knees. The pain was excruciating and cause Vernon to cry out.

"Let go of me. Do you know who I am." He bellow.

"Yes. I. do. Unfortunately for you, you don't know who I am." The icy voice of a battle tested and ready SAS officer said softly.

Vernon looked into the eyes of someone that could end his life and go have a cup of tea without a second thought. Vernon knew in that one look that if provoked this man would respond with deadly resolve. Vernon liked to think of himself as a predator, however, at this moment he was looking into the eyes of an apex predator. All fight left Vernon as he paled under the glare.

"Dad" Dudley said. Rounding the car with the intent on helping his father.

"Don't. I saw what you did." the icy voice said to Dudley. That stopped him cold. Also the added pressure on Vernons wrist causing him to wince helped make his point. Try and your father will pay and you will be next. Dudley stopped in his tracks.

"Dudley stop." Vernon croaked out.

"Harry, you ok?" Daniel said.

"Yeh, kind of. A little dazed." Harry said.

"Get your trunk and cage and get behind me." Daniel said. Keeping the pressure on Vernons wrist at just below the breaking point. Although said quietly Harry knew it was a command and he moved quickly to comply.

"Do you know how to shrink your trunk?" Daniel asked.

"Yes but the trace" Harry started.

"My back right pocket. There is a small wand it's untraceable" He said.

Harry found it and with a swish shrunk his trunk and Hedwigs cage. Fortunately he had sent Hedwig flying home so she got some exercise this summer. He placed both in his pocket.

"Done."

"Harry do you ever want to see these people again? Stay at their house?" Daniel asked.

"No."

"Do you have anything at their house you would miss?" He asked

Harry didn't need to think. He never left anything there except Dudleys old clothes and he wouldn't even miss those.

"No"

"We are leaving. If you try" Daniel was trying to make an exit when his anger from before reared it's ugly head. He knew there could be some ramifications from his next act but he needed to make his point.

Daniel added a little more pressure into the joint lock and he heard a satisfying snap as Vernons wrist gave way to the pressure. Daniel let go of the monsters hand at that point and rubbed the sweat off his hands on his slacks.

Vernon was whimpering against the car panting as the pain wracked his wrist. Fortunately for Vernon the joint lock had numbed the wrist slightly. Unfortunately the pain would return very soon.

"If I hear about this, or the bobbies or DI stop by to ask me any questions there will be consequences. As for Dumbledore and his group. If any of them ask about Harry he is feeling sick and is in bed. Keep that up as long as you can and there will be no reason for us to see each other again." he said. The threat very clear as he looked at each of the three in turn. They all nodded in assent.

"Time to go Harry. Say good by if you want." Daniel stepped back.

Harry stepped back with Daniel and backing away for a couple of car lengths they turned and Harry followed Daniel.

"Thank you." Harry started.

"Not now. Say nothing." Daniel said sharply.

Harry nodded and followed until the reached the back of a very nice looking Mercedes Benz. Daniel tapped on the back of the car in a pattern as they walked alone side of the car. The doors unlocked and they got in. Daniel in the passenger side and Harry behind.

Hermione hugged Harry tightly as the car started forward at a deliberate pace. Not fast not slow but set to get them away as quickly as possible. No one said anything for a time. Harry wasn't sure what was up but the look in Hermiones eyes and a slight shake of her head said wait.

Daniel was stiff and Emma could sense the tension. It was slowly dissipating but she could see they would be a while before there would be any explanation. Hermione had pulled a plastic box from under the front seat and opened to a field medical kit. She was cleaning his wound and putting a plaster on it as they drove. She looked closely into his eyes and had him follow her finger.

"How is he" Emma asked as Hermione pushed the kit back under the seat.

"Superficial head lac. Lots of blood but that's normal, he doesn't seem to have a concussion, shouldn't need stitches." She replied succinctly.

This was a side of Hermione that he had never seen. His thoughts returned to when he was injured at school and how Hermione would assess his injury in moments and help before Madam Pomfrey would get there. He never realized she was so adept at healing. Hermione slid closer to Harry so their legs were touching and took his hand. Harry just held hers and enjoyed the contact with a slightly stupid grin on his face.

"We should get some food on the way home." Daniel finally said.

"Hermione what would you and Harry like?" Emma asked.

"I would love some Indian food. The food at Hogwarts is just a little to British for my tastes. Harry do you like curry?" She said.

"I've never had any but if you like it I'll try." He said.

At this point Harry would have eaten anything. His plans for the evening were to stay quiet and go to bed in the hopes of not getting hit the first night home. There wouldn't have been any food in Harrys future until at least tomorrow dinner. That having changed in the most delightful way. He was willing to go along with anything.

After stopping for take away they finally made it to Surrey and the Grangers house.

They had pulled into a neighborhood where all the houses were not identical. The Grangers house was one of the larger ones on the street and it looked inviting. That was the only word Harry could put to it. It looked like a home to him. He could see how Hermione would look forward to going home. From their greeting each other in the station to driving up to her home. He understood a lot more about Hermione in that moment. It made him smile for the life she had.

"Where's your trunk and Hedwigs cage Harry?" Hermione asked.

He pointed to his pocket and proceeded to get her trunk out of the boot and carried it inside.

