Chapter Summaries

After Harry defeated Abomination, he bound Blonsky to a contract as Kamar-Taj’s enforcer and sent him and Hulk to Kamar-Taj. Harry then used the Repair Charm to restore Harlem’s battle-damaged streets.

• General Ross ordered the helicopter pilot to land so he could speak with Harry, while Nick Fury and Coulson decided to accelerate S.H.I.E.L.D.’s cooperation with him.
• Pierce and Sitwell watched the battle and considered recruiting Harry into Hydra, though Pierce worried about provoking him.
• Harry separated Blonsky from Abomination’s body, stopped Hulk from beating the monster, and persuaded Hulk that Abomination could become his little brother.
• Blonsky signed Harry’s contract, giving Harry control over his life, soul, and body in exchange for being spared.
• Harry sent Abomination and Hulk through a Portal to Kamar-Taj, then cast Reparo to restore the ruined streets of Harlem.

After the battle, Harry brought Abomination and Hulk to Kamar-Taj and arranged for them to stay there, with Abomination joining missions against demons. The next morning, Tony arrived and called Harry to leave for Asgard.

• The repaired battlefield returned to normal, and Nick Fury became eager to exploit Harry's Repair Charm for S.H.I.E.L.D.
• Harry took Peter, Hulk, and Abomination through a Portal to Kamar-Taj and told the Supreme Mage that he had recruited Abomination.
• The Supreme Mage caught Harry and Peter thinking about slacking off and flirting, then struck them for their thoughts.
• Harry arranged for Abomination to fight demons and for Hulk to stay at Kamar-Taj, and the Supreme Mage approved.
• Harry and Peter returned home and slept, but Tony woke Harry the next morning and announced they were leaving for Asgard.

Harry and Tony traveled to Asgard so Harry could buy Uru Metal, and they ran into Loki at the market. Harry challenged Loki to a duel, while Tony mocked him as a reindeer.

• Tony told Harry that General Ross wanted to meet him about working for the military, and Harry agreed to arrange a meeting after returning from Asgard.
• Harry and Tony went through a Portal to Asgard and headed to the market to purchase Uru Metal.
• Harry explained that he could barter Kamar-Taj goods for Uru Metal and had hundreds of millions of Star Coins.
• Aida welcomed Harry and led him and Tony toward the Uru Metal shop.
• Loki confronted Harry and challenged his confidence, so Harry arranged to fight him in the dueling arena.
• Tony called Loki a reindeer and asked Harry about their history.

Harry and Loki’s long-awaited duel began in Asgard after Harry traded magical artifacts for inferior Uru Metal, while Tony failed to secure higher-grade material. Loki’s opening attack backfired when Harry overwhelmed him physically, then revealed a powerful display of lightning magic.

• Tony challenged Loki to a fight, but Harry insisted that his duel with Loki came first.
• Harry traded runes and magical artifacts to Aida for a ton of inferior Uru Metal, and Loki and Harry explained why Asgard would not sell its highest-grade stock.
• Harry and his companions arrived at the crowded dueling grounds, where Thor greeted Harry and arranged to spar with him afterward.
• The referee began the duel, and Loki attacked Harry with duplicates and a coordinated rush of punches.
• Harry struck Loki and bruised his eye, leaving Loki shocked by Harry’s increased physical strength.
• Harry unleashed lightning around himself and declared that magic could accomplish anything.

Harry battered Loki in close combat during their duel, then revealed that he had left an electric charge in Loki’s body. The charge incapacitated Loki, and Harry appeared with the Sword of Vishanti at his throat.

• Loki charged Harry again and secretly attacked him with concealed magical beams, but Harry’s Iron Armor Charm blocked them.
• Harry fought Loki at close range, blocked his daggers, and repeatedly slapped and struck him until Loki teleported away to escape.
• Loki used illusion magic to hide his injuries and claimed the duel should continue as a battle of magic, while the Asgardian audience booed him.
• Harry snapped his fingers to trigger the electric currents he had left in Loki’s body, then appeared with the Sword of Vishanti pressed against Loki’s throat.

Harry defeated Thor in Asgard by controlling lightning, then returned to Earth with Tony. Harry and Tony met General Ross to discuss the military’s interest in magic, and Harry challenged Ross over whether the military meant to declare war on Kamar-Taj.

