Strange Potter

The Great Hall was abuzz with the news about Colin. The young boy became very 'popular' as everyone was asking him if he was attacked by the Heir.

It was a little disappointing when he could only say the same thing. Those yellow eyes. His parents considered pulling him after they heard but the boys begging and Dr. Strange's word about searching the school reassured them enough to let him stay.

"Attention Students," Dumbledore called for their silence. "As you are aware there was an incident last night. The student in question, I'm sure, has told you all he knows." He gave a small smile to the boy. "Actions were taken to have him and Mr. Norris back on their feet."

"Bollucks." Both twins whispered together. 

"With the recent events, it has been decided that protective measures will be installed. All students will be escorted to and from classes with their professors." The aged wizard paused. "There are others who will be assisting them."

The doors opens and in marched over a dozen men and women. In the front was a very serious-looking Wong.

"Dr. Strange took the initiative and assigned some of his sorcerers to provide more eyes. They may not be staff but I expect all of you to give them the same respect and follow their instructions."

"More sorcerers?!" Draco winced. He had to tell his father. Strange was taking over the school.

"Now all students stay in your groups as the professors and sorcerers escort you." Dumbledore dismissed them.

"Hi. Mr. Wong." Luna waved to him as she ran over.

Wong stared back at her. The unusual witch was too cheerful. "Lovegood."

"Did you ever find the Diricawls? I know you have to have them."

"There are no such things in the Sanctum." Wong exhaled.

"Okay. Keep them hidden. They are probably safer that way." 

Wong rubbed his head. This blonde gave him a headache.

"One day Wong you are going to smile." Harry teased as he came over. 

Wong glared back. "You have classes. If you fall behind I will be very displeased."

"I can't have that."

"No, you can't. We didn't spend years working together for you to become lazy."

"Hey I am a lot of things but lazy is not one of them."

"Good. Go." Wong pointed to the door.

"Bye Mr. Wong!" Luna smiled and took off.

"I didn't think Dr. Strange would bring out the big guns," Neville said.

"So he's Dr. Strange's 'babysitter'?" Hermione asked. 

"He's not officially, but he does call out Doc on some of his actions. A lot actually."

"Does Dr. Strange listen?"

"Sometimes," Harry said.

"Not really," Neville spoke at the same time.

"I heard Doc got him to laugh once. I still am not sure that is a true story,  but don't let that get to you. Wong is a great teacher and cares." Harry leaned in and whispered to Hermione. "He also has a thing for Beyonce music."

"Now I know you're joking."

"Am I?" Harry asked as they followed their group.

"He is right?"

"Oh, there are some things I will not talk about," Neville replied.

"What is a Beyonce?" Blaise and Susan asked.

"Magical singer," Luna said. "Possibly a siren of those old stories." She wondered.

"Merlin help me." Hermione sighed as they walked on. Scary that Luna isn't far off though. 

"How do you know that sorcerer?" Susan asked Luna.

"Doesn't everyone?" She continued her skipping.

The only three left in the hall were Dumbledore, Snape, and the monk himself.

"Dumbledore," Wong spoke. "And you must be the one Natasha punched." He looked at Snape.

Wong and Severus had a stare-off so intense you could cut the tension with a knife.

"You don't want me here. Understand I don't want to be here, but while I'm here I will put the safety of these students first with all my abilities."

"We are more than capable of the task without you." Snape sneered. He carefully began a probe to see what the man was planning.

"If that were true I wouldn't be here." Wong suddenly threw a sparkling spike that slammed next to Snape's head. "Attempt to enter my mind again and you will be dead before you know it." He threatened.

Snape scowled but the magic made him sweat slightly. Strange had humiliated him but never threatened death. This was a different kind of man.

"Mr. Wong!" Dumbledore stood.

"Wong. Nothing else. I have measures to place. Strange already provided all these sorcerers with the student's class schedules. Every group will be escorted by at least one. In class, they will be patrolling the halls for threats. They answer to me if there are any issues bring them forward. Now I have work to do. Don't get in my way."

He left the two men standing there. He didn't even wait for a reply.

"Are we just going to let a stranger order us around?!" Snape snapped.

"Severus." Dumbledore sighed. "I have no choice. Dr. Strange doesn't just have the ability to interfere with our government. If he deems it necessary he can shut down Hogwarts. The man does not care about ramifications from anyone because he knows he holds the trump card. Our very secrecy can be undone by him."

"The dark lord or Dr. Strange. I am not seeing a difference anymore." Snape left for his class.

