The Temporary Spouse

Book One

After a stalker’s attack, Harry Potter starts over as Kendis Black, running a motorcycle repair shop with no interest in love. But after a Vegas night, they’re married to billionaire Tony Stark. As their bond deepens, Kendis’s past threatens their future.

A beautiful Black woman in cornrolls and tattoos, dressed in a motorcycle jacket, tank top, and jeans, standing in the middle of a street in Los Angeles. Beside her there is a black motorcycle. The Temporary Spouse by ingloriousgigi (With this Ring Book One) is Available on Archive of Our Own and Wattpad.

Fandom: Harry Potter/Iron Man
Title: The Temporary Spouse
Author: ingloriousgigi
Rating: Explicit
Pairing(s): Kendis Black (Harry Potter)/Tony Stark, Seamus/Dean, Hermione/Ron
Genres: Romance/Drama
Word Count (for fic): 65,000 words
Archive: Archive of Our Own / Wattpad
Spoilers/Timeline: –– This takes place pre-Iron Man 1. I changed the timeline for the Jericho demonstration so it takes place in March 2008. 
Betas: I want to thank my team of betas who believed in this wild af endeavor. Bee, Linotte, and of course Martha! Thank you for polishing my dyslexic chicken scratch. You three are the only reason this fic is readable.

Falling in love can be deadly, and no one knows that better than Harry Potter. After a tragic encounter with a stalker, Harry leaves the wizarding world to start a new life as Kendis Black. Kendis now runs a successful motorcycle repair business, is heavily tattooed, and has no desire for anything more than casual flings.

Following a wild night in Vegas, Kendis finds themself married to billionaire playboy Tony Stark. At first, they both want a quick and easy annulment, but the more Tony finds out about his mysterious new spouse, the more intrigued he becomes. As Kendis and Tony grow closer, the stronger their feelings grow. When Kendis’s stalker returns, they will face a difficult decision between following their hearts or playing it safe.

The Temporary Spouse is a Harry Potter/Iron Man crossover fic that features an autistic Black non-binary bisexual Harry Potter and a bisexual Tony Stark that has ADHD. In a nutshell, this fic is about the love story of two chaotic neurospicy bisexuals who decide to take on the world.

I will start this by admitting with my full chest that I’m the pettiest person in the world. This is the first time nor will it be the last that I wrote a spite fic or even a spite book. However, with this story, I wanted to do more with my spite and use both the platform I have here and J.K. Rowling’s platform to help the trans community. I have been in the HP fandom off and on my entire adult life and as a Black trans person I am disgusted at J.K. Rowling’s transphobic and trans-misogynic bullying.

With that in mind, I made her precious Harry Potter a Black autistic trans feminine person with she/they pronouns. I will also feature a trans charity and a trans GFM to give back to the community J.K. Rowling has harmed. If you missed a charity, I will always have it listed here. And yes, I’m absolutely extra enough to create a website for a fanfiction series.

One last thing, Tony is not only bisexual but he has ADHD. This is a bi4bi romantic fanfic so if you are in any way biphobic please use that back button. All biphobic or transphobic comments will be deleted.

P.S. I forgot to tell you that I will be playing fast and loose with the MCU and Harry Potter timelines. Tony is 32 years old and not 38. I wanted to give him a little more time to be Iron Man and shorten the age gap. Kendis is 28 years old (which is actually her age in 2008). I normally love writing age gaps but for some reason, I wanted to shorten it. Don’t ask me why my brain does the things it does. 😆

 

 

Now, that we have that out of the way? On with the story!

  • Dubious Consent (drunken sex) 
  • Stalking 
  • Harm to An Animal (they survive). 
  • Gaslighting 
  • Character Death (minor original character). 
  • Gun Violence 
  • PTSD 
  • Panic Attacks 
  • Grief 
  • Transphobia 
  • Dead Naming 
  • Mild Ableism. 
  • Temporary Character Death 
  • Torture 
  • Explicit Violence 
  • Victim Blaming 
  • Rape Threats
  • Mental Health Issues
  • Autistic Shutdowns and Meltdowns 
Las Vegas City Sign

At a bachelor’s party in Las Vegas, Kendis’s friends dare her to do something risky.

a neon silhouette of a woman next to a strip club

After delivering a keynote speech at a tech convention, Tony Stark heads to a strip club to blow off some steam and finds himself immediately attracted to Kendis.

