Chapter 1
“I thought the Hit Wizards were disbanded”
“Officially, they are. Unofficially, they still operate in secret, alongside Muggle Police and Military”
Harry sat across the desk from Director Susan Bones, head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement. Susan became a career politician after Hogwarts. She followed her late Aunt’s path and was quickly voted in as the new head of the DMLE six months ago. The Wizengamot placed a lot of faith in the fact she was a Bones, so far, she has done her Aunt’s legacy proud. Harry Potter had turned down yet another promotion to Head Auror, he preferred to be on the ground making arrests than sat at a desk doing paperwork. This drive to see justice done is why he was now sat in a top-secret meeting with the Director herself.
“They selected me?” Harry asked, trying to wrap his head around this bizarre situation.
“Yes, they did! Don’t think your refusal to rise above Senior Auror has gone unnoticed. That, and the whole ‘killing Voldemort‘ thing certainly helped” Susan smiled. Harry chuckled quietly at that. He rarely entertained any mention of the second wizarding war, only with his close friends and DA veterans would he talk and joke about his childhood.
“So, what happens if I accept?” Harry asked, his smile gave away the fact that he had already decided.
“I have a portkey here, it’s timed for 6am tomorrow. It will take you to their HQ, don’t ask me any more about it, because I honestly don’t know. As far as the Ministry and the DMLE is concerned you handed in your resignation today, if not then you’re back at your desk tomorrow” Susan placed a black glove on the table and slid it towards him.
“So, I’m being fired for this?” Harry grinned
“Think of it as a promotion...of sorts” Susan said, returning his grin.
Harry stood up and placed the black glove in his pocket. He held out his hand to his boss and friend. “Director Bones, it has been an honour and a privilege” Susan stood up and accepted his handshake. Harry leaned in and whispered “Amelia would be proud of you” Susan had to blink back a tear at his heartfelt praise of her work. With a nod, Harry Potter left the offices of the DMLE for the last time.
5am the next morning, Harry got out of bed and got ready for his first day as a Hit Wizard. Not knowing what to expect, he got dressed in a set of Muggle jeans and t-shirt with a plain black robe over the top. Just before he left the house, he kissed Ginny on the forehead, being careful not to wake her up. He stood in the garden of 12 Grimmauld Place and at 6am sharp the black glove apparated him away.
After a moment of extreme discomfort, Harry popped back into existence in what looked like a muggle aircraft hangar. Stood in front of him were 6 men dressed in different mixes of Muggle clothes, wizard robes and combat gear. One of the men stepped forward, he had long brown hair tied back in a ponytail and a trimmed beard.
“You must be Harry” the stranger said.
“I am”
“Excellent! I’m Daniel Peregrine, team leader of Whiskey Squadron. Welcome to the Hit Wizards. Everyone calls me ‘Perry’ or ‘Pez’”
Perry pointed at each other team member in turn “That’s Deano, Smudge, Noodle, Smoggy and Half-Pint"
Harry nodded at the other wizards in front of him, they returned a nod or a small wave at his greeting.
“Right, there’s plenty of time to get to know each other later but you’ve got to see the boss first” Perry said and without waiting for Harry, turned and walked out of the hangar. Harry had to jog to catch up with his new boss. As they left the hangar, Harry saw that they were in the middle of a military air base. The weather was damp and overcast and several Muggle soldiers were working on different types of military vehicles in the other hangers.
“Perry, where are we?” Harry asked as he caught up to the other wizard.
“Hereford, mate” Perry said with a smile.