Fandom: Fullmetal Alchemist/Harry Potter
Title: Mr. Elric
Part: 13 of 15
Genre: General
Rating: PG
Warning: Crossover
Spoilers: FMA anime (all); HP Book 5
Summary: Edward Elric from various points of view.
Chapter 13: Filius Flitwick
This is entirely our fault, McGonagall's, Sprout's, and mine. Our intent of getting Edward out landed him on the cover of an all-women's' magazine and now I fear that he won't ever come out of his prison.
All this media and exposure to the wizarding world cannot be beneficial to his 'purpose'. I happened to be with him when he got owl post for the first time- nearly fell out of his chair, poor chap.
Albus is taking all this rather lightly, but stands firm that Edward shall not be interviewed. No one on the staff except Albus, Minerva, and Poppy know the whole truth of his position. The rest of us were only told that he'd be here until it was complete and most of us were satisfied with that.
Severus doesn't know and it's driving him insane. Went and gave detentions to three from his own house for having that magazine out during potions, he did. I, myself, have seen more than enough copies in class, but I'm not the one giving out class detentions for it.
What amazes me is that amidst all this, Edward's gone on with life as usual and continues toiling endlessly in the library. It's almost as if he's a level above the hustle and bustle that would flutter even the most level-headed wizards I know. I find it admirable.
I once inquired what his purpose was; I knew I asked a lot of questions, but not asking now would only result in my wanting to kick myself later when I realized I had thrown away a perfect opportunity for getting answers.
He looked me straight in the eye and said "Ich möchte nach Hause gehen." I would like to go home.
I didn't pursue the matter, but now it feels as if not asking in the first place would've given me a better chance of NOT brooding over his response.