Hey guys, so my break has finished a little bit early, I'm sure by now everyone is aware of what's happening in the world, Coronavirus is becoming very deadly, in fact in Britain we have the military starting to appear, and nearly all my local food shops are completely empty, I swear I think I've got cubords , freezers, fridges even wardrobes filled with vegetables, soups, rice, pasta, eggs, frozen meat , frozen fish , drinks, snacks, toilet paper, detergent, shampoo & conditioner, body wash. Etc. So hopefully that should last, for however long this goes on for. I always say in times like this is imperative that we all band together, help each other out, if you have an elderly neighbour or family member see if they need any supplies, but also most importantly keep yourselves safe, stay home if you don't have to go out, avoid big gatherings, while scientists are working round the clock to find a cure we also have a responsibility to do our part to prevent this from spreading any further.
though onto some good news for you guys due to me having to work from home for the time being it gives me time to continue writing, so instead of working 9 -5, then having to get home and prepare dinner for my self and do the housework, I now I have the easy time of doing all the work I have to do for that day in the morning and Finnish In the early afternoon which gives me the rest of the day to work on this.
But anyway my prayers are with anyone who is suffering with this disease or who Has a family member with This disease.
Disclaimer: I do not own Cog the writes go to j k Rowling.
SCENE 63
EXT. HOGWARTS—DAY
An ominous procession of AURORS marches up the drive toward the castle,
among them, THESEUS and LETA.
CLOSE ON AN UPPER WINDOW. STUDENTS staring down at the strangers,
nudging one another. The AURORS enter the school.
Everyone is the room, mainly the muggles try to take in as much as possible, seeing as they have never actually been to Hogwarts want to see what a school of magic was like.
SCENE 64
INT. DEFENSE AGAINST THE DARK ARTS CLASSROOM—DAY
DUMBLEDORE is teaching. A space in the middle of the room, all students
enjoying the spectacle. A large boy—MCCLAGGAN—is braced for attack, his
robes covered in dust, his tie knotted around his ear. He and DUMBLEDORE circle each other.
DUMBLEDORE
What were the three biggest mistakes that you made last time?
MCCLAGGAN
Caught by surprise, sir.
DUMBLEDORE
What else?
MCCLAGGAN
Didn't parry before counter-curse, sir.
DUMBLEDORE
Very good. And the last one . . . the most important one?
MCCLAGGAN looks away, thinking. DUMBLEDORE hits him unawares.
MCCLAGGAN flies into the air, DUMBLEDORE conjures a sofa, MCCLAGGAN
hits it and slides to the floor.
DUMBLEDORE
Not learning from the first two.
Laughs fill the air as the boy hits the couch.
"I used to love your lessons Dumbledore."
Albus grins at Theseus.
"Well you certainly had a knack for duleiny Mr scamander, one of my most talented if I remember correctly.
Newt and Theseus shared smiles.
Even when they were young children Theseus had always had an interest for duleing.
He and there father would spend afternoons practicing, newt however would spend time with his mother helping her with the hippogriffs they bred.
The class laughs. The door opens. TRAVERS, THESEUS, and four other
AURORS enter, YOUNG MINERVA MCGONAGALL behind them.
The good mood in the air seems to depart with the arrival of the ministry.
MCGONAGALL
This is a school, you've no right—
TRAVERS
I'm the Head of Magical Law Enforcement and I have the right to go wherever I please.
(to the students)
Out of here.
They don't move.
Dumbledore can't help but smile at his student's willingness to stand by him.
Other ministry officials were not to pleased about this development, they would stand by Dumbledore rather than them was quite concerning.
DUMBLEDORE
(to the students)
Go with Professor McGonagall, please.
They file out, curious or alarmed. The last out is MCCLAGGAN.
MCCLAGGAN
(to TRAVERS)
He's the best teacher we've got.
DUMBLEDORE
(quiet)
Thanks, McClaggan.
TRAVERS
Get out!
MCGONAGALL
Come, McClaggan.
The door closes.
TRAVERS
Newt Scamander is in Paris.
DUMBLEDORE
Really?
TRAVERS
Cut the pretense. I know he's there on your orders.
DUMBLEDORE
If you'd ever had the pleasure to teach him, you'd know Newt is not a great follower of orders.
Half the people in the room nodded completely agreeing with that statement, many of them remembering times the magzoooligist had disobeyed orders, many arours can remember the numerous times Theseus has come into the office only to have a desk full of letters from some faction or another of things is little brother has done.
Leta,Dumbledore and Mcgonagall remember fondly of the young newt through out his days at Hogwarts, even from his first year the little stunts he Used to pull or the creature he would sneak into class to care for.
TRAVERS tosses a small book to DUMBLEDORE, who catches it in one hand.
TRAVERS
(indicating the book)
You've read The Predictions of Tycho Dodonus?
DUMBLEDORE
Many years ago.
TRAVERS
(reads)
"A son cruelly banished
Despair of the daughter
Return—"
DUMBLEDORE
Yes, I know it.