Dumbledore sighed again and went to his office. He had to talk to someone.

"That is a lot of people," Bruce said as he and Tony made their way into the odd barrier.

"Welcome to Diagon Alley," Remus said.

"Home to the most fun shop in magical Britain," Regulus smirked.

"You don't have to sell it up, son." Sirius messed up the boy's hair. "You still get a family discount. Also, I doubt you'll think that in a few years. There's a good chance those redhead twins have big plans."

"Are you thinking about investing in their joke shop?" Remus asked.

"Invest? I'm already looking for a shop to purchase for it. I plan on becoming a partner in with them."

"I don't think their mum will like that."

"Maybe but if they're of age there's not much she can do."

"Don't do anything that will cause headaches," Natasha warned.

"But those are the most fun." Both Regulus and his father said together.

"You two." She had to hide her smirk. She knew better than to encourage them.

"Dr. Banner. Mr. Stark." Fudge greeted them as he saw them. Reporters and cameras flashing. "Of course, Mr. Lupin and Mr. Black. Mrs. Black." He noticed that Wanda was with them as well. "Miss. Maximoff as well? A pleasant surprise. Lovely to see you again."

"Minister," Wanda said casually. 

"Come we have the whole event set up." Fudge motioned to the stage that had all the crowd gathering. 

"Are you certain that none of them are a part of Greybacks pack?" Remus asked.

"We check with each one, all were very excited to meet with your group." Fudge said. 

"Mum, can we go to Alice's shop? I want to try some new spells."

"My shop." Sirius corrected.

"She's more the boss than you are."

"I still own it." The father and son bantered.

"You haven't tried them at home?" Nat asked.

"Dora said she was off today and wanted some of her help." The boy bounced up and down. Tonks was always fun to be around.

"Go on. We are busy with this. I know you are not a fan of politicians." Sirius told them.

"And you are?"

"When I can mess with them."

"Mum! Come on!" Regulus shouted as he took off.

She went after him.

"Ready Former Moony?" Sirius asked.

"Do you really have to call me that?"

"We can use my new nickname it's..." Tony recommended.

"No. You know sometimes I wonder if you two are lost, siblings." Remus jokes.

"Not bloody likely. No way mother or father would dare tarnish their family." Sirius scuffed. "No offense Tony."

"None taken. I know your family tree doesn't have many branches." Tony replied without missing a beat.

Harry should have known that going to Doc would be a cause for Dumbledore to send for him. 

"Mint Humbugs."

The large door opened.

Harry came in and looked around. He still was impressed with the things in the man's office. A lot of trinkets had to have some interesting stories behind them.

"Hey, Fawkes." The boy came over to the bird sitting on his perch. "You don't look so good."

The Phoenix gave a weak nod. 

"Oh. It's your burning day." He realized. 

The magical animal nodded again before he raised his head slightly. In a blinding flash, all that was left was the pile of ash.

"Yes, that is the right time." The aged voice of Dumbledore can down the stairs to catch the end of the burning.

"I always liked the analogy for the Phoenix." Harry moved to the pile. He gently sweeps some of the ash to find the small baby Fawkes. 

"The rebirth, hope, renewal, progress, end of oppression, and eternity?"

"Well those too, but the rebuilding. Only from the ashes can a Phoenix rise again."

"Very astute Mr. Potter." Dumbledore complimented. "Let's let Fawkes rest shall we?" He motioned to his desk.

Harry sat on the other side as the Headmaster took his seat.

"I imagine you are curious why I called for you?"

"I think I can make a guess."

"Oh?"

"You want to know how I knew about Colin so fast and why I went to Doc." 

"I believe I already have an idea about the first bit." Dumbledore had a small smile on his face. "I hope you use your father's heirloom well."

"It has its uses."

"Very true. Now for the second part, I am curious why you felt the need to tell Dr. Strange right away. For all you know I could have been planning to inform him myself."

"Were you?" Harry challenged back with a grin of his own.

Dumbledore let out a small laugh. The boy had no fear or trepidation for sure. "I was working on protective measures. However, the more hands he offered were a help I will admit."

Offered? Nice lie. 

"I do wonder why you felt the need not at least let me handle the situation."

"I made a promise. After the whole thing with Voldemort last year I had to. Mum and Sirius didn't leave much room for dispute."

"After I met your stepmother I don't doubt that. It does sadden me that you didn't trust me enough to allow me to make an announcement first."

