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"Who the bloody hell are you two!" Shouted Rose looking utterly lost at what was happening as she gaped at the Ancient one and I.
"Well, I already told you my name, but I know what mean." I replied smiling at her
"Let's talk on my ship I can see we all need some answers."
The Ancient one looked at me for a moment before nodding while Rose was confused about what I said.
"Ship?" She questioned
Auroram made itself visible and Rose jumped in surprise. "You're an alien!" She yelled
"I'm a bit more than that, but yeah." I answered
Auroram descended close enough to allow us entry and I gestured for them to follow me into the ship.
"Wait what makes you think I would just follow to frankly strange people into an alien ship?" She asked while still having her wand focused on the Ancient one and I.
"Well, you want answers right so you will have to follow us also we may be able to help you. You should put the wand away to as brave as you are pointing it at us it wouldn't help. Don't worry no harm will befall you" I stated with an easy smile.
"I must agree with him Miss Potter." Commented the Ancient one
Rose looked conflicted before accepting the demand. I can understand not wanting to disarm yourself when in the company of strange people who showed up out of nowhere with unknown intentions especially if you're on the run. But honestly against us it wouldn't amount to much.
We entered Auroram and I saw they are awed by her beauty Rose especially. I lead them to a meeting room.
"I can see we all have questions so who wants to go first?" I asked looking at Rose and the Ancient one
"I will now just who are you two?" Questioned Rose
"I am Arun son of Galactus and a cosmic being." I answered nonchalantly to Rose who looked confused and the Ancient one whose eyes widened before narrowing at him.
"Cosmic being? And Galactus who is that?" Rose asked as she didn't understand the significance of these names. Well, I couldn't blame her its not likely the wizards ever heard of them or if they have it's a secret.
"Miss Potter cosmic beings are creatures of immense power, they are primordial beings that predate the universe, and are powerful beyond mortal comprehension, most existing as myths to the oldest species in the universe." Spoke the Ancient one who appeared to be slightly tense.
Rose looked stunned at what she just heard, but who could blame her it wasn't every day you got to meet a god like being.
She then looked at me with wide eyes and I waved at her.
"By the way I'm only 60 years old so I'm not that old." I commented
The Ancient one raised a brow at this before continuing.
"And Galactus is a cosmic being known as the Devourer of worlds."
Rose sputtered when she heard that, "What!"
"I am curious what is a being such as yourself doing here?" The Ancient one asked her tone was casual, but the steel in her eyes showed how serious her question was.
And she look as if she was prepared to fight me to the death if necessary.
I couldn't blame her father has quite the reputation and as his son, she likely assumes I came to Earth to eat it or just harm it in general.
"You don't have to worry I didn't come to Earth to eat it. I mean you would know if I did, I came here because it sounded interesting." I tell her hoping to calm her fears.
"…"
"…"
"…"
She continued to stare at me in silence for a few more moments before finally speaking, "That is not very reassuring I also find it hard to believe, but I shall take a wait and see approach for now as you don't seem to have malicious intentions, but I will be watching."
Phew I smile and nod to her. That was good as despite being vastly more powerful than her I had no desire to fight her especially while she has the time stone. I was vulnerable to magic just like father. A sufficiently powerful user could harm me or banish me somewhere and she was a powerful magic user who would go to incredible lengths to defeat him if necessary.
I also had no interest in possibly getting trapped in a time loop or possibly battling the Vishanti.
Yea FUCK ALL THAT
"Wait a bloody minute who are you? And did you just imply you eat planets?" Rose asked incredulously drawing me from my thoughts and pointing at the Ancient One then looked at me.
"Ah forgive me I forgot to introduce myself I am the Ancient One Sorcerer Supreme, leader of the Masters of the Mystic Arts, and protector of Earth from mystical threats." She spoke
"And yea occasionally." I casually commented with a shrug.
Rose gaped likely not knowing what to think at these reveals. This must be blowing her mind learning there was more to the world than just non-magical, wizards and magical creatures.
She's like a frog in a well learning how vast the sky is.
"Now that we have cleared up who we are Rose if I may ask what your story is?" I ask her to try to find out the differences between her and canon Harry.
She composed herself once she noticed the attention was on her and spoke, "My name is Rose Potter known to the wizarding world as the Girl-Who-Lived."
"My story began on October 31, 1994, in Godric's Hollow when an evil wizard named Voldemort killed my parents."
As Rose told her story I noted that it was almost identical to canon Harry Potter with some subtle differences such as Harry being a girl, Dumbledore training her, and Sirius being alive, but in a coma.
"After we managed to take the trinket and escape the ministry, we were laying low trying to figure out how to destroy it and failing. We also had no idea where the others were. I guess the pressure just became too much and they left." Rose revealed looking tired as she finished her tale.
"Hm your story is an interesting one and you have been through quite the ordeal for that you have my condolences." I said to her
"I have also decided to help you."
The Ancient one gave me a curious look and shock was plastered on Rose face.
