Strange Potter

"How?!" Wong followed Strange into his study. "How is this possible?"

Stephen grabbed a bottle of scotch and poured two glasses. He had stopped drinking since he joined, but this called for a little or maybe a lot. He took a seat and waited for Wong to sit across from him.

"Strange this is impossible. Chaos Magic is a myth."

"We both know that's not true. That was disproven just a few years ago."

Wong sat across and took his drink. "Very well but that doesn't explain how that child has it. The combination of magics should cause the child to explode. It's happened in the past."

There was a reason the two magics didn't cross. The natural magic of the wizarding world came from inside. A person is born with the ability. This organization had to revolve around that. The magic used was developed completely differently. Combining the two had never been achieved.

Sure some from had developed some basic abilities for both but it was very small. Attempting to do more resulted in painful effects. Death more than not. It was another reason the Ancient One separated the two groups.

"It's my fault. You told me not to get involved." Strange chuckled absently.

"Still waiting for that explanation."

"That night. We tampered with the magic of the oldest kind. The protection Lily placed on him was still very fresh. Combined with the dark evil that was in his scar. His natural magic on top of that." Strange showed multiple colors in the air to demonstrate." It was a perfect storm brewing. And I gave it its last ingredient." 

"Are you saying you somehow gave that child the ability? That's arrogant even for you."

"When we pulled that leach out of him I, unexpectedly, left some of my own in its place." Strange threw up another color. "Halloween is an important night for their group as well. A very potent night of magic. Everything came together." Strange pulled all the colors into one. They formed an unstable red glowing ball. "And it is growing inside him. Completely by chance. This feat couldn't be replicated again in a million lifetimes."

Wong understood now. "Strange this child has the potential to destroy the very fabric of reality. That power is dangerous."

"All power can be dangerous. In the wrong hands."

"We are talking about the ability to warp the universe. In a child! What damage can he cause when he throws a tantrum?"

Strange looked thoughtful. "Luckily the power is in its infancy. Much like him. As he grows it will too. So will, hopefully, his control over it. That is where we have to help. We have to teach him how to control it. You can imagine what will happen if he doesn't."

"This is dangerous. How does this end, Stephen?"

"I saw all those millions of outcomes. But now that I know this is it. I have to take careful steps. If I tell you. It won't end well. At least not yet. Can you trust me on this? I know I am asking a lot." 

Wong sighed. "You are a very annoying man sometimes but I do trust you. You better be right on this." He stood up. " I will need to prepare as many of her old books as I have. All information on this is frightening small."

"And I'll go meet with Wanda. As soon as I locate her."

"Do you think she will help?"

"She will. If nothing else she knows what it's like to be the last of a family."

"And Sirius? What will you tell him?"

"Working on the wording. How do I tell someone that the child he's raising will have the power of a God?" 

"Maybe don't lead with that." Wong left the room.

Strange sat in silence. The visions of what's to come weigh on him.

The next day.

Sirius was curious why he hadn’t heard from Strange or Wong all night. But shrugged it off. He couldn't expect the Sorcerer Supreme to be at his beck and call.

He found Remus sitting in his room. 

"Moony. How did yesterday go?" He asked as he sat with Harry on his lap.

Remus looked up. "Unusual. Strange has some peculiar friends."

"Mooy!" Harry said as he kicked in Sirius's lap.

"Prongslet." Remus smiled. "You have any issues with the Ministry?" He asked Sirius.

Sirius smirked. "No. They never had a chance. Augusta sent a letter. She says that Alice and Frank are doing well. They're keeping them asleep with potions for a few days. And that she's heard that James and Lily will both be getting an Order of Merlin."

Sirius had to stop himself from chuckling at the last part.

"They deserve it and I'm happy the Longbottoms are healing. Any word how many of the Death Eaters are being sentenced?"

"Every mark one was round up. At least in the Ministry. Bagnold is dousing the uncooperative with truth serum. But I heard that the ones that give information willingly are getting bargains." He growled the last part.

"Politics. Hope Dumbledore will be able to minimize the cost."

