Okay, you guys can't have not seen this coming but in honor of the...500 reviews (thank you all so much)! I''m posting the next chapter. This one is just starting to touch on stuff but be warned, things told will be important later. Though if you forget cause some of these things are setting up events for at least half way through ark two if not ark three then I'll probably remind those who ask. I'm going to start setting up for what's to come. To be honest it's the only reason Roy and Ed are in the Order. Poor Riza is unfortunetly along for the ride. But I have big plans in store for our favorite Amestrian gang and let me tell you, it's not gonna be pretty!
Don't own FMA or HP
The next morning at breakfast Ed, Roy, and Riza joined the rest in the kitchen which of course brought them immediately into the conversation "So what did you do to get put on probation?" Hermione asked, as curious as ever.
Roy smirked, fingering the top of his glass "Caused a little to much ruckus for their liking back at school. I couldn't just sit back and watch some other guy get sent here and destroy all of my good work could I?" he asked in amusement.
Ginny chuckled at that before turning to Riza "So are you both still engaged? Do you have a wedding date yet?" she asked.
Roy and Riza both tensed ever so slightly at that. They had talked about it over summer but realized a few...snags. "Unfortunetly..." Riza began cautiously, "Well, we hit a few snags over the summer but we actually decided that maybe...we were thinking about having it during the school year." Riza said.
Edward frowned, knowing exactly what snags they had hit. The no fraternization rule. Roy and Riza weren't allowed to date. Let alone be married. Not unless one of them quit which was highly unlikely. Edward didn't know about it before but after hearing Roy rant while Riza tried to think of a soltion...he knew it plenty well now. Ginny however grinned "Will the wedding be at Hogwarts? That would be so sweet!" she said with a smile.
Edward blinked at that, the gears turning in his head. A wedding at Hogwarts huh? He glanced over at Roy and Riza, wondering if they'd thought about it. It was a risky move no matter what but...if they got married at Hogwarts they could keep the military in the dark for at least a little longer. And judging by the thoughtful looks on both Roy and Riza's faces they hadn't either "That's actually...a pretty good suggestion. We'll have to think about it." Roy said quietly as he met Riza's eyes, earning a thoughtful nod.
Suddenly Molly came into the kitchen, looking at them all sternly "Don't you all have work to do?" she asked.
Immediately the group of Weasley's groaned, unwillingly getting out of their seats and trudging out of the room. Edward looked back curiously "What are they doing?" he asked.
Molly sighed "Cleaning. If you'd like to help it would be a great help. This house is filthy."
Roy scoffed "Unfortunetly Edward doesn't clean." he said dryly.
Edward however was curious "Will it involve any of the infestations? Gotta admit, helping out with the dangerous stuff might be fun." he commented, the fire in his eyes cleaning.
Molly groaned "Everything from cursed teapots to droxies, to a killer wardrobe. I have no clue what that woman was thinking when she built this house." she said.
Edward grinned, standing up "Good. I've been getting bored. Tell me the most dangerous section and I'm there." he said.
Molly smiled ever so slightly "For now we are working on clearing out the other bedrooms. On the third floor. I'm not sure what's there so be careful." she cautioned. Edward nodded, quickly going to help the others. And to maybe have some fun.
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Riza watched Edward go with a smile, shaking her head in amusement before turning to Molly, ignoring Roy's dumbfounded expression at Edward's departure "What would you like us to do?" she asked.
Molly sighed, sitting down in a chair "Right now it's all cleaning. Though I suppose you had better get your lessons ready for next year." she said.
Roy shook his head, rolling his eyes "No need. Only my advanced class needs new books and I can buy those myself." he commented.
Molly perked up just a bit at that "I understand Ginny is in your advanced class. I'm quite proud of her for it. I understand there aren't very many?" she asked.
Roy groaned "Five students. Five students in the entire student body who could possibly become alshemists. I've strictly told Mcgonagall to only put out the advanced class as a subject on their sheets. I don't want it to be a club like last year. These five have potential and I'm not letting that go to waste." he said in determination.
Molly smiled at that "Ginny is definetly determined. She has so many brother older than her that sometimes it's hard for her to stand out. I think this is a great way to help her reah her potential and be better than her brothers at something." she said.
Riza smiled at that "Your daughter is an excellent student. It really is an honor to have someone like her in our class." she said, much to Molly's pride.
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That night the Weasley family trudged in the kitchen, followed by Hermione and an oddly energetic Edward following behind. "So how was the cleaning?" Riza asked, looking up from where she was helping cook.
Edward smirked "Quite interesting." he said.
Ginny smiled tiredly "He's been taking care of the cursed objects much to Sirius' pleasure." she said, nodding at said wizard as he trailed in.
Sirius however just grinned full out "Your son is quite talented Mrs. Hawkeye. I've never seen anyone tackle stuff like that." he said.
