A/N thanks for the reviews guys. Sorry this tools so long it is the longest chapter for this ff. enjoy.

Roy's POV

I followed Alex down to the Great Hall where everyone had gathered for lunch. I would be lying if I said that his offer to sit with him and his friends for lunch didn't surprise me. The entire hall became quiet when we walked in. I could hear whispers of people wondering who I was and what I was doing with the boy who lived. The trio went and sat at the Gryffindor table but I hesitated for a moment before joining them.

I could feel the stares from all of the students and a heated stare from James Potter who was teaching flying. I sat down on the left side of Alex next to a brown haired boy. He held out his hand and said shyly," I'm Neville. My gran told me you were bodyguarding Alex and that you saved him right before the start of the term." I took it and said a faint smile crossing my lips," Major Roy Mustang. Nice to meet you Neville."

The brown haired boy blushed and mumbled something before turning back to his food. I felt a presence behind me. I turned to see James standing there his wand drawn. I stood immediately pushing Alex behind me so that if spells went flying he wouldn't be hurt. Alex drew his own wand and said," Dad don't you dare. Roy has done nothing wrong. I invited him to have lunch with us." I was stunned Alex was defending me to his father. The man glared at me angrily but put away his wand and stalked back up to the staff table. I whispered so that only Alex could hear," You didn't have to do that but thank you."

Alex blushed furiously before he said," Of course I did. You saved me risking your own life to do so. I won't let my dad hurt you if I can help it." I smiled fully before returning to the plates full of food. After lunch I followed Alex through his classes and watched from a distance.

His last class of the day was defense and froze when I saw Remus Lupin standing there. He gave me a warm smile before turning to the rest of the class. They were continuing talks on bogarts. I leaned against the far wall watching the class. Remus gave me glances throughout the class. I tried to ignore them but they grew more frequent as the class grew to a close.

When the bell rang I moved away from the corner I was leaning on as Alex packed his bag. Remus said," Mr. Mustang I moment please." I sighed and walked towards him waving off Alex's concerned look. I asked," What can I do for you Mr. Lupin?"

Remus said looking uncomfortable," I heard from Sirius that he's going to teach you hand to hand combat. Would you mind if I joined you? Sirius said it was your decision." I said after a moments thought," Sure. There's no reason for you not to. Just don't bring anyone else."

Remus gave me a grateful and relieved smile. He said," I won't thank you." I gave him an uncertain smile before I followed Alex out of the classroom. Alex asked," What was that about?"

I said with a faint smile," That was your godfathers agreeing to teach me how to fight the muggle way. With or without alchemy I will not be helpless. It wouldn't be a bad idea for you to learn either." Alex shook his head and said," Thanks but no thanks on that one. I don't think the world would approve of me learning to fight like a muggle."

I shrugged and said," If you ever change your mind let me know. Wizards especially are defenseless without their wands." Alex shrugged and said," There's little I can do Roy. Thank you though."

I said rubbing the back of my neck," Alex I should warn you now. I won't be here past Christmas. I will be called for basic training back in Amestris before I'm sent to battle. It's a war back there many have not made it home. Even as a State Alchemist there is a good chance I will not make it home." Alex asked his tone serious," What are the chance that you will be called out?"

I stared at my hands as I said," It's no longer a matter of if but when. I probably have until December at the latest." Alex said his eyes honest and proud," I don't want to lose you again. Dad may have disowned you but you are still my brother."

I said," Let's make a deal then. When I am called back I promise to write every week letting you know that I'm ok. I will also name you, Sirius, and Remus emergency contacts in case something happens to me. That way if I am killed in battle you all will be notified immediately." Alex said his eyes flashing dangerously," You will not die. I just got my brother back I cannot stand to lose him again."

I could feel his magic reacting to his anger. This brought the entire hall's attention down upon us. The magic swirled around us and I thought,: The magic of righteous anger. I never thought I would feel this again.: I said calmly," Everyone dies at some point. That is why everyone should live every day like it was their last. Calm yourself brother before you destroy the Great Hall."

Alex blinked his magic immediately calming and mumbled apologies. I smiled and gave him a pat on the shoulder. He may be the older brother but I was definitely more mature. Someone cleared their throat from behind us. I turned halfway to see all of the professors standing behind us. James Potter looked murderous while the other professors looked curious. Dumbledore asked," Mr. Mustang you and Alex both claim that you are the long lost Potter. Do you have any proof?"

