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A/N: This story is now under both Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them and Harry Potter! No, reviewers yet but I seen someon is following! That's ok I wanna try to finish this whether or not I get reviews! I hat unfinished stories just cause no reviewers! So I'm gonna do my best to finish! Now please enjoy!

Note - this chapter takes place in newts third year.

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Chapter Four

Undisclosed Location*

Gellert Grindelwald looked very annoyed, he had to wait a whole year to get all the information on a student who had a similar magical signature to him. He was currently waiting on his informant for more information and a picture of said student. His informant sat across from him with an apologetic look.

"I'm sorry for keeping you waiting for so long! Getting information on this particular student was very challenging! It's almost like he's being protected!"

Gellert's eyes held annoyance, "I do not care of that, what did you find out?"

The informant gave a slight smile, "Well the boy's name is Newton Scamander! He was adopted by an Eliza Scamander and her husband, his birth parents were kept under wraps. I believe you may know who one of his birth parents are." Gellert gave a confused look, until his informant slid a picture to him.

His eyes lit up a bit, "Where does Newton like to hang out?"

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At Hogwarts, with Newt and Leta by the black lake*

Newt was scribbling notes down while Leta was talking, "I told you to let me hit him!"

Not stopping his notes Newt replied, "Why? It would only make everything completely worse! I understand you want to help but there's nothing we can do!"

Leta grabbed Newts quill to make him look at her, "You have a black eye and a split lip! I think if Thesus got his ass kicked he might learn his lesson. Newt he took your wand and bet you with his damned fists, knowing that you are not as physically strong as him!"

Newt's eyes looked up at Leta, "Leta, I know Thesus is a lot stronger than me. But I feel its my fault why our dad left and Thesus was really close with him!"

Leta gave Newt a hard look, "So that gives him the right to beat you?"

Newt opened his mouth to say something but was interupted by someone yelling. Leta and Newt's head swivelled to the black lake. A boy was attempting to swim but obviously couldn't. Without thinking Newt dived in after the boy. Quickly he reached him and dragged him to Leta. The boy was wearing hogwarts robes but did not look familar at all. Leta checked him over while Newt climbed out of the lake.

"Are you ok? What happened?" Leta asked the boy.

"I guess I got to close to the water and fell! I have a serious fear of water, but I hear that sometime you could catch a glimpse of a mermaid and i thought i saw one!"

Newt smiled warmly at the boy, "You should probably go to the hospital wing!"

The boy nodded, "Can one of you help me get there? This is my first year and I'm still figuring out where things are."

"Leta, would you mind? I'm still taking notes to write an essay for Care of Magical Creatures."

Leta nodded, "Sure... follow me. Also Newt we are not done here."

Leta gave Newt a pointed look, but lead the boy off. Newt watched her and breathed a sigh of relief. He appreciated that Leta care for him but she needed to lay off every now and then.

"Leta, seems to care for you!"

Newt jumped at the voice. His head snapped to a man behind him and he smiled at his father, Professor Albus Dumbledore.

"I'm guessing you heard all of what she said," Newt asked.

Albus gave a kind smile as he sat on the ground next to Newt, "I may have. You wanna talk about it?"

Newt shook his head, "Not really. I still don't wanna get Thesus in trouble!"

"Well what if it was a talk abetween father and son?"

Newt gave a slight smile, "Promise nothing will happen to him?" Albus nodded. "Thesus has taken to taking my wand and beating me. He normally throws my wand to his friends and then tries to get me to fight. I know I'm not physically stronger so I refuse."

Albus nodded, "Why does he attack you so viciously?"

Newt shrugged, he opened his mouth but was interrupted by Headmaster Dippet, "Albus, there you are! I have something of grave importance to speak to you about."

Albus nodded, "Ok, ill talk to you later son! Don't forget you and I are supposed to have dinner together."

Newt nodded, "Of course wouldn't miss it for the world."

Albus got up and walked off with Headmaster Dippet. Meet watched them hurry back to the castle not realizing he was being watched by someone. He went back to scribbling his notes. Suddenly the hairs on the back of his neck rose and he felt eyes on him. Newt looked up but seen nothing, he looked around and his gaze fell on a bush right at the edge of the forbidden forest. He stared at it and felt something or someone was staring at him. He got up and started toward the bush to investigate.

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in headmaster Dippet's office*

"What is wrong?" Albus asked in concern.

"There has been reports of Grindlewald coming this way." Albus's eyes hardened. "A source from the ministry says he is heading this way. The minster of magic has requested you go to the ministry for protection. It is very clear to him that you are Grindlewald's target."

Albus sat in a chair and thought for a bit, "I'm not sure that's a good idea. I want to protect all the students but what if he has found out about Newt, I would be leaving him unprotected."

Dippet nodded, "But how would he have? No one knows of Newts birth other than you, Mr and Mrs. Scamander, Newton, and me. Even the minister knows nothing of it."

Albus gave him a look, "Gellert has his ways. But if you are right then he is after me. It is just hard to decide what he is doing. I don't want to endanger Newt or the other students, but I also don't want to leave Newt unprotected."

