I wonder if anyone had done it before me. But, I really want to read a story where England attends Hogwarts (alone) and spies on Harry Potter. So, I decide to write this. England will be OOC for sure, but I hope you all can enjoy this story
Thanks for Oblivion772 for betaread this fanfic
Warning: OOC, no pairing except canon pairings from Harry Potter
Disclaimer: Harry Potter is owned by J.K. Rowling. Hetalia is owned by Himaruya Hidekaz
The Atonement of Sinned Nation
Life was weird and strange, fate was twisted and future was unpredictable. For a nation like England, he understood it the most. But, even so, he still could get surprised.
It was in the middle of August, the nation could finally get some free time. He just poured himself a cup of tea, with his favourite new book in his hand. He would pass his free time alone, undisturbed, not even by other nations. He had been stressed by his never ending works, stupid meetings, idiot boss, and of course, the other annoying nations.
He just opened the book as his bell from front door rang.
England frowned, wondered why he couldn't even get a break these days. And he started to sound like Germany for a moment...
"Geez, who is it?" spat England as he opened the front door.
"Hello, my old friend. Long time no see."
The nation stunned, he blinked twice and then frowned. "Albus?"
He had expected to see other nations, like France or America, or even underlings sent by his boss. But, he didn't expect the headmaster of Hogwarts to be standing in front of him, in the middle of day like this.
"Can I come in?" asked Dumbledore, for sure amused with England's reaction.
"Ah... yes, please come in," said England, snapped back to Earth.
"I smell tea. It has been a long time since I've had your tea," Dumbledore said with playful tone. The nation was still shock, he didn't even react to Dumbledore's words.
"Why are you here, Albus? Did something happen?" asked England worriedly.
Dumbledore shook his head and England was confused even more.
"Nothing is wrong, my dear friend. But, I came here to ask a little favour."
Both of them arrived in the living room, England excused himself to get the headmaster a drink. He came back with a tray filled by two cups of tea.
"Oh, how I miss your tea, thank you," Dumbledore accepted the cup.
England sat across from him. "What kind of help you need from me, Albus?"
To be frank, England was still shocked. It can't be helped, he had cut his tie with wizarding world since The Dark Lord rampage. He had no choice back then, he was in the worst condition, kept puking blood everywhere even in the world meeting.
After he cut his tie, it was a little easier. He was still sick, but at least he could get his work done.
So, after decades, he didn't expect Albus Dumbledore to come to him to ask for his help. Especially after The Dark Lord was defeated.
"You must know Harry Potter."
It wasn't a question, so England didn't answer. Of course he knew that child, even though he has never meet him directly.
"He will attend Hogwarts next month," continued Dumbledore. He paused to sip his tea. While England's remained untouched.
"So, is something wrong with that?" asked England, failed to get the point.
"You know Voldemort isn't fully defeated yet."
Once again, it wasn't a question. England still flinched upon hearing that taboo name. Of course he knew, he didn't have any proof but England could feel him. Not fully alive, but not dead either.
"What I need is a spy, dear England. I need a spy who can watch Harry and protect him from danger."
England frowned. "You have so many spies already, do you still need more?"
Dumbledore smiled and England rolled his eyes. The nation knew the headmaster amused to see England keep missing his point.
"Yeah, I have many spies. But, I need a special spy who can protect Harry Potter in a different way which can't be done by adults, teachers or even me," Dumbledore explained.
The nation held back his snort. England knew how Dumbledore really liked indirect words. It was really confusing and he hated it. But nonetheless, the nation let his brain work. His eyes widened when finally, he got what Dumbledore meant.
"You mean, you want a spy who's undercover as a student to protect Harry Potter!?" England almost shouted.
"You got it." Dumbledore smiled again, England just stared him with doubt.
"You think Ministry of Magic will accept this?" asked England, couldn't hold his sarcasm.
"Of course not," answered Dumbledore.
"So, it is breaking rule then...," England mumbled. The nation sighed to the side. Anyone who accepted this task, would get thrown to Azkaban if their identity was discovered.
"You understand how Ministry of Magic's condition now," stated the headmaster. England frowned. Even though he had cut his tie with Wizarding World, he still updated the news about what happened via Daily Prophet. The nation understood how rotten the current Ministry of Magic now, not entirely but England couldn't trust them either.
"I need a spy, who hasn't attended Hogwarts, because the ones who have attended have their record in Ministry of Magic. It will be too risky to make a false identity either. So, I need your help."
"You mean, like a wizard from a muggle who declined invitation from Hogwarts? Or even a wizard from another nation?" clarified England. Dumbledore nodded and sipped his tea again.
"The one who declined Hogwarts would be impossible for this task. While a wizard from another nation...," England trailed off. It wasn't like he disliked wizards from other nations, but it was hard to trust them with something like this. He would rather do it himself...
England's eyes widened.