"What, why?" Rose asked not understanding why a cosmic being would want to help her.
"A whim mostly that and I find you interesting also your pretty cute." I reply
She blushed a little before giving me a grateful smile which I returned.
Helping Rose defeat Voldemort and his Death Eaters would be a good way to kill some time and crushing Voldy would be fun though I'll leaving killing him to Rose. Still showing him how utterly insignificant his existence is, will be good entertainment.
I could feel a savage smile wanting to form, but I stopped it no need to alarm my guest after all. Though something was bugging me though why hasn't the Ancient one crushed Voldemort like a bug already. I know he wouldn't really be her problem, but he was the type to do anything for power and making a deal with an interdimensional entity or demon would be right up his alley.
"Ancient One I'm curious why haven't you killed Voldemort with your strength he should be nothing to you." I ask her and notice Rose paying special attention awaiting her answer.
"Numerous reasons really but the important ones are that slaying Voldemort is Miss Potters destiny not mine and I was asked not to by a powerful entity who I would rather not cross." She spoke
"I see." I replied while noticing Rose flinched slightly after hearing that.
Who would ask the Ancient one not to interfere, I have some guesses, but no solid answers?
"What, who?" Rose asked confusion written all over her face.
"I'm afraid I can't disclose their identity all I can tell you is that they will make themselves known to you in the future." The Ancient one replied
"Though just because I cannot deal with Voldemort directly doesn't mean I have not impeded his operations. As I have had my sorcerers take down multiple forces outside of Europe that would have joined him and some of his own as well."
Rose frowned at that but nodded in acceptance.
"Well, moving on Rose if you want, I can get rid of the soul pieces you have on you." I said likely blowing her mind.
She looked shocked and a little nervous for a moment before asking, "what do you mean?"
"You know the necklace you're wearing and the one attached to your scar." I replied
She seemed to pale for a minute before her eyes went wide in realization then fear and disgust.
"How do you know?"
"Beings like me can see the unseen and I can manipulate souls, so I noticed it." I tell her which isn't untrue as even if I didn't have knowledge of the Harry Potter series, I still would have seen the soul piece latching onto her.
"Please get rid of it." Rose pleaded softly
Smiling softly at her I answer, "Sure."
"I believe are business has concluded so are you staying Ancient one?" I asked turning towards her.
"No, I believe I will take my leave I have done what I have come here for, but I will be in touch." She says before getting up and opening a portal to leave.
She accepted what I said so easily I wonder what future she saw with the time stone to let me go so easily.
And should I be worried that she can open a portal in my ship it honestly slipped my mind before, but a Sorceress of her caliber could traverse planets with a sling ring. I mean Strange did when he opened one from Thanos's home world to Earth.
Well, I suppose it's fine for now, but I'm going to have to upgrade my ships defenses don't want someone pulling a fantastic four on me.
Turning back to Rose I tell her, "Alright let's get that soul piece out of you, but I should warn you this will hurt."
"I'm ready." She replied after steeling herself.
I used my Power Cosmic to grab on to the soul piece and began to pull it out of her scar. Rose was gritting her teeth in pain as sweat formed on her brow. Voldy's soul tried to fight back, but it was pathetically weak in comparison to me and with a yank I pulled it out then began to destroy it.
The destruction was rather painful as well if the screams of the soul piece were anything to go by.
I went to check on Rose as she was panting heavily.
"Are you alright?" I questioned her as this my first time doing something like this. I mean I knew how to but knowing how to do something and doing it are two different things.
Still the results were good so it shouldn't matter I used an untested power like soul manipulation on her right. I'm mean what's the worst that could have happened me pulling out Rose soul instead of Voldemort's. Yea right, I'm to awesome to make such a mistake.
"…"
Ok things could have gone south on this, but don't judge me! Everything worked out so it's fine.
"I'm fine just a little tired." She told me as her breathing began to steady.
"Ok give me the other one so I can destroy it." I told her and she nodded.
When she handed me the necklace, I crushed it in my hand in a shriek could be heard.
"Alright now I have a proposition for you." I told her gaining her attention.
"What is it?" She asked
"I can give you the power to crush Voldemort and his forces, but there is a catch." I tell her as I was unsure of how strong she was right now in comparison to Voldemort. And I wanted her to utterly destroy him so giving her a bit of power seems like the way to go.
But I don't do freebies when it comes to giving away my power.
"You have to swear yourself to me and become my Herald."
"And what does becoming your Herald involve?" Rose questioned but didn't seem to dislike the proposition.
It seemed like she isn't against swearing herself to me I suppose it makes sense though her friends left, I removed the Horcrux from her, and I'm offering to help her with her problems. She's been under so much pressure it's not too farfetched to think she would cling to the person who saved her and offering her the power to kill no nose.
"You will become my companion throughout eternity, explore the cosmos with me, and help me seek out planets to consume when my hunger becomes dire." I said looking her directly in the eyes.
