Aftermath
He managed to reflect all the spells coming at him and started firing back. Several Aurors were sent flying. My brother seemed to be winning. Then in a split second Newt pulled the cocoon from his pocket and released it at Graves. The Swooping Evil roared around him shielding us all from the guy.
This gave time for Newt to raise his wand, with a sense that he'd been holding this one back, he slashed through the air: out flew a crackling rope of supernatural light that wrapped itself around Graves.
I wanted to do something but I stood frozen, unsure what do you. I watched with wide eyes as my brother tried to hold it off as it tightened but staggered, struggled and fell to his knees. I felt my heart beat escalate and I hated that I still cared about him. He dropped his wand.
"Accio" I suddenly heard behind me. His wand flew into Tina's hand who was standing behind me. The tears had dried. She walked forwards as she and Newt slowly neared the man. I didn't join them.
Newt raised his hand, "revelio"I felt my heart beat go louder, now everyone would know who he really was. Before everyone eyes Graves transformed.
He no longer had dark hair but blond, he was blue-eyed now as well. Everyone gasped as they recognized Grindelwald.
Madam Picquery moved towards him.
"Do you think you can hold me" Grindelwald growled in contempt.
"We'll do our best, Mr Grindelwald"Two Aurors forced him to his feet and moved him towards the entrance.Once they reached me, my brother leaped towards me alarming the others. Just before he was pushed back he whispered
"Until death"I stared at him with wide eyes as he was led out the subway. Both Newt and Tina sent me a worried look.
Before either of them could say something Madam Picquery walked up towards me, "Drew! Did you know he was your brother?"
"No, sorry" I lied to the woman. She gave me a suspicious look over before she walked away.
"Are you okay?" Tina asked me concerned. I put on a fake smile,
"of course!" Tina seemed to believe it but Newt knew something was up. Thankfully he knew not to ask about it, at least not now.The crowd of Aurors seemed to be filling up inside the subway.
Queenie and Jacob pushed themselves through to the front of the Aurors. I was glad that Jacob was carrying Newt's case.
The creatures were safe.Queenie hugged Tina, both sisters glad the other was okay.
"Hey... I figure somebody oughta keep an eye on this thing" Jacob said handing Newt his case.
"Thank you" Newt answered completely grateful. Suddenly Madam Picquery returned, I was afraid she would think i'm on my brother's side but instead she addressed Newt.
"We owe you an apology, Mr Scamander. But the magical community is exposed! We cannot Obliviate an entire city"we took this all in, this event had exposed the Wizarding community to the No-Majs.
"Actually, I think we can" Newt smirked, I looked at him surprised. Without saying anything Newt walked towards the middle of the subway near the gaping hole in the ceiling.We all watched confused as Newt planted his case onto the group. He quickly opened it and within seconds the magical Thunderbird flew out of it.My mouth fell open, of course Frank could help. Everyone backed away to give the creature some room. Newt moved forward examining Frank. There's a look of tenderness and pride on his face.
"I was intending to wait until Arizona, but it seems like now you are our only hope, Frank" Newt told the animal. He reached out his arm as Frank pressed his beak lovingly into the embrace. We all watched in awe as they nuzzled each other affectionately.
"I'll miss you, too" Newt promised him before taking the flask filled with Swooping Evil venom out his pocket.
"You know what you've got to do"Newt threw the vial high up into the air. Frank let out a sharp cry catching it in his beak and immediately soaring out of the subway.No-Majs and Aurors alike shrieked as Frank bursted forth from the subway, gliding into the dawn-lit sky.
A few seconds later it began to ran, we were all safe but outside all the No-Majs forgot about their experiences with magic like it never happened.
Aurors started repairing the subway and all the damage outside.
"They won't remember anything. That venom has incredibly powerful Obliviatice properties" Newt explained to us.
"We owe you a great debt, Mr Scamander. Now - get that case out of New York" Madam Picquery told the wizard impressed.
Newt nodded, "Yes, Madam President"
She then turned towards me, "I think it's better if you return to England. We don't want you to be in the same city as your brother"I nodded, understanding it,
"I understand, i'll leave as quickly as possible"Madam President gave us one last nod before she walked away. Her pack of Aurors moving with her. Then suddenly she turned back.
