"And why would I do that?" Helen asks Will, without looking up from her paperwork.
"I just thought that you would like to go back to where it all started. I mean, it's not everyday there is a zoology conference at Oxford university." Will explains, "Plus, I've only seen you leave this cave like twice since I got here."
Finally looking up, Helen responds, "I'm very busy, and regardless of the fact that this conference is at Oxford, I have no interest in going. I hope you have a pleasant time there, despite the fact that I will not be going with you."
"Fine." Will huffs, "If you change your mind, you know where to find me." He walks out of Helen's office, with his head hanging in defeat.
Helen watches Will walk out of her office, noting his disappointment. She shifted her attention to the new email that had just come up on her computer screen.
Dr. Magnus,
You may not remember me, but my name is Newt Scamander. You assisted me with my study in zoology at Oxford many years ago. It has come to my attention that there will be a conference there in several weeks. I am emailing you to inquire whether or not you will be attending. Please respond so I will know if I should be on the lookout for you whilst I am there.
Best regards,
Newt Scamander
"Bloody hell!" Helen says quietly to her computer screen. She hurriedly rises from her chair, nearly running to Will's office. She knocks and waits for him to answer the door.
"Hey Magnus, what's up?" Will asks
Helen quickly answers, "I've changed my mind. I would love to go to the zoology conference with you next month."
"What made you change your mind so fast?"
"I thought about what you had said about me not leaving the cavern often, and decided that you were right."
"Wait, is the great Helen Magnus admitting that she was wrong." Will closes his eyes.
"What are you doing?"
"Savoring this once in an average person's lifetime experience"
Helen lightly hit Will's arm before saying, "Don't get used to it."
Helen walks slowly back to her office, trying to collect her thoughts. By the time she was back, she had already drafted an email in the head.
Newt,
I am pleased to say that I will, in fact, be attending the zoology conference at Oxford. It would be great to catch up. Perhaps we could meet on Friday, before the event. I will be arriving in London that morning, we may be able to meet at the leaky cauldron then.
See you soon,
Helen Magnus
Post Script: I must inform you that my most recent protégé will be accompanying me. I would not like for you to be surprised when you see him and I together.
Helen fought for the courage to press send, and when she finally did, she felt as though a heavy weight had been lifted off of her shoulders. The only thing she had to do now was do paperworks and wait for his reply.