Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this story. This is just for fun and I hope you enjoy reading it.

Child of Silence

By Angelwings Sorrow

Chapter 15 "Pauper or Prince"

"Firs' Years over here!" a voice boomed out as the students disembarked the train. As Harry remembered what the Twins had told him this was Hagrid the Keeper of the Keys a half giant that lived in a hut behind the school. A man with a good heart but brainwashed by Dumbledore. It would do good to be acquainted with the man but not so much to where the headmaster would think he would have influence over him.

The train ride had been very informative. Uncle Nick underplayed a lot of the troubles the wizarding world was facing. It turns out that the Twins father worked for the ministry in the Misuse Muggle Artifacts Department. Their family was purebloods and their dad loved Muggles and their gadgets, their mother loved to care and nurture her children, but was slightly bitter at their finances and their baby sister was very bitter with their social status. Their other brothers on the other hand were already set on their own Paths. Their eldest brother Bill was in Egypt working for his godfather as a curse breaker for the bank, their second oldest Charlie was a Dragon tamer, and Harry thought that was super cool. Their third eldest was Percy and he was still at Hogwarts in his sixth year and had big plans to be in the Ministry. All very dull 'Paper Pushing Percy' the Twins called him, while it might of sounded like they were putting him down; Harry could see the love and affection in their faces and eyes. So even though the twins weren't happy with some of their family's choices, they still loved them.

"Hey watch it!"

"You watch it Weasley. I was here first."

"So what Malfoy, I'm trying to find someone."

Harry rolled his eyes. He knew they were both looking for him. Before he closed the locket of mind stone he heard the thoughts of the students passing his carriage. He heard Ron's need to earn the money Dumbledore had given him, while Malfoy thoughts were a bit darker with his father's veiled threats if he didn't win Harry to their way of thinking. Well he wasn't going to play their games by their rules, but he wasn't going to let Lord Malfoy bully the Malfoy heir. Harry would have to think on how to play out that path without getting the other boy in trouble with his father. Two boys, both were pawns, one being paid to spy and one driven by fear to influence.

"Remember Haraldr, while pawns are disposable they are also the most powerful pieces on the board. They can take out Kings and Queens and become anything they want, as long as they stand and fight."

Harry remembered his Grandfather's words at Christmas when, Odin taught him how to play chess. The All-Father had tried to teach his father and uncle how to play when they were his age but never made it past the first lesson. Uncle Thor didn't have the patience and his Father question every action the pieces made and why. Aunt Hela didn't want to learn as she said she was too smart for such a predictable game. Harry loved learning the game from his grandfather. It was a game of patience, and skill while thinking ten steps ahead. Now he was in the biggest chess game of his life and he was playing multiple opponents.

"In to the boats!"

"Excuse me, is it okay if I sit here?" a timid voice asked. Neville Longbottom, the boy spent most of the trip wandering up and down the hall looking for his toad. He was shy and had a good heart. Harry nodded his consent and the boy took the seat next to him looking a little green. So the demi-god use a little bit of his sorcery to level out their boat to give them a smoother ride. Neville's color improved and he relaxed as they made it to the other side of the lake. All of the first years made it out of the boat and up to the castle coming to a stop at two large wooden doors. A witch in Scottish tartan robes came to stand before them.

"Firs' years, professor McGonagall."

"Thank you Hagrid, I'll take it from here. Welcome to Hogwarts, the start-of-tern banquet will begin shortly, but before you take your seats in the Great Hall, you will be sorted in to your Houses. The Sorting is a very important ceremony, because while you are here, your house will be something like your family,"

Harry's thought began to wander as the professor rambled on about the houses of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin, and Ravenclaw. They were to be sorted into these families cut off from the other houses. What a way to build animosity and rivalry that flares the discord with in the castle. Harry researched Hogwarts in the Kamar-Taj Library it had more on school's founding and its truths, than 'Hogwarts A History'. The school was founded by four Powerful Friends trying to bring their world together in Harmony. Over the years the Headmasters and Headmistresses had slowly twisted the ideals to fit their needs and what they thought was best for the wizarding community. Now it was nothing like it was meant to be. As they were walking into the Great Hall watching the Hat sing its little song Harry felt a wave of hard pressure on his magic. He was amazed that the other wizards didn't feel it.

