The History of The Other One (Astra Davies Book 1)

This Young Lady

There is a sudden knock on the door. Astra looks towards her parents, nervous. 

Albus holds a finger to his lips.

"Probably just a Muggle looking for warmth, everyone act normal."

Charlie ushers Callum towards the stairs, following him to get ready for bed. Joanne wheels herself towards her own bedroom. 

"Newt, Tina, Credence, Albus; it's late. you may stay if you'd like. There's always plenty of room here for you."

With that, she disappears.

Albus looks towards the remaining four. 

"While I would love to accept hospitality, I should be on my way. I have classes to prepare for. Speaking of-"

Albus pulls a letter out of his pocket,

"Give this to your brother on his birthday"

Astra takes the letter and looks it over. 

"Thank you Albus; this is all he's been talking about for weeks."

"I know."

Albus replies with a wink.

"Well Credence, you know the way to my bedroom if you'd like to stay."

Credence makes his way to Astra's room, disappearing up the stairs. Astra looks at Newt and Tina. Tina responds, 

"We would love to stay but I think it's safer if we go home. We don't want to draw too much attention."

Astra says her goodbyes to the three. 

As they head to the front door and open it, there stands a familiar face. 

"Theseus."

Newt exclaims, softly. 

"Might I come in? This is a lovely home after all?"

"What for; we were just leaving."

Newt replies. 

Theseus holds a hand up, inviting himself in. 

"I went to your apartment looking for you as I had an inquiry about a creature that got loose. An inquiry from the council, specifically. But you weren't there. Then I went to Tina's apartment because sometimes you stay there; the very ahem lovely owner said no men were around because they weren't allowed. So then I stopped by that Muggle friend of yours and didn't see you lurking around his place either. I got worried and did a locator spell. And it led me straight here. So tell me; what are you doing at Mr Davies home? Does he know you're here?"

Before Newt could reply, Tina speaks,

"Yes, Mr Scamander. Mr Davies knows we're here. Newt and I were in the area and we happened to stumble upon Mr Davies at the market; buying fruit for one of his creatures. Newt and Mr Davies began talking and then he invited us over for dinner so they could talk more. In case you forgot your lessons, Mr Davies is one of the eldest magic zoologists to this date. So, of course, he and Newt would have much to discuss."

Theseus looks over at his brother.

"If this is true then what about the presence of the Professor?"

"I was here checking on Mrs Davies. In case you didn't know she had a horrible accident that left her paralyzed in the legs years ago. And I'm a close friend with the Davies so when Charlie asked if I could check on his paralyzed wife who was having back pain I obliged. I stayed for dinner as payment."

Theseus still seemed sceptical but more relaxed. 

"Alright. Seeing as you're on your way out might I inquire about this creature now?"