Two glass tumblers filled with amber liquid sit on a sunlit table next to an amber-tinted bottle. Warm, cozy atmosphere with soft lighting.

Tony is trying to persuade Kendis to leave with him, but Kendis is unsure if going home with the famous playboy is a good idea.

prison bars  from a dark cell.

Kendis’ former enemy, Chester Coil, is granted freedom from Azkaban prison.

two wedding rings tied on a pillow with a pink ribbon

Kendis and Tony’s one night stand leads to unforeseen consequences.

a pink puzzle piece with a heart next to the rest of puzzle pieces.

Tony explores the background of his new spouse and realizes that Kendis is a lot more than meets the eye.

a wedding tent with two chairs sitting at the altar surrounded by empty chairs.

Kendis drops by her favorite queer bar, Miscellany, to spill the tea about their adventures in Vegas.

Eyeglasses and Documents on Desk<br />

Frustrated by the lack of answers, Tony heads to Kendis’ motorcycle repair shop to confront their and find out more about her past.

a mix of pink purple and green thick smoke.

The confrontation between Kendis and Tony becomes intense as a new danger emerges.

A spacious control room featuring numerous monitors displaying various data and information for monitoring purposes.

Troubled by his encounter with Kendis, Tony decides to look into her further. His surveillance brings to light surprisingly new secrets.

A target featuring a smaller target at its center, symbolizing focus and precision in archery or goal-setting.

Now out of prison, Chester Coil has set his sights on Kendis.

An aged piece of paper with handwritten text rests on a wooden desk, evoking a sense of history and nostalgia.

Kendis buries herself in work to escape her problems with Tony, but ends up uncovering troubling news about a past enemy.

Red Motorcycle on a Street at Night

Tony attends an illegal bike race, reconnecting with his old friend Dominic Toretto and his crew.

a roaring fire against a background.

Kendis participates in an illegal race, but afterward, she hangs out with her friends Richie Ryan, Dom Toretto, and his crew. To her shock, she bumps into someone she never expected to see.

a person putting a lit match to a scrap of paper that has the words swerve  typed up.

While celebrating her friend Hortense’s birthday, Kendis receives yet another unpleasant surprise from Chester Coil.

a pair of bloody handprints against a red background

Kendis, anxious upon discovering that Chester Coil is hunting for her, sends Hortense and Isiah away on vacation for their safety. However, this choice results in unexpected consequences.

a window with shattered glass.

After what happened in the last chapter, Tony rushes over to help Kendis, but he’s shocked to find out one of Kendis’s biggest secrets.

a person putting a lit match to a scrap of paper that has the words swerve  typed up.

Now that Tony knows of Kendis’s magic. She must choose between obliviating her new husband or finally revealing her past to him.

a photo of a man put a block on top of jenga tower

Tony and Kendis are forced to cut their heartfelt conversation short to check on her dog, Alke. After Dr. Lan, her veterinarian, reassures them of Alke’s recovery, Tony invites Kendis to stay at Stark Manor.

a photo of a coastal highway alongside a hill.

During the long drive from Glendale to Malibu, Tony contemplates the night’s revelations.

a screen with the eery silhouettes of people pressing against it.

Kendis does her best to settle into Tony’s guest room, but a restful night remains out of reach as nightmares relentlessly disturb her sleep.

a man sitting on a grim looking beach

Tony attempts to bury his tumultuous emotions in work but is interrupted by Jarvis when Kendis has a horrible nightmare.

a bunch of rope tied around each other.

Unbeknownst to Kendis, Chester has decided to finally leave England in order to hunt her down in Los Angeles.

And old vintage tv sitting on the floor.

As they share lunch and later watch a movie, Tony and Kendis grow closer and learn more about each other.

A silhouette of an alarm clock

After Tony and Kendis fall asleep on the sofa, they are startled awake by the unexpected arrival of Pepper and Obadiah, forcing them to face unpleasant consequences.

a still from the iron man and Tony's robot dum-e. A one arm factory style bot.

A very suspicious Pepper presses Kendis for answers, and later, Kendis is invited into Tony’s lab, where she meets his bots.

A still from Iron Man 2: A very shocked Tony Stark stares at something just off the frame

As Kendis bonds with Tony’s bots, Tony comes to startling realizations about his feelings for Kendis.

a photo of a rumpled sheets on a bed.