Flashback

"You must remember Haraldr magic is a part of who we are. When you are truly one with your magic you can feel the magic of others and the lies they tell. Your father told you of lies, correct? They are half truths of the heart, and Mortals walk around with these half truths deep in their hearts. They accept other's lies as their own and can not see the forest from the trees. You would hear the All Father say we are gods above that of Mortals, the old Oxnard, but we are not. His half truths fall upon the people he leads assuring that they are safe and happy, and they soak it up like a cloth in water. Those who want to believe those half truths accept the lies of others and see only what they want. So remember dear Nephew, keep your heart one with your magic and you'll never be the fool, like Uncle Thor."

"Aunt Hela…"

"Alright he's not a fool, he's just not one with magic like us and his heart wants to love everyone, like one those earth dogs always panting and trying to slobber on you. Come Haraldr your grandmother is using her magic to summon us. No doubt to put us to labor in that mortal kitchen."

"I like to help with cooking."

"You may have a talent like your grandmother but the rest of us do not. I believe my cooking is that of poison making. Let's go see who I shall send into the afterlife; if I am lucky it will be the Tin Man."

"Aunt Hela…" Harry rolled his eyes but followed his aunt with a small smile to his face.

End FlashBack

Harry was lost in though trying to figure out the rules to the chess game he was a pawn in that he missed most of the sorting.

"Granger, Hermione!" a girl with brown frizzy hair took her place on the stool where the hat had been. As soon as the as the hat was on her head it shouted out, "GRYFFINDOR!"

The hall cheered and the girl took her place at the Gryffindor table.

"Lokison, Haraldr!" it was now the moment of truth and Harry made his way to the front of the crowd. He was half way to the stool when he was stopped by a voice from the head table.

"Stop, you are Harry Potter not Haraldr Lokison." Harry looked up to see the Headmaster standing pointing at him. The hall was quite and everyone was looking at him. Pulling Friday from his pocket and tapped out 'Its time Friday'

"Hello Hogwarts, my name is Haraldr James Lokison Potter. I have let the name of Potter rest with my Father James Potter. Since his death I have taken the name of my other biological parent and I will only answer to Lokison." Friday replied switching to Harry's digital voice.

"Harry you have no other family than Lily's Muggle sister, you are Harry Potter."

Harry Potter tapped his response on Friday. "Lily was my Step-Mother, her sister is not my relation and I do have Family. My godfather Jareth, King of the Goblins has verified this and it is on record with the Ministry. I am Haraldr Lokison."

"How are using a Muggle device in Hogwarts; it is impossible and why are you not speaking? Are you doing this for attention Mr. Lokison." Snape stood and glared at the first year.

"My Family is full geniuses and My Step-father is the smartest of them all. As for my voice, it was taken by People who wanted my total obedience. This happened before my Family found and rescued me." Harry loosened his tie and opened the collar of his shirt and exposed the mass of scars wrapped around his neck McGonagall gasped at the sight as did many others.

"Headmaster I believe Mr. Lokison needs to finish his sorting." The Scottish witch said glaring at Dumbledore. She would be having words with the man later about this. She did not like the Muggles that Albus left baby Harry with and here was proof her instincts were right.

"Yes, carry on." The headmaster said shakily as he sat back down. When he left the bank a month ago he went straight to the Dursley house only to find the family gone. His Muggle contacts told him they had been financially ruined a year ago before being arrested for selling a child to persons unknown six years ago. He had no idea what happened in the years since the Potters death but he never expected the boy to come back mute and disfigured. That was not his goal, he needed the boy broken and needy; he needed the gold in the boy's vaults to keep the wizarding world under his control. He was at a loss on how to play his next moves.

Harry sat on the stool and the hat was placed on his head. The hat dove into his head and began to speak to him.

"Your highness, what a pleasure it is to meet your brain."

"Sorting hat, I guess I can't hide anything from you, can I? I wonder can have your help?"

"What can I, a humble piece of headwear do for you?"

"I need to be on the outside of control but within a place of influence. I am not the only pawn in the headmaster's game but he is also not my only opponent."