"I doubt it. He's more interested in Harry at the moment and you know it." Sirius scoffed.

Remus was about to retort but stopped himself. "You're right. He seems to have tunnel vision for him since that night."

"Glad you see that too. It can't just be for surviving the curse. Something else." Sirius pondered. 

"Like what?"

"I don't know. Did Albus ever tell you how he heard the dark bastard was going after James or Frank? I remember just being told that they were targets but not why."

"Well, James and Frank were both Purebloods that defined his beliefs and fought him multiple times. He did make examples of those who stood against him." Remus explained.

"So did I. But I wasn't a direct target. Albus is hiding something. That's obvious."

"He may have legitimate reasons to. I mean look at those things keeping You Know Who alive. What if he found out that someone knew they were around?" Remus reasoned. "He'd hide them in impossible places to find."

"Remus he already believes he's done that. Right now he's nothing but a spirit. He can't move anything. Now is the best time to hunt for them and if Albus knows about them then he is wasting time."

"He may be looking. I'm just saying he may be working on a plan."

"Yet somehow that plan involves his obsession with Harry?!" Sirius growled. "I don't care what plan he is working on. Harry is not a part of it. No matter what he believes."

"I understand that. I do." Remus reassured. "Like I told Albus. I'll support you in Harry's living conditions."

"Sirius. Remus." Wong called from the doorway. "When you're free Stephen has something to discuss with you. Bring liquor."

True to Sirius's word all marked Death Eaters in the Ministry were arrested. This left several high-ranking positions empty. Bagnold did the simple solution and promoted their assistant after they were cleared.

This put several Muggleborns in some of the highest ranks in the Ministry. They were usually the ones already doing everything in the position anyway.

Some of the more traditional pureblood, who may not have openly supported Voldemort, watched with rage. But with the current climate, there was nothing that could be done. Some just assumed that the 'acting' head would be revealed as unable to fulfill the job and 'proper' replacements would be put in place.

But for those who paid attention, saw the Ministry working as more organized than in the past. 

Unfortunately, a handful of the Death Eaters that turned themselves in did get deals in exchange for information. A small amount was allowed to leave. They quickly escaped to Magical Britain altogether to take their time and hope their master didn't return.

Despite some opposition from the purebloods Order of Merlins was given to both James and Lily Potter.

It was big news in the Prophet. The first Muggleborn to be given the award.

But all through magical Britain people were talking about Harry. Some were still calling him the savior and hero. 

Some saw an opportunity to profit and began making Harry Potter books. 

Unfortunately for them Strange heard this from Dumbledore's office and some rumors from the Ministers.

He brought this up to Sirius later that night. Together they came up with a solution that had Sirius laughing out loud. One of his best pranks to date.

All those authors were in for an unpleasant surprise when they attempted to publish those books and so were the buyers.

Strange was in his study waiting for the three.

"Strange," Sirius said as they entered.

"Sirius. Mr. Lupin. Mr. Potter." He smiled at Harry.

"Stage." The boy replied with his big green eyes examining Stephen.

"Smart boy." Stephen smiled at Harry's attempt to say his name.

"He is." Remus agreed. "And I think we can go with Remus from now on."

Strange gave him a smile and a nod. "You may want to sit. First, how did house shopping go?"

"Fantastic. Found a perfect place. Thank you for getting ahead of that for me." Sirius replied as he sat Harry on the floor and conjured some toys to play with.

"Think nothing of it. Once being a successful surgeon made me all sorts of friends." 

"Friends with billionaires too," Remus smirked.

"More like associates. Dr. Banner said he would begin testing within the week."

"Yes but I don't expect much. Sorry to sound rude but it's a magical illness."

"It's a disease. Diseases can be cured." Stephen assured. "But now we have to talk about Harry."

"What about him?" Sirius smiled down at the toddler.

"Something happened the night I removed the piece of soul. Something that will affect him forever."

"You said there were no lasting effects!"

"I didn't think there would be. There shouldn't have been. And to be fair there were millions of chances where it didn't. But I can't change that. The simple truth is that Harry now has access to magic more powerful than you can even imagine."

