A/N: I know that I probably shouldn't be doing a new story but this idea just wouldn't leave me alone! So therefore I'm going to do it and post it... LOL... I will warn you that this story will have slash in it even though it will not go into detail... I'm stretching my writing muscles and trying something I haven't done before... This story will be AU for both HP and Avengers!
Pairings: Loki/Tony Stark
Harry Potter/Charlie Weasley = eventually
Hermione Granger/Cedric Diggory = eventually
Luna Lovegood/Theo Nott = eventually
Disclaimer: I don't own HP or Avengers!
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Harry Potter was smarter than everyone thought or counted on him being. That is how he came to be at the Leaky Cauldron the summer before his fourth year. It was also how he came to be sitting across from Amos Diggory, Lucius Malfoy, Remus Lupin, Amelia Bones, and Alastor "Mad Eye" Moody. "I know that you all are wondering why you are here I'll tell you in a moment or two. We are waiting for several more people and I would rather not have to repeat myself several times."
Everyone nodded but it was Amelia who said "We understand that, Mr. Potter. While we are waiting why don't you eat something? You are way too thin, Mr. Potter. In fact you are way to small for your age. May I ask who we are waiting for?"
Harry let out a bitter laugh. "I know that I am too thin and short for my age, Madame Bones. I'll eat later once I see if Professor Snape has a certain potion on him because if I were to eat before I take the potion I wouldn't be able to keep the food down. As for who we are waiting for we are waiting on Lord Daniel Greengrass, Lady Celeste Zabini, Lord Theodore Nott Senior, Professor Snape, Madam Augusta Longbottom along with her grandson Neville, and finally Dan and Emma Granger along with their daughter Hermione."
At that Moody's eyebrows rose in surprise. "That is quite a selection of people, Mr. Potter."
Harry smirked slightly and simply said "Three dark inclined, three neutral inclined, and three light inclined, Auror Moody. I don't think just because someone is dark that they are evil. While the Potter family has had more light wizards or witches in it we have had dark inclined and neutral as well. Personally I am more neutral than anything. I can see the good in certain spells but also the bad. No matter the spell what matters is the intent behind the spell. After all you can kill someone just as easily with the levitation spell as you can the killing curse."
A clap came from behind Harry as a man's voice said "Very well said, Mr. Potter. I do believe that you are smarter than I've been told. I must say that while you may look like James you act nothing like him. I do believe that you are the perfect mixture of both your parents. I do think that everyone is here now since I met up with the rest outside. We can get this meeting started now. I'm Daniel Greengrass by the way."
Harry slowly stood up, smiled, and bowed even as he said "Thank you for coming, Lord Greengrass, Madam Longbottom, Neville, Lady Zabini, Professor Snape, Mr. Granger, Mrs. Granger, and Hermione. If you all would have a seat I will tell you all why I requested that you be here today."
Once the newcomers were sat down Severus asked "Why have you brought us all together, Mr. Potter?"
Harry sighed and ran a hand through his hair. "I have brought you all together because I am hoping that one of you or even all of you together will have some ideas as to what has been going on since I was invited back into the Wizarding world. Since I came back to Wizarding world my life has been in danger every year and I'm tired of it. I'm half tempted not to return to Hogwarts in September because I have no doubt that my life will be in danger once again. Hell I'm not even safe when I'm not at Hogwarts."
At that last sentence Amelia sat forward. "Why aren't you safe when you are at home, Mr. Potter? From what I have been told you are in a loving home."
Harry scoffed but before he could reply Hermione broke in and said "Harry, why are you even here? You know that you would be safe if you just listened to Headmaster Dumbledore and stayed at your relatives where it is safe. Why did you go against what the Headmaster told you to do, Harry? I don't see how you couldn't listen to him. You know very well if you would have stayed behind the blood wards that you would be safe. You need to get back to the Dursley's before they fall or something, Harry! My parents and I could take you back. How did you get here anyway?"
Harry saw everyone stiffen at Hermione's words but ignored them in favor of losing his temper and finally blasting Hermione with his words as he snarled "Why in the bloody hell would I listen to Dumbledore when all he has done is put my life in danger? Why would I listen to a man who ignores and condones abuse, Hermione? For Merlin's sake how can a brilliant witch be so bloody fucking stupid? I hate to break it to you, Hermione, but the written word isn't always the truth and so called authority figures don't always have a person's best interest at heart. Use your damn brain, Hermione, and quit thinking that everything Dumbledore says or does is the bloody truth or gospel. Let me break it down for you so you can finally see the truth."
He stopped and took in a deep breath and let it out before he finally continued. "If Dumbledore is so smart and always right then how could he not know that Voldemort was possessing Quirrell and on the back of his head? How could he think that moving the philosophers stone in a school full of children would be a good idea especially since he knew someone was after it? How could he think the traps he had set would keep a grown wizard or witch out when three first years could get through them easily?"
