Child of Silence

And So It Begins

Chapter 14 "And So It Begins"

It had been a small fight but a fight none the less with his father about letting him go out by himself. It was the quietest fight ever not heard in AvengerTower; even Clint couldn't even hand sign in edge wise between the rapid hand signs. Eventually his father relented with Uncle Tony's help assuring him that Happy would be driving him to the Magical Shopping District. Harry had received a summons from his godfather and it was requested that he come alone. The young Demi-God reminded his father that he and Uncle Tony still need to finish packing because they were leaving for Scotland in the morning. Harry sighed as Happy announced their arrival and prepared himself for whatever his godfather had up his sleeve.

Harry changed to Asgardian leather armor that his grandmother had made for him, once he passed the barrier. He thought how odd it was that American Wizards recognize him as a Prince from Asgard and the British Wizards only see him as 'The Boy Who Lived' Harry Potter. His Uncle Nick explained what was going on over there in England and his part in this mad chess game when his father and the Avengers were gone off realm. It didn't take a genius to realize that he was a pawn in this game for power but he would not go along quietly. He had been abused enough to last three life times. He fought for too long and hard to keep his sanity to be used like again. In his mind Harry Potter died the night his Dad James died. Now here stood Haraldr Lokison who survived HYDRA and the attacks of Mandarin. This past year had been a struggle both mentally and physically, but magically he thrived. He felt strong enough to take on his first year at Hogwarts.

"Welcome Prince Haraldr, the King is expecting you." The wizard guards bowed before allowing him entrance. Harry nodded his thanks and proceeded to the Manager's desk. He didn't need to announce himself as the little goblin Ingram noticed him right away and guided him to the Thorne room.

"Prince Haraldr, welcome. I am glad to see you managed to leave your Father at home." Jareth smiled as he descended from his Thorne. Harry smiled before opening his locket.

"Hello Godfather. It wasn't easy to get Dad to allow me to leave but Uncle Tony convinced him I would be safe with you and Happy will pick me up in three hours."

"Prefect. It is not every day a wizarding god turns eleven. Now I called you here because I have received your Hogwarts letter. I was pleasantly surprised seeing who it was addressed to." The Goblin King handed his godson the letter. Harry couldn't stop the smile that appeared on his face. The letter was addressed to Haraldr Lokison c/o Gringotts Bank. "This name proves you accept yourself as not only Loki's son but your place as an Asgard Prince."

"They are my Family even the All-Father. Dad and Grandfather are still stiff with one another but it's a start. I know I have to return to my Wizard Dad's world because he was force to sign that contract but I am looking forward to it so I can learn more about him. I am not going in blind though and I know my Dad and Uncle Tony will be close if I need them. I am no longer Harry Potter; I am Haraldr Lokison Prince of Asgard and Heir to Anthony Stark."

"Excellent, my Godson. Always remember who you are and don't let them take it away from you. Now, for my part and as part of your birthday present I have something special for you." Jareth led the boy over to the tree by the window. In the branches of the tree were two beautiful Owls. One Snowy White owl named Hedwig that belonged to his godfather and a pure black Great horned owl that seem to dwarf Hedwig with its great big size. "This owl is for you. He was bred with the magic of Asgard and my mother brought him down after his training. He can not be spelled by mortal wizards or intercepted as he is too powerful and he can change forms in defense."

"Thank you Godfather he is beautiful." Harry held out an arm and the dark owl perched upon it. "I shall name you Nátt."