Sirius went wide-eyed at that. Remus asked the question.

"What magic?"

"A magic until recently was thought to be a myth. It's called Chaos Magic."

"That's not ominous." Sirius's eyes went even wider and paled slightly.

"It's exactly like it sounds. This magic can manipulate, warp, and reconstruct the fabric of existence and reality to the user's every whim and has the possibility to bring about destruction to the cosmos itself."

Both Remus and Sirius looked horrified at this.

"It's that powerful? Harry can't possibly handle that level of power. He's a toddler." Remus rubbed his temple.

"He will have to. It won't be easy but I've seen the future from here. He will control it. What happens after that is not so clear. I'll explain more about that later. I have to be careful with this information. It's not that I don't trust either of you. The future is difficult to understand. I know what path he has to go down. But some things I can't do anything but hope you will guide him as only family can."

"Will Harry still be able to use a wand? Or is our magic gone to him because of this?" Sirius had to ask. "You did say that our magics were incompatible."

"Harry has both inside him. They are, right now, in harmony. But be warned that power is not to be underestimated. I'm not entirely sure how the two will work together. I know he won't be at risk of catastrophic harm to himself. Unlike the others who attempted to master my type of magic. His power will surpass everyone wizards on earth. Even me."

"Well, I guess we won't have to worry about Voldemort if he returns." Sirius saw a silver lining as he absorbed the information.

"When he learns to properly control the Chaos. Harry will be able to make this dark lord tremble in terror with the snap of his fingers."

Sirius and Remus both looked stunned at the concept. Especially as Harry sat on the floor making spit bubbles.

"That's terrifying." Remus looked pale. "That amount of power...What would Lily and James do here?"

"I have no idea. Magical children alone can be a hassle but with this power. You can train him right?" Sirius looked at Strange with almost begging in his voice.

"I will but there is someone else who can help. The only other person on the planet who has access to Chaos. I'm currently searching for her. She's not easy to locate."

"She'll help?"

"I believe so. I hope. She is a member of a group that helps protect the earth from danger. Remus met two of them yesterday."

"There is a group that watches the whole world?" Sirius asked.

"The nonmagical side. Two of them are the ones working on Remus's condition."

"They would have been a bloody help during the war." 

"They have bigger concerns. And they didn’t know about you. Later I'll introduce you to them."

"Alright sounds interesting. But after dinner. I have a surprise planned for some relatives."

"Do you need anything from us?" Remus asked getting the topic back on track. "I know you don't trust Dumbledore but he is one of the most knowledgeable people in our world."

"Albus Dumbledore may be well educated but he has nothing to add to this. Before a few years ago, when Wanda first appeared, this magic had almost no information. Anywhere. Even the Sorcerer before me believed it didn't exist."

"Okay. Seems we have no other options but to follow your lead on this." Sirius said without any malicious.

"This will be a challenge for all parties no question." 

Sirius let all the words sink in. He was only worried about all the other aspects of being a parent that he never planned for. Now he's in charge of a child who sounds like Merlin reincarnated.

Hell Merlin seems like a first-year compared to this. I am filling the cabin with Firewhiskey. I have a feeling I'm going to need it.

"If it's alright with you I will come by your home later and prepare it with all wards and enchantments I can." Strange changed the subject to something productive.

"Yes, that's fine. Anything that can help keep Harry's new gift from tearing a hole in the earth?" Sirius half-joked.

"I'll do what I can." 

Sirius realized his 'joke' wasn't one. "I don't have to worry about that. Right?"

Stephen gave him a sympathetic smile.

"Bloody hell..."

The portal opened and she didn't bother turning around.

"Strange," Wanda said as she continued her dish.

"Wanda. You are difficult to find."

"Yet you still found me." She added some spices.

"I see that you no longer wish to stay with your teammates."

 "I wanted some privacy. It's easier to work on my 'talents'. With the advice you gave me."

"Your talents are why I'm here."

"I'm endangering no one. Supreme." She gave him a pointed look.

"I know. I require them."