He had to take another breath before he started in on second and third year. "Now let's talk about second year, Hermione. How could he not know that a dark artifact was in the school when the wards should have alerted him? How did he not know that the monster petrifying students was a basilisk when a second year figured it out? Then last year he could have taken Sirius under his protection but instead sent two third years to do something that had us running from a werewolf all night long. Sorry, Remus, I don't blame you at all so don't think that for one second. How could he not know that Pettigrew had been in Hogwarts for several years each time school is in session? That's not even allowing for the fact that he knows how my relatives treat me and yet he still sends me back."
Finally he was finished and sat back breathing heavily. He looked around and saw that everyone was looking at him in shock. He shrugged and said sheepishly "Sorry for losing my temper like that. Mr and Mrs. Granger, I am sorry for letting loose on Hermione like that."
Dan Granger shook his head. "There is no reason to be sorry, Harry. For one you have the right to feel as you do. Another reason you don't need to feel sorry is because Emma and I have both tried to tell Hermione that what books say aren't always the truth but one aspect of the whole truth or one way to do something. We have also always tried to tell her that there are people in positions of authority who can and do, do wrong and those who can, will, and do abuse their positions for their own gain. Maybe since it came out of your mouth she'll finally realize the truth. As for you, Hermione Jean Granger, how dare you talk to the boy who saved your life like that?! You need to stop and think before you speak. I know your mother and I have raised you better than that. Now sit back, shut up, and listen to what is being said."
Hermione's mouth dropped open in shock even as she slumped into her chair. "Dad."
Dan glared at Hermione and said "Don't you dad me, Hermione Jean Granger! You know that what I said was the truth. Your mother and I have raised you to think for yourself but it seems that everything we've taught you has went out the window in favor of a man you didn't even meet until you started Hogwarts. If you can no longer think for yourself then I think your mother and I need to pull you from Hogwarts. You are turning into someone I don't even know anymore. Now if you can't keep your mouth shut I'm sure one of these nice Wizarding folks wouldn't have a problem silencing you for me."
Amelia shook her head as she looked at Hermione. "Miss Granger, both your father and Mr. Potter are correct. When you stop questioning what someone says then that person has too much power and they very well could go corrupt. Even the Minister has to answer to others about everything. From what I've heard I'd say that it's a long time coming for Dumbledore to answer to someone. Lucius, why hasn't the board of Governors stepped in and done something?"
Lucius sighed. "I have tried to get them to act but since Dumbledore holds the proxy seat for Potter nothing comes of it."
Harry frowned and asked "What? Why do I hold a seat on the Board of Governors of Hogwarts? And if Dumbledore is sitting on the seat for me why haven't I been told?"
At that everyone once again stiffened but it was Amos who said "Do you not know about your heritage, Mr. Potter? You come from a very long line of wizarding folks and Potter is one of the oldest families. You are the heir to the Most Ancient and Most Noble House of Potter. Has nobody told you any of this?
Harry groaned and shook his head. "Nobody has told me anything about my family. Up until I started Hogwarts I thought my parents were drunks who were killed in a car crash and that was how I got my scar. That is what my aunt told me before she told me not to ask questions. Unfortunately for me I had the no asking questions rule beat into me when I went back and asked her if there were any pictures of my mom."
Everyone swore but it was Lucius who stood up and said "I believe we need to take this conversation to Gringotts. We need to have an inheritance test done on Mr. Potter and then an audit of his vaults done."
Amelia nodded. "I agree, Lucis, but first Mr. Potter needs to eat something. It looks like he hasn't ate in days. Severus, do you have a stomach soother potion on you by chance so that Mr. Potter can eat something and not get sick?"
Severus nodded and pulled out a small potions kit. After he pulled out the strongest stomach soother he had he looked at Harry. "How long has it been since you last ate, Mr. Potter?"
Harry groaned and finally whispered "It's been a week, Professor. And please everyone call me Harry."
At Harry's answer several things happened at once. Neville, Hermione, Emma, and Dan all gasped. Severus, Remus, Amelia, Augusta, and Amos all whipped out their wands and started casting spells on Harry. Lucius, Daniel, Moody, Theodore Sr, and Celeste Zabini sent out patronus messages to several people all the while cursing under their breaths.
Amelia swore as she read the results of her scan. "Harry, as much as I want you to eat right now if you were to eat you could damage your stomach. I honestly don't even know how you are standing right now let alone walking. I'm going to floo you into Gringotts where you will undergo some thorough tests which not all of them will be medical. My scans picked up some readings that I'm not sure about. I give you my word that you are safe and that nothing will be kept from you, Harry. We will get answers and you will be the first to know what is going on."
Harry nodded and then groaned. "I keep forgetting not to move my head. I got one hell of a headache."
Severus sighed. "I'd give you a pain relieving potion, Harry, but unfortunately it can interfere in certain scans. Just hold on until after the scans and I will give you the strongest one I made. Can you hold on til then?"
Harry smiled slightly. "I'm use to pain, Professor, so yes I can hold on until then. Are we going soon? I'm not too sure how much longer I can stay on my feet. I feel ready to pass out. The muggle pain medicines I took seem to be wearing off."
