A/N thank you for the reviews guys. Guest reviewer I'm glad you liked the confrontation I promise there will be more to come. Flame alchemist tend to have a fiery temper.

Roy's POV

It wasn't until after lunch that anyone approached me about what happened in the library. I had pulled out my older alchemy notes and was studying them when Dumbledore entered the room followed by a smirking James Potter. I greeted," Professors Dumbledore, Mr. Potter. What can I do for you?"

Dumbledore said sternly," You can tell us why you attacked Mr. Potter unprovoked." I sighed again and said," I don't know what that man has told you but it wasn't unprovoked. I was in the library looking at your books on alchemy when he decided to tell me that I should get lost. He claimed that I was a squib and when I attempted to correct his assumption he tried to attack me. I dodged and saw it was a red colored spell due to my lack of knowledge I don't know which one. I returned with an attack of my own using my alchemy. I let him off with 1st degree burns. I could have put him in the hospital unable to move for months. Before you argue there is a lot magic can do but it's not a cure all. 3rd degree burns cannot be healed with magic they must heal on their own. If that is all have a nice day I need to get back to my book."

Dumbledore looked shocked at his blantant dismissal. James on the other hand looked angry. He took a step forward and I lifted my right hand. I asked looking him in the eyes that held no hesitation," Do I need to teach you not to attack an alchemist again? Or will you leave quietly?"

James glared at me but when I prepared to snap he backed off. I took my book and notes and went walking past them. After this last incident I was left in peace until the weekend. On Friday Dumbledore found me in the defense corridor practicing my flame alchemy. He coughed and I turned to him pulling off my glove and stuffing it in my pocket.

I asked as politely as I could," What can I do for you Headmaster?" He looked around surprised to find not a single burn mark on the walls, floor, or ceiling. It was as if I had never been practicing with my flames. He asked waving his hand towards the walls," Why are there not any burns?"

I smirked and said," Because I was practicing control not power." He seemed stunned for a moment before he said," Alex Potter's friends are coming today and he wants to go to Hogsmeade with them. You are to escort him to and from Hogsmeade safely. They will be ready to leave in an hour."

I nodded my assent and he left the room giving me one last glance over his shoulder. I changed from my civilian attire into my uniform. Once my gun was in its holster and my gloves were on I looked in the mirror. For the first time I realized how much I truly looked like a dog of the military. With a sigh I placed the pocket watch on my right side pants pocket before leaving the room.

I went to the Great Hall where I saw a red haired boy and a brown bushy haired girl about my age. I said as I approached," You must be Alex Potter's friends." I held out my hand which they both reluctantly shook before I said," My name is Major Roy Mustang with the Amestris State Army. I was hired to bodyguard Alex in the case of a death eater or Pettigrew attack. May I ask your names?"

The bushy haired one said with a superior air about her," I'm Hermione Granger top of the class for the last two years. I didn't think they would let a child be apart of any army? You can't be any older than us!" The red haired one said under his breath," Or maybe he is just a liar."

I sighed before saying," If you don't believe me take it up with the headmaster. I am here to do my job nothing more. I'm not here to be your friend." Granger pursed her lips before she turned away from me to speak with the boy. I rolled my eyes before I leaned against the wall in wait for the precious boy who lived. After another ten minutes of waiting the boy finally arrived. He took in my appearance with a sneer. He asked," Are you planning on shoot someone Mustang? Or are you just trying to pretend to be a soldier? Or perhaps you plan on setting someone on fire again?"

I rolled my eyes and said," If I was going to do that I would have done so as soon as you opened your mouth. Don't address me unless there is a suspicious person or I might just decide to shoot you in the knee." Alex challenged making his stupidity show," You wouldn't dare."

I gave him a malicious grin and said," Try me." We stared each other down for a moment neither of us giving way my right hand flexed in preparation for battle. Then Alex looked away and I snorted. I said," You aren't worth my licensing."

He glared at me angrily and looked like he was going to draw his wand. After a moment he said," Fine. Squibs aren't worth cursing anyways." After a few moments of talking to his friends they were ready to leave for Hogsmeade. I trailed slowly after them on occasion putting a transmutation circle on a tree or rock. If I needed a quick getaway these would cause the perfect distractions. When I caught up to the trio they were at the entrance to the small village.

Alex barely gave me a glance before he went into Hogsmeade. I followed at a distance keeping my eyes open for any potential dangers. Their first stop was a sweets shop that a stood off to the side of the door. When they came back out they were carrying large bags full to the brim of sweets. I then followed them to the jokes shop where once again I waited for them outside. An hour later they came out with almost double the amount of bags they went in with.

From there we went to the Three Broomsticks for lunch. I sat in a corner with my back facing the wall so I could see the door. Three tables away my charges were arguing with the owner about something. Whatever she was saying must have finally got through to them because Alex threw his hands in the air in defeat. The sight brought a small smile to my face. She walked over to me and said," Welcome to the Three Broomsticks. What can I get for you?"

I said," Just a butterbeer please. I'm on duty so I can't really be eating much." She raised an eyebrow and asked," And what pray tell us your duty? You look like a third year at Hogwarts."

I sighed and pulled out my State Alchemist pocket watch. Her eyes shine with recognition at seeing the silver pocket watch. She said straightening," I didn't realize we had a member of Amestris State Army in our mists. What kind of job would bring you so far from home? Isn't your country at war?" I said nodding to where Alex and his friends were sitting," I'm his bodyguard until the alchemists are called to fight or Pettigrew is caught. I'm hoping that will happen sooner rather than later. I can't stand the little prat."

She smiled genuinely and said," I have to agree with you there. He's been trying to convince me to give him a discount on food and drink here since he is the boy who lived. Not in a million years." I grinned in return but stopped when I heard loud cracks outside. Almost like someone apparating out there. I got up from the table holding up my hand to stop her from saying anything. I looked out the window and there were several men in black cloaks and white masks. I paled death eaters in Hogsmeade. I had to get Alex out of here.