Emma told Hermione to take Harry to the spare room and put their things away and come down when they are done. While they were busy she took Daniel into the kitchen and started getting the table ready for dinner. Handing Daniel plates and glasses and instructing him to fill the glasses with milk.

"It was bad Emma." Daniel finally said.

"Report." Emma said. She knew forcing him into his SAS role would help.

Daniel took the next 5 minutes reviewing exactly what happened. When he finished he looked Emma. She was sympathetic.

"I almost lost it. I didn't need to break his wrist. We were in no danger. Still.." His voice faltered.

"From what you said I believe you displayed amazing restraint. I would have done worse and that animal of a cousin wouldn't have walked away unscathed either." Emma said.

Daniel smiled at his wife. She always had a way of making him feel better.

"I'm not just saying that to make you feel better this time. I'm trying very hard not to run upstairs and get their address from Harry and go there myself and have a few well placed words, emphasized with a cricket bat to make my point. Encouraging a boy to push Harry into the street." She snarled.

Harry and Hermione came in at that point.

"I'm used to it. I know better than to be near my cousin and a busy street. He will always try and push me in front of any vehicle. I learned that the hard way when I was six." Harry said holding up his left arm as if that explained his statement.

Hermione and her mother both gasped at this declaration.

Hermione went to her father and gave him a big hug as tears started in the corner of her eyes.

"Thank you for saving him. Harry told me what happened. I'm sorry you didn't have a reason to dole out some justice to that lump of a cousin." Hermione said.

"Thank you for pointing it out to me. If they were willing to do that in public I can't imagine what they would have done when they got home." he said.

"They would have knocked me around a little more and locked me in my room for a couple of days to let me know my place. If I was lucky they might have pushed some food through the cat flap tomorrow evening." Harry said.

A low growl came from Emma and Hermione and at that point Harry realized that as much as Daniel was the one that dealt with Uncle Vernon, the women in this family were far more scary if you crossed them. He also realized that they considered him worth protecting. Something he had rarely felt before. Sirius would protect him. Remus would too. This was on a totally different level. Daniel wasn't afraid to deal with the incident directly tonight. A tear started in his eye as he watched Emma go and embrace her family and was even more surprised when she pulled him into the group hug with her family. Squished between Emma and Hermione Harry finally let out a cleansing breath he didn't realize he was holding.

This was the first time he felt like part of a family. Was this what it felt like comforting each other after something happened. He sighed again and returned the hug and he could feel a silent tear run down his cheek. Hermione finally broke the group up.

"This is great and all but that food smells great and I'm starved."

"It does smells great." Harry said.

"Oh Daniel, I wanted to return this. Thank you it was very helpful" Harry said as he handed him back the short wand.

Hermione had seen it when Harry returned his trunk and cage to their normal size but had forgot to ask about it as Harry related the details of what happened. Harry said her father had appeared out of no where to stop Vernon. It was like he apparated in to help. Hermione chuckled remembering how amazed she was the first time her father appeared out of no where.

Harry told her that Daniel had given him the wand to shrink his trunk and cage and that it was untraceable. She looked at her father and he shook his head. She understood it wasn't the time for explanations as he pocketed the wand.

At the table they all passed around take away cartons and Hermione explained what the dishes were and how to eat them. Harry had never had Indian food and it was an explosion of flavors in his mouth. He actually moaned a few times. The family chuckled and just let him enjoy.

"Well we should probably have a talk." Danial started.

"Harry if it's ok with you we would like to have you stay with us for the summer hols." Daniel said.

Harry nodded only hoping it was true and he could stay.

"I'd like that a lot."

"Good. We have a couple of trips planned and" Daniel started.

"I will be fine here when you are gone. I promise not to touch anything." Harry said.

Daniel looked at Harry and shook his head.

"Is that what they did when they took a holiday?" He asked.

Harry nodded yes.

"Not in this family. I was going to say we would love to have you join us." Daniel said. Seeing his daughter nodding her head in affirmation. Harry smiled and said he would love to join.

Seeing Hermione try to stifle a yawn Daniel realized that anything else would wait until tomorrow.

"We have other issues to deal with but they can wait until tomorrow. Do you have a way to contact your godfather? Daniel asked.

"Sirius Black." Hermione offered.

"I have a mirror I can contact him. Shall I get it now." He asked.

Daniel said yes and Harry ran upstairs to get the mirror.

"Is there anything else I need to know right now, pumpkin" Daniel turned to Hermione.

"Sirius is Harry's godfather but he is also still a wanted man. Maybe he has a way to help but we might need to get the Goblins involved. Actually from what I've been reading and learning from Neville Harry should have been meeting with the goblins since last July when he turned 14. He needs to get to Gringotts soon." Hermione said.

"I can take you tomorrow if Sirius agrees we should." Emma said.

Harry returned with the mirror and explained how it worked.

"Go ahead and call Sirius and make sure he is alone. If he is explain what happened and then I would like to speak to him if that is ok with you and him." Daniel asked.

"Of course."

"Go into the living room so you have some privacy." Said Daniel.

That would also give them as family to make plans before involving Harry and his godfather.

AN: Thank you for all the likes and favorites. I hope you like this chapter. I was hoping to make a weekly posting but realistically it may be more like every 2 weeks. As always I love hearing from you.