I noticed how Queenie stood protectively in front of Jacob trying to hide him.
"Is that No-Maj still here?" She asked looking at us. Her eyes fell on Jacob,
"Obliviate him. There can be no exceptions"with that we all felt our hearts break. None of us wanted to obliviate the mind of our new friend.
"I'm sorry - but even one witness... you know the law" she apologized seeing the anguish on our faces.
"I'll let you say goodbye" with that she left. We stood there, the five of us all silent taking everything in.
"It's okay, I had a good time" Jacob laughed awkwardly trying to be optimistic and cheer us up. He started to go up the steps of the subway, we all followed him silently. Queenie was close behind him.
The rain was still falling heavily but the streets were almost empty. Jacob reached the top first, he stopped and gazed into the rain. Queenie reached out and grabbed his coat, willing him not to move out into the street.
Jacob turned to her.
"Hey. Hey, this is for the best" Jacob told the woman sincerely.
"Yeah, I was, I was never even supposed to be here"Jacob eyes teared up, Queenie gazed up at him, her beautiful face full of distress. I felt my heart break for them.
We all didn't want Jacob to go but we knew he had to. My eyes teared up, I think all of our eyes did. We all were sad about this.
"I was never supposed to know any of this. Everybody knows Newt only kept me around because - hey - Newt, why did you keep me around?" Jacob was looking at Newt now.
"Because I like you. Because you're my friend and i'll never forget how you helped me, Jacob" Newt said honestly, tears threatening to fall. Jacob is overcome with emotions by his answer.
"Oh" he said, voice filled with sadness.Queenie moved forwards up the stairs towards Jacob, standing even closer to him.
"I'll come with you. We'll go somewhere - we'll go anywhere - See I ain't never gonna find anyone like" Queenie started trying to cheer Jacob up.
"There's loads like me" Jacob promised the woman.
"No... no... there's only one like you" Queenie told him. I felt a tear roll down my cheek. The pain was unbearable. This whole scene reminded me of my first girlfriend.
I didn't remember her and I didn't know what she looked like and if she was still alive, but the pain of not being with her is still something I felt every day. I'd probably never find her. Just like Jacob and Queenie will never meet again.
"I gotta go" Jacob told Queenie confidently. He turned around to face the rain, he quickly wiped his eyes.
"Jacob" Newt said sadly. Jacob tried to smile,
"It's okay... it's okay... it's okay. It's just like waking up, right?"We all try to give him an encouraging smile trying to soothe the situation.Jacob looked as us as he moves away into the rain.
He turned his face to the sky arms out, and he allowed the water to wash over him completely. Such a brave man.I watched as Queenie created a magical umbrella with her wand and walked towards him.
"We should give them privacy" I whispered to the other two. They nodded agreeing and we dissaparated into the night.
Once back at the apartment everyone was quiet. Tina and I sat down on the couch and Newt took a seat into the comfy chair. Nobody said anything, everyone was taking in everything that happened.Credence dying, my brother showing up and Jacob being Obliviated.
Queenie came storming into the house, tears streaming down her face. Tina immediately shot up and held her sister as she cried in her arms.
"Come on, we should get you to bed" Tina told the woman lovingly as she lead Tina away towards her room, disappearing with her sister.
"What did Grindelwald tell you?" Newt dared to ask looking at me seriously.I sent him a tired smile, "Until death"
Newt froze at those words. "Drew you're not thinking of joining him are you?" He started to argue.
"Of course not!" I disagreed immediately, I would never. "It's just, him saying that shows he's still my brother and not just a complete evil stranger" I shrugged.
"I'm sorry that he's your brother Drew" Newt apologized. "It's my life," I said sadly.Tina walked back into the room looking very tired.
"I got her to sleep. You two can stay too if you want" Tina offered politely. She sat down next to me again.
"Newt and I should probably go back to London tomorrow" I suggested knowing Madam Picquery wanted us both gone. Newt nodded,
"How about I give Jacob some Occamy eggshells? He can buy his bakery with that"
Tina smiled, "That's a good idea"
"Yeah, I still need to do something at the ministry here" I injected as well. As if Tina suddenly remembered something she got really worried.