"You need me? This sounds suspicious." She stopped and looked fully at him.

"There's been an unexpected development. I will have to explain a lot to fully understand."

Wanda made the spoon spin by itself in the pot. "I'm listening."

A half-hour later Stephen explained the whole wizard world to her.

"So a secret wizard psychopath was defeated by a mother and her child is in your care now. Why does that involve me?"

"I took an evil piece of the dark lord out of the child. Now he has access to the magic he shouldn't." Strange finally got to the point. "And the only other person with this magic in the universe is currently making Chicken paprikash."

Wanda had a look of shock come over her. "Why did you not lead with that?!"

"I was going to have to explain everything eventually. I preferred getting it out of the way."

Wanda cast a spell on her food. Everything froze in place. "Take me to him."

"Of course."

Knocking at the door arose her from her seat.

"Hello, cousin." Sirius smiled as she opened the door.

"Sirius!" And Andromeda brought him in and hugged him. "I'm glad you came by. How are you doing?"

"I'm well thank you. I apologize for not coming by sooner."

"It's fine." She looked slightly bashful. "I heard about Bellatrix and the Longbottoms."

"Yes. I was there. They'll be fine. Eventually. Luckily Strange and Remus were there with me."

"Strange? The Supreme. He's all anyone is talking about. Well him and Harry. How is the boy?"

"See for yourself," Sirius smirked and sat down the briefcase he brought with him, opened it, and pulled out the giggling toddler.

"Sirius! Keeping a child in a box! Even magical that is foolish!"

"I can't bloody well walk around with him. Between Albus and the dark wankers followers I have enough eyes to look out for. Besides, he enjoyed it. It's a crib." 

"What's this about Albus?"

"A topic for another day. I'm here to see my favorite cousin and niece. The one hiding around the corner." He smiled as he caught sight of her hair changing colors.

Nymphadora Tonks ran around the corner. "Uncle Sirius!"

"Hello, Dora." Sirius smiled at the young girl.

Nymphadora smiled at him then looked at Harry. "Hello!" She said excitedly.

Harry watched the girl's hair change different colors with awe. 

Sirius sat Harry down and Nymphadora sat with him. She started playing with the boy. Making him happy.

"Is Ted in?"

"No, he is at his office."

"Well, when he's available could you send me an owl? There are some legal things I would like to discuss with him."

"Don't tell me you're in trouble." Andromeda sighed.

"I'm almost offended." Sirius gave a mock glare. "Nothing like that. Just some Muggle businesses Lily was invested in. I know nothing about them and wanted his advice."

"I'll let him know."

"Thank you. How are you doing?"

"As well as could be expected. I got very lucky in the war." She didn't lose her husband or daughter. That's more than most.

"I'm glad you're well. Now that the dark bastard is 'gone'. Hopefully, we can have some peace. Well as soon as the Ministry is cleansed."

"This Strange is doing that?"

"Yes. I've already heard some of the main troubles in the war have been revealed. Why floos were never available or why the Aurors were late. Some of the top officials were Death Eaters. Without Stephen, they would most likely never have been suspected. And the contracts are starting to be enforced. Soon there's going to be no one in the Ministry who can use their positions to further what he believed."

"Thank Merlin."

"As much as I wish I could stay longer  Harry and I have another great adventure planned for the day." He picked up Harry. "Right Pup?"

Harry looked back at the strange girl. The seven-year-old girl smiled and her hair changed purple.

Harry giggled at that. After he was placed back in the portable crib. Sirius cast some charms on himself to look different. "If it's alright I'll take the back door."

He started to leave but remembered something.

"Oh before I go." Sirius pulled out his family ring and put it on. "Effective immediately you and your family are reinstated into House Black." 

"Sirius." She was stunned. "You're the new head of house?!"

"Grandfather had a sense of humor after all," Sirius smirked. Then went serious. "I plan to banish Bellatrix and possibly Narcissa. Thought you should be aware."

"I...I understand." And Andromeda looked down. Bellatrix brought it on herself. She wasn’t sure about Narcissa.

