The Perilous Husband

Book Two

After defeating Kendis’s stalker, they and Tony are ready for a fresh start. But when their secret marriage leaks, media scrutiny intensifies. Then, Tony is kidnapped by The Ten Rings, forcing Kendis to fight both corporate battles and wizarding politics.

The Perilous Husband by ingloriousgigi - An image of a young Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr) standing in the middle of a desolate desert.

Fandom: Harry Potter/Iron Man

Title: The Temporary Spouse

Author: ingloriousgigi

Rating: Explicit

Number In Series: Book 2

Pairing(s): Kendis Black (Harry Potter)/Tony Stark, Hermione Granger/Ron Weasley, Hercules/Iolaus.

Genres: Romance/Drama

Word Count (for fic): 70,000

Archive: Archive of Our Own / Wattpad

Spoilers/Timeline: This fic takes place during Iron Man 1. During late spring of 2008. I want to note that this fic will not be historically correct. There will be references to music or movies, or technology that exists today.

Betas: I want to thank my main beta Martha (who is also my copyeditor) for making this fic readable. I would not be able to do what I do without you.

After defeating Kendis’s stalker, Chester Coil, Kendis and Tony are ready to give their marriage an honest chance. But when the truth of their secret marriage is leaked, they are suddenly thrust into a storm of media scrutiny. As the press closes in, Kendis must also contend with the legal consequences of being married to one of the most famous muggles in the world, on top of the fallout from past events.

Amid the chaos, Tony is kidnapped by The Ten Rings, leaving Kendis to face the fear and uncertainty of his fate. As she fights to protect her husband from afar, she is drawn into a dangerous struggle for control of Stark Industries. With the support of her friends, Kendis must navigate the treacherous politics of both the Wizarding World and the corporate world, all while holding on to hope that Tony will return.

The Perilous Husband is the second book in the With This Ring Series. This 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.

The Perilous Husband is where shit gets really real. This fic is just as dark, if not darker, than The Temporary Spouse, because TPH covers the events that happen in Iron Man 1, and Kendis will be dealing with a character arc independently from what happened in the movie. Please make sure that before you start reading that you check out the content warnings.

I want to make sure that you can read this fic safely and it doesn’t cause you any harm. I also want to make a few things clear:

1) This is not going to be a rehash of the movie. I will expand and twist things in a new way because this is an alternate universe from the MCU.

2) For the most part, there will be no character bashing in this series. In this particular fic, the only character that gets bashed is Obadiah Stane.

3) Pepper Potts will never be a love interest for Tony. I am currently debating if Tony and Kendis will be monogamous or not (because polyamory is totally a real thing), but it will never be Pepper. Pepper in this series is pretty much like a big sister to both Tony and Kendis.

And the last thing I want to tell you before we get started is to please take action to support trans rights by educating yourself on anti-trans bills and contacting your representives. I have a website that has all of the links and things for you to go check out. Also, please continue to boycott anything officially associated with J.K. Rowling. I have a handy dandy blog post that tells you why this is important and how you can help trans people.

Happy Reading!

  • Public Outing
  • Explicit Torture
  • Body Horror
  • PTSD
  • Gun Violence
  • Grief (over the loss of a spouse)
  • Mild Racism
  • Poisoning 
  • Pro-Longed Sickness
  • Mild Transphobia and
  • Mild Trans Misogyny
  • Mentions of Murder
  • Mentions of Stalking

Part One

Let no man put asunder

“The goal is not to avoid conflict. The goal is to stay connected through it” 

— Ronit Baras

an image that shows phones setting up as cameras on tripods as they film a press conference.

Kendis and Tony hold a press conference to finally reveal their marriage. When Christine Everheart crosses the line, Kendis steps up to show her exactly why she should never be underestimated.

A photo of a woman holding two letter cards that spell no.

Following Kendis and Tony going public with their relationship at the press conference, they share a brief private moment in the green room, but it’s quickly interrupted by Pepper and a furious Obadiah Stane.

An image of a woman baking with flour.

After the events of the previous chapter, Kendis and Tony decide to spend a quiet evening at home.

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