"Ah, I see, the young Malfoy, I will see his brain soon. I understand what you require my Young Prince. While you would do well in all the houses and are descended from the house of Lions as well as the house of Snakes I think you will find your place within the house of Ravens,"

"RAVENCLAW!"

"One last thing, don't tell Malfoy about me; we'll work it out later." Harry thought quickly before the hat was removed from his head. Harry stood up and fixed his shirt and tie as he walked to his house table. The Great Hall was filled with a weak clapping noise; the twins were the only ones to cheer loudly for him. Harry had made his first move on the chess board now it was their turn.

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"Lokes, Sweetheart, come to bed. Harry will send word when he is settled whether it is by Friday or that vulture Nátt." Tony whined from their bed as he watched his Dark Prince pace back and forth in front of the fire place.

"Nátt is a Great Horned Owl not a vulture. I can't help worrying Anthony. He will be gone for almost ten months. The longest I have been away from my son since we brought him home was only three weeks. He might need me." Loki snapped.

"Honey, we were off realm with a time difference of three months. He managed to do well enough without us there. True he had a few hic cups but he worked it out with Bruce and Strange. Our boy's a fighter; he'll make it through the first day with out us."

"I know he is Stark, your words are not helping." The god stopped his pacing and glared at his lover.

"If I may Prince Loki, Friday just made contact. Master Harry has made it to the school and was sorted into the house of Ravenclaw. She has also reported he has exposed his scars and defended his name of Lokison. Friday says that Master Harry will write to you tomorrow."

"Thank you Jarvis." All the tension drained out of Loki and he collapsed on the foot of their bed. His child was safe and exposing his scars proving his strength. Haraldr was growing up with out him.

"See, Reindeer Games, Hare-Bear is just fine." the genius crawled to the edge of the bed where his beloved sat. Giving the god a loving kiss he ran his hand through the soft raven locks. "Come to bed Loki, you didn't sleep at all last night. You were so worried that you were stress cleaning the whole manor scaring Winky and Kreacher. Come to bed love you need your rest I don't care if gods can go on less sleep than mortals, I need my Bambi to cuddle with and keep the nightmares away."

"Alright Anthony, but the pajama pants stay on at least for tonight." Loki returned the kiss and then both men tucked themselves into their large king size bed. Tony wrapped his arms around his frost giant and was relaxed in seconds.

"Night, my Dark Prince."

"Sleep well my Man of Iron." Loki wrapped his arms around the smaller man listening to his breathing as it evened out. He was glad Tony was with him during this difficult transition. Holding his lover lessened the emptiness he was feeling now that his son had left for school. He watched his mortal for another ten minutes before ordering Jarvis to turn out the lights and following his beloved in to sleep.

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"Master Harry it is time to wake up." Friday announced waking the sleeping boy. Harry sat up and yawned replaying last night in his head as he stretched. The feast went fine after the sorting ceremony but there were many who would stare at him thinking he wasn't looking. Harry got up and dressed grabbing his bag and out the door with Shadow on his heels before the rest of his room mates awoke.

"Friday, any word from Jarvis?"

"Yes, Master Harry. Jarvis has informed me that your parents were worried until they received confirmation that you made it to school safely."

"That's not good, I know it's hard for Dad that I had to leave. Now let's do a little recon before class starts. Scanner on." Harry walked the halls with a determined look on his face. Shadow trotted along side his master sniffing the magic in the air and came to a stop with a loud growl. Slowly he began to grow in size.

"Whoever you are I suggest you come out, before my cat makes you his snack."

"Now, now, Harry, no need for that." Dumbledore came out from a hallway and his eyes were wide looking at the cat now the size of a mountain troll. "Such a big cat."

"Shadow is an Alfheim Jinx a gift from my godfather; he is my Familiar, Shadow stand down." Harry's digital voice rang out from Friday and Shadow returned to normal size. "What can I do for you headmaster?"

"I wanted talk with you. I was your Magical guardian and I know that you were living with your Muggle aunt and her family for a time. I was wondering; how did you end up with your current guardians?"

