Wayne Manor, Gotham City…
"Harry come back here!" The voice was heard all over the manor, billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne wasn't one to lose his marbles, but the butt naked wet and giggling toddler running around the manor was driving him crazy, he should've close the door during the boy's bath but it was a mistake he would never repeat ever again, but first he should catch the little boy.
Luckily the boy didn't ran for too long and was catch by a damped billionaire of a father. "Gotcha kiddo!" He said to the boy as he began making sounds on his belly making the boy's giggle to turn into full laughter. He was going towards the bathroom once again when a silhouette appeared behind him.
"Did I came at a wrong moment?" A female voice was heard. Bruce and Harry turned around to see the woman in front of them.
"I'm sorry but who are you?" Bruce asked the sixty year old woman standing in front of him wearing a emerald green dress, a pair of circle shaped glasses and her grey hair tied on a bun behind her head, she seemed nice but stoic at the same time so his instincts told him there wasn't immediate danger to him or more importantly to the naked toddler trying to wriggle his way out of his grip.
"My name is Minerva McGonagall, I am the Transfiguration class professor in Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, my reason to be here is that I was named in James and Lily Potter as Harry's magical guardian as well as one of the many foster parents in case of the worst happened to his parents." She said while looking at the man and toddler in front of him, she could feel that the man was wary and he was in his right, after all she just came to his house without announcing.
"How did you knew that Harry was here?" Bruce asked
"An old pupil of mine, Sirius Black, talked to me and informed me of Harry's whereabouts, if I may be honest Mr. Wayne, I'm sure Mr. Black has informed only a select group of people with this information" Minerva said
"Well I really want to discuss what you have to say but first I need to put some clothes on Harry, so if you excuse me please wait here in the living room, I'm sure Alfred will not take long with tea, he always readies a tea pot when a guest arrives" Bruce smirked at the woman in the emerald dress.
Less than ten minutes and a tantrum on Harry's part regarding the clothes his father wanted him to wear and the duo arrived once again to the living room and he was unsurprised to see Alfred telling something on Mrs. McGonagall's ear that made the woman blush.
"I see you found something in common you two" Bruce smirked at the duo who break away regaining their composure, as if they were two hormone driven teenagers caught by a parental figure.
"If you'll excuse me Master Wayne, I have silverware to polish" Alfred snickered and as he walked away Bruce winked at him and made his butler blush once again.
Bruce held a laughter as he sit down in front of Mrs. McGonagall and sat Harry next to him.
"So Mrs. McGonagall, what did you wanted to talk about? I mean if you travel from Britain to USA there must be something important to discuss, but first I wanted to ask you, how many people know Harry is here?" He asked her sounding serious but not quite threating.
"Rest assure Mr. Wayne, Sirius informed me, his cousins Narcissa and Andromeda and his brother Remus, when he talked to me he made me do a vow to not reveal Harry's location to anyone, the magical vows are very important and sacred to us young man" The elder woman said smiling
"Why? Not that I doubt that you can keep a secret but why go to lengths to know the location of Harry" Bruce asked
"Because even though the killer of Harry's parents is "dead" many, myself included, believe that he is not entirely dead, after all the magical world is different from the muggle world, who knows what gimmick He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named made to avoid death" The woman said to him.
"Well then I'm thankful that Sirius made you vow to that, the man who killed Harry's parents, Sirius told me he was some sort of cult leader, does his minions think Harry died as well?" Bruce asked her
"Well I don't know about that, but I was very convinced that he was dead, I was sad because James and Lily were the brightest and best students I had, during the war with the followers He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named I was on a secret order with Harry's parents to stop them, I got to know and see my former students in a new light, I was there when they informed their pregnancy and I was there a few days after Harry's birth, if your friends Dr. Fate and Giovanni Zatara had arrived sooner than Hagrid, the man who Headmaster Dumbledore had sent, I would have tried to protect Harry at all costs" Minerva said.
"Well I'm glad that your man got late because honestly I never had the opportunity to take care of a baby, my other children all of them were older when I adopted them but with Harry is a new experience if I must say" Bruce said smiling at the toddler who was biting a toy.