"That wasn't my intention but Doc does have my trust. He's someone who is not afraid to do whatever he has to and the fact he has a wider reach than you was bound to be handy."

"I hope I can earn your trust as well."

"That depends entirely on you sir. Whether you get any trust or forgiveness will be left to your actions."

"Forgiveness? I don't understand."

"I didn't forget how you abandoned me on a doorstep Headmaster or tried to stop my godfather from getting custody of me. Those are some hard things to forgive."

"Mr. Potter I have made mistakes, yes, but I was simply trying to protect you."

"It doesn't matter why." Harry shook his head. "The fact is that you ignored my parent's wishes and my welfare. I was tossed off to the first person the Dursleys could, I'm just lucky it was Doc who found me and not one of Voldemort's minions. The simple truth is you had no authority or right to do what you did. I can't trust someone who thinks they can have all the power but none of the responsibilities that come with it."

Dumbledore looked crestfallen at those words. 

"I'm not sorry. You are the one who has to earn my forgiveness. I am grateful for my parent's wands but that is a tiny step in a very long road for you." He looked at his watch. "May I leave for class sir?"

Dumbledore gave a weak nod.

Harry turned and left, leaving the Headmaster very saddened and lost in thought.

Remus had to stop from rolling his eyes as the Minister did the photo opt. Tony seemed to be in his element. To many years of dealing with cameras and politics. Bruce was uncomfortable certainly, but he was doing well.

"Rita Skeeter of the Daily Prophet, what are the ramifications of having muggles controlling the most important breakthrough in lycanthrope? Does this not risk the Statute?"

"No," Tony said. 

The reporter was not happy with the single answer. "Surely you have to understand that the more of you who knows about our world the bigger the risk. How do you feel that you could be endangering lives?"

"Way to lead a question. Listen Rika..."

"Rita!"

"Yeah that. The entire development and implementation have been fully automated. The only human elements involved are me, Bruce, Dr. Strange, and my wife."

"You mean only three muggles have been working on this?! How can so few possibly have anything done in the time frame?"

"Unlike you, we're not limited," Tony smirked. "You conveniently left out the automated part. Machines and drones are working as we speak. In the last two minutes, fifty vials of the cure have been boxed and ready for shipping."

"That's not possible."

"Fifty-five." Tony looked at his watch. "And counting."

"How much will this cost?" A man behind the reporters shouted. 

Remus saw the worn-out clothes and his tired face. He knew full well that look.

"Not a thing," Tony said. "All expenses have already been taken care of."

The man was stunned. He figured the cure would cost him everything and anything else.

"When will it be available?" Another asked.

Tony smirked at that. "All production is finished. By this weekend all your medical facilities will be well stocked."

The crowd was stunned silent once again. Tony was having to much fun here.

Fudge went even more bewildered. He was hearings this at the same time as them, but he jumped in immediately after he registered what was said.

"Outstanding news! I'm truly happy to see this come to fruition. The wing of Saint Mungos will be well prepared for all of the afflicted. Please everyone remember that there will be an orderly line for administration."

Wanda hated politics and politicians, but this man was a whole different level of ineptitude. 

She still had to be here. This was a big moment for Remus. Here he could see all the faces the man went through ten years of lab testing for. She could feel that he was realizing that it was bigger than him.

Still, she stayed back to let the boys have their moment in the sun. She smiled back at Remus when he caught her eyes. 

"Excuse me?" 

She turned to see a small girl looking up at her. "Hello there."

"Are you the witch I heard about?"

"Depends on what you heard." She smirked.

"You are a hero right?"

"To some."

"My...my mum is really sick. Healers can't find anything to help...we don't have much but you can have all of my knuts and both sickles. Please help her."

Wanda felt fear from the girl. She was small and terrified. "Where is she?"

"This way." She took off running Wanda followed.

Down some alley called Knockturn, she found the girl again. She was shrinking beside a building.

"What's wrong?"

"I'm sorry." She teared up.

Wanda felt it. Something was wrong. She barely got a shield up when several spells blasted her.

Her eyes glowed as she grabbed two of her assailants. Their necks snapped with a flick of her wrist.

"Avada Kedavra!!" 

She knew that spell. A huge pile of dirt rose to intercept it. The spell slammed into it sending her back through an empty shop window. 

Another wizard cast a massive firebird into the shop. The place burst into flames.

Greyback stepped forward from the group. "Now the real fun begins." He pulled out the orb. 

The burst of flames shot out of the shop causing the whole assembled crowd to turn.

