Disclamer: I dont own FMA or HP. Only this plot.
Chapter 2
Harry felt that he had just gone to sleep when he was rudely awoken from his slumber. He had arrived in The Burrow just a day earlier than the Quidditch World cup. What he didn't expect was that he had to get up early to reach the stadium.
"Ish time alerdy?" a sleepy George asked his mother.
"Yes. I'm afraid it is. You all get dressed up now. You have to leave in a half an hour." Molly Weasly said before retreating into the corridor.
All four of them-Harry, Ron, Fred and George got wearily out of bed to dress and change. After 15 minutes which included 3 minutes of cursing for the usage of the bathroom, everyone stumbled down to the main room, half awake.
Arthur Weasly was dressed up in muggle clothing. Well, at least he tried to dress up. The combination of clothes was ridiculous, but Harry managed to suppress a snicker. It was not long before he registered the presence of three more people who were seated at the table.
It was the hair color which got Harry's attention first. Since it was a bit dark, Harry guessed that one had black hair while another was blond. However the third had long golden hair tied in a ponytail.
Harry sat down at the table, throwing glances at the new company. Besides him, Fred and George were in deep conversation about the World Cup. However, Ron was eyeing the blond girl. Harry first thought that there were two girls but as the darkness got dispelled due to the faint morning light, he saw that the golden haired individual was in fact a boy. And a short one too. Besides him, Ron was quick to point this out.
"Hey this shortie is a boy!"
Seconds later he was on the floor along with a busted lip and a broken nose.
Edward was fuming. First of all, he had to get up early of this stupid final of Quidditch. Moreover, a kid in front of him was eyeing Winry with a hungry look. Winry saw him getting agitated and thankfully calmed him by placing an arm on his knee. It made him blush, and was thankful for the darkness to hide his face. Roy however, saw this action and smirked. But as soon as some light entered the kitchen, that guy had the guts to call him short. All of the anger of the past 5 minutes exploded and the guy was lying on the floor with a broken nose (He made sure of that)
"DON'T CALL ME SMALL!"
Roy groaned.
Few minutes and quick introductions later, the group was pulling themselves on the top of a hill. At least most of the group was. Edward, Roy and the Twins were happily walking ahead of the group, having found Ron as a scapegoat for their tricks.
"Blimey Ed! That was some punch! Broke little Ronniken's nose easily! "Fred was still ecstatic over Ed's encounter.
"It's not my problem. He asked for it, you know."
"So, you are a fourth year, am I right?"
"Yeah. Both I and Winry have been transferred from our school from our country. Dumbledore had asked for us."
"What for?"
"Apparently we were too smart to stay over there."
Hermoine's ears perked up at that piece of news.
This time somehow Harry had caught up with them. Ron was still floundering somewhere at the back of the group, nursing a broken nose, and throwing Edward death glares. Ginny was trying to calm him down.
"What does he think of himself? Annoying prick….."
"Come on Ron, let it go, ok? Cheer up. You'll spoil the mood for the game."
Roy Mustang was desperately trying to escape from an overexcited Arthur Weasly, who wanted to know everything about appliances.
Hermione was engaging Winry in conversation about their studies. She frowned when she suggested that Edward will most probably more intelligent than her.
"It can't be possible. I mean someone is always more intelligent than another, right?"
"I have met no one who has exceeded him in intelligence."
"How is that?" Hermione was now red faced.
"I am his childhood friend, you know."
"So?"
"Hmmm. Do I sense jealousy?"
Hermione spluttered. She hated when someone pointed out the obvious truth about her.
"N-no! Why should I be jealous of him? I barely even know him!"
Meanwhile, Harry had engaged Edward into a conversation about Quidditch. However, Edward was remotely interested.
"Hey Edward, which team are you supporting?"
"Call me Ed. And I don't know which one I shall support. It looks like a stupid game to me."
Harry felt amused.
"Why is that?"
"Why don't you see for yourself? 7 players flying around a field on broomsticks, trying to throw a ball in one of the three hoops while one of them tries to catch a dumb golden ball…. You know the rest."
Harry could only laugh.
A good 3 hours later, the group was sitting in a tent, trying to cook lunch. Arthur Weasly was having the time of his life as he tried to start the oven. Due to the fact that magic was forbidden, he was forced to use matches. Harry, Edward and Winry looked on incredulously as he dropped match after match. Roy was tempted to engulf him in flames. Hermione wanted to help but was restrained by Edward.
