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Chapter 1: The Letters & Diagon Alley
Al: "Hurry up Ed! Colonel Mustang said it was urgent."
Ed: "I'm coming," he said as he followed his younger brother, who is a suit of armor. "I don't see what the rush is. It's probably just another goose-chase for the Stone."
Al: "But we should still go, Brother."
Ed: "Fine." he said as he entered East City Head Quarters.
The two brothers walked through the hallways, and stopped in front of Roy's office. Ed reached up and knocked. "Come in." they heard him say. When Ed and Al entered Mustang's office, they saw an owl on his desk holding two thick envelopes in its beak. "Those letters are for you two," Roy said, not bothering to look up from his paperwork. Ed and Al each took the letter with their name on it. They saw that the address was written in emerald green ink. Below the boy's names said:
Col. R. Mustang's Office
East City Military Head Quarters
East City, Amestris
Both boys turned their envelopes over to open them, and saw that they were closed with a wax seal. On the seal was a lion, a badger, an eagle, and a snake all surrounding a large H. The brothers opened their letters to find two pieces of thick, yellow parchment. The first paper said:
Dear Mr. Elric,
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Enclosed is a list of supplies you will need for your stay at our school. Due to your late acceptance, we are allowing you to have classes to catch up with the rest of your year.
Term starts September 1. We await your owl no later than July 31.
Yours Sincerely,
Minerva McGonagall
Deputy Headmistress
"Is this a joke?" Ed yelled at Roy. "There's no such thing as magic!" Roy looked up from his paperwork and said, "Despite what you believe, Hogwarts does exist. I had gone there when I was young. Once in a while, they will accept people from the military and Amestris. Although I'm not sure how, seeing as the school is in England." "England," Ed yelled, "How are we supposed to get to England!" "You'll be taking the train. How else did you expect to travel?" Roy said. Al noticed the supply list. "Where are we supposed to buy our supplies?" he asked. "When you arrive in England, you will search for a small pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside, a man by the name of Hagrid will be waiting for you, and he will take you to Diagon Alley. That's where you will buy your supplies." Roy said. "How will we find this 'Hagrid?'" Ed asked. Roy looked at him and smirked. "Don't worry Fullmetal. He is very easy to find. He makes everyone taller than you, seem like they are as short as you, Fullmetal." "What's that supposed to mean?" Ed shot back at Roy. "Nothing." Roy said smiling. He took out a piece of paper and scribbled something on it, then tied it onto the waiting owl's leg. Then the owl flew out of the window and into the horizon.
A few days later, Ed and Al arrived in England. Using the directions Roy had given them, they eventually found the tiny pub. When they entered, they saw a few people wearing cloaks and pointed hats. Some people were reading newspapers that were floating in midair while stirring their coffee with their fingers in the air. Al noticed a large man, who was slightly taller than him, with a scraggly, black beard, and a worn out brown vest. "Excuse me sir?" Al asked, "Are you Hagrid?" The large man looked up and said, "Yes." "Excuse me…ALRIGHT, MOVE IT!" Ed yelled. Everyone was quite taken aback by this midget with a loud voice and a sour attitude. Al just hung his head. "Ed…" "So you're Ed. So I'm guessin' you're Al?" Hagrid asked. "Yes." Al said. "Well, I was expecting a fifth year and a fourth year. Not a first year and a suit of armor." Hagrid said. Ed's eyes went dark. "WHO ARE YOU CALLING SO SMALL HE HAS TO USE AN ELEVATOR TO GET UP A CURB!" "We should probably get out of here." Hagrid said, a little shaken. He brought the two boys through a back door which led to a small alleyway. "Um, Hagrid? This is a dead end." Al said. "Don't worry." Hagrid said. Then he took his umbrella and tapped it several times. Then the bricks started moving and were rearranging themselves to form an archway. Ed stared at the wall questioningly. To him, it seemed like the wall was performing alchemy on itself. Ed wanted to learn more about the wall, but was pushed through the archway by Al just as it was closing behind them. "Boys, welcome to Diagon Alley." Hagrid said.
How was it? Please R&R!