"You manipulative old geezer...," England growled. But, Dumbledore just smiled wider to him.
"You ask me to be your spy? To attend Hogwarts? To watch over Harry Potter?" shouted England angrily. He should have expected it sooner, of course that was the reason why Dumbledore bugging him after years of peace.
"Finally you get my point," England's anger burned down because the only reaction from Dumbledore was a small chuckle.
"You understand I can't do that Albus. Okay, I can de-age myself, I can attend Hogwarts because I have no record in Ministry of Magic, but... I have duty as a nation here. It's stressing me out enough as it is so I can't play along with your bullshit." England ranted.
"Of course I understand about that Arthur," England frowned because Dumbledore called his human name, "do you think I would ask you if I had any other choice?"
The nation sighed and tried to calm down his anger. He grabbed his cold tea and drank it in one sip, Then he put it back again with too much force. "Do you even think Harry Potter needs that kind of protection? Hogwarts is the safest place for that kid and many teachers can protect him too," England debated.
"That's right. But, what teachers can do is limited, it will be different if someone can stand by his side all the time. Not to mention, Harry get his father's blood, so I expect him to be not too different from James. He will attract danger no matter what. And, as painful as it is to admit, Hogwarts is not as safe as you believe, my friend," Dumbledore looked a bit gloomy for a second.
"Okay, I understand that. But, I still need to do my job as a nation... and from what I can guess, it is not a short time undercover. It is a task for 7 years long, am I right?"
Dumbledore nodded. "Yeah, it is."
England groaned. It wasn't like he couldn't understand Dumbledore's logic. Harry Potter needed protection, the more he can get the better.
And England had his brothers. He could shove his work to them. It was unfair how he kept drowned in his work while his brothers did nothing to help. He was tired with unproductive meetings too. Not to mention, he would be safe from the other nations antic.
But, 7 years? England was an old nation, not as old as Greece or China, but he was centuries old already. So 7 years shouldn't be that long.
But, even though England admits he was one of the best spies in this world, he still doubted if he could go undercover as an 11 year old boy. So, he was in dilemma here.
"How... is Harry?" England asked, with small voice but Dumbledore could still hear him.
"He is a good boy, not to mention so brave and bright too. Maybe not too happy, but he is safe at least."
"His aunt family is disgusting though," England cursed. Since Harry lived in muggle world, it wasn't hard to check on him from time to time.
"But, he is safe there," added Dumbledore.
England sighed. He turned to see out of window. He wondered how Harry was now. To think a little kid was responsible for Voldemorts fall. The nation understood how it could happen, but he was regretting it. England accepted, he was a total coward back then. He could fight Nazy-Germany, he could fight along with his army in the World War, but he had no power to fight Voldemort.
The reason was simple, no matter how much he refused it, Voldemort was still one of his people. He couldn't fight his own people. Though, it shouldn't be a reason not to do something. It was his mistake, his sin, because he didn't do something. He just left, ran away and abandoned his people when they needed it the most. And the one who took the burden was the little Harry Potter.
England sighed again. He was a sinful nation, there was no saint nation in this world. But he had sinned against his people. Even though he had cut his ties with the Wizarding World, they were still his people. They were his responsibility. He couldn't stay ignorant forever.
"Okay, let's say, if I accept it, the one who knows me as a spy would be only you, right?" asked the nation with defeated look.
"Yeah, it will be just me. You will get treated the same as the other students," replied Dumbledore.
England snorted and rubbed his temple. For some reason, he felt so tired suddenly. "I hate your manipulative side, but I have no choice but to accept your request..."
Dumbledore smiled to England and the nation just smiled back bitterly.
"Thank you so much for your cooperation, Arthur. I really appreciate it," Dumbledore offered his hand. England accepted it with heavy heart.
"This is your letter of invitation from Hogwarts. You will get the list what you need as first year student here," Dumbledore pulled an envelope from his robe. England was shocked there.
"You bloody wizard! You know from the start I would accept this, didn't you?" shouted England as he accepted his letter.
Dumbledore laughed. "Of course not, but it doesn't do any harm to prepare it beforehand."
England scowled to him but slowly turned into tight smile. "What should I do with you...," he complained.
What can he do? Even Dumbledore was one of his people...
"Lets meet at Hogwarts, my dear friend."
England nodded, he gripped the hard letter as Dumbledore vanished from his home.
The nation let himself fall to his cushion. He stared to the letter on his hand.
He knew he would regret it, he definitely would regret it.
But... England closed his eyes. If this was a way to atone for his sins, he had no choice but to do it then.
To Be Continued
Chapter 1 is done! Well, yeah, Dumbledore is a manipulative bastard, but he isn't a bad person in my opinion. England is play along with his scheme, hahahaha.
I wonder if I should continue it. I have so many fanfic on going already. So, I will continue it if I get enough reviews. Well, there are many other fanfic in this fandom which are better than mine after all...
So, please review!