Trial
Lord Hadrian "Harry" James Potter-Black was not what could be called a patient man. And while he had had years to learn and tame his temper, there was one thing that had the uncanny ability to make him consider murder: stuffy, self-entitled and right down stupid wizarding lords and the laws they were so set on keeping unchanged.
Zoning out the Lord Someone of Somewhere in some countries that were speaking to the Supreme Count of the International Council of Wizardry, Harry turned toward his attorney, and friend from back in the Legion, Daphne Zabini nee Greengrass. She hadn't hesitated to come and represent him when he had called her after receiving his subpoena. "Who's this again?" he whispered
Rolling her eyes, his year-mate from back in Hogwart raised an exasperated eyebrow “That would be Lord Charles-Aimé, of House Belanger, a french veteran who served under your great-grandfather in his private little army against Grindelwald. And he is actually defending you by telling how his group helped Paul-Triquet hold Casa Berardi and was forgiven because it helped dramatically in World War II."
"So basically, you're saying I should be grateful and shut up"
"I knew you could be perceptive every once in a while. I was beginning to think my memories were playing tricks on me"
Harry wanted to answer but the judge's gavel banged.
"Thank you, Monseigneur Bélanger. Now that all voices have been heard, I shall adjourn this session. Everyone is to be back for tomorrow for the actual debate to be held" the judge in charge of the trial announced
"Thanks, Merlin, for small mercies" Harry grumbled as the room stood and waited while all nine judges of the Supreme Court took their leaves
"Because you've been his bodyguard, became his friend and fought aliens together does not mean you have to behave like Tony Stark" Daphne reminded him
"I don't know what you're talking about," Harry said as he put on his sunglasses, even if they were still inside
"Sure you don't" she snorted
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After having wished a good night to his friend and lawyer, Harry had immediately transfigured his suit in his biker gear and almost ran to his bike, eager to get out of the U.N.’s building.
However, he had barely cut a corner when E.L.F. (Entertaining Little Friend), the A. I. that Tony had gifted to him and his family, spoke in his helmet "Master Harry, an incoming call from Mistress Pepper. She sounds panicked"
"Put her through" Harry frowned "Pepper? E.L.F. said you sounded panicked"
"And he is right! My god, Harry, I don't know where to start."
"First of all, where are you?"
"I'm en route to your safe house in San Francisco, I... I hope that's alright."
"Of course it is! That's the main reason I set it up. But why not go to the mansion?"
"Because it's been destroyed!"
"What!!!" Harry exclaimed "What happened? Is Tony with you?"
"Tony challenged the Mandarin on the news, and he sent armed helicopters to bombard the place. Tony used his new suit to protect me and a guest we had over but had to take it back to survive the fall. Now he's disappeared again, flew off in his damaged suit toward East, but I don't where and-"
"Whoa, calm down, cousin. Take a deep breath for me, alright? Breathe in, breathe out, okay? Breath"
After a few minutes where he heard his cuz take back control of her breathing before she finally spoke again. "I'm alright now"
"Good. Now, you focus on getting yourself to the safehouse. E.L.F. controls it and a Potter house elf from one of the properties nearby will 'pop' in as soon as you've arrived."
"O-okay, but what about Tony? Can you go search for him?"
"Unfortunately, I'm stuck at court for my trial. I can't hope to be left alone if I at least don't show up"
"Ronald then?"
"Ron's in Russia, off the grid at the Widow farm."
"Who else could, then?"
"I'll ask Hermione to go."
"What?"
"Since her own trial last month, she's been itching to get out of the city. She'll find him, I'm sure"
"Yeah?"
"Yes. Now focus on the road and get to the safe-house A.S.A.P."
"Alright. Thank you, Harry"
"Anything for family," Harry said before the call ended "E.L.F., call Mione"
"Still insisting on going to the decoy apartment, Master Harry?"
"Since we found out about those Aurors following us after Mione's first day of trials, we won’t be taking any chance soon"
"Calling Mistress Hermione..."
"Harry? Have you killed any of those does thwarts yet?"
"Hermione, something happened to Tony"
"I know" she sighed "E.L.F. showed me and prevented the kids from finding out for now"
"I think we'll have to tell them. Tony had to fly off with his suit after making sure Pepper was safe. He's missing"
"And she wants you to go look for him, doesn't she? Honey, you can't-"
"I know" her husband cuffed her off “Which is why I was wondering if you could go in my stead."
"At the ICW? Or to track down Tony?"
"Tony. I know I can't escape the courthouse for now."
"I suppose that I could, but what of the kids?"
"Yelena and Kate are spending the week together at Clint's place since Delta is out and about. They probably wouldn't mind having Del over. I think you should take Ted with you."
"Alright, I'll call while you go to the Decoy. We'll talk when you're here"
"Alright. Love you."
"Love you too"
As the call was disconnected, Harry sighed "E.L.F., try to connect to J.A.R.V.I.S., maybe he could simply tell us."
"I already tried, Master Harry, unfortunately, all I've been able to gather is a sudden loss in altitude and GPS location in Tennessee"
Harry winced "That's a pretty long flight to do post-battle from California"
"Indeed, Master Harry"
"Still, continue to seek out Jarvis. Tony will probably put him back online as soon as he can"
"Very well, Master Harry"