She looked incredibly conflicted at what I told her.
"Why do you eat planets?" She asked likely trying to understand me and justify doing this to herself.
"Fair question you see my father Galactus has a cosmic hunger that requires energies obtainable from planets capable of supporting life to sustain his life. When sated Galactus is incredibly powerful; however, the longer he goes without feeding the more his strength, power, and cosmic awareness wane."
"Galactus produced me asexually, so I inherited this hunger, but to a lesser extent than him." I hope she understands now that I don't consume planets out of Maliciousness.
"I see." She said with a frown on her face.
"The hunger can be quite maddening at times you know and can actually make us commit actions we normally wouldn't if serious enough."
"So, it's basically don't make me hungry you wouldn't like me when I'm hungry." I tell her smirking.
Rose still looked unsure for and slightly concerned.
"Look I would only need you to do that if was in a bad spot and the planets can be uninhabited. And just because you will roam the universe with me doesn't mean you can't come back to Earth." I tell her trying to ease her worries.
Rose sighed in relief then spoke, "that does help I was worried I would never see my friends again and I don't think I could ever aid in planetary genocide."
Hmm I feel like she jinxed herself with that one. Well, it should be fine if we don't come across any planets with species like the brood on them but what are the odds of that happening.
"Ok I will swear myself to you." Rose said to me with her face showing her resolve.
"Then let it be known that no longer will I roam the cosmos alone. All existence shall know that Arun is allied with another." I say with my voice booming as I infused a small part of my Power Cosmic into Rose.
I totally stole that from Dear old Dad, but I don't care it was such a cool line I had to use it.
I grinned as I saw her new form and felt her power Voldy is so fucked.
"Now let's test your new power."
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Godric's Hollow
St Jerome's Graveyard
Behind a church, with row upon row of snowy tombstones protruding from a blanket of pale blue streaked with dazzling red, gold, and green wherever the reflections from the stained glass hit.
Standing in front of the graves of James and Lily Potter were Arun and Rose dressed in mundane clothing.
"Mom, Dad I'm sorry this the first time I'm coming to visit things have just been very hectic. This Arun he's a new friend of mine he's been helping me and showing me so many new things I never thought possible before."
"He's also going to help me deal with no nose. I really miss you guys and hope I do you proud I won't let your sacrifice have been for nothing." Rose said to the graves.
"I'm sure they would be proud of the young woman you are becoming." I tell though they probably wouldn't be ok with you basically giving yourself to a Cosmic entity, but hey at least I'm not a demonic entity those dicks would not have given her such a good deal.
She leans her head on my shoulder and I wrapped my arm around her.
"Hey Arun, what's your father like?" She looked at me and asked.
"He's okay indifferent most of the time, but he cares for me in his own way." I tell her.
"I was a surprise for him honestly one day Galactus noticed he started becoming hungrier than normal and this kept escalating until he noticed my existence then I was born. He could have simply destroyed me, but he didn't and raised me."
We stood there in silence for a moment before we began to leave the cemetery. "You have progressed well in the use of your power these last few days." I tell her with a smile.
She smiled bashfully. "Thanks."
As we were leaving, I noticed we were being watched. Well to be specific I was aware when they first arrived 2 minutes ago, I just didn't say anything.
If this follows canon Harry Potter, then that should be Nagini in disguise which means we will have another Horcrux and a good source of information.
"Rose someone is watching us by the church."
"I think I know who that is." She replied
The woman began to walk away, and we began to follow as we did, I truly looked at the woman and peered through her disguise to see that it was Nagini.
Hmm should I tell Rose or let this be a test for her.
As we continued to walk, we passed the home where her parents perished. She stopped to look at it for a moment and that must have been too long because Nagini went up to her.
They had a stare down for a moment before Nagini began to walk again and gestured for them to follow.
Rose walked close to me then whispered, "Arun something's wrong that's not Bathilda."
"So, you noticed that it was someone in disguise good. And to be specific that is corpse being controlled by a snake." I replied
"You knew, wait of course you did and a snake?" Was her reply not even being fazed by a corpse being worn by a snake. I guess meeting and making a deal with a cosmic entity would be hard to beat on the weird meter.
"Yep, now we simply capture her and make her spill all the information she has." I tell her with a smirk.
When we arrived at her home were led into a sitting room. That's when we struck, I created a barrier to block us off from the outside world and Rose wandlessly shot a stunner at Nagini. When it hit her, it tore the corpse she was wearing apart blasted her through the wall and knocked her out as well as injured her heavily.
"Wow and I held back a lot." Rose breathed out.
"I told you the Power Cosmic would augment your abilities now let's see what she knows." I say as we both began to approach the unconscious Nagini.
I telekinetically lifted her then began to read her mind.
"So, what did you learn?" She asked
"A great many things but first what to do with her?" I said not sure on whether to kill Nagini or not.
An idea popped into my head, and I began to smile as I decided, and Rose looked at me curiously.
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