"What?!" Fudge winced. "Get the Aurors here!" He ordered one of his underlings.

"Aha!!" Someone close to the stage shouted and fell.

Bruce jumped down to him. "Hey what are you feeling?"

"It...it can't." His eyes went canine. "Run!!!"

All around the alley dozens of people were shouting and contouring. 

Bruce saw the fur begin to show. "Tony!!"

Remus and Sirius looked around as the change began for so many.

"Get everyone out of here!!" Remus shouted.

"Move!!" Sirius grabbed one of the minister's employees. "Run! Now!"

Fudge heard howling as he saw dozens of werewolves replace where there were people. He pushed others out of his way as he ran.

Tony saw the affected kids screaming as they changed. A dozen smaller wolf's howled at him.

"F.R.I.D.A.Y. call in Gwen."

A Stark Satellite came to life. A large pod shot down to the earth.

Tony took off as they began chasing after him. The whole area was confusing but he had his AI feeding him directions. Running up some nearby stairs he jumped to the side roof of a smaller building. He climbed up as the children wolves clawed at his heels. He ran a jumped off the edge.

The pod attached to him and a new armor materialized.

Wolf Fight Armor activated. It was not HulkBuster but it was designed to go head to head with werewolves. Pebbles shook as he landed. The armor stood over the small pack. Silver in color and heavily impact resistant.

"Okay. Who needs neutering?"

Speakers came out and sharp piercing sounds erupted. All the wolves howled at the painful noise.

"Initiate containment."

The floating pod fired out. Four points dug into the group of werewolves down by the noise. Then strings of light erupted from them. Metal materialized in all the points creating an electrically powered cage around them.

Larger werewolves jumped him next. When one bit into his arm a pulse of electricity shot through its fangs and sent the creature flying back in pain.

Tony slammed his fist into another one knocking the dog off. Out of the back of his armor, two rockets shot out. A line of cord wrapped around the feet of the werewolves and the rockets took off to the sky. 

They floated in the air with the line of werewolves snarling as they hung upside down. Every move only tightened the bindings.

"F.R.I.D.A.Y. where's Bruce?"

"Remus and him are guiding civilians into Sirius's shop."

"Good. Wanda?"

"No responses from her."

'Not good."

Sirius guided everyone in and down the stairs. 

"Nat!"

Natasha, Regulus, and Tonks were downstairs.

"Sirius, what's going on?"

"I don't know how but all the werewolves are changing outside."

"I have to get out there!" Tonk pulled her wand.

"No, stay here. Help Alice cover the door."

"I'm an Auror! I have a job to do!"

"Then do it," Sirius growled. "Dora you can do your job by protecting this shop. Protecting my family."

"You're not going back out there alone," Natasha said.

"Remember our deal." He smiled softly. "You deal with terrorists and aliens. I handle things on this side."

"Sirius."

"I'll be okay."

"Dad!"

Sirius knelt to Regulus. "I have to go help Uncle Remus and Bruce. You help Dora keep this place secure. Okay."

Regulus nodded reluctantly.

"You die and I will find a way to kill you." Natasha threatened.

"I love you too." He took off back up the stairs.

"Wanda?!" Remus ran through the street. She was just here! Where did she go?! Okay, calm down. She is more than capable of handling herself. She's probably helping the rest get out of the Alley.

Bruce and him had steered more people into various shops. It was the best cover they had.

A sharp howl caught both their attention. Remus saw the wolf of his nightmares snarling down the street at them.

"Greyback."

"That's him?" Bruce moved next to Remus.

"Get out of here Bruce. This is between us."

"That's not happening."

Before Remus could reply a large chunk of bricks went flying towards them. He shove Bruce over and ducked out the way.

He was barely to his feet when the werewolf charged.

"Expulso!" Remus fired.

Greyback's superior reflexes moved him as the wall it hit exploded around him. He lunged at the former wolf.

Remus had studied werewolves his whole life. He knew their strengths and weaknesses. Magic was limited against them, but not useless. If you use it right.

As Greyback lunged he dropped and rolled. The wolf flew past him and the wizard grabbed one of the metal racks that had held brooms.

"Flagrante!" The rack became searing hot. He levitated it the shouted "Confringo!"

The whole rack exploded sending a dozen searing hot pieces at the werewolf as he turned back.

Greyback howled as the metal pieces tore into him and he flew threw the shop window.

Remus ran over to Bruce. "Bruce?! Come on we have to be quick."

A dozen wolves surrounded them as they began to move.