"That I can see" Minerva replied. "Mr. Wayne, as Harry's magical guardian, and as one of the many people invested in his security, do you think that I could make a magical check up?" She asked
"A what?" Bruce asked in return with a confused expression
"A magical check-up is a simple charm that will allow us to see if Harry's health is good and if his magical core is growing as expected, I mean I'm not Madam Pomfrey but it's an easy spell" Minerva said before taking her wand out and pointing it towards Harry, she notice how Bruce's body shifted to protect his adopted son "Don't worry Mr. Wayne" She then casted the spell and began analyzing the boy's body. After a few seconds the woman stopped and said "Well Mr. Wayne, Harry is in perfect health, I'm sure that he will grow up to be healthy young lad, his magical core is one of the strongest I've seen so no doubt he will be a powerful wizard someday" She said smiling excitedly
"So what does this mean to Harry now?" Bruce said, after Fate and Giovanni left Harry with him he had wondered who could possibly try to harm this boy for the magical guardian of Earth to interfere so many times he thought about Harry's future.
"Well, I could keep coming here from time to time, with the excuse that I'm on a vacation and see Harry's progress as well as instruct him in spellcasting, I don't doubt in Sirius' abilities to teach the boy but he is a prankster and often sees things as a joke, though amusing a kid needs discipline" Minerva said
"In that we can agree, very well Mrs. McGonagall, I'll accept your help raising Harry magically, by the way, is Harry going to attend Hogwarts?" Bruce asked her
"Only if that's what he wants, I'm sure that when the time comes many schools will be interested in the magical son of a billionaire" Minerva said with a smirk
"Yeah it could happen, Sirius told me that you sent letters, are those letters going to be addressed to Harry Wayne or Harry Potter?" He inquired
"Well since I'm the deputy headmistress I can make a letter to Wayne and to Potter, just so that if someone asks me I can simply say that the second letter is in case Harry Potter is alive" She winked at him.
"Very clever Mrs. McGonagall, by the way in a few months is going to be Harry's birthday, so I'd be happy if you and everyone else that know Harry's true identity to attend his birthday party" Bruce said with a genuine smile, the woman in front of him reminded him of Dr. Leslie Thompkins who helped Alfred to raise him into the man he was today.
"I'd be honored to attend the party Mr. Wayne" She smile as well
"And I'm sure Alfred will be glad that you come more often" He smirked that made the older woman blush. "The old man still has his charm" Bruce thought to himself.
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Grimmauld Place, London.
It wasn't an easy task but after three months Narcissa was able to control her night terrors thanks to the mind healer she was seeing every three days. It wasn't a pleasant task but finally Narcissa Black felt like the woman she was five years ago, she was after all the best duelist in her year, according to Professor Flitwick, she was a mother, she was a cunning woman true to her Slytherin upbringing and most importantly she was a Black.
She had seen her son grow up and her cousin getting himself healthier, thanks to Andi and her lectures about improving his health, as well as his attempts in trying to get back with Amelia, his former girlfriend, even though they haven't made an official commitment she could see that they had repaired their relationship and began in a clean slate.
The house-elves in Grimmauld Place had been nice to them so she in turn was nice as well, she always loathed how Lucius treat them but since the bastard was out of the picture she was free to ditch his speeches and ideologies. So with the permission of the Lord Black she managed to change the elves rags into more proper dress robes, she hated that Lucius never gave them nothing but used pillowcases so she did that change to them, at first they didn't wanted the clothes but after days of insistence they accept it.
Then one day of July Sirius approached her and told her it was time for them to go to America.
"Are we finally going to meet Harry?" She asked him
"Yes, I had informed Bruce, the muggle man that I talked you about, he's going to make a huge party for Harry, but he told me that to keep up with appearances that we as a family, Remus and McGonagall should drive to Muggle London's airport were a private jet, whatever that is, should take us to his personal airport" Sirius said with a grin
"Wasn't easier to take the floo network from the Ministry to the MACUSA, it should take us less time" Narcissa said
"I know, but come on Cissy, it's going to be a new experience, be bold as a Gryffindor" He said
"I was a Slytherin" She replied "But very well, I won't mind travel as a muggle, are you going to take Amelia to this adventure Siri?" She teased his cousin who didn't replied but still smiled at that.
