[3] downfall ~ harry potter × marvel

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the talking patronus that made her realise she had to run.

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The entire room was a mess. It looked as if one had purposely destroyed it yet was also purposely utilizing said destruction. In reality, the papers that were plastered throughout the entire room, were a timeline that covered all the walls. The bed was an unruly mess, because of the weapons and emergency bags that the own of the room frequently hid underneath. The quills, ink and parchments on the desk were set out on purpose, pointing to the pictures that hung on the nearest wall. Behind the pictures, one could find multiple keys for multiple chests and lockers, which also stood in the room.

The complete room was a mess on purpose.

And at that very moment, the owner of the room sat on the only place that was not a mess; the leather chair in the dark corner of the spacious chamber.

The young woman in that chair was staring to the dark, wooden floor with a look empty of emotions. Her hair, a light golden colour that nonetheless could be mistaken for silver, was greasy and dull, as her entire face shone insomnia and the lack of daylight.

Skyler still couldn't believe what had occurred just two days ago, when the entire Order had united to pick up the Boy Who Lived. Harry had to be brought to a safe place, beforehe turned seventeen and Lord Voldemort would come to kill him. It had been her first time on Midgard since a while, actually.

And Norns, she had enjoyed it so much; reuniting herself with Fred, George, Remus and Sirius. It had been quite calming to see Hermione and Ron again too, as they weren't planning on returning to Hogwarts this year either, giving all of them a peculiar subject to talk about what to do when you get caught.

The three teenagers had even created a game from it. Hermione had made cards with scenario's and the person whose turn it was, had to tell what their solution to the coming problem would be.

Those two days before they had to retrieve Harry. Skyler would give everything to return to those days now. For those days had shown little worries and that had given her a happy feeling all throughout her body. With Bill's and Fleur's wedding coming up, even the atmosphere around the Borrow had been cheerful and happy.

Then, that dreadful evening had arrived, as a reminder that their life was not about their happiness; it was about their survival. And when it came to survival, Harry Potter was their only hope.

~

Skyler smirked at Tony, who gave her an encouraging grin back. They had the horrible job of taking care of Harry's aunt and uncle – not to mention his cousin.

The Order figured that it was better if the Muggles were to be confronted with a familiar face, one that they would trust immediately. Since Tony Stark was both an Avenger and a billionaire, Mr. and Mrs. Dursley would most likely go to their safe place with him instead of with a few wizards from the Order.