"Lily's sister was not my aunt. She sold me to an evil organization that took my voice box. It is gone and can not be repaired by Muggle or magical means. My Parents rescued me as I said last night. Nothing has change since then."

"I never dreamed that your Mother's sister would do that, she took you in when your parents were killed. She promised to raise you and keep you safe until you reached school age. You may not know this but your mother sacrificed her life for you her blood protects you with the blood you share. It was to protect you from the evil wizard that killed your parents."

"Lily was my step-mother Headmaster, we share no blood. James married her to protect me but now they're gone and I am with my other magical parent and their partner. They are my family now. Excuse me Headmaster I need to take my morning meal before Classes start." Harry nodded his head to the old wizard and continued on his way to the Great Hall. "Friday did you get that?"

"Yes Master Harry."

"The Headmaster is testing the waters alert me when his pawn tries to make contact, but keep it on silent."

"Yes, master Harry switching to vibrate mode."

Harry had Friday continue her scans of the castle mapping for later use. He sat down at the Ravenclaw table with Shadow by his side. He stroked the soft fur as he ate keeping him calm. Soon the hall began fill with students and teachers. Suddenly Shadow jump onto the approaching wizard and began licking his face.

"Oh please stop, I am very ticklish." Giggle the tiny wizard.

"Shadow get off of the professor." Harry tapped out on Friday before he picked up the cat. "Sorry about that professor Flickwick."

"No that's quite alright. I have his sister as my familiar. He probably smells her scent on me. You're welcome to come to my classroom on weekends to visit her; she likes to fly around the room chasing the feathers from levitation charms. Well here is your schedule for your classes and once you are settled I would love to have you over for tea."

"I would love have tea Professor, I have some things I need to talk to you about. My godfather had many good things to say about you."

"Ah yes King Jareth has known my family for years he gave me Gigi last year said your familiar could use a friend while you were here. We'll talk more over tea I must hand the rest of these out before breakfast it over. I'll see you in class." Flickwick gave a little bow before moving on to the other students.

"Hello Firsty Prince,"

"We come to warn you."

"Our brother plans to make contact today,"

"Either before lunch or your first class together."

"We'll keep in touch. You best get going he'll be here,"

"Soon to stuff his face. We'll meet again your Highness." The twins bowed out as they left as quickly as they arrived. What a weird start to the first day of school.

"Its only seven thirty and already I feel like it's been a week."

"Do not worry master Harry, your first class is in twenty minutes Transfiguration, with Professor McGonagall."

"I hope the family is having a better day than I am." Harry set shadow down and grabbing his bag finally beginning his school day.

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"This Mandarin is upping their game I've been getting more reports on people with weird body heating and regenerations abilities." Fury paced in front of a screen.

"I've analyzed the Blood samples from Savin and others in custody. It looks like it's a temporary ability that metabolizes out of the body with in a week. The down side of the serum if that it shortens the life of a persons cell structure." Bruce added.

"Did Strange get anything from his walk through Starks past?" Nick asked looking at the available Avengers.

"Hey Eye patch, what are you doing in my tower?"

"Let me guess, Jarvis"

"Of course, J alerted me the moment you stepped into the lobby. Now Strange said he found a few suspects during his little stroll through the fabulous life of yours truly but backgrounds on them come up clean."

"Hey, Tony, how's everything going? Have you heard from Harry?" Steve jump in. All the Avengers were really missing the littlest member of their family.

"Hey Capsicle, yeah Harry left for school yesterday, he loved the picture by the way. Loki has been a bit stressed with him gone, so much so that Frigga summoned him to Asgard this afternoon. Friday reported that he made it to the school and was sorted into Ravenclaw, which she says is the smart house. I knew my Hare-bear was a genius."Tony puffed his chest out in pride.

"Stark who is Friday?" Clint asked fiddling with Harry's voiced disc. Harry's sign language now came naturally to him and he rarely used the disc so, Harry gave him the disc to hold onto while was in school. He didn't want Clint to forget him. Now the archer carried it with everywhere just like picture of his family.

"Female Replacement Intelligent Digital Assistant Youth or F.R.I.D.A.Y. for short. I created an AI for Harry so he could reach us in case of an emergency. She does everything that Jarvis can but she's portable and works in magic areas."

