Title: Number One Fan
Rating: K
Pairing(s)/Character(s): Rubeus Hagrid, Newt Scamander
Warnings: None
Disclaimer: Don't own 'em - not making any money off 'em. Dern it.
Word Count: 485
Summary: Hagrid finally gets to meet his idol
Notes:
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: History of Magic – Bonus Assignment – Write about Hagrid meeting Newt Scamander
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft & Wizardry: Scavenger Hunt – The Forbidden Forest
Minor Character Bingo Character Challenge: Character Used – Rubeus Hagrid
All About You Challenge: Prompt 1 – Write a fic about a character whose name begins with 'S' (I chose Newt Scamander)
Porpentina's arm loops around Newt's, huddling close to her husband's side as they trudge through the Forbidden Forest. "I just don't understand what's so great about the forest that we had to pay a visit to it."
"You didn't have to come. In fact, I would have preferred it if you didn't come. There is a reason it's called the Forbidden Forest after all."
"I know, but I love watching you in your element. I never get tired of watching you work."
"Well, there are supposed to be some hippogriffs in the forest, and I want to watch them for a bit."
"You could have asked the groundskeeper for some help. Didn't Professor Dumbledore mention he took care of the hippogriffs?"
"Yes, but I prefer my solitude while I work." Newt soon finds out that he isn't meant to have any solitude as they come upon a giant of a man.
Porpentina's eyes widen as she lets go of her husband's arm, a hand covering her mouth in an expression of shock. "Oh my."
Newt's eyebrows rise. "Yes, dear. Oh my."
The giant holds a large basket – one made for a giant – at his side as his eyes survey Newt and his wife. Suddenly, he drops the basket, and it makes a loud booming sound. "You're... You're..."
"Newt –"
"Newt Scamander!" The giant blurts out, interrupting Newt.
"Yes. Have you heard of me?"
The giant's eyes bulge. "Have I heard of you? Of course I have. You're my idol. I dreamed of meeting you."
Newt blinks, unable to believe he's the idol of a giant. "That's nice. What's your name?"
"Rubeus Hagrid. I'm the groundskeeper at Hogwarts, and I dream of teaching Care of Magical Creatures one day." He grabs Newt's hand and heartily shakes it to the point where Newt fears his arm will be ripped off of his body. "It's a pleasure to meet you, sir."
Porpentina giggles at his side.
Newt smiles. "It's a pleasure to meet you as well. And this is my lovely wife, Porpentina."
Hagrid bows to her. "Of course. It's nice to meet you Mrs. Scamander."
"Nice to meet you, too."
"I'm here to study hippogriffs a bit."
"Is there anything I can do to help you?" Hagrid asks eagerly.
Newt smiles warmly. "No, I prefer to work alone."
Hagrid nods so hard that Newt is surprised his head doesn't fall off. "I'll let you get back to your work then." He pauses, and Newt waits patiently. Finally, he asks, "Can I watch?"
Newt wants to say 'no' but can't at the sight of Hagrid's hopefulness. "I suppose it wouldn't hurt."
Hagrid trails behind them while Porpentina lays a head on Newt's shoulder. In his ear, she whispers, "He nice, although a little overwhelming."
"Overwhelming is an understatement, but I guess there's no harm in having a shadow.
And that's how Newt Scamander met his number one fan.