Chapter 5
When I arrived at Nurmengard Castle, Grindelwald didn’t lie, there where dozens of people there clapping, I looked around. And some people came and padded me on the shoulder and I even got a few hugs. It was very welcoming.
“Ophelia?” I expected to see Queenie but it was a man’s voice. I turned to look as to who called my name. It was Theo.
“Theo?” My voice was shaky. My face was cool from the tears that streamed down my face.
“What are you doing here?” He asked. He still had the same dark curls that framed his beautiful face. His tall and slender form came close to mine. My silence was deafening but, he gave me a hug. I starting to sob into his chest.
“Hey it’s okay” he whispered and caressed my hair. I felt truly alone.
After awhile I got settled, there were a lot of people staying with Grindelwald. So Theo made sure I shared a room with him. It was a really elegant room, Victorian Bed and Couch, a very beautiful Vanity and an incredibly large mirror, it had to be about ten feet tall! It was such a gorgeous room. The bed looked incredibly comfortable.
“Well this is home” Theo said as he opened his arms to the room, he’s always been able to lighten up my mood, no matter what. But for some reason I was only able to give a small smile.
“It’s incredibly nice” I walked around the room looking at the finer details.
“Ophelia, I need to apologize. For everything that happens at Hogwarts.” I nodded, trying not to cry more. I felt so much dread with the events of today. Everyone was taking downtime in our rooms.
“Ophelia, I never should have hurt you like that. I was young and stupid. There’s no excuse for it but, I still love you” my heart felt like it came to a full stop.
“I’ve always loved you, you hold an incredibly special spot in my heart, but I was scared. Of the commitment and over the fact that I didn’t know what I was doing in life” I nodded and raise my hand for him to stop.
“We were both young, but that’s the past. And I think it needs to stay there” he looked in my eyes, he then reached out and softly caressed my hand with his thumb.
“Is there any chance you can forgive me?” I looked up at him and nodded he slowly reached down to kiss me. I let him. Theo was my first everything. And Theseus wasn’t here, my heart ached as Theo kissed me. Then it felt like everything wasn’t gonna be okay. But at least Theo is with me.
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A few months passed and I learned to be useful is my knowledge as a Magizoologist. Grindelwald had be collect varies things for remedies and for healing as well. Theo, well we never made anything official but we were together. I told Theo I was with an Auror after we split up but I wouldn’t say who. He didn’t try to push but I could tell he was curious. But I was hiding a huge secret. I’m pregnant, and I know it’s Theseus’. I’m not showing yet which is good. I’m pretty skinny so I’m hoping it will take awhile for it to be noticeable, Im only about two months I think. But, there is a chance when everyone finds out Theo might think the baby is his. I’ve been hoping he hasn’t noticed my monthly’s have disappeared.
“Ophelia love, Grindelwald wants a chat with you.” I put down my book I wasn’t reading and cup of tea. I nodded and smile at Theo. And walked out of our room. I wonder if it’s another poly juice potion he wants to make. I made my way down the halls and was met with queenie. She doesn’t read my mind or tries her best not too at all cause whenever I see Queenie I think of Jacob and his mortified face. I know it hurts her she she avoids me when she can.
“Grindelwald needs a big favour to ask, so just give him what he wants to know” she whispered. It felt like a threat but then again I know Queenie doesn’t like my thoughts. I gave her a nod and walked towards the grand hall where everyone eats the meals together. He was sitting the the fair end of the long table talking with Creedence. He seemed like a good kid, but he seemed very lost. His hair grew out and he is always preoccupied with his phoenix.
“Good afternoon Gellert” We all address him by his first name while at the Castle.
“Good afternoon Ophelia, have a seat would you like some tea?” He asked I shook my head no and took my seat.
“I trust Queenie told you I have a favour to ask?” He crossed one leg over the other and took a sip from his tea. I nodded again. I was always a bit nervous when in his presence. But to everyone here I didn’t talk much.
“Ahh the Muggles make a fine tea don’t you think?” I asked setting his cup and saucer down.
“Yes they do indeed” I answered with a smile.
“Well let’s get down to the point. How far along are you?” He asked bluntly. My heart stopped. And clearly my face showed shock.
“It’s okay Queenie told me. I think you and Theo would make a fine family indeed, both of you are pure bloods” I couldn’t find the words to express what I was feelings
“Please don’t tell Theo, he doesn’t know” I asked, I practically begged.
“Oh okay don’t worry then I won’t. I’m sure he will be overjoyed Ophelia, he loves you a great deal, and I can see you do as well. I understand you are school sweethearts.” I nodded still shocked at the information he knew.
“But I’ll let that and that. Tell me.” My breathe increased. What was the favour?
“What do you know about Qillin’s?” What?
“Oh, well they bow to someone pure of heart” I answered. He nodded his head as he was taking about sip of tea.
“Oh yes but is it true about when you spill Qillin blood? Sorry I wasn’t more clear on that” Oh, the dark part of the beautiful magic of the beautiful creatures. What do I say?
“Well yes, you see the future when you spill the blood of a young Qillin” i answer slowly, the realization setting in on what I was being asked.
“Creedence along with Vinda and Carrow will be going to retrieve a Qillin from your former employer, Mr.Scamander” I had to remind myself to keep my feelings and thoughts together. I nodded slightly at Gillert, I wonder how Newt is doing, I hope he’s okay.
“Would you be able to go on this mission?” There’s no way I can do that to Newt. I cannot, I can’t hurt him even more.
“I’m sorry, I feel I might compromise the mission, I know Newt chose his side but I still feel that he’s not a bad person. And I cannot bring myself to cause him anymore hurt, or hurt myself any further.” Gellert nodded sipping his tea, I could feel the tight tension between us.
“Okay that is understandable. Thank you Ophelia for being honest with me. That’s one of the many things I admire about you. Loyalty and honesty are most important in one’s character.” He stood and put a hand in my shoulder.
“I mustn’t keep you any longer, we all have big plans to carry out. And yours is to grow a child.” He let go of my shoulder and walked away. I sat there for a little longer, adrenaline slowly leaving my body, my head processing the conversation that took place. Well Gellert knows about the baby, and he also knows that I care for newt. I wonder what else he knows, I wonder what he’s gonna do with the Qillin. I feel like I already know the answer. I started to walk back to my room, when I noticed Queenie talking to Creedence, she seemed off. Like as if she was telling a secret. But before I could hear anymore of their conversation Queenie must have been able to hear my thoughts as they stopped talking as soon as I got within earshot, but I was too late to hear anything of importance.
“Good evening Queenie, Creedence” They nodded and mumbled a good evening back. I kept walking but then my heart suddenly felt like it fell out of my chest, within seconds a cry ripped out my throat as pain shot through my belly and my body. It made me drop to my knees. I tried to catch myself but then the world went black, and I felt nothing.