"What?"
"Wait and watch." He pointed towards Roy, who had pulled out his gloves and pushed Arthur out of the way. He snapped allowing warm flames to engulf the place. The audience was astounded, with the exception of Edward and Winry.
"What the hell?"
Roy gave everyone a smirk before going down to lie besides Edward.
"Ron repeated his earlier comment. To his annoyance, no one gave him the slightest attention. Everyone was too amazed to retort.
"Damm it! What is up with you all?"
With that he stormed out the tent.
Then as if by cue, everyone snapped back to reality. Hermione was the first to ask.
"What was that, Mr. Mustang?"
Edward snickered at the use of formality in her speech.
"That, Miss Granger, was alchemy. Now, please do not enquire further. Not now at least. Edward shall tell you everything later. Now, it is time for my nap. I must enjoy my vacation as much as I can before going back to work."
Hermione was going to question him further, but was restrained by Arthur this time.
"Hermione, I suggest you let him rest for now. Anyways, the water has gotten quite warm; I suggest we start cooking lunch before the rest of the group arrives."
With that, she got joined Harry and Ginny in the kitchen.
In the evening, Harry finally felt that he died and gone in the heavens.
He was however, not alone.
This thought was shared by all of the Weasly siblings and amazingly mostly by Edward. The mere sight of the teams playing at breakneck speeds was enough to turn him on. The adrenaline was coursing at a fast rate through his veins, making him hyper active. Harry sorely wished to jump on his own Firebolt to join them, but he knew that it would be idiotic to do so. The very sight of Krum attempting and successfully executing the Wronski Feint was enough to send his mind into hyperdrive. Besides him, Edward was drooling over Quidditch. A few hours earlier, he had openly criticized it, now he was spell bound by it.
Hermione was visibly disgusted by the fact that Ron's consistent drooling was beginning to form a puddle on the floor.
Winry and Roy were mildly interested.
Slowly and steadily, the amazing match came to a similar end.
Before going, Edward caught hold of Harry, Fred and George.
"You all are on the Quidditch team for Gryffindor, right?"
The trio nodded their consent.
"Good. I also wanna join. "
Harry was a bit taken aback by this statement, but recovered nonetheless.
"Which position do you want to play in?"
Edward waited for a few seconds before answering.
"Beater."
The celebrations continued into the night. Ron was continuously hounded by his twin brothers due to the fact that Ron's team had lost. Harry was watching the recorded match through a spare Omnicular. Hermione and Ginny looked like they were going to doze off at any second. Edward was snoring, and Winry was having a small chat with Bill and Charlie. Roy had joined Ed while Ron was still eyeing Winry. Finally when Ginny knocked her hot chocolate on the table, Mr. Weasly finally decided that it was time for sleep, and proceeded to shepherd everyone towards their bunks.
A few hours later Harry was rudely awaken from his own dreams by loud crashes and bangs. He first dismissed them as noises of celebrations but when he heard piercing screams accompanying them, his sleep was washed away. He jumped down from his bed to find Mr. Weasly, Bill, Charlie and Percy were half dressed, wands at the ready. Just as he came out, the latter three went out in the darkness. Just a moment later, Roy and Edward joined Harry, however, fully clothed. Edward had simply worn a flashing red jacket over his black clothes. Roy had taken out his 'gloves' and was ready to go out. Just then Harry was joined by the rest of the Weasly family, Hermione and Winry. Mr. Wealsy's face was grim; perspiration was clearly visible on his brow. Edward was flexing his muscles, getting ready for his fight outside. Then looking at the assembled group, Mr. Weasly said in a grave manner.
"There is a slight problem. You all have to get to the safety of the woods immediately. NO LET ME FINISH FRED!" He said in an agitated tone which made Harry jump. He never saw Mr. Weasly in this fashion. "Just go to the woods, AND STICK TOGETHER! Don't let each other out of your sight! Don't turn back, keep running. We will sort this mess now."
Everyone had a confused look on their faces, as there were many questions unanswered. However Ron was the first one to speak.
"Why is Edward going with you?"
Fred and George nodded, agreeing with their brother for what seemed the first time.
"That…..is none of your concern. Now get moving."
