Ok people, I'm real sorry. Haven't updated in like 3 months. Sorry! We moved! Again!

Breakfast was very strange. Ed had talked to Fred and George about new ideas for pranks. Harry, Ron, and Hermione joined them later, Hermione shooting Fred and George dirty looks. Ron and Harry were talking about who would become the new keeper for the wizard sport Quidditch. In between words Ron shoveled more food into his waiting mouth.

Harry seemed very gray today, much like the 'enchanted' ceiling. Ed had not eaten anything because his body was shooting pain in his lower stomach. He would cough and swallow the metallic liquid, it burning his throat. A suddenly very sharp pain went through his stomach, causing the young alchemist to flinch.

The twins noticed.

"Ed, are you ok?"

"Yeah you don't look very good" Fred and George turned on him.

Edward quickly swallowed the mouth full of blood and wiped his teeth with his tongue, erasing any evidence.

"Yeah. I'm fine. Just a slight stomach ache. I get them all the time." Hermione slipped out of Ron and Harry's conversation and into theirs.

"Maybe you should go to the hospital wing. We can take you there."

"No, no. I'm fi-"

He stopped short as dozens of large owls swooped in from the open windows. It did not surprise Ed all that much, for he had read the military's report, but seeing it was different. He watched as owls from black and white, to gray and brown landed beside student's. Two large owls landed in between Hermione and Edward.

One was a medium sized brown barn owl while the other was a large black owl. It was pure black except for the gray speckled the littered it's face and wings. It had tufts of fur spiking upward from each side of it's head. It turned to Ed and stuck out it's leg, note tied to it.

"Oh, wow! What a beautiful eagle owl!" Hermione stuck out her hand for the own to sniff but it let out a strangled hiss and flapped it's wings at her. She drew back surprised. Ed also stared, surprised. He knew Roy would send him military issued letters by owl, but not by such a magnificent animal. The creature turned back to the state akchemist and once again stuck out it's leg. Edward retrieved the letter and opened it, the owl jumping onto his shoulder.

Dear Major Edward Elric,

At 0800 hours you will be assigned to meet Colonel Roy Mustang in headmaster Dumbledore's office. There you will be briefed more securely on your assignment. The Flame Alchemist will be assisting you for this. The owl that brought you this is a trained military owl that if caught, it will destroy the letter. He is a powerful animal. Seeing as the military does not need it's use as much as you, it is yours to keep from now on. If you must send a letter to Central, use this owl. Once you have finished reading this letter, destroy it. Good luck Fullmetal.

- Fuhrer King Bradley

Edward reread the letter twice before pulling out his pocket watch and glanced at the time.

"Shit!"

Ed jumped from the table and stumbled backwards before gaining his balance. The eagle owl on his shoulder gave a angry squawk, digging it's claws into his automail shoulder. The time was 07:52. He swiftly turned and ran from the Great Hall. His friends called after him but he didn't turn. Ed ran down the halls towards the headmaster's office, using the mad he had memorized.

The owl flew behind him, keeping up with his frantic running. As he ran he pulled out a lighter from his pocket and lit the letter on fire. He threw the still smoldering ashes over the railing's edge and he turned toward the statue in front of the office. He pulled out his pocket watch and the gargoyle leapt to the side. He rushed up the stairs and paused at the door, straightening his clothes and hair. His owl landed on his right shoulder giving an irritated hoot at his ruffled feathers.

Edward raised his hand and knocked sharply twice then two long knocks. He paused then four quick knocks, one short one, one quick short quick, and another short one. He then paused and waited. One quick and two short knocks followed by four short knocks and three longs answered him back. Edward frowned. He really hated Morse code. It took forever to say a simple sentence. He sighed and replied with two short knocks a long and short. Two shorts a long and a short.(1)

The door opened slightly and Edward slid in, quickly closing the door. Inside the office were several people. The headmaster sat at his desk and Roy stood to the side. All the teacher's who had been missing at breakfast were in the room, except for Professor Umbridge. Everyone looked at him confused except for Roy, Dumbledore, and McGonagall.

"Ah, young Mr. Elric. How nice of you to join us." Dumbledore spoke softly with a kind voice but Edward did not even glance at him.

With all his military training, he could not be in the presence of a higher officer and not solute. He walked over to Roy and stood in front off him. He straightened his back and clicked his heels, saluting.

"Sir!"

Roy smiled as he saw Ed's eye twitch. Oh how he hated to follow orders. Holding back a laugh he spoke to the younger alchemist.

"At ease." Ed glared but relaxed.

"Now, Mr. Elric. Why don't you take a seat?"

Sure enough, in the middle of the room were two chairs. The two alchemist glanced at each other and sat down. Only at the edges they could easily turn and fight if need be. They were uncomfortable in a room with so many people staring at them. Dumbledore turned towards the teachers.

