Okay, this chapter was a bit forced, hope it doesn't come across as too bad. (I have a lot planned for when Harry actually gets to Hogwarts, but not much for on how to get him there.) I hope you'll enjoy!
"Um, Fuehrer Mustang sir? There's a man here to see you… he says his name is Double Doors? He uh, doesn't look like he's from around here."
Roy sighed. It had been two weeks since Harry's eleventh birthday and he knew Dumbledore wouldn't let Harry go this easily. He was surprised the old man had let him take Harry out of England but Roy suspected that he simply didn't care enough about Harry to check up on him beyond confirmation that he was alive. After all, the headmaster didn't need the boy until he was old enough to enter Hogwarts.
"Send him in. And if you could, please call Fullmetal and inform him of our visitors." The secretary nodded, quickly scurrying out of Roy's office. Moments later a man wearing long robes decorated with silver moons and stars strolled into the room, accompanied by a woman in more austere simple black robes and a matching hat.
"Ah, Mister Mustang. My name is Albus Dumbledore, and this is Minerva McGonagall. I'd like to talk to you about the boy you have been taking care of, Harry-"
"I'm aware of who you are," Roy interrupted, gesturing for the pair of them to sit down, "And Harry is my son, as appointed by James and Lily Potter in their will. You neglected to inform me of their passing and instead sent him to Lily's sister and her husband, actions which Lily specifically instructed you not to do." His tone grew colder by the minute, contradictory of his tendency towards fire and warmth.
Dumbledore looked almost apologetic, folding his hands together in his lap. "Regrettably we did have to go against the Potter's wishes, but it was in the interest of Harry and the Greater Good in mind." Minerva nodded in agreement, a hint of bitterness crossing her face. It looked like she wasn't completely happy with Dumbledore's decision either but said nothing about it.
Roy doubted the accuracy of that statement. There was no way that Vernon Dursley could be good for anyone, let alone his son. Luckily for him, he didn't have the time to respond before the door burst open and Ed marched in, looking angry.
"So you're the bastard that wants to take Harry away from us," He said accusingly, stomping over to Roy's desk.
"And you are…?" Dumbledore asked, unused to people talking to him in the way that Ed did. "None of your fu-" Roy decided it would be best to intervene before Ed caused an international incident.
"This is Edward Elric, the Fullmetal Alchemist. He is very protective of Harry, as am I."
"Damn right I am. You're not taking my kid."
Albus raised an eyebrow, looking curious, "I thought custody of the young Potter went to Mister Mustang?"
Internally Roy winced. That was the wrong thing to say.
"He's our kid, we raise him together and if you got a problem with that old man you can shove it up your ugly robe covered a-" Ed's voice was starting to get dangerously loud and Dumbledore held his hands up in a placating manner, speaking calmly. "I didn't mean to insult you, my boy, I was simply confused."
Ed was still fuming, but quietly this time, perching himself on the arm of Roy's chair and glaring at the wizards, one hand on Roy's shoulder protectively.
"We understand you may be hesitant to release Harry into our care but we promise that for a young wizard like him there is no place safer than Hogwarts." Dumbledore turned to his companion, gesturing for her to continue.
"For first years the curriculum consists of seven core classes: Potions, Charms, Herbology, Defence Against the Dark Arts, History of Magic, Astronomy, and Transfiguration. Hogwarts also offers a variety of other classes for third years and above." Minerva looked much more comfortable with this subject, school being something she was much more familiar with than the ethics of adopting celebrity orphans.
"The school is also surrounded by heavy wards and protections, no one harboring any ill will towards the students would be able to enter the school grounds and the staff consists of some of the best and most talented witches and wizards in Britain. We will do anything in our power to protect and secure the safety of the students under our care. Harry would be safe with us." She sounded completely genuine, as far as Roy could tell, she had absolute faith in what she was saying.
Ed raised an eyebrow, "Do you do this with all your potential students? Go out and visit their parents in their place of work, unannounced, to try to convince them to send their children to you?" He asked, his questions more meant to irritate than serve as actual inquiries.
"Normally, we do not, no. However, Harry is a special case. Most of our students come from England or neighboring territories, not somewhere as far away as Amestris," Dumbledore offered in response, by way of an explanation.
Roy leaned forwards, lacing his hands together as he faced the older wizard. "Either way the decision is up to Harry. If he chooses to go to Hogwarts then we will support him completely, but if he decides that he would rather stay here in Amestris then we will have to defend his decision however necessary." Dumbledore didn't miss the subtle threat in Roy's words. It was very clear that Harry was very important to the both of them, and they would do anything they could to protect him. And, given the fact that Roy was the current leader of a country with a military undefeated in battle since 1307 and that Ed was the so-called "Hero of the People", Albus assumed that they could, and would be able to backup their claims. These were not the sorts of people to make empty threats.
"Of course, I would expect nothing less. Perhaps I could speak with Harry, explain to him what Hogwarts offers? The acceptance letters we send out are quite informative but an in person visit is always better."
Roy contemplated this for a moment. "If he would like to, I am sure that could be arranged. Edward would be happy to supervise."
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