"Oh no I lost my job" She put her hands against her head.
"Don't worry, i'll get you a better one back" I promised the woman. She looked up at me in surprise.
"How?" She wondered. I just sent her a smile,
"I have my ways with people"Newt laughed at that,
"That's exactly why my brother does not like you Drew"I rolled my eyes at the mention of his brother,
"Yeah well he's just jealous" I smirked.
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Newt, Tina and I were all walking along New York harbor. Ready to leave New York. Both Newt and I were wearing scarves from our houses. He was wearing a Hufflepuff scarfs and I was wearing a Slytherin scarf. We stopped before boarding the gate, the boat was ready to leave. I felt my heart beating in my body. The moment to say goodbye to Tina had come.Both Newt and I turned around to face the woman. I sense anxiety coming from her. What was she anxious for?
"Well it's been" I started smiling.
"Hasn't it!" Tina answered immediately. We smiled at each other. Tina's face was very expectant.
"Listen, Drew, Newt I wanted to thank you" the woman said her eyes shining.
"What for?" Newt answered confused.
"Well for giving me a great time hunting down animals. And Drew" She turned towards me, I felt my heart leap.
"If you hadn't said all those nice things to Madam Picquery about me - I wouldn't be back on the investigative team now"
"Well I can't think of anyone that I'd rather have investigating me" I grinned knowing the ministry will keep a close watch on me as i'm Gellert's sister. Tina just smiled shyly and appreciative.
"Well try not to need investigating for a bit" Tina shot back cheekily.
"Don't worry, I'll continue my quiet life with Newt" I looked at the man who was looking at me with a knowing grin, what did he know though?
"Yeah, quiet life tending to creatures in need. I will need to go to the Ministry to deliver the manuscript" Newt told Tina awkwardly.
"I'll look out for it. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" Tina promised the wizard, he smiled.
"I'll sent you a copy of my book, If I may?" Newt asked Tina, she nodded smiling. "I'd like that"Newt grinned at that, he got grabbed his suitcase that had been resting on the floor.
"I'm sure i'll see ya around Tina Goldstein. I'll leave you two alone to say goodbye" The Hufflepuff told us surprising me, was he doing what I think he was doing?
"Have a safe trip home Newt!" Tina waved at him as he boards the boat. I suddenly felt really awkward without Newt. What should I do?
"Does Leta Lestrange like to read?" Tina dared to ask, I look up at her. She was giving me the cutest look.
"Who?" I answered nervously distracted by Tina herself.
"The girl whose picture you carry" I was suddenly brought back from my thoughts and realized she was talking about Leta, my ex fiancé Leta.
"It's Newt's picture, he liked to remember the old times we had with her" I quickly write it off, I noticed how Tina was not fooled by that answer.
"But people change, I've changed. I - uh" I didn't want to be so awkward but I couldn't help it.
"You're beautiful" I blurted out immediately turning red. Stupid Drew! Don't scare her of.Instead Tina just smiled shyly.
"Yeah?"I decided to make a proper move, I gently reached forwards and touched her hair. For a moment we stared into each other's eyes. Before I knew it we were both leaning in. Our lips touched, happiness blossomed inside of me.Suddenly the ship's siren sounded, we both jumped apart startled by the loud sound. The ship was about to leave.
I looked at Tina with a huge smile, she smiled back at me,
"You shouldn't miss your ride home"
"Goodbye Tina Goldstein, I hope we see each other again soon" I told the woman honestly. Tina smiled, "I'll be writing you letters"
I nodded before turning around and walking away towards the ship. I looked around one last time to see Tina waving at me happily. My cheeks hurt from smiling but I didn't care.I waved back just before I boarded the ship. Once on the ship, I walked towards Newt who was already on the deck enjoying the view. I sat down next to him.
"Did you kiss her?" He asked me. I smiled embarrassingly,
"Maybe"
"You did!" He excitedly called out giving me a hug. I laughed at him, "Shut up"