"Now that everyone is here lets get started. As most of you know. You-Know-Who is back and Harry needs some more protection than just Hogwarts. That is why I have hired Edward Elric and Roy Mustang for the job."

"Dumbledore, you can not be serious!"

A man with oily black hair and crocked nose stepped forward.

"How can a old man and a runt be able to do anything?"

"OLD MAN? YOU'RE OLDER THAN ME! I'M 28!"

"RUNT?"

Roy and Ed both stood, but unlike Ed, Roy just stood. Edward made a flying leap for the man and tried to grab him by the throat. Roy had luckily seen this coming and grabbed Ed by the hood of his jacket, yanking him back. Roy wrapped his arms around the younger boy's shoulder's keeping him in place. The owl that had been on his shoulder flew off and landed next to Fawkes, trying to preen his ruffled feathers. Ed didn't eve notice as he screamed at the man.

"WHO ARE YOU CALLING A PIPSQUEKE WHO'S SO SMALL THEIR HARD TO TARGET?"

The blonde swung his arms and legs out while he screamed. Everyone seemed taken back by this except Roy. He bent down and whispered in Edward's ear, making him blush and stop flailing. He growled before sitting down in the chair. Roy turned towards Dumbledore.

"I am sorry for my subordinate. He had anger problems."

Roy glared, but not at Ed. He glared at the black haired Professor.

Dumbledore nodded "Severus. You should be nicer to our guests. They will, after all, be guarding Harry."

The professor, Severus, bowed slightly before stepping back into the shadows.

"Now let's get on with the introductions. Mr. Elric, Mr. Mustang these are our professors at Hogwarts. First is Ms. Bathshaeba Babbling. She teaches ancient runes."

A small woman with long brown hair pulled back stepped forward. She smiled slightly, showing kind eyes.

"Then theirs Mr. Cuthbert Binns. He teaches History of Magic. He's also our only ghost professor."

The floating figure just stared off into the distance, not even moving when his name was said.

"This is Mr. Alecto Carrow. He teaches muggle studies."

A older man stepped forward and bowed slightly to them.

"Hello." he spoke softly.

" This is Mr. Firenze. He teaches Divinations. He is also our only centaur professor."

A man stepped forward and smiled at them, but Edward's breath caught in his throat. He had the lower body of a horse. A chimera. Yet he didn't seem to be like all the other chimeras, he seemed different. A thought of Nina hit Ed and he quickly fought back the tears. Pushing them aside, he smiled at the man.

"This is Mr. Filius Filtwick, he teaches Charms. He's also Ravenclaw's Head of House."

A very short man, maybe a foot ½ tall stepped forward. He was quite old but he seemed lively. He smiled too.

"And our Care of Magical Creatures Professor is not here right now, but you will like him. He is also a half giant. You two have already met Ms. Minerva McGonagall. She teaches Transfiguration and is head of the Gyriffindor House. She's also the Deputy Headmistress."

McGonagall stepped forward a smiled kindly to them, brushing back a stray piece of hair.

"This is Ms. Aurora Sinistra. She teaches Astronomy."

She waved from the wall.

"Then you have already meet Severus Snape. He teaches Potions and is the Head of the the Slytherin House."

The man with black hair simple turned away from them and into the shadows more.

"This is Ms. Pomona Sprout. She teaches Herbology. She's also Hufflepuff's head of house."

A short plump woman stepped forward and bowed to them.

"Ms. Umbridge is not here for this meeting but she teaches Defense Against the Dark Arts. This is Mr. Argus Filch. He is the caretaker."

A slouched over man holding a cat just grunted at them. Snarling with brown teeth.

"This is Madam Hooch, she is our flying instructor here at Hogwarts."

A tall proud woman stepped forward.

"This is Ms. Irma Prince, she is the librarian."

The lady looked over Edward and Roy, calculating them.

"And last but not least, this is Ms. Poppy Pomfrey. She is the school nurse."

Edward smiled and Roy stood up.

"It is very nice to meet you all. I am Colonel Roy Mustang, the Flame Alchemist. This is my subordinate, Major Edward Elric. The Fullmetal Alchemist. We are soldiers hired to help protect young Mr. Harry Potter."

Both Ed and Roy clicked their heels and saluted. Then the placed their arms by their side and stood at attention, waiting. Everyone went quite and stared before Professor Sprout stepped forward and turned towards Dumbledore.

"Dumbledore. I understand that you brought people to help protect Harry but, Mr. Elric is only 15. How can he be in the military?"

It was Roy who answered.

"Ms. Sprout, although I see your concern. Edwards is a full trained soldier. He is so young because he is a prodigy. He will be more than capable to protect Harry Potter." Professor Sprout looked taken back

"No, no, Mr. Mustang. Not that he can't protect. He is way to young to be a soldier. He is but a child!"

Edward turned to the lady

"I stopped being a child when I went to hell and back."

Morse code:

Edward: Im here

Roy: Who

Edward: FMA