"Crap." Bruce could feel it. Suddenly he was grabbed from behind.

Greyback had blood coming down his body as he slammed Bruce against the wall.

Remus tried to cast but his wand was slapped from his hand by one of the packs and he was knocked to the ground. The weight of a foot dug into his back as he pinned.

"You." Greyback horrific wolf form spoke. "You dared 'cure' us?!"

Bruce was fighting a losing battle. Things were about to get worse. "I was trying to help you!"

"Do we look like we need your help?!"

"This isn't going to go the way you think. Don't make me hurt you."

Something more unsettling about a werewolf growl was one that could laugh. Greyback and some of the rest of his pack chuckled before he slammed Bruce into the wall. Over and over until he was tossed into the building. The wall collapsed in on him.

All laughter stopped when the monster came to Remus. The man only glared back at his former tormentor. The monster that caused him decades of pain.

"I won't beg you," Remus said. 

Greyback lifted Remus by the throat. "You rejected my gift. I am disappointed."

"Gift?! Piss off! I'm not afraid of you anymore. You're pathetic."

Greyback tightened his grip cutting off Remus's air. "This will be slow and I'm going to enjoy it." His huge mouth moved forward as his canine teeth showed.

Remus gripped the hand but then he started laughing.

That angered the wolf. "Laughing in the face of death? Brave."

"It...It's not that." Remus struggled. "You just lost."

"Really? No Dumbledore. No Supreme. Your witch has been...disposed of. I have my whole pack. How have I lost?" He growled.

"Because...because we...have the Hulk."

Greyback's senses went wild as a huge shadow was looming behind him. He dropped Remus and snarled. When he turned he saw green... a lot of green attached to a very angry giant!

He couldn't even act when the large hand grabbed his leg. The feared werewolf could do nothing as the brute smashed him into the ground over and over. 

"Puny dog." Hulk tossed the unconscious werewolf against a wall.

Greyback's broken and unmoving body was an unbelievable sight.

The rest of the pack all looked on in horror. Some ran others charged at him.

A deafening roar erupted out of the Hulk as he was dogpiled by the remaining pack.

They clawed and bit but they couldn't break the skin. It was like trying to bite through goblin steel!

Suddenly the pile exploded as the Hulk slammed two werewolves together. "HULK SMASH!!!"

Tony had several wolves flying high. They did not like it. 

On the ground, he saw some others charging at a small family. Before he could act they suddenly shot up towards him in a red glow.

Wanda stepped out of the burning window. Her whole body glowed as the fire was unable to touch her.

More wolves came at her but she slammed them up and down. "Bad dogs." She shouted to the family. "Run!"

They didn't need to be told twice.

"Tony! Where's Remus?!"

"Bruce and him were helping with evac."

"HULK SMASH!!" A shattering voice let out.

"Boss we have a code green."

"Yeah figured that out for myself." Tony shot over to the thundering voice.

Aurors were getting people to safety and combating the wolfs. Most were in the center of the alley.

A wolf ran straight at Amelia, but a huge black dog slammed into it. The dog and wolf wrestled and tore at each other. 

Amelia acted fast and transfigured three brooms into foot-long steel needles. When the black dog was tossed back she blasted the needles forward. 

The wolf was pinned to the wall. Pain-filled groans were the last sound he made.

The dog shook off the strike and looked at the woman. "Director Bones." Sirius was transformed back.

"Mr. Black. What is going on here?"

"You know as much as me. Have you seen Remus?"

"I only just arrived."

"Sirius." Frank ran forward. "Where Alice?"

"She and Dora are at my shop. They are fine. There are a lot of people hiding in the basement. They got the entrance covered."

"Good. We need to..."

A deafening roar was heard from down the alleyway.

Sirius went a little pale at the words being shouted. "Bloody Hell!" He went back to his dog form and took off back to his shop as fast his four legs could go. 

"Sirius!"

The sound grew and soon the very ground was shaking. Something that big was happening.

A dozen werewolves suddenly were running at them. They all took defensive stances but Frank noticed it first.

They were running scared of something.

Why became apparent when the massive green figure landed between the corps and the retreating wolves.

"Ahh!!' Hulk's slammed his hands together sending a shock wave out.

All the wolves were tossed back as some of the shop's windows exploded.

The ones that tried to get up were suddenly gone as they vanished into a red hole in the ground.

Wanda floated past them as she continued her path. She had to find Remus.

Hulk growled and took off after more of the pack.