"I think we should rename you Papa Bear Tony." Natasha laughed.

"Hey, nothing but the best for my son, Red."

"We're happy he survived his first day but can we get back to the task at hand. What leads do we have?" Nick snapped.

"Well Strange and I narrowed the possible list to Aldrich Killian and Maya Hansen. Both of them tried to strike a deal with me and I shot both down one for their sloppy research practices and the other for their faulty science. So far both haven't done anything to send up any red flags. Then again they are smart and are probably hiding what they have been up to for years." Tony crossed his arms and his brows scrunched in deep thought.

"I'll have Coulson dig deeper with his new team."

"How is my brother-in-law Agent? Is he keeping Pepper happy?"

"Yes, he is, Tony. Stop butting in to my love life." Pepper said as she walked in to the room carrying a arm full of papers. "And you need to sign these."

"Pep, I would love to but I'm in Scotland."

"Yes I know but Harry taught me a thing or two before he left." The red head glared placing the stack of Papers on the table.

"Pepper whatcha doing?" Tony asked nervously as he watched her pull something from her pocket.

"Just sending you, your own homework." Pepper smirked slipping on the Sling Ring that Harry got for her from Strange. In three seconds a small portal was opened and the stack of papers was sent through appearing right in front of Tony on his work bench before closing once again.

"Pepper…"

"Don't Pepper me. Now fill those out and I'll pick them up next week when I land in London. We have to make sure Stark Inc. International is up and running properly."

"I really got to talk to Mini Merlin about giving out magical artifacts." The billionaire groaned rubbing his hands over his face. "Okay, I'll have Jarvis work the webs while I do my homework. If he finds anything he'll forward it to Agent."

"Sir I have an in coming message from Friday."

"Play it J."

"Hi Avengers, I had my first day of school and already miss you guys terribly. I had Transfiguration, Care of Magical Creatures, Herbology and flying. I was sorted into Ravenclaw and my head of house knows Godfather Jareth. He has a Jinx familiar that is Shadow's sister; her name is Gigi. Oh and Uncle Tony tell dad I'm doing okay and not worry. I'll try and send weekly messages to let you guys I'm doing okay. I got homework today so I better get to it. Love you all, Harry." Friday's voice read.

"Thanks Baby Girl Jarvis will send a reply later once we got it recorded."

"Of course sir, Master Harry is at dinner right now. Will there be any thing else?"

"No thank you Friday."

"Goodnight sir."

"Friday has disconnected sir.

"Thank you Jarvis. I'm sure the others will let you know when their messages are ready. As for me I better get started on my work and get my own dinner see you next week." And the screen went blank.

"Well I guess that's all we can do for now. I got to get back to headquarters keep me up dated." Fury stood up grabbing his phone and files he brought. "I'll see you next week."

The Avengers waited until Fury was gone before gushing on Harry's message.

"Harry made it through his first day. Our Little Harry is now a wizard." Steve sighed.

"He was always a wizard Steve." Bucky rolled his eyes and the others laughed.

"Well I am glad he made it safe and sound to the school. Harry's worked hard to be able to go to that school." Bruce smiled as he took off his glasses. "I look forward to his messages. Now, if you all excuse me I am needed in the labs then I'm going to write Harry a long letter telling him how proud I am of him."

"You do that big guy I'm going to start my letter right now." Clint got up and followed the Doctor to the elevator.

"I have a mission so I better start my letter as well. I'll see you guys when I get back." Nat sighed before leaving Steve and Bucky alone.

"You are worried about our kiddo, love." Bucky nudge Steve.

"Come on is it that obvious?"

"Only to me, you have been rubbing your knuckles since the first mention of Harry and every five minutes you nibble on your lip. What's bothering you?"

"Harry is back in the world that wants to use him for their own selfish wants, greedy needs and delusions of peace. I can't help but worry about him. My only comfort is that he can call us if he needs us."

"You're really taking this godfather business seriously."

"Of course I am. I was surprise when Tony asked me to be one of Harry's godfathers considering we kind of hated each other when we first met. He said they wanted Harry to have one magical and one non magical guardian in case anything happens to him and Loki. I asked him why me? Tony shrugged and said there was no one he trusted more with his son. It meant a lot to me and I guess I took my responsibility to heart." The captain didn't look at his lover thinking he sounded a little needy and soft.