"Good. See you soon. You too Dora." He gave the girl a wink as he slipped out the door.

A short time later, Sirius, Remus, Wong, and Harry were portaled into Stark's tower.

"Big place." Sirus looked around.

"Remus! Wong!" Bruce came down the stairs. "You must be Sirius and Harry."

"You must be one of the people Strange talked about. The one who can help with Remus's furry little problem." Sirius offered his hand.

Bruce shook it. "I'm willing to try. Speaking about your blood test has been interesting, to say the least." But realized they were missing someone. "No Stephen today?"

"Strange is busy. He has a delicate task ahead of him." Wong gave a side look to the toddler.

"He's always a busy man," Bruce replied then looked at Harry with a smile. "Hi, little guy."

Harry didn't respond or acknowledge him. He was busy looking at all the shiny metal in the room. Sirius put him on the floor and conjured a small gated area around him. He didn't think the boy needed to be wandering around all these things too closely. He put a few toys in with him.

Remus and Bruce began chatting right next to the fenced area. Wong kept a keen eye on Harry. For multiple reasons.While Sirius started looking around.

"Now this is fancy." Sirius looked over all the technology. "How do Muggles make such shiny things?" He poked one of the contraptions.

He wasn't expecting the strange glove to come to life and fire a 'spell'. He ducked, barely, and pulled out his wand. 

"Bloody cursed objects!!" He aimed at the glove.

"That would be a mistake." 

Sirius saw another man enter. He had a suit and a weird beard.

"My apologies. I have never seen magic like this."

Tony raised his eyebrow. "That's not magic."

"Really?! That's brilliant." Then he remembered his manners. "Sirius Black." He offered his hand.

Tony shook his head at another strange man in his compound but shook it. "You know who I am."

Sirius looked at him in confusion. "I'm sorry. I'm afraid I don't."

Tony thought he was joking and gave a chuckle but stopped when the confused looked didn't disappear. "Are you serious?"

Sirius smirked. "I'm always Sirius. But no I have no idea who you are sorry to say."

"Wow." Tony exhaled.

"His name is Tony Stark, he owns the building. And I believe you just delivered a blow to his ego." A feminine voice spoke.

Sirius turned and saw one of the most beautiful women he had ever seen walking toward them. The skin-tight outfit she wore would be scandalous to others but he was mesmerized as she moved in his direction.

"And who is this?" Sirius offered his hand. "Sirius Black. And may I just say you are the most beautiful woman I have ever been graced to see."

Natasha narrowed her eyes at him but put out her hand. "Natasha Romanoff."

She had to stop herself from rolling her eyes when he kissed the back of it.

"You don't want to bark up that tree Sirius," Wong warned. "There's a reason she's called the Black Widow."

"Nice to see you too." She gave Wong a mock glare.

When she looked at the toddler playing she smiled then Harry looked up at her. His face broke into a huge smile of his own.

"Mum!" The toddler reached out for Natasha.

The redhead assassin looked stunned. But despite her outward appearance, she had a weakness for babies.

"My apologies," Sirius explained as he picked up the boy. "His mother had the same hair color as yours."

"It's...fine," Nat said. "May I?" She motioned to hold Harry.

Sirius didn't see the harm and handed the child over.

Harry held on to Nat with a big smile as he hugged her.

Nat patted his back with a smile of her own.

"Probably the safest baby on the planet," Tony remarked. 

"He's even more charming than you think you are Tony," Nat remarked.

The glowing circle gave everyone the sign that Strange was there. He stepped out with another redheaded woman.

"Strange," Sirius smirked. "You keep amazing company." He admired another beautiful woman in his sight.

Wanda narrowed her eyes at him. "Where is the child?"

The second redhead woman had Harry confused. 

Wanda came over to him. "Hello, Harry." She said in a gentle voice. 

The two just looked at each other for what seemed like a long time. Then he, like her, could sense something. He reached out for her.

Natasha was very reluctant to release the boy.

Wanda took Harry with a smile. They just looked at each other. A connection neither could understand. She held him with one arm and made her hand glow red in front of his eyes. The boy watched her fingers glow then his own began to match hers.