Dippet looked at Albus with understanding, "I can, have another teacher look after him. and if we even think for a second that Grindlewald is after Newt we will send word immediately."

Albus nodded, "When am I expected?"

Dippet looked sadly, "In an hour!"

"Will you give me a moment to write Newt a quick letter then I will back my stuff and floo to the ministry."

The headmaster nodded. Within minutes Albus was back in the office with a bag and a envelope. After handing the envelope to the headmaster he flooed out and to the ministry.

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back with Newt investigating a bush*

As Newt neared the bush he got an uneasy feeling. Despite the feeling he walked closer.

"Is someone in the bush?" he asked, but got no answer. "Thesus if its you and your trying a surprise attack just do it, you know I don't fight back!"

The bush rustled a bit and a man stood up. He had a pale complexion with white hair, and with different colored eyes. The man stood tall and stared into the eyes of Newt. Newt looked into the mans eyes for a second then averted his gaze to the ground.

"I-i-I'm s-s-sor-r-ry sir, t-th-thought y-you w-were s-some-one else," Newt stuttered out.

The man gave him a kind smile, "That's quite alright mein kleiner." Newt looked at him with curious eye at the word. He had no idea what it meant but was too afraid to ask. "I wonder if you could help me mein kleiner. I'm looking for an old friend of mine."

Newt had his eyes traimed on the ground, "W-wh-who m-migh-might th-th-that b-be s-s-sir?"

The man sighed and put his hand under Newts chin and lifted so they were looking eachoter in the eye, "I would much rather be looking into your eyes mein kleiner. Why do you stutter so much, I promise I wont hurt you mein kleiner."

Newt shivered a bit, "I-i-i-i'm s-s-s-sor-sorr-."

The man put a finger to Newt's lips, "Shhhhh mein kleiner, no need to be sorry!" The man pulled Newt into an embrace, Newt was not one for hugs but he felt safe and loved in it. He closed his eyes and felt himself hug back. "That's it mein kleiner, I will not hurt you!"

After what felt like ten minutes the man let go and Newt looked curiously, "Ummm, wh-what does it m-mean?"

The man raised his eye brow, "What does what mean mein kleiner?"

"Th-that! Wh-what does m-mein k-kl-kleiner m-mean?"

The man gave a slight smile, "Its german for my friend(a/n: no its not, if you dont know or dont look it up dumbledore will reveal to Newt what it means later)."

Newt gave a small smile, "W-who was y-your fr-friend?"

The man smiled, "His name is Albus Dumbledore, i believe he is a professor."

Newt nodded, "Yes! I can take you to him!"

The man gave a bigger smile, "That would be great, mein klleiner."

"My names Newton, but you can call me Newt if you dont want to keep calling me your friend!"

The man gave it some thought, "Which would you rather? Be honest."

Newt blushed a bit, "Honestly, I kinda like mein kleiner, it makes me feel like you've given me a nickname!"

"Mein Kleiner it is! My name is Gellert by the way." Gellert held his hand out to Newt who took it. Newt had no idea why he felt so comfortable around the man but it was a kind of comfort he felt with his dad. He liked that comfort.

"Newt!" the yell of headmaster Dippet could be heard. Newt turned to see the head master in the distance looking around for him.

"I must go," Gellert said quickly.

"But why?"

"Headmaster Dippet is not a fan of me mein kleiner. Please do not tell him I was here. If you can come back here about this time tomorrow. I will be here waiting."

"Ok, i will!"

Gellert quickly gave Newt a hug and whispered in his ear, "Until tomorrow mein kleiner!"

Once released Newt ran toward headmaster dippet. The headmaster finally npticed him running toward him and waited for the boy to get to him.

"Newt, I'm sorry but Professor Dumbledore asked me to give you this letter as soon as i could." Dippet handed him the envelope. "He had to leave on urgent business, but asked me to give you that. If you need anything dont hesitate to come to me."

Newt nodded and sat on the ground as the headmaster left for the castle. He stared at the envelope and wondered what the letter said. His shaky hand opened the envelope and pulled out the letter and began to read:

Newt,

I'm so sorry to leave without saying goodbye. Something very important has come up and for your and the schools protection I have to go to the ministry. I can not at this time tell you what is going on, but if you need me please tell the headmaster and i will floo back immeadiatly. Do not feel like anything is small, I know you do not like to bother others but please if you need anything i will be back to help. Also, I will be returning in a coupke days to talk with you about what is going on! If you feel unsafe at anytime please tell the headmaster and he will let me know immeadiatly. I love you Newt and i will see you in a couple days son!

Albus Dumbledore

Newt frown at the letter. What could have been so important and why did his dad sound super worried in the letter. It made Newt feel uneasy, he also felt bad he'd have to tell Gellert his dad was gone. Gellert seemed really nice and made him feel safe kinda like Leta did. No, he made him feel safe like his dad did, Gellert made him feel really protected in that hug and it was nice. Newt kind of hoped for another one tomorrow.

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A/N: Albus will reveal what mein kleiner means! i dont wanna give it away, if you know or look it up cool, but thought id let yall know! Hope you enjoyed it and sorry for the late update.