I sighed and said," I have my memories. You can also check my blood as well. I was disowned at the age of five by James Potter. I do believe we have already gone over this. I also would like to state that I will not now nor ever become a student at Hogwarts. I am an alchemist through and through. When you people realize your mistake it will be too late." Dumbledore's eyes flashed dangerously as he said," Last I checked you are a squib if you are indeed Harry Potter. There is no way you could be a student here."

I gave him a sly smile before I said," Well that's what James Potter says. I know for a fact that I am not a squib. All State Alchemist are given a muggle and wizard's physical. I wouldn't want to go here anyways. Between you and Potter I would never get anything done." With that I turned back to my food but a hand on my collar forced me back around. I sighed and drew out my alchemy gloves pulling them on.

I said my eyes and voice as cold as ice," Try me Potter. I will burn you to a crisp. Again." I grabbed his hand twisting it so that the bones ground together forcing him to let go. He backed off and Alex stepped up next to me. Alex said his anger pushing through," I don't care what you say about Roy I believe him now back off."

Both men seemed taken back by the actions of the boy who lived. They must have thought that he would side with them. They backed away but not before James said," This isn't over Mustang." I slowly raised my right hand and both men flinched back. They left without another word but James could be seen throwing me murderous looks.

Three days later I was cleared for hand to hand combat practice with Sirius. In the afternoons after Alex's classes he would sit outside and do homework while I practiced for two hours. Sirius started me on basic boxing for starters. Due to my time with my alchemy teacher I picked it up quickly.

Not only had my teacher taught me alchemy but he had the belief. Strong body equals a strong mind. He instilled combat practices into me while it wasn't a indepth practice like alchemy it was a start. Sirius built upon my knowledge and by the middle of October we were sparring regularly. It was on the twentieth that we were sparring when Remus interrupted us.

Sirius had me on the ground in an armbar while I was in the process of dislocating his knee. Remus stopped for a moment and said looking at us," Maybe I should come back later." Sirius let go of my arm and I brought my other hand up to massage the shoulder. I asked gritting my teeth against the pain," What can I do for you Remus?"

He said looking between us," On Halloween there is going to be a dance for third years and up. Albus would like the three of us to chaperone. Just in case." I said with a shrug," I'll do it. I have nothing better to do that night." Sirius nodded in agreement and said," Maybe the three of us could pull a Halloween prank."

I smacked him upside the head and said," Absolutely not." He pouted and said in a whiny voice," You sound just like Remus."

Remus and I grinned and said together," Good maybe you will listen to us." Sirius thought about it for a minute and said an evil grin crossing his face. He said right before running off," Nope I'll just get Alex to help me with it."

I chased after him leaving Remus behind yelling," You absolutely will not use my charge in your pranks. Sirius Orion Black I will bloody

murder you." Remus shook his head as he said," Children the both of them."

The three of us told Dumbledore our decision to chaperone the dance. I was also able to convince Alex to allow us to borrow the Marauder's Map for the evening. The day of the dance all four houses were too excited to focus on their classes. This cost major house points especially for the third year Gryffindors who had potions that morning.

During potions I had to twice use a controlled flame to burn extra ingredients meant for Alex's cauldron. This earned me murderous stares from members of the Slytherin house. When a third was thrown I said glaring at the thrower," Next time you try that I'll burn you and the ingredient. It's in my right to do so since you keep trying to murder my charge." Snape looked up and said in a flat tone," Next person who throws an ingredient gets two weeks detention and 50 house points removed."

That ended any and all thoughts of throwing ingredients. While Snape still picked on Alex and the other Gryffindors he stopped doing so excessively. After a few days of me defending Alex he stopped commenting on my tactics as I was not about to change them. He sneered at me most days but other than that I was ignored by him.

The one known as Malfoy seemed to always take offense to my presence. Twice he had tried to curse me in the halls and ended up with burn marks on his chest from my alchemy. Today's lesson was simple but it could end very badly if done correctly. I moved around and as I did so I noticed that Neville was about to throw the wrong ingredient in. I grabbed his arm and shook my head pointing to the book.

He gave me a grateful smile before grabbing the correct ingredient. Snape gave me a mildly disapproving look but didn't say a word. After that class we went to lunch where classes were declared over for the day. I had my usual sparring match with Sirius that lasted an hour. After an hour we declared it a draw and went to prepare for the dance.

I changed into a white button down shirt and black slacks. My pocket watch hung on my right hip and my gloves were in my pockets. There was a knock at my door though I was not expecting company I said," Enter." Alex came in looking extremely nervous. I smiled reassuringly at him and said," Alex come in. What can I do for you?"

He looked around as if checking we were alone and said his voice shaking with anger," I think Malfoy is going to pull something during the dance. I'm almost positive that he intends to hurt or even kill you."