The Election
“That was the Auror you were with wasn’t he?” Theo asked me. My eyes were tearing up. I nodded in response looking down at my feet, avoiding his hurt eyes.
“Ophelia I love you, I want to be with you for the rest of my life. So can you tell me the truth? Was it his baby?” He got quite asking that question. I stifled a sob and nodded, giving him the answer he deserved. I picked up what was left of my dignity and wiped away my tears.
“What’s happened is done, let’s go back please, I’m exhausted” I spoke softly, hoping for no more questions. Theo nodded but then he grabbed my hand.
“Ophelia please wait” He pulled me in gently and cupped my face with his hands. He stared deep into my eyes, and then kissed me slowly.
“I love you Ophelia, I won’t ever leave. That’s a promise, and if you’ll have me…” he reached down into his jacket pocket.
“Will you marry me?” My heart truly stopped this time, a range of emotions swirled my head clouding my thoughts, everything went quiet and for a second I could hear ringing in my ears. As Theo opened up the little black box enclosed a beautiful Emerald Ring, a golden band. It was so simple yet extremely elegant. I looked back at his face. But my heart ached, and the hesitation washed over my face for a brief moment, making Theos face react with worry. I stopped my thoughts from going any further.
“Yes Theo Black, I will Marry you” I spoke softly, for a second I didn’t even believe myself. What in Merlin’s name is wrong with me? Theo is perfect, after everything that happens he’s still perfect. But why am I hesitating? Why did I have to think before I gave him my answer? Why does my heart ache for Theseus? Theo realized I was deep in thought but he still reached out for my hand, and gently put on the gorgeous ring. I felt a flutter in my heart and butterflies in my stomach, but my heart still had the smallest ache.
The next day I awoke in our big comfy bed, I felt lighter and heavier at the same time. It’s been awhile since I’ve slept in this long it’s luncheon now, everyone is probably eating in the dining hall by now. Rather than going down to eat with everyone I got dressed and sat at the small table in the room. Debating on writing a letter…
I think it best not too, I’ve chosen my side and my life, even if it’s for the greater good. There’s no turning back now and no changing my mind, I left my life with Newt and Theseus behind, I stood up and walked around the room, I have to get ready for another dinner tonight but maybe I’ll just say I’m drained from yesterday still. I think I’d rather stay in bed today anyways
But there’s something I should tell Dumbledore…
Days later….
My heart pounded hard in my chest, today was the day, the election
All of us at the castle were to make the journey to Bhutan, Grindlewald had a plan for almost everyone. There was a few us like me who were just meant to carry a flag and wear green. Theo said Grindlewald didn’t want to overextend my power to stay well, he was always so kind to me, I can feel the guilt way away at me most nights. But today, today was going to be different. I can feel it.
“Darling are you alright?” Theo asked me, I looked up at him to admire his beautiful dark curls. He was always so handsome.
“Theo, are you sure you’ll be okay working as a body guard for Gellert? What if things go wrong and someone attacks him?” I asked, genuinely worried for his life, and mine.
“Yes I’ll be fine, it would be a honour to be able to risk my life for such a great man” It wasn’t often he spoke to me about his politics, when he did I never said anything back, I’m not sure if I really agree with him.
“Don’t worry you will be absolutely safe, I’ll be there to watch over you if anything does go wrong.” He smiled and kissed my forehead, he looked in the mirror and straightened his tie one last time, he turned to me and held out his arm.
“Ready?” He asked
“Ready” I squeaked out, even though it’s a lie.
We made it okay to Bhutan, the travel there was incredibly scenic it was beautiful. Theo held my hand the entire time until we arrived. He embraced me and squeezed tight.
“Don’t worry, everything will be fine. I love you Ophelia, and I’m so happy we are together” I smiled and felt tears sting my eyes, we kissed and it felt like my heart was going to beat out of my chest, I’ve always felt like that with him. Theo let go of me and went after Grindlewald, I waved a small wave and him and he smiled and blew a kiss back, well now is the time.