"What the bloody hell is that thing?!" Shacklebot asked.

"A long story," Frank said. "Nobody aim at him! You'll only piss him off!"

"Boss I have an unusual reading from the alley to your right."

"Magical alley FRIDAY. Not surprised."

"The readings register with a Lunar full more light intensity."

"That's useful. Lead with that."

Tony flew to the location. Hovering high was a small moon. The glow was bright and the heat reading was off the chart.

"Goodnight moon." He fired his beam at it.

It had no effect.

"Boss the reading shows it's protected from physical assaults."

"Then we fight fire with fire. Wanda! Need a magical hand up here!"

Wanda found him and the orb. The same spot she was attacked.

She flew up and grabbed the orb. It was hot to the touch and she hissed as she pulled. Her magic ripped through the air and all the glow faded from the orb.

"Hold on to that. They'll probably want to see it."

On the ground a few of the wolves still conscience were too animalistic to stop. They jumped at Hulk. 

Some went flying though shop walls. Others were used as clubs to take out their fellow wolves. Hulk was being relentless in showing who was the real top dog.

He grabbed two of them in the air. They bit and clawed but it did nothing. 

The clawing became more pathetic as the claws slowly became fingers. Gone were the fur and canine frame. Now two naked men were trapped in the Hulk's grip.

"Really puny men." Hulk held them in one hand before he grabbed a large cauldron that was on its side. 

Both the men found themselves trapped tightly together as the brute put them in it and crushed it. Neither was going anywhere.

The werewolves were all transformed back to their human forms. The attackers were still out. The unfortunate ones were daggling in the air and trapped in Tony's iron cages. 

Another batch of Aurors appeared. The damage and chaos was terrifying.

"Spread out we need..." The sight of the giant stopped him.

"What the bloody hell is that?!"

Hulk scuffed at the tiny humans. His nostrils flared when he saw the robed ones holding sticks at him. "Hmm."

"Take that thing down!!" Scrimgeour shouted.

"AHH!!" Hulk roared.

"Stop!" Remus ran in front of the Aurors.

"Move!" They all ordered.

"You're just going to make him angry!!" Remus shouted. "Hey it's over. You won!"

Hulk snarled as he looked like he was about to tear the Aurors apart.

"Hulk!" A younger voice called over.

Sirius and Natasha were right behind Regulus as he grabbed the Hulk's attention. The big guns were needed.

"Hulk it's me. Puny?" The boy said. "These people aren't your enemies. Stupid yes, but they're not here to hurt you. You beat the bad guys. Like always because you're awesome."

Hulk grunted. "Puny child of Nat." 

"Yeah. Remember? We're friends." Regulus was not afraid. He knew Hulk would never hurt him.

Hulk nodded as Regulus took one of his fingers. "Still...Puny..."

"Everyone is compared to you." Regulus laughed. "Come on let's get you somewhere else, big guy."

Wanda opened a large portal and the boy led the Hulk threw it.

"What was that?!" Shacklebot demanded.

"That was the Hulk," Natasha said. This was a cluster.

"Look at the damage the thing did!" Someone else said.

"You meant the damage the werewolves, including Greyback, did. Hulk just saved a lot of people today." Remus came forward.

"We will worry about the unknown giant later," Amelia spoke. "For now prepare all the floos for every healer we have. Now!"

A few minutes later healers and more Aurors began to pour into the alley.

The badly beaten body of the terror that was Greyback was being levitated by some of the Aurors. He had three wands aimed at him to be safe.

Several of the beaten werewolves were being detained. 

Many of the affected ones not a part of Greybacks pack were being moved. The Aurors and healers were going over all of them. Checking with backgrounds to make sure they had no connection to the pack. The exhausted people were not fighting or arguing. 

The werewolves that had been in on the attack were being questioned and detained. The ministry had no laws or restrictions on the use of truth serum and most were unable to resist.

As two Aurors held up one of the men he made a revenge play. He grabbed one of their wands and fired.

"Avada Kedavra!!"

Those who heard tried moved to cover. Remus saw the green light coming straight for him...

Red air materialized all around the spell. The unblockable killing curse was stopped in its tracks.

Wanda floated in front of her fiancee. "You lost something." She threw the spell back to the wizard/wolf.

The last thing he expected was his own killing curse to slam into his chest. The force sent his lifeless body back into the wall.

Everyone froze. The unthinkable just happened.

"You...you can block a killing curse?!" Director Bones was visibly shocked.

Wanda tilted her head. "Apparently."

