She was a Taker

Chapter 25

Dear Tina,

Congratulations on finding Mr Graves Tina I am so delighted that you found him and so very proud! I knew you could do it, seeing that you are the best auror in the force.

About Leta, yes there are somethings I haven't been honest with you about. I was friends with her during my years at Hogwarts, but then she did something really really bad and injured a fellow student. I took the blame for her and in short I was expelled. She never wrote to me or talked to me since that day, and it hurt. It really hurt.

Seeing her for the first time in a long time was one of the most shocking moments in my life, I never thought I'd even lay eyes on her, but I did. And Tina, I realized how horrible she had been to me, and still was to this day. Realizing that for the first time in my life was one of the most freeing feelings I ever had. I don't think I'll be seeing more of her anymore.

Thank you for being so understanding Tina. You and Queenie (Jacob too). I never imagined meeting better people in my life.

Dougal says hello and the Occamys miss you.

Yours, Newt

It was very late in England, almost 2 o'clock. But while everyone was tucked and asleep in their beds, one magizoologist was still awake.

Newt Scamander was completely focused on getting his manuscript finished by tonight.

Nearly there... just a few more paragraphs... he told himself yawning.

How late was it? It must be very late.

A quiet knock came from the door, "May I come in son?" It was his father. Newt nodded and conjured a chair for his father to sit in.

"Thank you Newton," he said gruffly lowering himself onto the seat. "So... how's the book coming?"

"Very well father, I just need a few more paragraphs on Thunderbirds then I'm finished. All that's left is to find someone to publish my book."

"Ah, that's why I'm here. I have a friend who works at Obscurus Books who would love to take a look at your book." he said smiling.

Newt's mouth dropped open, "Oh! That is wonderful, thank you father!"

Henry chuckled and clapped his son on the back, "No need to thank me Newton. Just finish up that book so you can return to Miss Goldstein."

He laughed as his son turned a bright shade of rouge, "Don't you worry Newton, I won't go all your mother on you. But, I would like to give you some advice on love."

"I don't love her. Well, I do- don't- do. What I mean is- she's just a friend!" He protested weakly,

Henry smiled. "Very well then. If you say so. Tell me about her."

"What?"

"Tell me about her."

"Well, um, alright. What do you want to know?"

"What do you like about her?"

"Um, Tina is... practical, composed, and the most skilled and talented witch I have ever seen."

"No no no, not what others see I want to know what you see."

"What I  see?"

"Yes."

"...... I see a very soulful person... with a big heart that's been surrounded by walls to block anyone who comes too close. I see courage... and selflessness.... Ambition..... A strong desire to help those around.... Her....."