• Thor consoled Loki after Harry defeated him, then entered the arena to fight Harry.
• Harry struck Thor with Uru Metal and controlled the storm’s lightning, defeating him as Loki watched with delight.
• Tony returned to Earth with Harry and excitedly told Pepper about the battles in Asgard; Harry said he had defeated both Thor and Loki.
• Tony decided to upgrade his Magic Armor and prepared for a meeting with General Ross about the military introducing magic.
• General Ross questioned Harry about Hulk and Abomination and threatened military action, so Harry asked whether Ross intended to declare war on Kamar-Taj.

Harry used Kamar-Taj’s power and history to deter General Ross, then reached an agreement with the military to lend magic to selected soldiers under strict terms. After refining the lending network, Harry visited Gwen’s home with her, where her father George recognized him as the mysterious mage.

• Harry warned General Ross that Kamar-Taj had driven off alien invaders and destroyed an alien planet, persuading him to avoid antagonizing the mages.
• Harry and the military agreed that selected soldiers could borrow magic by paying for each use and helping Kamar-Taj fight demons.
• Harry established five lending ranks, linked the lending software to Hedwig, and shifted his research toward new magic after struggling with consciousness implantation.
• Gwen took Harry shopping for clothes and brought him home to meet her father, George.
• George recognized Harry as the mysterious mage from footage and asked whether they had met before.

Harry visited Gwen’s family for dinner, where George suspected he might be the mysterious mage while Helen warmly welcomed him. After the family debated Spider-Man’s heroism, Harry and Gwen went for a walk and headed into the woods holding hands.

• Harry suspected George had recognized him from the battle video but decided not to reveal his identity yet.
• Helen enthusiastically welcomed Harry, while George grew irritated about his relationship with Gwen.
• During dinner, Helen praised Gwen’s cooking, and Gwen and Harry blushed at her suggestion that a future husband would enjoy it.
• A television report announced Spider-Man’s latest arrest and Tony Stark’s plan to make him a high-tech suit; George criticized Spider-Man, but Gwen, Helen, and Harry defended him.
• After dinner, Harry and Gwen walked to a nearby park, held hands, and entered the dim woods.

Harry discovered that Gwen had extraordinary compatibility with Web of Destiny magic and spent a month creating a versatile magic system for her. After finding an injured Peter back from a fight with Lizardmen, Harry agreed to help him, then received an urgent call from Tony.

• Harry tested Gwen's magical talent and found that she absorbed Web of Destiny magic exceptionally well.
• Harry developed a Web of Destiny magic system for Gwen, who mastered abilities beyond Peter's existing powers.
• Harry found Peter badly injured in his room and learned that powerful Lizardmen had attacked people in the sewers.
• Harry offered to help Peter fight the Lizardmen after they had rested.
• Tony called Harry and asked him to come over because he needed help.

Harry visited Tony Stark, healed his injuries, and offered to help with his palladium poisoning by finding a surgeon to remove the shrapnel in his chest. He then approached Stephen Strange at the hospital, asking him to lead the operation, while Strange’s arrogant exchange with Christine left their relationship awkward.

• Harry arrived at the Stark Industries Building, healed Tony’s injuries, and learned that Tony had palladium poisoning from his Arc Reactor.
• Harry told Tony that magic could temporarily ease the poisoning and proposed having Stephen Strange remove the shrapnel with magical help.
• Harry and Tony went to New York City Hospital, where Strange had just completed a difficult operation and exchanged awkward remarks with Christine.
• Dr. Nick introduced Tony and Harry to Strange, and Harry asked Strange to lead an operation he believed only Strange could perform.

Harry helped Strange operate on Tony Stark by proving that magic existed, and the successful surgery removed the shrapnel and ended Tony's Palladium Poisoning. The next day, Harry brought Peter to S.H.I.E.L.D.'s New York headquarters, where Alexander Pierce greeted him.