"Great...another one." Tony rubbed his temple.

Of course, Natasha and Bruce understood the implications. Another Wanda level of power was in front of them. Tony did too but hid it.

"So you're the only one who can help Strange with this?" Remus asked.

"Yes." Wanda turned to him. "You're different. I can feel it. Something dark inside."

"That's Moony. Don't worry about him, he's a big softy at heart." Sirius gave his best charming smile."Sirius Black. Handsome Godfather to that young man. May I say you are enchanting."

Wanda ignored him.

"Wow. First Natasha now Wanda. You have a death sentence?" Tony asked.

"I can't help it when surrounded by beautiful women."

"I will help the boy, Stephen." Wanda patted the boy's back and looked at Strange.

"Happy to hear it."

"So we'll be seeing a lot more of you?" Sirius asked hopefully.

"Padfoot. Stop." Remus said.

"We both know I can't do that."

"You think you're quite charming don't you?" Wanda asked him.

"I have my moments."

"You do realize with a simple wave I can make you believe you're a six-year-old girl. Forever. I'll even get Natasha to braid your hair." Wanda warned him.

"That sounds fun," Natasha smirked at the pale look on Sirius's face.

"And yet I'm even more interested now." Sirius recovered quickly.

Wanda looked impressed by his quick response. Put a little fear in someone and you can see what they are like. Her reading of him said he was immature and prone to rash actions but in his heart a good man. A man who wanted to protect what he still had.

"Sirius..." Remus rubbed his head in frustration. Sirius just couldn't help himself.

"I have a feeling your friend is going to get hurt a lot," Bruce whispered to Remus.

"Won't be the first time." Mumbled the other Marauder. 

"This is a weird day," Tony said. 

"It's only going to get worse," Wong prophesied. 

"Thanks for that."

"Once everyone is familiar with each other Wanda and I will discuss Harry's abilities better with you," Stephen told Sirius.

"I hope so because I'm still not feeling well about it."

"It's pointless to fear it. It's a part of him just as much as yours is a part of you." Wanda replied. "I will need to have a lot of access to him for training. Where will you be living?"

Sirius suddenly felt uncomfortable. Strange may trust these people but he had to be sure they were trustworthy. The last person he believed in stabbed him in the back.

"You're uncomfortable," Wanda said. "I can feel it. You've been betrayed by someone close."

"How do you know that?!" 

"I can read minds and feelings. You're cautious for his sake." She motioned to the child she held. "The way a parent should be. I promise you I will not harm or allow harm to come to this boy." 

Sirius and her locked eyes. He may not be able to read her thoughts but he saw the honesty in her eyes. 

"Okay. I just need to be safe. For him."

"I understand. Family is everything. Thank you for giving me the chance."

"When you are finished Wong will take you back to your home. I'll be by a little later this evening."

"What are you up to now?" Wong asked. He didn't mind too much acting like a taxi to these people. It did allow him to keep an eye on the boy.

"I have one more stop to do today. One I've been putting off but needs to happen." Strange said vaguely.

Albus entered his chambers ready for a kip for his old bones. 

All his attempts to talk to Sirius and Remus now we're going unanswered. His informants in the Ministry had told him that every Death Eater that had the mark had been arrested and sentenced. Some were even given to the Dementors after they attempted to kill the Aurors who arrested them.

Others were trying to cut deals to save themselves but only a few managed. Numerous non-marked Eaters were arrested after the high-ranking Ministry officials were doused with serum. 

While this would seem like a good outcome Albus saw how it was making everything unstable. Plus many had children who would be raised in the shadow of their parent's crimes. Which would more than likely lead them down a dark path.

The only true positive was his new potions professor had settled in and taken the Head of House position. 

But what he wasn't expecting, as he entered, was someone to be waiting for him and petting Fawkes.

The red cloak and posture were a clear giveaway to who it was.

"Headmaster." Strange turned from the phoenix. "I believe it's time for us to have a conversation don't you?"

Albus suddenly felt resting wasn’t something in his immediate future.