"Wanda," Remus sighed in relief.

"Are you okay?" They both said together.

"I'm fine. Really." He reassured her.

She cupped his face gently searching for any obvious injuries. 

"Greyback...he said he..."

"He tried. He failed." She pulled him tight to her. "We're both okay."

The healers were working over the civilians. Wanda looked over them when she saw her, the little girl being held by her mother. 

"I'm sorry..." She cried when Wanda came to her.

"He had me." The woman spoke. "He forced her. Please don't hurt her."

Wanda held up her hand toward the mother. The little girl turned back and found a flower being held out.

"Here." Wanda offered.

Carefully the girl took it.

"I don't blame you." She reassured. "The monster made you. Keep this, it will never die. Every time you look at it know that you have nothing to be sorry for." 

The girl blinked away the tears and smiled back slightly. 

"Thank you." The mother said.

Wanda nodded back to her before she rejoined the others.

The whole wizardry world was in an uproar. Werewolves' transformation without the moon! New fears were gripping everyone.

Werewolf Rebellion!

Dozens were injured and seven dead by unknown magic! 

Green Monster Destroys Diagon Alley!

Fudge slammed the paper down. This was supposed to be his big deal! All those people he invited had bitten him in the arse. 

"Amelia!" He shouted. "What are we doing about this?!"

"All the werewolves have been detained. Greyback is in Saint Mongos. He will awaken eventually."

"I want that monster thrown to the Dementors! Him and his entire pack!"

"All evidence has been gathered. The Wizengamot trials are being scheduled after they have recovered enough to stand."

"Trial?" Umbridge spoke. "There is no need. We should have all of them simply given to the Dementors. The only trials we need are for the other werewolves involved."

"Everyone is entitled to a trial," Amelia said sternly. "The others had no control over their actions."

"They attacked and people died. We can not ignore that."

"This is a pointless conversation. The cure will be available in a few days. They will be of no danger then."

"That does not absolve them of the crimes they committed."

"So we are blaming those who had no control over their actions? When will I be able to arrest Lucius Malfoy?"

"You will not! He was under the Imperius."

Fudge saw where she was going with this. "Dolores there will be no one arrested other than Greyback and his pack. The cure will be given to all those who were victims here. Amelia, call in an emergency session. We need to discuss this orb that was used."

"And the monster that attacked." Umbridge also hoped to put that red witch in her place.

"Ah.."

"Hey, Dr. Banner."

Bruce sat up. He found himself on the couch at Sirius's cabin. He had a blanket placed over him.

"Regulus? Did I hurt anyone?"

"A few dozen werewolves," Natasha answered. "All members of the wolf Greyback. How are you feeling Bruce?"

"Tired."

"You should be. Hulk was awesome. He kicked so many butts!" Regulus laughed.

The air began to shift as a portal opened. Harry came running through.

"Sirius, Mum, Regulus?!" He looked around frantically.

"Over here," Sirius said from the side.

Harry tackled him in a hug. "I just heard. It's all over the wireless."

"How's the reaction at Hogwarts?"

"Classes were canceled for the day so everyone could write home to see how their families are. I have never seen so many owls flying out." He moved off Sirius and hugged Natasha then Regulus. "Are you guys okay?"

"We're fine."

"Hulk smashed so many werewolves! It was epic." Regulus said.

"How are you, Bruce?"

"I'm alright. Well as well as can be expected."

Wanda and Remus portable in next.

"Remus!" Harry tackled his waist next. "You okay?"

"Thanks to Bruce and Wanda."

'Mosty Hulk and Wanda."

"The Hulk saved my life. He wouldn't have been there if you weren't. Give yourself some credit."

How is he really? Harry asked Wanda in their connected minds.

He's shaken up some but he is also relieved. Greyback was captured.

Yes! Are you alright?

I will be. Things got complicated today.

I think that is an understatement. Did you really block a killing curse?!

I did.

You have to teach me that!

As soon as I understand how I will. I was working on pure emotions when I did.

I'm glad you're okay, all of you.

Wanda pulled him into a hug with that.

"How did this happen?!" One of the members shouted. "Werewolves turning without the moon?!"

Members were shouting over themselves and screaming blame. 

"Silence!" Amelia fired a firework charm to silence them. "Now that I have your attention. The Unspeakables have been given the artifact that was used. I do not know when we will understand its ability but it is not like anything they have seen before."

"That's because it's one of my sorcerer's creations" 

All the members turned to see Dr. Strange walk in. 

