May 6th, Tony's Lab, Avengers' Tower
Harry walked into the lab where Jarvis had said Tony was and found him looking at Tony and a familiar head of brown hair leaning over a workbench together. Harry wanted to observe for a moment and silenced his shoes as he approached. Coming up behind them he was surprised when Peter spun around and back flicked away from him.
Tony looked up and saw Harry standing there as well as Peter now on the other side of the table in a crouched stance. Silence blanketed the room as they all stared at one another until Tony couldn't help but laugh.
"Nice moves Underoos." Tony said before cackling again. Harry and Peter both gave him an unimpressed look before Peter realized he just backfilled across a table infant of someone he didn't know.
"I..Uh you startled me." Peter said lamely as he ran his hand through his messy hair.
"So you often backflip over tables?" Harry asked. This got Tony going again as he laughed off to the side.
"Well you see I uh…There's no saving this is there Mr. Stark?" Peter asked as he looked at Tony who was just now calming down.
"No I don't think there is." Tony said with a big grin. "Don't worry about it too much. Peter Parker, meet Harry Potter, CEO and Owner of Magic Innovations."
"You're the one who developed the new line of phone batteries! Wow this is incredible! How did you do it? Are you using a new type of energy storage? Is there some type of feedback loop that reduces the energy usage? Did yo-" Peter's endless questions were stopped when Tony placed a hand on his shoulder. "Sorry. I've been told I often ramble." Peter said, dropping his head.
"That's just fine. In fact you remind me of an old friend. She was quite the intellect and used every opportunity to learn more." Harry said with a soft chuckle. "It's good to meet you Peter. So what were you working on?"
"We were going over my suit designs and my webbing. Mr. Stark thinks there are more applications than just using it to swing or take down bad guys." Peter said easily, his head moving into a different mindset as he looked at the workbench.
"The kid here is a real genius. His webbing is all organic and fits perfectly in with those field kits we were working on." Tony said to Harry as he waved over a small sample of the webbing. "I think if we can develop an application device we could have a very versatile and reliable liquid bandage that could prevent people from bleeding out."
From there Tony and Peter started rambling and muttering back and forth about technical aspects of Tony's suits and Peter's web. Harry, not as knowledge heavy in the sciences, mainly just watched Tony interact with the kid in a way not even Bruce or Hank could. He didn't mind not understanding most of the conversation, he was just happy to see Tony so at peace with someone besides his teammates.
Once they started the actual work Harry stepped back and pulled up the designs for the team instead. Harry wouldn't mind helping them, but something told him to let them bond on their own. It was a few hours later when a very pregnant Pepper stomped into the lab and grumbled at Tony before stomping away. Tony had a chastised look on his face as he turned back to see Harry looking at him with a smirk and a very uncomfortable looking Peter.
"Well looks like playtime is over." Tony said with a sigh as he looked longingly at the designs still being displayed around the lab. "Mind getting the kid down to Happy? He'll be taking him home." Tony asked, looking at Harry who just nodded. Tony then left the lab after grabbing his coat leaving a nervous Peter and a smirking Harry.
"Alright Peter lets get you down to Happy." Harry said as he shut down his station and moved towards the door. Peter grabbed his backpack and shuffled outside, still nervous. "You don't have to be nervous kid."
"I just…Did I get Mr. Stark into trouble?" Peter asked quietly. Harry answering laughter startled the wall-crawler causing him to jump. "It's not funny." Peter said with a pout.
"Don't worry about Tony. His wife is just pregnant and her mood can fluctuate pretty wildly." Harry said as they stepped into the elevator. Noticing Peter's still nervous body language. "Trust me kid, don't worry about it. Tony will be calling you back up here in a day or two. He just has to take care of Pep for a while." The rest of the ride was quiet and before too long Happy was leading the teen to the garage to take him home.
When they left his line of sight Harry faded back to the penthouse and used the Y-Frame to get home.
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May 10th, Harry's Bastion
Harry was reading in the garden trying to enjoy the cloudless day, Sazala was wrapped around his chair, her head in his lap. He had just flipped a page in one of the many journals penned by Slytherin when his phone went off. Summoning it from the table it was sitting on Harry saw that it was the mission details for an upcoming operation by Steve.
"Hmm." Harry hummed to himself as he read over the report. Evidently Rumlow was going to be hitting a location in Lagos and Steve wanted some backup. Harry called Tony to see what he wanted to do.
"What's up Gandalf? Calling about the mission in Lagos?" Tony asked, sounds of a drill and machinery in the background.
"Yeah I was wondering if you knew who was going. I don't think the entire team is needed but I was thinking about sending the twins." Harry said as he ran his fingers along Sazala's head.
