Protective

Chapter 15

Newt sighs, he really doesn't want to leave his creatures. He knows they'll be in the hospital with him, but it's not the same as being down here with them. Pickett chirps worriedly at him, Newt smiles down at him.

"I know, Pick. I'm going." Newt responds, the Swooping Evil curls a little tighter around his wrist and worms further up Newt's sleeve.

Newt wonders how long he has to stay in the hospital, he knows the Cruciatus Curse is a tricky spell, but Newt wasn't under it for that long, so he doesn't think he needs to stay any longer. Newt thinks of Tina suddenly and wonders where she is, if she's been at work this whole time. Speaking of Tina, has Grindelwald being talking to the Aurors with him gone? Did they even tell him why Newt wasn't coming back?

Not that Newt really minds either way, he just figures it would be easier for them if they gave information about Newt to Grindelwald in order to get him to spill whatever it is they need him to. Grindelwald is strange, from trying to kill Newt to wanting to know all about him instead. Newt finds it even stranger that Grindelwald insists he call him by his first name, as far as Newt knows he hasn't given anyone else the same permission. Newt's pretty sure he saw Gellert glare at an Auror who tried to direct him somewhere using his first name.

Newt figures Grindelwald's new obsession with him is just a way to pass the time and maybe he's hoping that Newt will let something important slip. Newt doesn't think he knows anything important enough that Grindelwald would want to know about it, but then again he's strange so what does Newt know. Maybe he views irrelevant things important, or he knows Newt won't lie to him about anything.

Newt doesn't really get it, but he doesn't really think he should be thinking about it this hard either. He sighs and casts his thoughts elsewhere, thinking about Grindelwald's ideas will just make Newt go crazy. He needs to pay attention, they're all finally back in Newt's hospital room and Newt can see a nurse hovering near the door with a concerned look.

Newt glances back at Queenie and Credence with a sheepish look. They probably missed the regular check up by the medi witches of this ward. Newt feels a little guilty for making them worry.

"Sorry, erm, were you looking for me?" Newt calls and the mediwitch's head snaps over to them and she sighs with relief.

"Mr. Scamander, you scared me half to death. We started searching the hospital for you! I'm glad I had half the mind to stay here just in case you made your way back." The mediwitch declares crossly, Newt winces at the use of his last name.

"It's just Newt please, and I'm sorry to make you worry, it's just I had to check in on my creatures." He explains, the medi witch stares at him for a second.

"Ah yes, you're the fellow they had to pull the Bowtruckle and Swooping Evil off of, yes?" She asks and Newt blushes but nods. "Well, Newt, don't move and get into that bed. I need to call off the search and then I'll come back and check you over." Newt nods sheepishly and crawls into the bed.

Newt glances over at Queenie and Credence with a sheepish expression, they're both looking mildly amused and Newt pouts at them, causing them to laugh.

"I forgot to ask, but how is Tina?" Newt questions, glancing at Queenie. Queenie smiles widely and Newt startles a little.

"She's alright. She's taking some of her vacation time right now mostly because Grindelwald has been driving them all crazy over there." Queenie responds and Newt smiles a little.

"I'm glad she's taking care of herself. Although Grindelwald is another problem, he's a very strange man." Newt says thoughtfully, Queenie nods.

"He is, isn't he." Credence looks between the two of them, listening to their conversation intently.

Before the subject can be continued the medi witch bustles back into the room.

"Now, Mister- I mean Newt," The medi witch corrects herself. "I'm just going to run a diagnostic charm over you quick, make sure everything is running smoothly, okay?" Newt nods, which is all the permission she needs.

She waves her wand over Newt, muttering the spell under her breath and Newt feels a wash of warm magic rush through him. It tingles lightly and feels quite strange, but Newt doesn't outwardly react.

"Okay, so you seem to be okay. There's no damage to any organs, or your nervous system. There's also no tremors or lasting pain right?" The medi witch inquires, Newt furrows his brows.

"No to either, although I've been a little more tired than usual." He admits and the medi witch nods.

"That's normal actually, your magic is trying its hardest to heal anything that might have been damaged, as well as being constantly alert since the attack, it's a little bit draining, but normal nonetheless." She explains and Newt nods, he really just wants to go back into the case.

"When can I leave?" Newt asks and the medi witch smiles at him with amusement in her eyes.

"I think this afternoon, we want to keep you just a little longer, make sure there's no effects that will come later on. We'll check you over before you leave and make sure everything's fine." The medi witch smiles and Newt smiles widely at her.

"No offence, I just want to go home." Newt reassures, the medi witch merely laughs. "And thank you for making sure there's no damage and all that." Newt says right after and the medi witch nods.

"Of course, I'm just glad you're okay." She smiles before bidding them farewell.

"Queenie, if Tina's on her vacation time, how come she didn't come with you two?" Newt questions suddenly, and Queenie smiles.

"She's not at home, she said she was going away for her vacation time. I have a feeling it's not really a vacation at all." Queenie frowns and Newt worries his bottom lip between his teeth.

"Hopefully nothing too dangerous." Newt leans back against his pillows and smiles at Queenie and Credence.