Edward had meanwhile pulled Winry in a huddle. He gave Winry what looked to Harry like a silver pocket watch. Winry simply nodded.
"Take care, Ed."
"I will."
With that the group ventured out in the darkness, into the chaos.
Harry, Ron and Hermione caught the glimpse of the attackers. They were dressed in black cloaks, complete with hoods and all. They also wore what seemed like masks made of bone. There were almost 10 of them, laughing, and randomly casting curses and hexes. These caused the men from the ministry to jump randomly, or casting a shield, which deflected the curses. Over the cacophony, Harry heard an audible gasp from Hermione, who had covered her hands on her mouth.
"What's the matter, Hermione?"
"Oh no, oh no. We have to get out of here, Harry! Fast!"
"Why? " Ron shouted.
"They are The Death Eaters, you stupid git! We have to move now!"
This time Harry was baffled. 'Death Eaters. What kind of a stupid name is that?
Hermione thankfully saw this.
"It's what his follower's called themselves, Harry. You-Know-Who's "
"Fuck."
This time Harry started sprinting towards the woods with all the strength he could muster.
By the time they reached the woods, the voice had calmed down. All four of them sat down at the edge of the woods, tired out. They had lost the sight of Fred, George and Ginny. Winry immediately fell asleep as she sat down. Hermione saw this and turned to the rest of the group.
"We have to talk."
Harry looked at her, surprised. Ron managed to tear his eyes away from the sleeping girl.
"What?"
"Don't you think that it's a bit strange? Those three. Mostly that Edward."
"What are you talking about, Hermione?" Harry's voice was awash with confusion.
"Can't you see the obvious? He wore black all day, even in the sweltering heat. He also wore full sleeves, along with that he had his stupid white gloves also. When I asked him about it, he told me that it was none of my business."
Ron nodded feverishly. He was all too ready to criticize him.
"I mean, don't you think it's weird? Wearing such clothing in the heat. Did you also notice his eye color? I have never seen it before. And I swear that I always hear a slight creak when he moves. Strange isn't it?"
This time Harry gave in. He too nodded his consent. Just then, he felt that his pockets were empty.
"My Wand! It's gone!"
A few minutes later they were backtracking their way. The noises had died down, but an occasional flash of light and a distinct snap was audible. Harry couldn't place where he had heard the snap, but that was the last thing on his mind right now. All four of them walked on, aided by the light of the moon as well as the light provided by two wands.
Just then an electric blue light filled the area along with a buzzing sound. Harry felt Winry stiffening, and then he saw something he could not forget.
Edward was having the time of his life. He was thoroughly enjoying his fight. Too bad that his opponents were a bit drunk, otherwise they could have lasted longer.
After exiting the tent, Mr. Weasly briefed him and Mustang about the Death Eaters, and told them to dodge green flashes of light at all costs. Roy didn't understand but he simply nodded. Edward knew what it meant, but he copied his superior's action.
Transmuting his arm into a vicious blade, he lunged at his first opponent, who was happily blowing curses at the muggles. He had no time to react as a hard boot crashed into the back of his neck, knocking him out immediately. As a safety measure, Ed also snapped his wand. He knew that they were almost useless without wands. He could see that Roy was exchanging blasts of fire with another one. Wasting no more time, he clapped into the ground, causing two enormous hands to come out of the ground which pinned two more Death Eaters to the ground. The impact knocked them unconscious immediately.
'Damm, they are very weak. It looks like they ignore their physical bodies for their magic.' He snapped two more wands. 'Well, this makes it easier for me.'
However, by this time, the other wizards had spotted him and started firing spells in his direction. The spells covered the ground between the target and the caster very fast. However, Edward was faster. Those he couldn't dodge, he made walls to block them. They wizards were visible stunned by his speed and skills, which provided Ed enough time to tie another three down and disarm them.
Roy had taken down another two and there were only a few left. As Ed charged towards another, a shout from his back caught his attention.
"REDUCTO!"
The hex hit him perfectly on the right arm, blasting his automail below the elbow. He heard a victorious laugh from behind him and turned to saw that his attacked was still gloating over the loss of his arm. His laugh turned into a scream as he felt a boot crashing into the side of his skull, disarming him and sending him flying.
"What the heck? How come you are not feeling any pain?" was the scared voice.
Edward decided it was not best to answer him.