• Strange refused to operate on Tony until Harry demonstrated magic and healed a cut on Strange's palm.
• Harry used Electromagnetic Force and his senses to help Strange remove the shrapnel during a five-hour operation.
• Tony woke safely and comforted Pepper, then resolved to keep researching a cleaner energy source than palladium.
• Harry decided to develop healing magic based on the Repair Charm after reflecting on its limits.
• Harry drove Peter to Shelaphis Tower, where Nick Fury, Coulson, Black Widow, Hawkeye, and Alexander Pierce met them.

Harry visited S.H.I.E.L.D. to discuss cooperation against the Lizardmen and test agents for magical talent. Coulson’s exceptional aptitude surprised Harry, while the chapter left him considering how valuable Coulson could become.

• Harry met former S.H.I.E.L.D. director Pierce and privately decided to keep his distance from him.
• Nick Fury led Harry and the agents to an underground training ground for magical aptitude tests.
• Harry found Hawkeye moderately suited to Railgun and dismissed Sitwell’s limited talent for Earth Manipulation Magic.
• Harry praised Crossbones’s combat-oriented magical talents and recommended that he become a Melee Mage, though Crossbones preferred ranged fighting.
• Harry discovered that Coulson had exceptional talent for several kinds of magic and briefly considered recruiting him.

Harry tried to recruit Coulson to Kamar-Taj, but Fury countered with a raise and promotion, so Coulson stayed with S.H.I.E.L.D. After arranging a joint hunt for lizards and reassuring Peter about his magical limits, Harry crossed over again and arrived on the day of his first Quidditch match.

• Harry offered Coulson a higher salary and free magical study at Kamar-Taj, but Fury raised Coulson's salary and promoted him to Level Eight, and Coulson chose to stay at S.H.I.E.L.D.
• Pierce considered recruiting Coulson into Hydra and killing him if he refused, while Sitwell resolved to find a way to gain magical strength.
• Harry, Spider-Man, and S.H.I.E.L.D. agreed to search for and eliminate the lizards together the next day.
• Peter worried that he could not learn other magic, and Harry explained that he might break free of the Web of Destiny's restraints once he reached multiversal power.
• Harry returned home, then crossed over again the next morning and arrived on the day of his first Quidditch match.

Harry joined Gryffindor’s Quidditch match against Slytherin, where Slytherin’s dirty play injured Angelina Johnson and Oliver Wood. After Higgs tried to hold him back, Harry took a Beater’s bat and struck a Bludger at a Slytherin player, leaving the match’s outcome unresolved.

• Harry reviewed his magical research and plans before the match, then took his place as Gryffindor’s Seeker.
• Madam Hooch started the match, and Jordan commentated as Gryffindor and Slytherin fought over the Quaffle.
• Higgs told Harry that Slytherin had assigned him to keep Harry from catching the Snitch while the team built a lead.
• Two Slytherin players drove Angelina Johnson into a pillar, knocking her unconscious, and Marcus Flint hit Oliver Wood with a Bludger, sending him falling from his broom.
• Harry shook off Higgs, took a Beater’s bat, and struck a Bludger that knocked a Slytherin player unconscious.

Harry helped Gryffindor crush Slytherin in a Quidditch match, knocking Pucey and Flint out of play before catching the Golden Snitch. As Christmas approached, Harry told Hermione he planned to visit the Dursleys, where he intended to continue testing his Avada Lightning Curse.

• Harry dodged Flint's Bludger attack, then Flint and Pucey tried to force him into a pillar.
• Harry rammed Pucey into the pillar and knocked him unconscious, then struck Flint in the face with a Bludger and sent him crashing to the ground.
• With Slytherin short-handed, Gryffindor took control, and Harry caught the Golden Snitch to secure a 290-to-30 victory.
• Jordan announced Gryffindor's crushing win as the crowd chanted Harry's name and McGonagall celebrated.
• As Christmas neared, Harry told Hermione he planned to visit his aunt's family and continue the final experiments on his Avada Lightning Curse away from Hogwarts.

Harry ignored Ron’s wish to spend Christmas with him, witnessed Ron’s clash with Malfoy, and later pulled Malfoy aside to discuss a loan. Harry and Hermione then boarded the Hogwarts Express for London, leaving Ron at Hogwarts.

