Heart of Iron, Soul of Ice

The Multi-verse. A vast expanse of endless possibilities. A playground where the impossible becomes possible. A place where the most unlikely of fandom can be united into one. This is the story of one such place in the Multi-verse. One where a boy wizard finds a home with Earth's Mightiest Heroes. 

Harry Potter was supposed to have a destiny that you have heard before. Save the world for great evil, become a wizard cop for some reason, and then have kids and live happily ever after. Yet, in one universe, that is not the case. Instead, Harry Potter's destiny is far more grand than that. 

Harry Potter was far more clever than most Wixen. His mind was razor-sharp and constantly moving. He was not only able to create wonderful things with magic, but in his hands, Muggle technology seemed to go well beyond its means and possibilities. Despite being the hero to the entire Wixen population, at least in England, he was more than just the figurehead they wanted him to be. He was more than just the Boy-Who-Lived. He was more than just the son of the great Lily and James Potter. He wasn't their child at all. 

After the Tri-Wizard Tournament went South, the Potion Master, Severus Snape, found himself in possession of the truth about Harry Potter's parentage. Wanting to ensure the boy was protected more than he had been before and away from the schemes of Albus Dumbledore, Severus got in contact with the boy's true parents. At least one of them. 

Enter Tony Stark, AKA Iron Man. 

For years, at least in this universe, Tony Stark has only ever loved one person, truly in his eyes. It had been a whirlwind romance during a trip to London. One that ended in heartbreak and an ache of loneliness that could never be filled. So, imagine his surprise when a man claiming to be a wizard, not the strangest thing Tony has dealt with, shows up at his place with news that he has a kid. A kid who is not only his but seems to have his knack for getting into trouble and causing all sorts of hell. A kid who is in danger and needs his help. A kid he had with a man he met in London, 14 years ago, that also happens to be the God of Mischief. 

To say Tony was surprised would be selling it short.

Yet, despite his seemingly iron-cold exterior, Tony wasted no time in going for his son. Instead of finding him, however, he instead discovers the life his son had lived. The pain and suffering he had to endure not just at the hands of his supposed relatives, but within the Wixen World too. A world that called him a savior yet had left him in situations far more dangerous than any child should be in, let alone his own. Tony couldn't let this stand. Wanting to make sure he would have full custody of his child, Tony worked alongside the Wixen to put forth a case that would give him the custody he rightfully should have had in the first place. 

While Tony fought for Harry on Earth, far away in the depths of space, Loki was fighting an all too different battle. Scared from his time with Thanos, Loki knew nothing of his child on Earth or his love of Tony Stark. No, it would not be until he faced his sister in a battle for the fate of Asgard, that Loki would unearth those memories. Memories of the love he felt for Tony. Of his time hidden on Earth as a Wizard. The child he had given up to keep him safe from his father, Odin, as well as from the war that ravaged Wixen kind. After reuniting his sister with the rest of the family and vowing to do better, Loki returned to Earth looking to not only make amends for his actions upon the planet but to also find his son and mend whatever could be mended of his relationship with Tony.

While both of his parents fought for him, Harry was fighting for himself on his own. He is plagued not only by memories of what happened in the graveyard but also but the Dark Lord himself. What was once nightmares have become far more, as the Dark Lord has found a way to use their connection to speak directly with Harry while he sleeps. His waking hours are no better, as after saving both himself and Dudley from rouge Dementors, he is thrust into having to defend his actions or risk time in Azkaban. However, the man who has worked to seemingly save his life, Albus Dumbledore, has come to his aid. At least, that was what it looked like.

Taken away from the Dursleys at last, Harry is brought to live with his GodFather, a still mentally ill Sirius Black. What should be a joyous moment for Harry, as he is with the one adult he truly loves and trusts, turns sour rather quickly. Dumbledore tasks Mad-Eye Moody with training Harry, which goes from training to downright abuse very quickly. In the midst of this, Harry is uncovering not just new magical skills, but also dark secrets about Grimmauld Place. Foul dark magic has festered within its walls and is hungry not just for him, but for the very soul of his GodFather. The house, fueled by the souls of past generations of Black Wixen, fully possesses Sirius and intends on using Harry as their future vessel. All of this in a bid to unite with the Dark Lord and rule over everything.

What they don't know is the turn the Dark Lord has started on, one that he is still not sure he is ready to deal with. 

With his soul on the line, Harry uses his newfound magic and intellect to escape his GodFather, but almost at the cost of his own life. His actions, however, land him in the hands of his parents. Tony, Loki, and Harry are reunited for the first time in years. The joyous occasion is cut short, as the trial for Harry's fate still looms over them all. Even after Harry is proven innocent, he is still not out of the woods, as Loki and Tony must also fight for the custody of their son against Albus Dumbledore. Dark truths are brought to light about Harry's upbringing are brought to light for the first time. Despite his position of power, Dumbledore is denied custody and Harry is allowed to live with his parents.

The battle, however, was not over.

Unbeknownst to all, a still-possessed Sirius Black has been plotting behind the scenes. He makes his move and kidnaps Harry Potter and sets off a ritual that claims numerous lives as the souls within him activate the ritual to permanently seal themselves into the body of Harry Potter. Refusing to let this happen, Tony, Loki, and several members of the Order of the Phoenix and Avengers fight their way through to the fully unearthed Grimmauld Mansion. An opening is made and Tony, Loki, and Dumbledore make it inside. Within the walls of the Mansion, they face their deepest fears and darkest truths but power through to reach Harry. Facing down the possessed Sirius, the four of them work together and manage to free Sirius from his possession, Harry being the one to tap into a new level of his magic to do so, even able to reunite the man with a part of his soul he thought lost. It isn't without consequence, as Sirius ends up blind from the magic used to save him.

We find ourselves at the end of this tale, one week after the events at Grimmauld Manor. The Manor itself has been destroyed by the Ministry, covered up in their bid to keep the Wixen public ignorant of the dark truths that lurk. Tony and Loki have made plans to leave England and spend time with their child for the first time in their lives. Harry, for his part, is looking forward to having a normal summer for once, even though he is dealing not only with the fallout from saving Sirius but the fact that he now is aware of a second presence within him. A counterpart to himself that claims to have been with him since he was very small. A mystery that he plans on facing and figuring out on his own. 

So, at the end of this Elseworld Multi-Verse story, Harry flies off with his parents to be a family. That isn't the end though. No, darker forces still wait for the child and his family. Within the depths of space, a Mad Titan is coming, seeking a perverted balance that will alter the universe as a whole. On Earth, Dumbledore finds himself seeking ways to regain Harry for his purposes, determined to not see a prophecy he misunderstands come to life. Tom Riddle tackles his growing humanity and the connection he has with Harry, questioning not just his part to play in this, but if there is another way to achieve his goals. 

All of this madness is centering around Harry Potter and it is coming to a head. Will Harry be able to survive and gain the skills needed for what is to come? Will he ever truly get a break? Will the writer of this particular story be able to keep up with her release schedule? If you want these answers and more, I guess you'll have to read on dear reader. 

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                                                                                                                 Heart of Iron, Soul Of Ice: To Claim Infinity.