Riza raised an eyebrow, wondering just what Edward had gotten up to in the past little while. Molly just sighed at that, dicing up some carrots and adding them to a stew on the stove, much to Ed's delight. Suddenly an owl flew into the room, halting the conversation as it flew to Molly, screeching nervously. Alarmed Molly grabbed the letter, scanning it with her face paling. "Molly? What's wrong?" Sirius asked in concern, moving over by her.
She just shakily held the letter out for him to quickly read over. Immediatly Sirius swore under his breath, hurrying over to a table where papers and pen were kept locked up. He pulled out a piece of parchment, scribbling a letter on it before attatching to the owl's leg "Take that to Harry." he said gruffly.
Hermione and Ron exchanged worried looks "What's wrong?" Ron asked.
Molly bit her lip "It would seem Harry was attacked by dementors. He was able to hold them off but now the ministry is going after him for using magic." she said.
Edward frowned at that "Dementors? Those were mentioned after the tournament. What are they?" he asked.
Ginny turned to him, her face slightly paler than usual "They are creatures that guard the wizarding prison, Azkaban. They suck out the happiness from you and...if you get close enough to one they will suck out your soul if they can. A dementors kiss. It leaves the body living as a souless husk. A fate worst than death." she said.
And for Edward, as an alchemist who had dabbled in human transmutation he understood just how severe that was. Just a soul could be bonded to something else. The body wouldn't be saved but the soul would. But a body without the soul? From that there was no turning back. It was worst than a chimera. "Is there anything we can do to help?" Roy asked, his eyes blazing.
Molly shook her head in dismay "I don't know. Arthur only wrote the bare minimum in his hurry." she said.
Riza smiled softly at that, touching her shoulder "How about for starters we finish dinner?" she asked.
She then glanced back, eyes flashing dangerously despite her innocent smile "Fred, george, would you both like to help?" she asked innocently.
Both twins jumped, exchanging fearful looks before jumping up "Would you like us to-"
"set the table?" both twins asked.
Riza nodded pleasantly "Yes, thank you for volunteering." she said, ignoring Roy and Edward's exchange of smirks.
As soon as the twins, along with Molly and Riza were occupied Ron immediately turned to Sirius "What was the letter you sent? Was it to Harry?" he asked.
Sirius nodded "Telling him to stay put. If dementors are in the area it's only logical that someone is targeting him." he said.
Ginny scoffed just ever so slightly "Why is it when he's in trouble we are unable to do anything?" she asked.
Riza flinched at that, glancing over from her cooking to glance at Roy whose hand moved instincually towards his injured side. Twice he'd been impaled by Lust with her unable to help. She could only thank what ever powers that kept him alive.
With a final sigh she turned to Molly who smiled, no matter how strained it was "Stew is done. Everyone who wants some form an orderly line." she said.
And it was to no surprise Edward somehow was first in line.
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That night Edward lay on his bed, thinking while Roy and Riza got ready for bed. Finally after a while he turned to them, honest curiosity in his eyes "What are you guys going to do? About this whole wedding?" he asked.
Riza smiled ever so slightly at that "Curiosity killed the cat." she reminded in amusement.
Roy however smirked "But satisfaction brought it back." he teased.
Roy then frowned thoughtfully as he sat on the bed "I think Ms. Weasley's idea has merit. If we do it at Hogwarts then nobody would know. Nobody in the military at least. because right now I hate to say it but the fewer people who know the better. I...I don't want this getting out." he said softly, meeting Riza's eyes.
Riza however nodded "I was actually thinking about that. Over dinner. What do you say to December? Outside in the snow. I'm sure with magic we could make it look marvelous." she said.
Edward grinned at her "Never would have pegged you for the kind to want a fancy wedding mom." Edward joked.
Riza however smiled "Actually my dream wedding was at home in my father back yard. With him standing on the porch with that usual look on his face. But I always imagined he'd be...happy with my decision." she said softly.
Roy sighed before smiling softly "Something tells me we've gone against his preferred life for you pretty well." he teased, though his voice was unusually soft.
But it got a laugh out of Riza "True. If he saw me now he'd be turning over in his grave." she said with a smile, though her eyes reflected her pain.
Roy however smiled genuinely "But I've no doubt he'd be proud of you." he said.
He then turned to Ed "What about you and Winry? Getting together yet?" he asked.
Ed scoffed, crossing his arms in annoyance "Please. You sound like Hughes." he commented dryly.
His frowned then lessened as he glanced at Kirei "But I was thinking...do you think when you go to Diagon Alley again you could take me with? I want to get an owl. For Winry. That way she won't have to worry so much." he said quietly.
Roy raised an eyebrow "I thought you liked keeping her in the dark?" he asked.
Edward nodded "I still won't tell her about the dangerous stuff. But...after that time when I thought Al was dead it made me realize that I want to keep in contact with her. I don't want her to worry about me because that's kind of selfish of me. I mean...it's...it's hard to explain." he said, a slight blush rising to his cheeks.
Roy smirked at that, flopping onto his bed "Actually I think I know exactly what you mean kid." he said as Riza turned off the lights, dousing them in darkness.