"It wouldn't be a terrible idea. I know Spangles, Manchurian Candidate, and Rocket Man are already there. Birdbrain is on vacation with his family and won't be making it. Sourpuss is touring right now and is out of contact. I'm not sure about triple imposter, but I figure you'll ask her anyway. As for Jolly Green, I'm not sure, he's been incommunicado since Teddy Bear's birthday." Tony said as the background noise finally dropped off.
"Hmm. That's a pretty light crew. Think we should head over?" Harry asked as he hissed thanks to Sazala who unwound herself from him as he stood.
"I wouldn't worry too much. Cap is a veteran at our missions and if Nat goes you could guarantee they'll complete it. If you want to let the twins join then it shouldn't be a problem." Tony said as a new voice sounded from the background. "Hey the kid's here so I got work to do. Let me know if you need me." Tony hung up before Harry could say anything else.
Harry shook his head as he put the phone back in his pocket. Walking inside he moved up to the new office where Natasha's been doing a lot of her work lately. Looking through the open door he first noticed Teddy curled up in his wolf form and napping on a small loveseat. Looking over the desk he saw Natasha pulling gear from a hidden compartment and equipping herself.
"Guess that answers that question." Harry said quietly, catching her attention.
"I decided to go. While I trust Steve, he's still working with new members and should have some back-up." Natasha said as she twirled the shortened form of the Staff of Ymir before holstering it where a baton used to sit.
"I was thinking of letting the twins go." Harry said as he walked in, throwing a quick privacy charm to keep from waking Teddy. "What do you think?" Natasha seemed to stop and consider it for a moment before giving him a nod.
"It'll be good for them to have the experience. It'll be quite different from their 'nights on the town'." Natasha said with a smirk. Harry smiled and pulled her into a warm embrace.
'Call me if something pops up." Harry said quietly before giving her a lengthy kiss. She stepped back and winked at him before she sashayed out of the room. Harry sent a quick text off to Wanda to grab Pietro and meet Natasha at the tower before he picked Teddy up and moved him to the rogue to join him in having a lazy day. It didn't take long for Sazala to make her way into the room and curl around the fathers duo on the couch.
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While Harry was relaxing at home the twins were sitting with Natasha in a Quinjet en route to join Steve in his mission.
"Anything we should be aware of?" Wanda asked from over Natasha's shoulder as she piloted the jet.
"Be aware of your surroundings, don't work solo, remember the mission, and stick together. This is a real mission and our enemies will be much heavier armed than any of the criminals you stop in the city." Natasha said as they flew over endless water.
"Don't worry sister, we've got this." Pietro said as he slapped his own chest.
"Cool your jets Pietro. This is dangerous and anything could happen so make sure you're being cautious. Harry would lose it if something happened to you two and if he learns it's your fault you'll find yourself grounded until the end of time." Natasha said, ending her statement with a smirk.
"R-right." Pietro said with a gulp. He knew his father was virtually immortal and being grounded until the end of time wasn't just a saying. Wanda gave him a significant look from the side.
"Pietro, I know you're confident, but don't let that confidence fester into arrogance." Wanda chided softly. "I don't think I could handle something happening to you brother." Pietro froze for a moment before nodding and throwing an arm around her shoulders. He pulled back his joking attitude and took a deep breath. He knew this was serious but he was also aware of how stressed his sister could get and tended to downplay situations to help her relax.
"Go over the mission notes again. Touch down is in about 30 minutes and we'll meet up with Steve and the others before going over the plans with him. Prepare yourselves." Natasha said before once again focusing on piloting.
They met up with Steve and his team before heading to a safe house. Steve went though likely targets and the goals for tomorrow. He laid out who was patrolling where, what to look out for, and the various objectives before dismissing everyone and turning in for an early start.
The next day was there and Pietro was standing on the corner of a tree. A hat pulled low to block off his features as he watched the crowd around him. Across the street was a police station and all around him were civilians moving about their day.
"Quicksilver, status?" Steve's voice came out of the communicator in his ear.
"All quiet here." Pietro said as he looked around the area. He could see Wanda sitting at a cafe down the street.
"Falcon tag that garbage truck." Steve said as the garbage truck bumped a car out of his way. Pietro was tensing ready to move as the truck bypassed the police station.
"The truck's at max capacity!" Sam said.
"It's a battering ram." Natasha said as she stood from another nearby table. Wanda rose with her as Pietro kept his eyes focused on said truck.
"Move out!" Steve gave out the command as the truck started picking up speed. Pietro ran ahead of it saving people that would have been rundown in the street. Wanda attempted to pull it with her powers but it moved out of range too quickly.
Pietro was breathing a little heavy as he saved a family of four from a car. He stopped for a moment and watched as the garbage truck demolished a security gate at the end of the road. Next he saw Falcon flying in carrying Steve who landed on the hood of an armored vehicle that made its way in behind the garbage truck.