As Kendis and Tony finally give in to their attraction, she realizes her feelings for him run deeper than she ever expected.

a photo of a woman's hands as they hold a Polaroid photo of a heart.

After spending the night together, Kendis and Tony share a quiet moment over a traditional English breakfast.

an orange race car driving down a beach expresslane

Tony and Kendis decided to hang out for the day. However, the more time the two of them spend together, the more the edges of their relationship begin to blur even more .

a constellation of stars in the night sky

As Tony and Kendis’ outing continues, Tony wrestles with his burgeoning feelings for his spouse.

a cropped image of hands ho9lding a lit tea candle.

Back at home, Kendis and Tony enjoy a private moment after spending the day together.

An image of a silhouette of a couple standing on top a sunset lit hill.

Still grappling with his feelings for Kendis and needing guidance, Tony turns to his best friend, Rhodey, for advice.

an image of a shadowy hand on a green background

After attacking Kendis, Chester retreats to his hotel room to nurse his wounds and plot his next move.

an image of a tilted box of play blocks.

Now that Kendis and Tony have made their choice, they begin picking up the pieces of Kendis’s shattered life.

an image of an open suitcase with half packed with clothes sitting on top of, a passport, and a map

Just as Kendis and Tony start planning their next steps, Kendis suddenly has to deal with a few unexpected guests showing up.

an image of a table top with a hand held weaving lomb among bolts of yarn.

As Hermione and Ron team up with Kendis and Tony to take down Chester Coil, their first challenge is restoring Kendis’s wards—a task that proves both complex and exhausting.

an image of an ancient leather-bound book sitting on table in front of a shelf of books.

With unexpected free time on their hands, Kendis decides to share another secret. But just as the couple begins to relax, a familiar yet menacing presence cuts their moment short.

an image of the grim reaper with his weapon reaching to the photographer

Death comes for Kendis, but instead of claiming her soul, they bring shocking revelations that will impact not just her but the entire universe. Kendis must make an impossible choice between Tony and stepping into her destiny.

a pencil laying on top of a blueprint

Kendis, Tony, and their friends plan their next steps, even as Kendis eagerly looks forward to being reunited with her dog.

a bunch of different color game pieces in a neat line.

Kendis and Alke’s long-awaited reunion is cut short when they return home with Tony and discover a surprise that threatens their carefully laid plans.

a vanity with an open foundation, compact and eyeshadow palettes.

As the red-carpet countdown begins, Kendis fights through her nerves about the press or about what they have planned for Chester.

Red carpet event setup with bright lights, velvet ropes, and blurred crowd in formal attire on either side, creating an elegant and anticipatory atmosphere.

Kendis and Tony walk the red carpet, setting the world on fire with news of Tony Stark’s new relationship. However, when Christine Everhart ambushes them, it quickly derails Tony and Kendis’s big moment.

Two people in white tops play a cat's cradle game with red string. Their focus and delicate hand movements create a sense of concentration and connection.

Tony and Kendis finally make it through the gauntlet of the red carpet, but a person from Kendis’s past reveals more than anybody expected, and it forces Obadiah to view Kendis in a new light.

Real Heart Paper Cutout Attached to an Envelope with a String

In the aftermath of Chester Coil’s latest attack, Kendis deals with the consequences badly. As she struggles to put herself back together, Kendis and her friends are forced to make choices that may have dire repercussions.

Wedding Prenup on a Tunnel

Kendis and her friends set out to rescue Tony but when they accidentally trigger a trap, the mission turns into a desperate fight for survival.

Two people in white tops play a cat's cradle game with red string. Their focus and delicate hand movements create a sense of concentration and connection.

Kendis must face Chester alone to rescue Tony, but saving him will come with a cost. To free him, she will have to make a choice that could have dire repercussions.

Real Heart Paper Cutout Attached to an Envelope with a String

In the aftermath of the last chapter, Kendis has to deal with the consequences of her choice as she faces Chester in a final showdown.

an image of a couple in bed but only with their feet peeking out from under the covers

When Kendis finishes with Chester, Tony and Kendis make their way home to tend to their wounds and catch their breath. But before sleep can claim them, there are still a few loose ends (and a couple of hard truths) they need to untangle between them.

an image of a traffic sign that says stop  standing in the middle of some palm trees.

Three weeks later, Tony surprises Kendis with a date at a hot new Japanese–Korean fusion restaurant. What Kendis doesn’t know is that the surprises are only just beginning.

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