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Days later the group consisting of Sirius Black, Amelia and Susan Bones, Narcissa and Draco Black, Ted, Andromeda and Nymphadora Tonks, Remus Lupin and Minerva McGonagall arrived at Heathrow airport wearing the most muggle clothes they could find as well as some suitcases and trunks. Sirius walked to one of the tellers and asked something nobody was able to hear.
"We have to wait here for a representative of Wayne Enterprises to arrive" Sirius said once he joined the group. Not a minute later a woman in a red executive outfit arrived.
"Hi, I'm Carla Addams, I'm the Wayne Enterprise liaison in London, you must be the Blacks" The woman said as she shook Sirius' hand. "If you follow me I'll take you to the jet Mr. Wayne left for you"
The group followed Carla into a private chamber and then to a private airfield, neither of them had ever seen a muggle airplane so close, less to be inside of one but they were impressed with the luxurious plane in front of them. The plane was pearl white with a W printed on the door and on the tail.
"Please leave your belongings here, so they can be loaded it into the jet" Carla said pointing at the airport loaders.
"Thank you" Narcissa said as she left her trunk with them. Then everyone began taking their sits, if the exterior was impressive the interior was more impressive and lavish. The sits were of fine leather with wood carvings in it, at least according to what Carla had told them.
"First time flying?" Carla asked the group
"Yes, we don't take vacations that often" Remus was the one who responded.
"It's alright, I like new experiences" Sirius said as he grabbed Amelia's hand and with his other one gently pinched little Susan's cheek, only for Amelia to hit his hand for disturbing her niece's peaceful sleep.
"I'll tell the pilots that you're all set up, and if you are hungry or thirsty don't doubt to ask me or any of the flight attendants" Carla said with a smile.
The group braced to their sit as they felt it began moving, it was a little harsher than a car but it wasn't worst, then they felt the plane began to elevate, way different than a broom and they became nervous, then after what felt like hours, but actually was just ten minutes, everyone relaxed as the plane had taken the necessary height. The only instance where panic was felt once again was when the pilots warned about turbulence and the group felt the air currents shaking off the plane.
After eight plus hours of flight they finally landed on Gotham International Airport, Carla was the first to climb down the plane where she went to a very long and big white car, she said it was a personnel van and that they would be comfy inside.
"I know it's smaller than the private jet but this is the best way to travel to the city, I'm sure it's comfy, also it has bulletproof windows, the tires have an auto inflate mechanism and it can resist a grenade or rocket launcher" Carla said happily which made everyone question her sanity.
The driver told them, or better said warned them about where to and where not to go in Gotham City, making emphasis in not exploring the city when the sun sets.
"Why is that?" Sirius asked
"It's when the creatures prey on the weak" The driver said
"Creatures?" Remus asked, maybe Gotham was infested with werewolves and an America werewolf could smell him and endanger everyone
"Yes, the freaks, the clowns and the monsters, Gotham is known for their villains, but also for its vigilantes" The driver continued
"Vigilantes?" Amelia was the next one to ask, her law enforcement senses perking up for any possible battle with crimminals.
"I'm not surprised you have never heard of Batman and the Batfamily, after all Mayor Dent and Commissioner Gordon try really hard to keep the Bat's mythos as a fairy tale, but I've seen the Bat, and it's a sight to be seen, I don't trust the man but he more often than not tries to make this city a better place."
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The van finally arrived at Wayne Manor, and they were impressed because it looked like any other Lord Manor. "Perhaps this Wayne is a lost Lord" Narcissa thought to herself.
The van pulled in the entrance and a grey haired man and a younger man holding a toddler everyone recognized as Harry went to greet them.
"Thanks Chuck for bringing my guests to the Manor" Bruce said to the driver after putting the suitcases and trunks in the entrance and after Bruce gave him a handshake and slipped something green in his hand.
"You're welcome Mr. Wayne, you're very generous" The man said before climbing up to the van "Enjoy your stay people" The man said before driving away.
"Good afternoon, I'm Bruce Wayne, this is one of my children Harry Wayne, and this is my butler Alfred Pennyworth" Bruce said extending his hand to shake every man in front of him and kiss the ladies knuckles
"Thank you for your hospitality Mr. Wayne" Narcissa said
"Yeah man but the flight was too much, I should talk you about connecting your fireplace to the Floo network" Sirius said
"That better be on another occasion, first let me show you your guest rooms, you must be tired after all" He said with a smirk.
