"You really want me. Why?" Harry asked.
"Because I know your skills will be needed. You kept the Avengers together. You told Coulson you would be an Avenger, that you would protect the world. I see that you're lost right now; however, I believe when the others lose their paths, you will be able to guide them back when needed," Fury said.
Harry sighed as he got up.
"I've deviated from my path before. I've been lost and confused. Used, manipulated, even controlled. For once in my life, I want to just do what I want to do," Harry turned to look at Fury. "I doubt the world will just let me be free. Do you know what it originally meant to have and use magic?"
Nick Fury shook his head. He didn't like unanswered puzzles. He tried to fully understand all factors involved and use that to come up with the best solution to tackle the problem. He remembered asking several 'experts' what magic was. Some had said it was a mythical energy that people could manipulate and use. Then there were those who were publicly stating that magic was dark and evil. Some were claiming that magic came from making a deal with the devil. That it was for the most wicked of people to take over the world. Reports on the reasons behind the Witch Hunts also seemed farfetched, as if the correct details have been lost due the eradication of people's beliefs and knowledge. Perhaps now some light would be shed on the truth behind them.
"My people believe that to use magic is to be free," Harry said simply. Although Fury was surprised, he showed no sign of it. He stood still listening carefully. "To use magic is to have freedom and rights: freedom from being ruled, and the right to be judged by your deeds instead of your looks or abilities. We were judged by our actions. That is what my people believed is worth being judged for. Kings and rulers of the land apparently didn't like that, as we did not submit ourselves to the rules of others. They hated and were jealous of us."
Fury looked at Harry carefully, his visible eye refusing to blink, and began to speak. "I guess somewhere along the line moral ideas and rights were forgotten. You're also right: a man should be judged by his deeds and not his gifts or looks. Did you know that's what idea of S.H.I.E.L.D. idea was originally based off of?" Harry gave Fury questioning look. "The idea behind S.H.I.E.L.D. was simple. Whether it was a man, woman or child that needed it, everyone deserved protection, and S.H.I.E.L.D. would provide it however necessary. Sometimes to protect men from themselves, and other times to protect the planet from a hostile alien invasion. It was believed that the organization could do that. Protect people. I guess we lost sight of that. We've been so focused on our enemies that we forgot our original purpose. I also want to say thank you."
"Thank you? For what? If it's about me saving the world…" Harry began, but Fury cut him off.
"It's not that. While Phil Coulson may not officially be a member of the Avengers, I believe he was every bit one of you. You saved his life when you didn't have to. I cannot express my gratitude for what you did enough. Coulson is one of the few men I completely trust. Replacing him would not be easy. Before you did what you did, I was actually going to activate a forbidden protocol in an attempt to revive him. I cannot thank you enough," Fury explained.
Harry sighed. "I may not know him well, but he has been good to me. I get the feeling he wants to help those who are gifted when they need help. Also, he seems like he's a good guy." Harry sat back down and rubbed his eyes, trying hard not to shut them.
"Tomorrow Stark is hosting a party: a victory party. The future of the Avengers will also be talked about. I want you at this meeting. You are an Avenger, and I give you my word that no one is going to be knocking down on your door to arrest you or put a bullet in you. Not on my watch." Fury swore.
"You need to be careful when speaking to a sorcerer; we can bind your words into actions. That also means consequences, including even death, if you're not too careful," Harry warned.
Fury looked surprised for a brief moment. "I should have expected that. To be honest, I'm not as surprised as I thought I would be. However, I swear to you. I will do everything in my power to respect your decision and your freedom. All I ask is that you help us when we need it, as long you're not planning to destroy the world."
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