"One of yours?!"

"That is what I said." He knew this was a mess. "It is called the Lunar Orb. Created centuries ago but disappeared from our vaults around fifty years ago. How it came into Greyback's hands is the mystery I want to solve."

"Why would such a device exist?!"

"To force werewolves to change. It was the brainchild of a sorcerer who saw the curse as a way to create an army. His apprentice saw it as a way to study werewolf in a more accurate situation. It was only partially completed before it disappeared."

"One of your sorcerers wished to control werewolves? For what purpose?"

"Why would anyone want to? Power. The orb was lost to time but its story wasn't. After your Unspeakables are finished I will destroy it for good."

"It is evidence I am afraid."

"Do you want it here? Use it for documents and reference but it will not be used again. I will see to it."

"I am with Stephen here," Sirius spoke. "It's simply too dangerous to have anywhere near citizens who are still affected."

"I see no reason to risk it being here." Fudge spoke. "If we never see it again I think we would all agree it is a better outcome for everyone."

"And what of this monster? The Hulk? Are efforts being taken to destroy it?" Umbridge demanded.

"Hulk is none of your concern. He is not magical so you have no authority over him."

"He practically destroyed the whole Alley by himself!"

"Things would have been worse if he had not been there. The Hulk is a 'protector' of Dr. Banner. But it is as I said, you do not have any power to punish him. If anything you should be rewarding him. Greyback is in custody because of him."

"It is true." Amelia stood. "Greyback was in no condition to flee because of the thrashing he received."

"How can this 'Hulk' not be magical? Are you saying mug...mundanes are capable of creating such creatures?!"

"He was a product of an experiment. He is unique. As far as I am aware there is only one like him. There is another one similar but he is no danger to anyone." Not where he is imprisoned.

"The property damage alone is something we can't just ignore."

"That has been taken care of," Sirius said. "Full damages are being compensated by Stark Industries."

Tony was becoming an enigma to them. First the cure and now this. Some were wondering how rich he really was, there for how much power he held.

"We have another matter. This Wanda used an unforgivable on a wizard. Even as a werewolf that is a lifetime sentence." Umbridge said.

"You want to arrest Wanda? Your level of stupidity is astounding."

Umbridge went red with rage. "How dare you speak that way to me!"

"Don't make a foolish suggestion."

The room began to shift. Red air materialized all around the center chamber.

The red faded and Wanda stood there. Gone was her usual red jacket instead she wore a red bodysuit, a crimson cape, and a spiky headpiece.

"If you wish to speak to about me, have the courage to say to it with me in the room."

"Arrest her!"

Wanda tilted her head. "Is there anyone here who wishes to try?"

No one made a move.

"It is pointless anyway. I broke no laws. Self-defense is still permitted here if I am not mistaken."

"She's right," Amelia spoke. "There is no law about returning an unforgivable to its caster." The thought was unthinkable so no law would even exist.

"And even if it was," Stephen spoke. "Would you plan to march on Hogwarts to arrest Harry Potter next? The magic may be different but the results are the same as Lily's protection."

Everyone went quiet. The very notion of arresting The Boy Who Lived was insulting.

Umbridge didn't see it that way but she could tell that the members were not on her side in this case. "I withdraw my motion. I just hope that this 'dark' magic will not be used again on unsuspecting members of our world."

"If anyone sends one of those curses towards the ones I love, it will be the last act they commit on this earth. That is not a threat. It is a vow." Wanda's eyes bore into Umbridge's. 

Stephen could tell that Wanda was getting very close to removing the woman from the room and possibly from existence itself. "Wanda and I will begin our search for the individual responsible immediately." He said to steer the conversation back on track.

"Dr. Strange, will you need my department to aid in the investigation?" Amelia asked. "I would be willing to assist."

"Thank you for the offer, but this is my mess. I will take responsibility and clean it up. When I find the individual I will bring them before you for judgment."

"No Stephen." Wanda turned to him. "They can have what I leave them." She glowed and disappeared out of the room.

"That is not an ideal threat," Sirius spoke. "We better hope Stephen finds the one first. Otherwise, there will be no trial."

"She means to murder them?"

"Wanda is not someone who to sit and wait. She will do whatever she has to when people she cares about are in danger. We all heard of an unstoppable force. Well, whoever did this is no immovable object." Sirius knew that there was only one person who could stop her, potentially, not that Harry had any plans to do so.

"If you will excuse me," Stephen spoke. "I have a busy time ahead."