I’m mostly going off of fanon when it comes to Constantine, so bear with me, but after all the times Constantine has complained to the JLA for dragging him into whatever problem they’ve managed to bumble into, Batman and Oracle have started looking for alternative occult and supernatural consultants, but it’s not like they can just look someone up in the phone book… right?
Except that’s exactly where Oracle finds Harry Dresden, Professional Wizard.
There aren’t many records Oracle’s able to pull up, and what she does find is a mixed bag. He’s got a fairly decent record working as a consultant with the Chicago PD, but he’s also worked with known criminal organizations. There’s a pending lawsuit with TV studio over some wrecked equipment, good reviews from his former landlady, and a mix of dissatisfied and very satisfied customers, but it seems like, for the most part, he gets results.
Plus, his rates are reasonable and he’s willing to travel; might as well bring him in on a trial run.
Nothing big at first. Break up a new cult, disprove a haunting, all much smaller and easier than what he usually deals with back in Chicago. He’s even managed to not burn down a building or two while he’s been here. And while his methods can be… unorthodox, he can hold his own in a fight using both magical and mundane methods. He’s a good detective and can work a crime scene. He’s a hell of a lot more personable than Constantine. Most importantly, he’s willing to teach. Giant dork that he is, he’s eager to explain the magical theory behind his methods.
After a few months, Batman asks if Dresden is willing to be brought on full time, so to speak, and work his first “big” case.
“Only if you can provide a babysitter.”
…What?
The Carpenter’s are on their family trip, and he doesn’t really have anyone else who can watch his kid. He can only help if they can get him a babysitter.
Not what any of the Bats were expecting, but Batman can call in a “favor.”
Cue Dresden rolling up to Wayne Manor with little Maggie and her trusty sidekick, Mouse, in tow.
Alfred gets Maggie and Mouse settled in, and once she’s out of the room, Dresden turns to Bruce Wayne and casually asks if he gets to see the Batcave.
Dresden is aware he’s not always the brightest crayon in the toolshed, but he’s still a damn good detective, and he knows people. It didn’t take him long to puzzle out that Bruce and the kids are vigilantes. Bruce isn’t happy, but it does make things easier going forward.
Other than Tim, the Birds take to Dresden quickly. He’s good with kids, never talking down to them, and is full of dorky movie and book references. He can sling almost as much sass and sarcasm around as Steph. Maggie is tiny and adorable and looks like a mini-Cass they can all coo over. And Damian cannot get enough of Mouse who is just so large and fluffy and so much dog! Tim doesn’t want Dresden to come anywhere near him; he shorts out every tablet and has to stay at least 20ft from the Bat Computer to keep it from shorting out.
So, Dresden finally works with the Justice League on some big, world-ending doomsday case, and yeah, this is unfortunately the speed he’s used to working at. And, of course, a building burns down, but it was mostly not his fault! But, everyone comes out more or less in one piece, the day is saved, and a bruised and beaten Dresden drags himself back to Wayne manor to recover before heading back to Chicago.
Just a normal day for Harry Dresden, professional wizard and supernatural consultant for the Justice League of America.
Still a much better deal than he’s used to getting. The pay is good, and he doesn’t have to constantly watch his back against his own teammates. Perk of working with superheroes; they’re generally good guys.
But the biggest perks have been the positive effects on his daughter, Maggie. It’s no Chez Carpenter, but the Manor and all the bat kids have a strong and warm family vibe of their own. They’re (worryingly) good at helping talk her down from panic attacks and PTSD episodes. They’ve got a lot of parenting advice to give, too.
And Maggie can finally get the therapy she needs from Black Canary without Dresden worrying about her being thrown into a loony bin for talking about the literal monsters she’ been exposed to. Harry, too.
This is the best Harry and Maggie have been doing in a long time.
John Constantine, on the other hand, is getting worried. The JLA have gone a suspiciously long time without getting themselves into trouble, and despite the way he acts, he does care in his own way, so he goes to check on them. And who does he find they’ve invited into their house? Harry Blackstone Copperfield Dresden, apprentice of Justin DuMorne, son of Margaret LeFay, fiancé to Lara Raith of the White Court of Vampires, and the right-hand goon of the Dark Faerie Queen herself, Mab. For Dresden, he can’t believe John Constantine, renegade warlock, necromance and black magic practitioner, just walked in. He’s been on the Warden’s list for years.
Both parties are trying to make their case about why they shouldn’t be using the other; they’re evil! But the more Dresden and Constantine yell and argue with each other, the more they realize that they’re both working outside boundaries, but generally in the direction of good. The two end up in positions that require them to work together, and it goes surprisingly well. Their knowledge and experiences complement each other’s, and they make a well-oiled, if reluctant, duo.
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