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He was two when he first one appeared. Playing innocently on the carpet in their home, with his older brother keeping eye on him. Theseus was in the middle of reading book about Hogwarts history, when his little brother fell almost lifeless onto the floor. ‘Mommy! Dad! Newton! Something’s wrong!’ he kneeled next to tiny baby and picked him up, looking around for his parents. Vivian Scamander ran into the room, her blonde hair pinned up and eyes filled with terror.
‘Florian! Oh my baby! Florian!’ she took Newt from Theseus and cradled him to her chest. Florian Scamander appeared with wand in his hand, ready to attack. ‘Newton’ he whispered and fell onto his knees next to his wife and sons. They scanned little body for injuries, but nothing came out. Not until Theseus noticed that his little brother had weird marks on his neck. ‘Mommy, why Newt has this thing?’ Curious blue eyes were focused on Newt’s neck. Vivian turned her younger one’s head and gasped in surprise.
Florian had similar reaction to his wife, but he already started to wake his son. ‘Must be shock. His mate has to be older, maybe even adult. Magic bond was so strong that it drained him.’ Vivian frowned and kissed her son’s forehead, stroking his curls. ‘He’s so small, how powerful his soulmate truly is and what happened to them?’
Theseus watched his family and felt sudden overwhelming need of protecting his little brother from everything that would come across. And he swore that he would, even if that meant he would have to betray himself. ‘Theseus, darling. It’s not your fault, sweetie it’s amazing! Newton has someone who was born just for him, who is his perfect match.’ Vivian made her older son sit down next to them and smiled. ‘You’ll meet your match when your magic will decide that it’s a good time.’ She smiled brightly when Newt opened his eyes and gasped, seeing as his eyes changed color to green instead of hazel.
‘Blue eyes, wizards and witches with blue eyes are born to do incredible things, sometimes wrong, but still incredible.’ Florian said, seeing his younger son look at them curiously. ‘You’ll be happy Newton, I can feel it.’
No one can go forever without their second part!’ Vivian screamed, her eyes narrowed at her husband, whose mind was elsewhere. ‘Newton, he's… He's just special, more than we could imagine.’
‘He has a choice? That's what mediwizard said, there's not one, but two people who will love him to eternity.’ She was happy, what mother wouldn't be? Her son had two people born to love him, how she could not be happy?
Florian shook his head and sighed. ‘Three's a crowd, my dear. And one of them will suffer. Perhaps even our Newton.’
Newt looked at his reflection in the mirror. He was back in London, after everything that happened in New York he yearned for some normality and peace. But Ministry thought not, they banned him from traveling and he felt like everything has broken into pieces. He couldn't gather materials for new book, he was stuck in London, because apparently ‘no traveling internationally’ ban was also for cities, he felt useless.
He fixed his coat and took his case, when owl landed on his armchair. ‘Theseus’ he thought and took letter from small animal, rubbing its feathers.
Newt,
Ministry wants you to come as soon as you can to its Gathering Hall. Today. Something is up, little one. Please be careful who you help.
Theseus
Newt frowned and heard owl leave his home. There was something going on in the Ministry, but what? Of course Gellert Grindelwald was free once again, they didn’t think that he could have spies in MACUSA, but surely they had to have something. He sighed and rubbed his face, he was the one who outed the Dark Lord in America, so Theseus had a reason for being worried. “It’s not like I’m a child, right Pick?” Bowtruckle hid inside his pocket and younger Scamander sighed. “Well off we go. If it’s truly something serious, we shouldn’t be late.” With ‘pop’ he disapparated.
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Cold halls of Ministry of Magic always made Newt uncomfortable, he still couldn’t understand how his brother loved this place so much. There was unusual silence and lingering tension when Newt stopped before doors of Gathering Hall. He could hear that many wizards and witches were inside, but he didn’t know why. And most importantly, why he was called to attend.
Pushing the door slightly he saw that there were too many people inside the large hall. All Ministry directors were sitting in their boots, he spotted Theseus, who was talking with his second hand, Gabrielle Potter. Black-haired witch glared at his brother and reached for her wand, when he sneaked an arm around her waist and made her look at him. Something was between them, Newt thought. But Theseus was with Leta, wasn’t he? He even wanted to propose. What has changed?
Theseus’ blue eyes met Newt’s green ones and older man smiled and pointed at his left. That was Newt’s first alarm, Theseus wanted him close, so it was something about Newt, probably about Grindelwald and New York. He slowly passed witches and wizards, keeping his head down. When he finally was in Auror’s booth, Gabrielle hugged him tightly. “Newt, darling! Never leave for so long, sweetheart how are you? Are you okay? How do you feel?” She raised her hand and checked his forehead, pursing her lips.
