Hey!! I'm back!! Sorry, it's been a VERY long time since I updated this story! Well, for all of you waiting, it's here. And, I just want to thank all my reviewers and readers that have stuck with me so far. ENJOY!!

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—Last time—

Edward got a new wand, one with a Chimaera-scale core. With it, he found out that he could do alchemy again. He also saw his brother in a vision. Now, more than ever, he wants to find the Philosopher's Stone and get back home.

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Edward and Dumbledore walked in silence along the cobbled streets of Diagon Alley. Other witches and wizards walked past them, occasionally stopping to greet Dumbledore with the tip of a hat, or a curtsy. Ed looked down at his wand many times during the silent walk, trying to remember, exactly, the vision he'd had.

"Um, Professor, I need to ask you something."

"Yes?"

"Well, I remember more of what the Gate told me. It... well, it talked about the Triwizard Tournament. I think it wants me to learn magic... in the tournament."

"What do you mean? The Gate told you to participate?"

Ed nodded slightly. "Yes. I think that's my ticket home."

"But like I said at the Feast, this tournament is dangerous. Even for the most accomplished wizards, it's difficult. For you, it would probably prove fatal! You have only been around magic for a few days now."

"I know," Ed sighed, "I know it is dangerous, but I have my alchemy now. I really think that I can do this."

"Well then, you can. Put your name in the Goblet, anyways. It will decide whether you can handle this, or not. Besides, in wizarding standards, you are an adult. I can't stop you. All I have to say is be sure you're ready. I haven't known you long, but I daresay I hate it when people with such potential as yours are beaten down."

"Thank-you for your concern, Dumbledore, sir."

"You really are from the military!" Dumbledore chuckled. At this, Ed blushed, embarrassed, and turned away. Damn! I made a fool of myself, again!

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"Okay, we've gotten your books, cloaks, cauldron, and everything else on your list. Now, there is one more shop we have to go to, and here it is- Eyelop's Owl Emporium! Let's go."

"Um, Professor, I don't think I need—"

"Nonsense! You will do as I tell you, and I say you need a pet. Maybe a cat, to keep that blood pressure of yours down!" Dumbledore interrupted. He chuckled yet again at the joke. This time, even Ed let out a snort.

"Hello, please feel free to look around," said a large witch at the counter. She had dull eyes that seemed to say, 'I'd rather be anywhere, but here'. Dumbledore merely nodded and went in, Edward following.

"So, what do you want? An owl would be good to send letters. Or maybe a rat?"

"Sir, I think I'll take this," Ed replied, holding up a small cage. Inside, there was a peculiar creature.

"It's curious that you'd pick that one. Well, your choice! I think it's time we headed back to Hogwarts," Dumbledore said, paying the lady at the counter.

"How are we getting back?"

"The same way we came, of course!" Dumbledore said, smiling. Ed just groaned, mumbled some incoherent words, and walked out, cage in hand.

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A few hours later, an oddly pale Ed and a cloaked Dumbledore walked into Hogwarts. Edward's bags of supplies were floating in front of the pair. Dumbledore chanted something, and with a flick of his wand, the bags disappeared.

"They're in your room now. All right, I think you should get some rest, since tomorrow is your first day of classes. Now, I would suggest putting her somewhere safe," Dumbledore stated, pointing to the small cage in Ed's hand.

"Yes, professor. Thank-you, again, for everything. Hehe. I wonder how Ron, Harry, and Hermione are going to react to her! Well, goodnight!" Edward replied, smiling, as he started up the staircase.

"Goodnight, Edward," Dumbledore said, walking the other way, to his office.

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As soon as he got to the Gryffindor Common Room, he gave the Fat Lady the password (Pixie Dust), and was permitted to enter. It wasn't very late, and there were people sitting at the tables, doing homework. Harry and Ron were playing some chess, and Hermione sat with Crookshanks in her lap, watching them with an almost disgusted look on her face. Harry was the first to notice that Ed had entered the room, since he was the one facing the door.

"Hey! It's Edward! So, how was it?"

"Yeah, it was good. Dumbledore just took me around Diagon Alley, and we bought some stuff. That's all," Ed answered, putting the cage in his hands gently down on the table.

"Whoa! That's wicked! Where'd you get it?" Ron said, and his eyes widened in surprise. Hermione gasped as soon as she saw it.

"Oh my gosh! It's so cute! Wait, is that what I think it is?"

"Well, Dumbledore bought her for me at Diagon Alley. I wouldn't exactly call her... cute, but, you know."

"I've never seen one, only read about them! I can't believe they were selling one. These are rare, endangered animals!"

"So, I guess I'm the only one who doesn't know what this is. Can someone help me out?"

"Harry, this is a..."

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LOL! Yes, I ended it there! So, I want some suggestions on what Ed's new 'pet' should be. I already have an idea, but it's probably not the best (DUH!!). So, please send me suggestions, if you have any! I would really appreciate it. And also, I know this chapter is short, but it was the best I could do! WAAAH! Now, I just need to write for my other 2 stories!! So, hope you enjoyed it, and THANKS FOR READING!!!! Luv u all!

Well, I edited this, deciding that Ed's 'pet' would be better as a girl (Thanks to my reviewer, Fullmetal Fangrl). Also, here's a list of the ideas I've gotten so far from reviewers. My own, I'll keep to myself...

Mini-Panther from Fullmetal Fangrl

Mini-Sphinx from Bar-Ohki

Dragon (baby) from Bar-Ohki

Gryphon (baby) from Bar-Ohki

They're all great!! Thanks for reviewing! It makes me feel so loved!! Okay, gotta go, because the Oscars are on! YAY!