Pietro raced down towards the fighting but had to take over as a literal storm of bullets landed around him. He saw one man with a skull-like mask rushing the building, Steve just behind him. Waiting for a break in the assault he rushed forward and took out two men before taking cover once again.
Peeking the corner he saw a mounted gun laying out cover fire as other combatants moved to surround him. Falcon swooped down and tossed something inside the vehicle causing it to blow and distracting the mercenaries. Pietro rushed off again, taking down each one as quickly as possible.
Suddenly he was on his back, his chest and face in pain. Blinking away the dizziness he could hear someone saying his name.
"Pietro!" Wanda's voice sounded out high and shrill through the comms.
"I am good sister." He said with a groan as he sat up. "I am not sure what hit me though."
"We got enhanced on the field!" Sam said from above him as he fired his guns at a middle eastern man who was manipulating a green energy shield with his hands. Pietro jumped up and rushed to the side attempting to flank the enhanced. The man screamed at him in Arabic as he moved the wall to block his path. Unfortunately for him Sam used that to drop a runic bomb that unleashed a blast of lightning that took him out.
Steve came flying out of a second story window in chase of a man that had exited the building. Pietro shot off after the man and was successful in tripping him before kicking him in the face. When the man stopped moving Pietro didn't do anything else and was caught unaware when he was tagged with electrified bolas. Shouting in pain he tried to shake the bolas off only to be shocked even more. He looked up and watched the man known as Rumlow get back up and point a gun in his direction only for a blue and red shield to smash into his chest.
Steve jumped over Pietro and landed a solid drop kick in Rumlow's face knocking them both to the ground. Steve and Rumlow both hopped up quickly and engaged in a brutal fight. He clearly wasn't as strong as Cap, but he was showing strength much higher than an average soldier. Pietro was still twitching as he watched the fight, careful not to pull too hard on the bolas still primed to electrify him.
Wanda on the other hand was rushing through a bazaar chasing a half dozen men, one of which was carrying a very dangerous bio agent. Seeing an opportunity she tagged one of them with a Stupefy taking him out of the fight. Checking his person she realized he wasn't carrying it and started up the chase again.
"One down. He wasn't carrying the weapon." Wanda said to Natasha.
"Three down, three to go." Natasha said as she finished checking the two she took out. Wanda saw two of them together and grabbed their collars with her powers, yanking them back before hitting them both with a stunner. She watched as the final man took out a vial and threw it at the ground, a crazy look on his face.
"NOO!" Wanda's scream alerted Natasha that something was wrong. Racing over she saw Wanda holding a red bubble over the last man who had a broken vial at his feet. She watched as the man started gasping before he turned blue with purple veins. She hit the emergency tracer on her communicator and only a moment later Harry appeared ready for battle, his magic rolling off him like a storm, only to pause when he saw Natasha and Wanda mostly fine.
"That bubble contains a bio agent. It needs to be removed." Natasha explained quickly. Harry nodded before surrounding Wanda's bubble with solid lead. He then lifted it up and flew towards the sky. Wanda and Natasha shared a look before an explosion rumbled across the ground. A building in the distance had a massive hole in the side as it started crumbling.
"Pietro!"
AN: Reviews -
Duantes - Thanks for reading. After going over the earlier chapters I feel like I was just hopping from action to action not really including any character building or fluff (which is a guilty pleasure of mine). So I started including major holidays and birthdays (for the kids) when there's at least a good action chapter in between.
Monkey D. Conan - That would be an interesting story. Maybe my next cross over fic, if you don't mind. But after this is done I'll be focusin my Harry Potter: Witcher Raised story and the rewrite. Pete's also my favorite character (even if I didn't really like Tom Holland at the begining).
oneoddtodd - Yeah I realized that by giving myself a schedule I was making it much harder to be creative, as I was putting deadlines into something that was supposed to be fun. I mean I almost put out 200,000 words in 6 months, which isn't too shabby considering I was writing everything the same day it was posted. I've found that if I spend my free time working on the rewrite I actually have an easier time putting words on paper for the current version.
Perseus - Honestly part of it is me forgetting and other parts me holding until later. Funnily enough Sazala makes a reapperance in this chapter. She's not really going to be a big part of the story and more of a gaurdian of the home rather than a familar to use in battle. the tree thing would come up eventually as I have a list of inventions sitting in my story folder for when I do those kinds of chapters. Harry hasn't made a breakthrough without some magical reagents so he's just waiting for either an opportunity or an idea. I hope you're enjoying it as I learn to better my writing.
vaneska00733 - It is and if you get this far I hope you see where it's diverging and what I did differently. I hope you're enjoying it either way!
delphinous - Honestly my biggest regret in my early chapters is not including more Father Harry fluff.