Dan Granger stepped forward and lifted Harry into his arms with no problem. "Madam Bones, if you'll lead the way I'll carry the lad. He really shouldn't be walking in his condition. Besides he is far too light for his age. Something better be done about this."
Amelia nodded. "Oh something will be done alright. Several heads will be rolling not including Fudge's. Alastor, I want Black's trial transcripts brought to Gringotts. Lupin, I want Black at Gringotts. Let him know I promise he will not be arrested on sight. Augusta, Lucius, Daniel, Celeste, Amos, and Theodore you will be present while Black is questioned. I want to make sure Fudge can't try to throw his weight around. Harry, I promise you that I'll make sure you never have to go back to your so called relatives ever again. We'll find your parents will and have it read. Now people let's get to Gringotts!"
Harry blushed in embarrassment but wrapped his arms around Dan's neck to hold on. He tightened his hold when Dan stepped into the fireplace beside Amelia. He couldn't help but close his eyes when he heard Amelia call out their destination. His eyes snapped open when he felt Dan step out and then come to a stop. He looked around and noticed they were in what looked like a meeting room of some sort. He turned his head to look at Amelia. "Where exactly are we, Madam Bones?"
Amelia chuckled slightly as she turned to look at Harry. "Harry, call me Amelia. As to where we are, we are in one of the conference rooms at Gringotts. Moody sent a message to the Head Goblin to let him know that we would be coming and asked him to bring a couple of Goblin Healers. We are just waiting on them and on Sirius and then we will get started on getting you fixed up and figuring this mess out. Now during all of this I want you to remember that anything that has been done to you is not and I repeat, Harry, NOT your fault. I want you to just worry about getting better and let the rest of us worry about everything else. Can you do that for me, Harry?"
"I'll try to, Amelia, but I'm not use to having people wanting to help me. I've had only myself to rely on for almost my whole life." Harry replied.
Amelia sighed but surprisingly it was Severus who said "And for that, Harry, all the adults who have been constants in your life including me have to answer for that. All of the adults especially us Professors need to answer for not seeing just how badly you have been hurt. I have to apologize for my role in all of this and not seeing that you have been abused. I give you my word from this day forward that I will do everything in my power to make sure that you never get hurt again whether that be mental, emotional, or physical."
Harry shook his head and then groaned in pain. "You were playing a role, Sir. I may act stupid but I'm not. I could see how much you hated having to act like that. Anyone who actually think that you enjoy taking the dislike you had for my father out on me needs to have their eyes and heads examined. Sirius made sure that I knew it was an act and that you, dad, and him worked your problems out shortly after graduating."
Severus' eyes widened in shock but before he could reply Sirius said from behind him "I couldn't let Harry keep thinking that you hated him, Severus. He has enough people hating him for something he can't help or control. Hello, everyone. Harry, I want you to let these nice Goblin Healers take a look at you. I promise you that I will stay by your side and that you're safe."
Harry couldn't help but to slightly smile at the sound of Sirius' voice. "Okay, Sirius, I'll let them do what they need to as long as you stay near."
Sirius walked over and gently lifted Harry out of Dan's arms. He then walked over to the examination table one of the Goblin Healers conjured and laid him down on it. "I will stay right here, Harry. If you get nervous just start talking to me. I can't hold your hand because it could interfere with the scan. Now the Healer is going to start the scans so to distract you I will tell you what I have been up to."
Harry smiled. "I would love to know since your letters haven't said."
Sirius chuckled. "I couldn't in case Dumbledore intercepted my letters to you. I have actually been working with the Goblins to get the Black estate in order. It seems that I'm Lord Black so once I'm cleared I plan on going after Crouch, Dumbledore, and even Fudge for their parts in my illegal incarceration and Fudge because of his actions at the end of the last school year. Dumbledore has several things to answer for including keeping your heritage from you and going against your parents wills. He sealed them because he knew if they had been read he'd be in trouble because he witnessed your dad's will at the very least. I'm pretty sure that he also witnessed your mother's will. He was also the one who cast the Fidelius so he knew I wasn't the secret keeper."
He stopped talking and let out a long sigh. "I am not sure what his plan is but I know that I am going to thwart it because you are NOT a weapon. I won't sit back and let him use you nor will I allow him to place you in danger. You deserve to be cared for, loved, and spoiled, Harry, and I have every intention of doing just that. Besides I contacted an old friend of mine and him and his lover are more than happy to help destroy those that have dared to harm you. Well the old friend is actually a relative of your mother."
Harry had tears in his eyes at Sirius' heartfelt words. "You deserve the same, Sirius."
Sirius' eyes lit up "Well then we'll care for, love, and spoil each other, kiddo. Now I believe the Healers are finished with all of their scans. You ready to hear the diagnosis?"
Harry cringed but said "As read as I can be."
"What's the verdict, Goblin Healer Razor? What is wrong with my Godson?" Sirius asked. He felt rather than saw the rest of the large group stiffen at his questions. He had no doubt they were all wondering just like he was about how bad the report was going to be.