Harry was dumbfounded. He had seen Edward doing some acrobatic tricks he had only seen in the Olympics. The way he took down more than 5 Death Eaters was also more stunning. He used what seemed to him as an advanced form of magic, forming walls to block his opponent's attacks. The gigantic hands which had erupted from the ground were also awesome.
Besides him, Ron has standing with his mouth open. Hermione was no better. Only Winry seemed unaffected.
He cringed as he saw that Edward got his arm torn away. It was more like it was blasted away. Hermione gave a loud gasp while Ron almost fainted at the sight. Winry, however gave a sob.
It was his next action which totally stumped Harry. Instead of lying on the ground, withering in pain, Edwards went forward to execute a leg scissor takedown on his attacker. He had seen this stuff only in the movies. To see it actually happening in front of his was something close to a dream.
Suddenly Winry caught his arm and pointed towards another figure that was creeping up behind Edward. He wasn't fighting, nor was he bothered by it. He just kept a low profile. Thinking that he may be planning a sneak attack, he rushed onwards.
"MORSMORDE!"
That shout brought all battles to an end. All the Death Eaters who were fighting suddenly disapparated. Edward also rushed towards the site along with Roy.
The area was suddenly filled with rebounding stunners. Harry had to literally hug to ground to save himself. Ron and Hermione also followed suit. Winry however was not so lucky. She got hit by a rebounding stunner. Minutes later, the surrounding was filled by the voice of two very angry people. Edward was literally on the path to murder someone to have Winry awoken.
"Calm down, Colonel Elric. Just wait. Let me at least reach her!"
"IF THIS GOES WRONG I'LL HAVE YOUR ASS YOU BASTARD!"
'Looks like Ed is quite pissed. I would be too….. wait, Colonel?
Harry decided not to mention it for the time being.
Next morning, the group trudged back to the burrow, downcast. Harry had got his wand back. 4 of the criminals had escaped, but the damage was done was enormous. The only ones who were caught were those by Edward and Roy. As they reached the Burrow, Mrs. Weasly greeted everyone with a bone crushing hug, before starting about how worried she was. After a few time, Roy Mustang pointed out that he would require to leave, as he would be needed in his office. Mr. Weasly and Percy soon followed him. The group which sat at the table was deathly quiet. Most of them showed signs of injury. Bill had a busted lip while Charlie had minor bruising. The shirts of the twins were torn while Ed carried what remained of his arm in a sling. Suddenly Edward got up.
"Excuse me, Mrs. Weasly, but I am dead tired, and I need to sleep. Can I go ahead?" Edward made sure to point to his arm slightly.
Mrs. Weasly took the hint.
"Yeah. Its fine, go ahead. Your baggage arrived yesterday and I arranged it in Fred and George's room. I have kept Winry's in Ginny's room. You can have it for the day"
Edward nodded and went up the stairs. Winry followed soon later. 8 pairs of eyes followed them. As usually Ron exploded again.
"What the hell mom? You know how cramped it is up there? And now he is getting it for the day? Where are we supposed to sleep!"
However, instead of giving him a reply, Mrs. Weasly went and did the thing no one expected. She just went upstairs without a word.
It would be an understatement to say that everyone was shocked. Molly Weasly never ever kept quite.
When she came back a few moments later, she mentioned everybody to sit down.
"All right. That poor lad is resting. Now, I have applied Silencing charms and Impertuable charms on the door. I also have locked it. No one must go and disturb them. AT ANY COST. Get that?"
Everyone gave in.
Then breaking into a weak smile she said "Everyone take a break from chores today. All of you have been through a lot, so just relax. Those two will be down by noon, so don't worry about them. They will be staying with us for this last week before Hogwarts, so try to be nice. Especially you Ron. And don't prank them , you too" she paused to mention the twins "I don't want you to have any broken bones."
Suddenly then 8 owls swopped through the window, and dropped 8 envelopes before flying away again. Mrs. Weasly spared them a glance before turning back to the crowd.
"Well, it seems that your school lists have arrived. Take them, we will require to go to Diagon Alley tomorrow."
All right, Diagon alley next! If anyone guesses correctly Edward's pet to be, that person will get a ...uum I dont know. But still try to guess !
I already have decided about the pet, so tell me in your reviews! And yeah please review! I need the reviews! Feedback dosent go waste you know.
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