Free as a Bird

Agog

It was week two of Tina ignoring Nathan Harmon. She hadn't written to him back and she definitely hadn't considered to go to dinner with him.

It was nearing October and October meant Hallowe'en. The whole of London was bustling with plastic skeletons, gravestones and more. No-maj kids were walking around the street, planning out a clever scheme to make the most out of their trick-or-treat.

Queenie's stomach was growing steadily and soon enough, it became quite the watermelon.

"Hey, quit laughing!" Queenie emerged from the room, wearing a pink slip under a bathrobe.

"I'm sorry Queenie!" Tina tried hard not to laugh. It was quite the look and of course, it was rude to laugh at a person like that.

"Just wait until you are in my condition" the younger sister snapped.

"Aren't you going to the Healer for your checkup? It's due" Tina said, "Plus you'll know whether the baby is a girl or a boy".

"We aren't going to a Healer, since Jacob wants to come along. We're going to a . . Dock-tor"

"Plus we want to be surprised" Jacob walked in, "So we aren't going to be enquiring whether it's a girl or a boy".

"But I as a parent am very curious" Queenie added, "However, I'm just as satisfied to know if our little baby is all fine and healthy".

"We're so agog!" Jacob claimed.

"That's great, you guys. I'm so proud of you" Tina smiled.

"Okay, I need to get ready. Jacob? Are you ready?" Queenie asked.

Jacob raised his arms, "I'm ready".

"I'll be back in a few minutes"

"Wow" Tina admired her sister's courage, "She isn't having any mood swings lately. She's tough".

"Yep, she is" Jacob agreed, dreamily.

Suddenly Newt barged in, "What happened? Are they back from the dock-tor's? Is everything okay?"

"Chillax, bud. We didn't even leave yet" Jacob said.

"So, what are your Halloween plans?" Newt asked.

"I think we're too young to trick-or-treat" Tina laughed.

"Actually, the Ministry is hosting a costume party" Newt said, grinning widely, "I know it seems odd for the Ministry to do something like that, but oh well".

"A costume party? Can I come?" Jacob was excited.

"Heck yeah!" Tina grinned, shouting merrily, "We'll give you a fake wand and the whole thing, of course. Plus, everyone at the Ministry knows you".

"Really?"

"You're pretty famous here, pal" Newt nodded, "I'm sure you can come, even without a fake wand".

"Oh jeez, I must get to the costume work immediately!" Jacob decided.

"What do you want to be, Tina?" Newt asked.