"Well I think you're doing a great job. I know that Harry appreciates your time together and riding with you on your motorcycle even if it does gives Loki a heart attack." Bucky laughed. "But ease up on the worry he'll call if he needs us."

"You're right and I'll try but I'm not promising not to worry. Now we need to write out a letter to Harry and tell him the good news."

"You bet, he'll love being my best man as we stand at the altar, at our wedding." Bucky got this dreamy look on his face as he picture getting married.

"Okay back to our floor we need to finish cleaning since you got lazy from the last mission, and then we got to send out our letter with Jarvis." Steve ordered as he stood up and headed for the elevator.

"Yes dear."

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Today had to be the longest day of his life. He had been cornered by the Headmaster, met his head of house, and received a heads up from the Twins all before classes even started. Then he had transfiguration which was a bit boring because he already knew the material and was able to turn his match into a needle on the first try. Then there was Care of Magical Creature with Slytherin where he felt the Malfoy kid staring at him through the whole lesson. Then he was almost jump by the Gryffindor known as Ron as he came out of the bathroom, talk about creepy. He had a whole speech on how they should be friends because they were both from the families of the light. He also suggested that Harry get resorted because it had made a mistake and he should have been placed in Gryffindor like his father and Lily.

"Thank Merlin I was sorted into Ravenclaw I don't think I would be able to handle that kid twenty-four, seven." Harry thought as he climbed the stairs to the Owlery. Harry was in awe at all the beautiful owls nesting in the tower. He found Nátt with little trouble as he was the largest owl in Owlery tower. With a sharp whistle Nátt flew down and landed on his shoulder, then he opened his locket so he could connect with the owl.

"Hey, Nátt I need you to take a letter to Father and Uncle Tony." Harry tied the letter to the owl's leg. Then he watched Nátt fly off into the night.

"How does your owl where to go if you can't speak."

"Oh shit!" Harry jump and turned to face the voice forgetting that his locket was open. "Don't you know it's rude to sneak up on people?"

"How are you doing that? Your lips aren't moving!"

"Malfoy what are you doing up here?"

"You didn't answer my question."

"It's a special locket my Aunt Hela gave me but you can't tell anyone. I mean it Malfoy not a word to any body!"

"Alright I get it. Quit shouting, you're giving me a headache Potter."

"Sorry. It's Lokison not Potter. What are you doing here?"

"I saw you pass me in the hall like you were preoccupied, I was curious."

"Haven't you heard the expression 'Curiosity killed the cat'?" Harry arched an eyebrow at the blond boy.

"No, is that a Muggle expression? Anyways, if you can talk into my head why can't you do that all the time with everyone?"

"Because it's draining mentally and magically." It really wasn't but the fewer who knew about the Mind Stone the better. "Why are you following me?"

"I wanted to ask you about that thing you did with your hands when we met in Diagon Alley. Why can't you speak? I know you said it was taken but how?"

"I don't like to talk about my lack of voice. As for when we met I was using Sign Language. It's a Muggle way for people with the loss of hearing to communicate with others. Nobody here knows it so I use other ways to talk. Now if you'll excuse me it's almost curfew I need to get back to the tower." Harry stated making his way to the door.

"You're a curiosity, Lokison. You are neither light nor dark and do not follow anyone's expectations."

"And I don't plan to." Harry left the Owlery quickly closing his locket before anyone else discovered it. He had come in contact with the two major pawns in this game today and it seems that he was right about both. While Ron believes in the light side it is only amplified by the money he is getting from the headmaster; where as Malfoy is driven by fear of his father to the Dark side, but the boy is starting to question it. Harry yawn as he made his way to the Ravenclaw tower; it had been a really long day and his brain was in dire need of some sleep.

"As Grandmother Frigga says there is always tomorrow."

A/N: Plot bunnies are restless. I am busy with the up coming birthdays no time to really write but I will try as the bunnies are nipping at my heels. Thanks for reading keep reviewing plot bunnies need food before they turn on me.