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After refreshing and eating the party began, many of Bruce's friends arrived, friends who had children around Harry's age and older ones. It was simple party. Sirius and Amelia engaged in a pleasant talk with the Kents, the Allen and the Currys as they babysit Harry, Draco, Susan, the Dent Twins, Arthur Jr., Jon, Francine, Dawn and Don. Remus was talking with the father of Francine, a scientist named Kirk Langstrom, Narcissa got to meet the people who was taking care of Harry and Bruce to his amusement saw how Alfred kept talking with Minerva McGonagall. Nymphadora was on a very interesting talk with Tim, Steph and Cass about books they had read and pranks they had make. Dick, Jason, Wally, Conner and Donna were trying to sneak around and get some booze now that everyone was distracted only to be catch by Bruce and Diana. Mayor Dent had to spend much of his time on the phone.
When everyone saw that the kids began nodding off the party stopped. Sirius insisted in taking little Harry to his bedroom and every guest began leaving with the Blacks and Tonks retiring for the day.
After making sure everyone else was asleep, a single figure went to the library, placed the hour on the clock at 11:14 and stepped through a secret tunnel.
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The following years were easier, Harry grew close to his siblings as well as to his British cousins, he was a force to be reckonned with, always questioning things, always exploring the many rooms of the manor as well as every square feet of the Wayne State, by Harry's fourth birthday Sirius informed that Dr. Fate had managed to completely cure the mind of Alice and Frank Longbottom, so Sirius, being the responsible godfather he is, told them under vow that Harry was alive so the Longbottom family joined at the celebration.
Three things amazed everyone during Harry's kindergarten years:
One: Alfred Pennyworth married Minerva McGonagall, no shock in there, the pair every time they saw each other for birthday parties or Christmases flirted constantly not caring who saw them and once Dick had the misfortune to find the elderly couple in a broom closet, what they were doing Dick didn't wanted to tell but it wasn't a surprise when he asked for a room in the university instead of living in the manor.
Two: Sirius and Amelia finally married with both of them making in their wills, in case the worst happened, that Draco Black and Susan Bones were the Heir to their respective houses, Sirius wanted to leave his Lordship to Harry but he felt that the boy had enough with one Lordship and Draco was becoming a very clever and inventive boy.
Three: The arrival of Selina Kyle with a one year old baby girl named Helena Kyle-Wayne. "At least Harry is going to have a little sister" Sirius said which earned him a punch in the shoulder. The little girl and her mother joined the family permanently.
The following two years were fine, Selina had said that she didn't want to marry Bruce but she wasn't going to forbid him to know he had a daughter with her. Bruce was without words that time and thanks to the experience of toddler Harry he managed to adjust to Helena's energy.
"You really have a problem, Bruce" Selina said once she found Bruce taking a nap with Harry and Helena in each arm "I can't believe Helena is the second child you conceive without being married" She accused him
"I wasn't fortunate that I could live with Harry's mother, she passed, and I asked you to marry me, so you're not the one to talk" Bruce said in a hushed tone
"Well it's because I don't, I hate this" She said pointing at him and her "Yes we have fun on the rooftops, and I won't regret it since that's what lead us to conceive her, but as a couple we don't work, we are always at each other's throats that we can't agree on anything besides that kids need love" She said
"Yes, and I know the only thing I can offer you is a place to live since Harry loves his little sister" Bruce said.
"I just want you to promise something Bruce" Selina said
"Yes?" He responded
"Don't have more children, it's awful seeing that you have to split yourself to know everything about every of your children" She said
"I promise" He said with a smirk. "If I weren't a billionaire I wouldn't know how to maintain and support all of my children
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Meanwhile in Nanda Parbat…
The palace was in flames, all of her warriors were dead, killed in an ambushed by an honorless man, her father, the strongest warrior in the planet was killed before he had the chance to defend himself, she was alone, she was hurt and for the first time ever she felt fear, she needed to protect her son, she had no choice but to leave her home and find the only person who could protect them.