Author's Note: I do not own FMA, Harry Potter, or their characters. This is AU and set during the fifth book.

One Last Straw

Riza Hawkeye was known for her calm personality. She could be counted on to be calm under fire and in almost every situation. Very few people had ever seen her really lose her temper. That number was about to go up. Her back straightened and her hand hovered by her hidden firearm. The student beside her cringed, but it wasn't due to fear of her. No, that honor went to Umbridge. Riza had rounded the corner to find the new Headmistress terrorizes a first year. The poor girl had been near tears. It was bad enough that Umbridge went after Harry the way she did, but this child had mostly likely done nothing, and Riza had had enough.

"Excuse me, Headmistress, but I think Miss Zeller needs to see Madam Pomfrey. She doesn't look at all well."

Umbridge's attention swung to Riza. She stood her ground.

"I don't believe I remember your name, miss."

"Riza Hawkeye."

"Ah yes. Mister Mustang's companion was it? I have been curious, what exactly does he need a companion for? You clearly aren't a witch. In fact, I'm not sure why you're here at all."

Riza met her eyes calmly. "I am his companion because we are all each other has. He would not agree to attend Hogwarts unless I came with him."

"So you really don't belong here then. I shall have to do something about this you understand, Miss Hawkeye. I can't have someone who isn't a student running around disrupting the learning environment."

She did not back down. Riza had been threatened by far more formidable threats than Umbridge. The woman might be able to dominate most of the people at this school, but Riza had been through far worse in her life.

"You do realize that if you force me to leave Hogwarts, that Mustang will do so as well."

"He can't do that. Not unless he wants to give up magic for good." Umbridge looked triumphant. "You can't believe he'll choose you over that."

Riza simply smiled. Umbridge would not understand what bound herself and Roy, and she would not believe anything Riza said to explain it.

"Now, I suppose that I could make an exception in your case if you would just tell me what exactly has been going on in Gryffindor." Umbridge's voice was sweet. "It would be very much to your benefit."

Riza narrowed her eyes and smiled, showing her teeth. "I highly doubt that."

Theme: Fight or Flight