The Assignment
"Full Metal," the Colonel started, "here is your new assignment." His voice full of sarcasm. He knew the young alchemist was going to think that he was crazy.
The young blonde alchemist quickly scanned through the few papers in the folder. He looked up squinting and said "First you claim that I am short, now you think I'm too stupid to realize that this is a joke? A magic school? Really? I'm supposed to believe that I am assigned to 'Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry'?"
"I do not think you are short, I know you are, and yes you should believe it because it's true. You have been assigned to act as a student, watching a boy named Harry Potter. You are to watch him because he is the main person being targeted by this evil wizard named Voldemort. This man is stopping at nothing to kill this boy. So we are sending you there because you are the youngest of the military and are the only one that will be able to go in as an adult. You will be in the 6th year class. We will be leaving soon to see the headmaster of the school. It starts in a weeks' time. The headmaster will give you further instructions. I will be teaching a class on alchemy, you will be in the class so I can easily talk to you about the information you've found. They will know that you are not a wizard, but an alchemist, so you will adapt your alchemy to the subject, potions and transfiguration should be easy enough for you to figure out. And, remember, just because you're as short as a first year doesn't mean that you will be learning at their level," he took a moment to smirk at the young man's face before finishing his speech so that the young man couldn't cut in, "like I said, you will be a 6thyear. Oh, and remember that you are there to study the magic theory, not just to practice you're alchemy."
"IM NOT SHORT!...let's say that I believe you, which I don't, you're going to be my teacher? HA! YEAH RIGHT! The day you teach me is the day man can teleport-" Edward was cut off by a loud BANG issuing from the center of the room. Ed had already turned his mechanic arm into a bladewhen Colonel Mustang grabbed his shoulder and said "Well my student, this is Professor McGonagall. She is your transfiguration teacher. Now what was that about the day I teach you is the day man can teleport?"
"If I may interject uh, Colonel, it isn't 'teleportation' it's apparition. I apperated here and disapperated from Dumbledore's office. Oh to you, young Mr. Elric, he's Headmaster or Professor. Much like your other teachers'. " Professor Moganogal said.
"Oh….sorry. Well, anyways, Ed, you need to go pack your things. As you may have realized, Alphonse can't come with you. A…8 foot, talking, suit of armor may stick out,…even in a school f magic."
"Why do I have to leave now though? Didn't you say that school started next week?"
"Well you need to get used to being in a magical community. I will be going with you. But, I'm sure we won't have to deal with each other for long. I will be staying at Hogwarts and before school starts, you will be staying at the Leaky Cauldron."
"The Leaky what?"
"The Leaky Cauldron. It' s a bar and also a place to board when staying at Diagon Alley. To answer your next question, Diagon Alley is a place where witches and wizards can buy the supplies they need. You will be getting your school supplies there. You will be taken there by….uhhh Professor who again?" colonel ended with a question.
"You will be tooken by Rubeus Hagrid. He is the game keeper on the school grounds. He will escort you after your meeting with the Headmaster." Professor Moganogal told Ed who was still confused but he figured that he would find out the answers to his questions soon enough. "Well if you will please hurry up and gather your things, we will be leaving soon."
"Ed, you may want Winry to give you a checkup before we leave, she won't be able to come either." Colonel said.