I walked with Queenie for awhile, she seemed so down since the Candidate Dinner and I wish she told me why, but I have a feeling it was Jacob. Queenie didn’t really speak while we walked, people were cheering in the crowd.
“Santos!”
“Grindalwald!”
“Lou Dow!”
Before I realized it Queenie was gone, and I was in the crowd alone.
It was quite a long walk, Theo stayed behind and defended against some other wizards, it looked like the women with Jacob at the tea ceremony and….. Theseus!!! He’s alive! My heart fluttered and for the first time I felt really happy, but I had something I still needed to do, I knew he was able to take care of himself if he was still alive. It was so hard to look him in the eye, and then to turn away now. After not knowing if he was dead or alive feels like a stab to the heart, but I needed to push on. Once I evaporated to the building higher up the mountain. It felt like every step was a tug at my heart, all of the things that have happened since I went to Paris with Newt, everything’s feels like a what the muggles call a Butterfly effect. I knew all the plans, that Newts case is gonna be stolen and destroyed, that Theseus was meant to die in Erkstag, that Jacob is also meant to be tortured and killed, that the election is rigged and that Grindelwald will will and call a war on muggles.
I knew everything
By the time I reached the very top along with everyone else I noticed Theo was already up there with Grindelwald speaking to him, he looked back at me and smiled, I smiled back, worry must be showing on my face. I looked around and seen Creedence, he hasn’t been to well recently, but then the followers caught my eye as I realized the couple they were holding was Queenie and Jacob! Queenie must have chose her side alongside Jacob once again, relief flooded my system but I realized that they’ve been caught. Queenie looked at me with immense worry in her face, Jacob looking proud and accepting of the fate he was about to experience. Cheers erupted around us as I realized the false Qillin bowed to Grindlewald already. I looked back at the couple and knew what was about to take place. I looked around for help but all I could see was defeat in Newts face. And when I locked eyes with Theseus, I wish I hadn’t. The pain on his face was subtle but only to myself, I caused him so much pain and that’s when I knew what to do. I slowly started to move towards Queenie and Jacob making sure not to rouse any suspicion towards myself.
I took a breathe and I couldn’t heart what was being said other than my heart beating and the pounding in my ears and head. I wasn’t very strong but to do this I needed to be, I looked over at Theo and he made eye contact. He moved his mouth to ask “what is wrong” I shook my head and mouthed back “I love you” confusion washed over his face.
After Grindlewald stood there accepting the applause I noticed Vinda Rosier had grabbed something off of Jacob, she walked straight to Grindlewald and handed him a wand. Ah yes the wand that Jacob used to try “assasinate” Gellert. I told Gellert that he’s a muggle and had no magic. Grindalwald turned to the crowd to address us directly.
“This is the man that tried to take my life, this man. Who had no magic” raising the wand in the air for all of us to see. I made it closer to Jacob without anyone noticing except Theo. He kept looking at me and the wonder in his eye on what I was doing.
“Who would marry a witch and pollute our blood” Gellert continued forcing me to cringe on the inside, but he continued.
“To create a forbidden union that would make us less make us week like his kind. He’s not alone my friends. There are thousands who seek to do the same. There can be only once response to such vermin” Grindlewald distanced himself from his target. I needed to be ready, I pulled my wand out ever so slowly, hoping that no one notices. My heart was beating faster now. Gellert threw some the wand at Jacobs feet and Jacob turned slowly the realization setting on his face. I looked over at Gellert raising his wand. Now!
I ran towards Jacob and threw a spell at him to push him aside. And before I new it. My body ached and ached as Gellert threw the Crusiatis curse at me. The pain engulfed my entire body.
“Ophelia!” I heard my name. There was chaos around me and screams and I’m the midst of my pain I seen a body drop down next to mine.
Theo.
His life drained from his eyes, I tried to reach out for him but the pain clouded my sight and mind. It felt like I was in my own world of pain for eternity before it finally went quiet. Very quiet. It felt peaceful.