Author's Note: I do not own FMA, Harry Potter, or their characters. This is AU and set during the fifth book.
School Starts
Roy sighed as he and Riza followed behind the gaggle of first year students. He seemed to be doing that a lot lately. They had made it to Hogwarts, and now he was to be sorted into a house. Lupin had explained something about a hat, but Roy couldn't really see how that worked. Riza squeezed his hand. He smiled and squeezed back.
After a damp lake crossing, Professor McGonagall ushered the group towards the main hall. Roy and Riza followed behind the younger students. Roy would admit that it was an impressive building. The school was much larger than he had expected. He noticed Hawkeye frowning; she was probably trying to map out escape plans in case they needed them. They would have to see if they could get a map of the place.
They were led out into a grand hall full of the rest of the students, his and Riza's presence clearly causing whispers. They waited patiently as each of the new students' names was called and had a turn to wear the battered old hat. Roy raised an eyebrow at the talking hat, but he supposed there were stranger things. Finally, all the first year students were done. Professor McGonagall rolled up her scroll.
"We have a new student joining us this year. Mister Mustang is a transfer student from the country of Amestris. He and his companion will be joining the seventh years. I trust you will make them welcome. Mister Mustang, if you please?"
Roy came forward and seated himself on the stool. The hat was placed on his head, and a small voice whispered in his ear.
"I don't think I've ever come across a case like you. You don't rightly belong here at all. Still, a brilliant mind and determination to succeed would have you do well in Ravenclaw, but that sneakiness and ability to plot belongs in Slythrin. Ah, that unshakable loyalty though that puts you squarely in GRYFFINDOR!"
Roy returned the hat to Professor McGonagall and made his way to the Gryffindor table with Riza trailing behind. He recognized some of the students from his time at Grimmauld Place. At least there would be some familiar faces around. He and Riza found seats at the table and waited through the speeches for dinner. Roy shared a concerned look with Riza over Umbridge's speech. There was clearly more going on here than Dumbledore had told them, and they would have to be careful about their actions around Umbridge.
The meal finally ended, and they followed the rest of the Gryffindors to the tower where he assumed they'd be staying. All Roy wanted at this point was his bed. He, and to a lesser extent Riza, had spent the entire meal fending off questions from the other students. Arriving at the Gryffindor common room, he was faced with the realization that boys and girls had separate dormitories. Riza wouldn't be within yelling distance of him anymore.
As usual she seemed to be reading his mind. She took his hand in her and squeezed it.
"We'll give it a try, sir. If worst comes to worst, we can either camp out in the common room. Either that or find a way to get someone of the opposite sex into the other's dorm."
He nodded, fighting back a yawn. "You're right. Good night, Hawkeye."
"Good night, sir."
Roy trudged up the stairs to his new home for the time being. He had gotten through today. Next on the list was tomorrow and finding the library. Hopefully, it would have something that could help them get home. With a sigh he fell into bed and dreams of the familiar office routine and his golden haired lieutenant.
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