“Auror Potter, what are you doing?” Theseus asked raising eyebrow at her behavior, his smile poorly hidden. He knew that Gabrielle always had a weak spot for Newt, he was like her little nephew. Always up for adventure and not aware of danger. “Give it up Theseus, you know that I can re-assign for International Crime Division.” She growled. Blue eyes widened in panic, he would be lost without her. Newt smiled at her. “I’m fine Gabi, thank you. How are you?”
She smiled and nodded, turning her head to see newcomer. Blue eyes met green and she raised her eyebrows seeing Albus Dumbledore walking inside the room, surrounded by four aurors. “Theseus? There was some order for Dumbledore’s arrest I don’t know about?” She turned to him and he shook his head, watching with surprise on his face as his team lead his ex-professor towards Minister of Magic.
“Witches, Wizards. We are gathered here today because of uncommon event that has occurred!” Minister watched as people focused on him and his gaze moved towards one wizard in particular. “We have been lied to. A bond was formed, but there should be nothing weird about that, right? But the bond is between three, not two!” He cried out, his gaze like fire.
Theseus froze, his hand gripping his wand more than ever. They were after his little brother, his Artemis. He would not let them! Not now nor ever. He gritted his teeth and looked to his right, Newt was staring at Minister with wonder. Someone just like him had two bond mates? He thought surprised. But then it dawned on him, it was him. Not someone else, HIM.
“Albus Dumbledore, you are accused of hiding your bond mates. How do you explain such behavior?” Whole hall looked at the professor, his smile soft and eyes calm. “I had no idea, that Ministry wants to know about every bond.” He raised eyebrow at Minister and Directors, his eyes landing on Newt. “And for what I know, it is not allowed to make someone state who their bond mate or mates is/are. Isn’t that right?”
Dumbledore knew he had winning card with him, law clearly stated that no witch or wizard had to admit that they are bonded or supposed to be bonded neither identity of their bond mate. “You are one of the three bonded. It’s the first time there has been three! We need to learn, to understand!” Crystal blue eyes looked straight into dark ones. “More like experiment on. I won’t say a thing about my bond mates. They are mine to protect, cherish, respect, and love. I won’t let you or anyone rip that from me.”
Newt was frozen. Albus Dumbledore, his ex-professor, his close friend was apparently… his bond mate. At least one of his bond mates. He took a step back and looked around frightened, Theseus was watching whole conversation with glare aimed at Minister and Gabrielle was holding her wand so tight, that her knuckles were white. He had to do something, there had to be something he could do!
“Albus don’t be a fool. We just want to learn, you do not understand how incredible it is! Two bond mates! People nowadays cannot find their one mate, and you have two. We can help you find them!” Dumbledore lowered his gaze and sighed, laughing quietly. “And what makes you think that I haven’t already?” He asked quietly.
Newt felt his heart in his throat. He knew, Albus knew about their bond. “Artemis? Artemis look at me.” Theseus was watching him concerned. “Take him away, go somewhere safe, take care little one.” Newt frowned and opened his mouth to say something. “Sweetheart go. I’ll look after him, it’s my job after all.” Gabrielle smiled and hugged him. “He took off charm so you can disapparate. Only you, go.” She whispered and took a deep breath.
“That’s enough Minister!” Gabrielle walked down and looked at older wizard. “Albus Dumbledore has been taken into custody without any proof of breaking law. But this?” She waved her hand around. “This is breaking law, Fourth Law of Bonding Magic if I recall correctly.” Her dark brow was raised, when he opened his mouth to object. “Don’t Tennor, my family is still one of the most important and powerful ones in the world. I can destroy you quickly with smile on my face.” She snapped.
Newt breathed and used Gabrielle’s distraction. He appeared next to Albus and quickly took his arm, disapparating from Gathering Hall. He could hear shocked gasps and screaming, mostly his brother, who was giving orders to his teams.
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They appeared in some alley, both out of breath. Newt stumbled back and his back hit a brick wall. “Newt.” Albus’ hands checked his bond mate, following instinct he hugged him, guiding Newt’s head towards his neck. As Albus was Zeta, he was supposed to be the one who always calmed the storms and be the wiser one. “Are you alright?”
Newt caught his breath and nodded. He tried to take a step back from his mate, but Albus held him tightly. “None of that, you’re exhausted. We’re far from Ministry.” He said looking around.
Just then Newt noticed people were not at all surprised by the sudden appearance of two wizards in the alley. “And where... Where exactly are we?” There was a large white building before them, the sun was shining brightly, and people were chatting in different language.
“Paris.”