Secret Letters
The Next day we were in a vast field walking towards a cliff. I was following behind while Newt and Jacob talked. I knew they were talking about Tina. I slowly reached inside my coat and pulled out a letter
Theseus Scamander.
Newts brother. He’s written me a few letter asking about Newt. I knew their relationship was strained because of Leta. Theseus loved Newt a great deal, but they could never be close because they let the awkwardness surround any topics of conversation they have together. I quickly opened it and read it
Ophelia,
How are you? I’ve written to ask about Newt and how he has been doing since they denied is travel documentation. I know how he is and he probably hasn’t thought about it but it still might bug him. Could you ask him please, I hope he bears no hard feelings. I tried to help him out but my job has been very trying in recent times. Anyways Ophelia I really appreciate you keeping me updated on Newts general life. Anyways how have things been for you? How has it been working for Newt been? I trust it’s been quite an experience so far. As children I knew Newt was very in tuned with all kinds of magical creatures. I myself have never been able to be so trust by a magical creature but they are delightful in the best of times. Anyways hope this letter finds you well as I will be travelling to Paris Ministry of Magic and won’t be back right away hope you are well.
-Care of Theseus
He seems so different in his letters than in real life, I suppose that’s the only way he can truly expose his feelings to someone. I already new that Newt had his travel documentation denied but he already was expecting it so It was bugging him that much, he knew his connection with Dumbledore and what happens in New York was what was gonna prevent it. But I could tell what was really on his mind was Tina, and possibly Creedence. Newt told me he’s alive and is in Paris. He met with Dumbledore after he was denied travel documentation. Newt does tell me everything but I try not to push on his feelings. I’ll write back to Theseus soon. It’s not like I don’t hide that we write to each other I just, don’t want Newt thinking that I spy on him for his brother. One day Newt sent me to the ministry to give a copy of his book to someone, and I ran into Theseus. He offered some tea and we had a nice chat and he asked about Newt. Then he asked if he could write me just so he knows Newts well being is taken care of, I agreed and we’ve been in correspondence since. He talks about Leta a lot but I suspect that Leta still has feelings for Newt as wel. The kind of “First Love” feelings. The kind that doesn’t go away… my thoughts were cut short and Newt had asked me a question but I was too deep in thought. I looked at him and then quickly shoved the letter in my hand back into my coat.
“Are you alright Ophelia?” Newt asked. I nodded and swallowed to hard, probably indicating that I was indeed, not fine.
“50 Galleons” The smuggler spoke.
“No we agreed on 30” Newt stated.
“50 Galleons for not saying I saw Newt Scamander leaving the country illegally. Newt nodded and the mad looked down “10 seconds” and he started to count down I stood on the other side of Jacob and reached out my hand and Newt reached out his hand, once Jacob held on to the both of us Newt stepped into the Bucket and away we went into the port key.
Within seconds we were in Paris. We followed Newt as he started to walk around Jacob holding the bucket in his arms looking wheezy from the travel. I suppose muggles aren’t accustomed to travel through port key. But I think Jacob handled it rather well. Newt started investigating, using a powder spell to reveal the night before. It was truly a sight to see that Newt knew all these different spells, spells I still have yet to learn. He then accio’d Teddy out of the briefcase and told him to start looking. The spell along with Newts wand revealed that a Japanese water dragon was there!
“Newt is there any chance that the creature was illegally obtained?” Newt looked at me almost like he forgot I was here.
“Most likely, but we will need to do something about that at another time.” That’s not like Newt, but I guess his sole occupation currently is looking for Tina. During the spell Tina’s footprints were released and a glimpse of her was seen casting a spell while walking away.
“Tina?!” Newt called and chased after her but-nothing. Then not a moment later the spell revealed A Zouwu!
“Newt! A Zouwu!” I pointed out and then the powder flew away as the Zouwu fled the scene. And Newt was looking at a feather and following it.
“Newt?” I asked”
“That feather follow it!” And we took off after the feather. After a little walking we ended up at a tea shop, Newt used a glass bowl to cover it and we sat and waited.
“Newt I think I better check up on all the creatures to see how they are doing, do you mind if I go into the suitcase?” I asked. I felt kinda left out, My feelings were taking a little bit of a hit as we were looking for Tina, I could see how Newt looked worried and excited.
“Oh yes of course, Jacob just give us a few minutes and watch the case I’ll assist Ophelia quick and I’ll be back up.” Jacob nodded and sat there as we climbed down into the suitcase.
Once we were in the shack I walked out into the open space, I could see a lot of the creature were having a mid day nap right about now but the the occamy’s needed to eat.
“I’ll feed the Occamy’s Newt” and Newt was putting away a few viles away and replacing them with other ones. As we did our jobs in silent I couldn’t be quiet.
“Newt can I ask you something?” And Newt mumbled a yes of course under his breathe while he gave some drops to Pickitt.
“Are we in Paris for Creedence as well?” Suddenly he stopped to think about it. I could tell that wasn’t part of his plan.
“I suppose so yes” then he definitely didn’t think about it at all. He was here for Tina.
“Ophelia, Im sorry” Huh?
“For what?” I asked
“I know of your feelings.” Oh….
“I’m sorry Newt I couldn’t help myself….” I quietly answered.
“I’ll admit I was starting to… Feel some things myself but-“
“No need to explain yourself Newt it’s quit alright.” I cut him off.
“Ophelia I read your journal” oh no! It was a dead silence between us.
“I’m sorry I invaded your privacy but I was worried you might have been a spy, I know that’s no excuse but I was getting paranoid and I’m very sorry” I nodded and tried to think about all the things I’ve written in there
“Who’s Theo?” Oh shit.
“Theo is-was my first love” I spoke softly.
“We split during my final year at Hogwarts. Don’t worry I don’t believe we will ever be back together. There’s no need to worry about that now.”
I could feel my heart ache.
“If I’m being totally honest that’s the reason why I’ve never left myself feel my true feelings” what????
“Newt it’s really- it’s okay you have no need to say anything more” it was quite again. I feel incredibly embarrassed.
“I’m going to stay in the briefcase for now just knock if you need anymore assistance.” And I walked to my loft without saying anything more…
“Ophelia, I still feel those feelings, but I also still feel those feelings for Tina, I’m sorry.” I turned back to him.
“You don’t need to apologize Newt. It’s totally okay” I smile and he put his head down slightly, he did that whenever he was unsure about something
“You better go and make sure Jacob is well” I spoke, Newt nodded and headed back up.
I need a cigarette