• Ron envied Harry and Hermione because he had to stay at Hogwarts for Christmas, while Harry planned holiday experiments and a trip to Knockturn Alley.
• Harry questioned Snape about potions, then found Ron arguing with Malfoy after Malfoy mocked the Weasley family; Snape took Malfoy’s side and deducted five points from Gryffindor.
• Harry watched Ron vow to teach Malfoy a lesson, then accompanied Ron and Hermione to see Hagrid, McGonagall, and Flitwick decorate the Great Hall.
• Harry waited outside the Slytherin common room, had Pansy summon Malfoy, and dragged Malfoy to a secluded classroom to speak with him alone about his mother’s reputation.
• Harry and Hermione boarded the Hogwarts Express for London while Ron and Hagrid waved goodbye at Hogsmeade Station.

On the train, Harry invited Hermione to visit him during the holidays and explained how his Bloodline Magic could create portals without alerting the Ministry if they used an untraced wand. After reuniting with their parents at King’s Cross, Hermione praised Harry’s accomplishments to the Grangers, while Harry returned to the Dursleys’ home and prepared to test his Avada Lightning Curse.

• Hermione asked to visit Harry during the holidays, and Harry agreed, offering to open a portal for her.
• Harry reassured Hermione that an untraced wand would let them use magic in the Muggle World without triggering the Ministry’s Trace.
• At King’s Cross, Harry greeted Hermione’s parents, and Hermione proudly told them about his Quidditch, Potions, and dueling achievements.
• Harry said goodbye to Hermione and left with the Dursleys, while Hermione described more of his feats to her parents on the drive home.
• At the Dursleys’ house, Harry cleaned his room, selected a compatible spare wand, stored his original wand in his Pocket Dimension, and planned to test the Avada Lightning Curse in Knockturn Alley.

Harry returned to the Dursleys, assessed their magical talents, and let them exchange for beginner spells before heading to Diagon Alley. Disguised as an ordinary young wizard, he entered Knockturn Alley, where a group of sinister wizards closed in on him, unaware that he had lured them there deliberately.

• Aunt Petunia and the Dursleys treated Harry warmly at breakfast, and Dudley asked when Harry would take them to the Wizarding World.
• Harry demonstrated a new spell, tested the Dursleys’ magical affinities, and helped them exchange for permanent use of three beginner spells.
• Harry Apparated near the Leaky Cauldron, erased the memories of two people he found in an alley, and disguised himself with Genjutsu.
• Harry entered Diagon Alley and then made his way into Knockturn Alley.
• A group of sinister wizards surrounded Harry, not realizing that he had deliberately made himself look like an easy target.

Harry was cornered by Dark Wizards in Knockturn Alley, but he revealed overwhelming magical power and killed or injured several of them. After trapping the survivors, he faced their united attack with Killing Curses, leaving the fight unresolved.

• The Dark Wizards argued over who would claim Harry, and the Old Male Wizard paid the others to take control of him.
• Harry unleashed a Railgun that killed the Old Male Wizard and another Dark Wizard, then severed one wizard’s arm and sealed his mouth shut.
• The surviving Dark Wizards fled toward the alley entrance, but Harry raised a wall that blocked their escape.
• The Charming Witch and the other Dark Wizards pleaded with Harry, then decided they had to kill him to escape.
• The Dark Wizards fired several Killing Curses together, merging them into a powerful green beam aimed at Harry.

Harry perfected the Avada Lightning Chain while testing it in Knockturn Alley, and developed early research into a potion that could grant extraordinary abilities. After returning to Hogwarts, he received an Invisibility Cloak bearing a note from an unknown sender and discovered it carried strange dimensional power.

• Harry tested the Avada Lightning Chain against Dark Wizards in Knockturn Alley, killing them before a stone hand crushed and buried their bodies.
• Harry’s repeated experiments made Knockturn Alley’s Dark Wizards flee from him, so he suspended his tests after perfecting the spell to strike more than a dozen targets.
• Harry advanced his mental projection research and discovered that Chaos Magic could help create potions granting extraordinary powers, including an unfinished Assassin’s Potion.
• Harry returned to Hogwarts after Christmas break and found an Invisibility Cloak on his bed, along with a note saying his father had left it for him.
• Harry sensed obscure dimensional power in the Cloak, suspected it was one of the Deathly Hallows, and wondered whether his family descended from Ignotus.