The Childhood of Gellert Grindelwald

Part 2

The other day, evening:

G: ''Mitchell, why on earth didn't you say something earlier? If you mentioned it in the letters, I'd come to help you!''

G. quietly: ''What were you thinking...''

M: ''I was afraid that- that you-you would think the same about me...''

Surprised, Gellert looks at Mitchell, hugs him:

G: ''Me? I'd never hurt you. I love you, you're my little brother and I never want anyone to hurt you again.''

G: ''And I will go and tell Morticia-''

M: ''What? No-, Gellert, I know you mean well but she-''

G: ''Don't you worry about it. I can be very... Convincing.''

G: ''Come with me.''

Mitchell doesn't believe a word Gellert says, but somehow still decides to follow Gellert.

They both go to the living room, they sit down, waiting for Morticia to return

Mitchell is very uncomfortable being there because Morticia strictly forbids him from going anywhere near the house

Gellert, on the other hand, looks very confident

Morticia comes in:

sees Gellert first

Mor: ''It's been a long time since I saw you here. It seems like you want to talk?''

G: ''Actually, I do want to talk.''

Morticia sees Mitchell hiding behind his brother

Mor: ''What is that brat doing in my house!''

G: ''You won't talk like this about my brother!''

Mor: ''Are you aware that he's not a wizard, right? You aren't his brother. He doesn't belong to this family.''

Mitchell slowly backs up to the other side of the room

Mor, to Mitchell, not shouting: ''You dare to enter this house and you think you'll leave without harm?''

Morticia quickly draws her wand, points it at Mitchell:

Mor:''Everte Statum!'' 

Gellert reflects the spell, it hits one of the shelves with books, they flow across the room

Mor, shouting at Gellert: ''You dare to protect him! I'll teach you how to behave! Imperio!''

Morticia gains control over Gellert (or does she?)

Mitchell closes his eyes, he knows what will happen next...

G: ''Crucio!''

But Mitchell feels nothing. He opens his eyes and sees Morticia on the floor, visibly in pain

G: ''You think you can control me? Who do you think you are! You have no right to hurt Mitchell and you will never do it again! Understood?''

Morticia is unable to do anything, terrified of Gellert's level of skill

G:''Understood?''

Morticia nods. Gellert takes Mitchell and they go upstairs.

Mitchell is surprised but grateful

Gellert takes Mitchell to his room:

G: ''You okay now?''

M: ''That was... Amazing.''

G: ''She won't bother you again. And if she ever did, remind her of me.''

M: ''Thank you, Gellert.''

Gellert is about to leave

M: ''Gellert?''

G: ''Do you want me to stay?''

Mitchell nods

Gellert walks up to Mitchell, laying in bed. He sits next to him until Mitchell falls asleep.