TRAVERS
There's a rumor this prediction refers to the Obscurial. They say that
Grindelwald wants—
Many throw looks to credence in wonder of why Grindelwald would want him, but then again a powerful being like credence...
DUMBLEDORE
—a highborn henchman. I've heard the rumor.
TRAVERS
And yet Scamander appears wherever the Obscurial goes, to protect
him. Meanwhile you have built up quite a little network of
international contacts—
Dumbledore rolled his eyes, already knowing where his will go.
DUMBLEDORE
(quiet, steely)
However long you keep me and my friends under surveillance,
you're not going to discover plots against you, Travers, because we
want the same thing: the defeat of Grindelwald. But I warn you,
your policies of suppression and violence are pushing supporters
into his arms—
Many looked towards travers who refused to meet anyone's eyes, yes he understood where they were coming from but his pride would never allow him to admit it.
TRAVERS
I'm not interested in your warnings!
(controlling himself)
Now, it pains me to say it, because—well, I don't like you.
A few chuckled
TRAVERS and DUMBLEDORE both chuckle.
TRAVERS
But . . . you are the only wizard who is his equal. I need you to fight him.
A pause. The AURORS watch.
Everyone leaning in to hear his awnser, though Dumbledore just cast his eyes down he already knew what what is awnser would be.
He couldn't fight Grindelwald
DUMBLEDORE
I cannot.
TRAVERS
Because of this?
He casts a spell to show moving pictures of TEENAGE DUMBLEDORE and
TEENAGE GRINDELWALD. The AURORS are shocked.
So are many I'm the audience, nearly everyone is looking at Dumbledore.
He knew Grindelwald as a teenager.
What?
Why's would someone as great as him converse with someone as evil as him.
Dumbledore wouldn't meet a anyone's eyes.
The TEENAGE DUMBLEDORE and TEENAGE GRINDELWALD stare intently into each other's eyes.
TRAVERS
You and Grindelwald were as close as brothers.
"No we were closer than brothers."
Many looked at the powerful wizard in confusion.
Other though had picked up on the hidden meaning, the looks they sent Dumbledore were one's of disbelief and shock.
Some were unfortunately in disgust, why would Dumbledore love such a vicious man.
DUMBLEDORE
We were closer than brothers.
DUMBLEDORE is looking at the pictures. These memories are agony. He is full
of remorse but, almost worse: nostalgia for the only time in his life he felt fully understood.
Dumbledore looks at the young Grindelwald in pain, yet all he can hear is the cries of Ariana.
TRAVERS
Will you fight him?
DUMBLEDORE
(pained)
I can't.
"Why not?"
Looks turned to the most unlikely of speakers.
Leta was starting at Dumbledore with confusion and a little anger.
"If anyone could of stoped him it would of been you, but your essentially letting him do as he pleases."
There was a moment of silence and people looked back and forth between the two. Though they wouldn't publicly admit it they agreed with Leta
Dumbledore just watched Leta with a resigned look.
But didn't say anything.
TRAVERS
Then you have chosen your side.
He flicks his wand once more. Thick metal cuffs—Admonitors—appear on
DUMBLEDORE'S wrists.
TRAVERS
From now on, I shall know every spell you cast. I'm doubling the
watch on you, and you will no longer teach Defense Against the
Dark Arts.
There were shouts of protest.
Many dirty looks were thrown at travers
(to THESEUS)
Where's Leta? We need to go to Paris!
He storms out. The AURORS follow. THESEUS is last to the door.
DUMBLEDORE
(quietly)
Theseus.
THESEUS looks back.
DUMBLEDORE
Theseus, if Grindelwald calls a rally, don't try and break it up. Don't
let Travers send you in there. If you ever trusted me—
People hope at Theseus trusts Dumbledore.
TRAVERS (O.S.)
THESEUS!
THESEUS leaves.
SCENE 65
INT. DESERTED HOGWARTS CORRIDOR—DAY
The late afternoon sun falls through the windows as LETA walks along a
corridor populated only with memories. She stops beside an open door.
The Great Hall is lit with floating candles.
The muggles look at the hall in aww.
Such beauty.
SCENE 66
INT. EMPTY HOGWARTS CLASSROOM—DAY
LETA walks slowly into the classroom, then turns to look back into the corridor
and—
DISSOLVE TO:
SCENE 67
INT. EMPTY HOGWARTS CLASSROOM—SEVENTEEN YEARS
PREVIOUSLY—MORNING
13-YEAR-OLD LETA stands hiding inside the empty classroom while students in
cloaks trundle by, pushing trunks and carrying owls. It is the last day of the
winter term and nearly everyone is going home.
Everyone now has there full attention on the screen.
ANGLE ON TWO 13-YEAR-OLD GRYFFINDOR GIRLS pushing trunks.
GRYFFINDOR GIRL 1
You know she stays here every vacation. Her family don't actually want her home.
Glares are thrown at the screen
GRYFFINDOR GIRL 2
I don't blame them, she's so annoying. Even the name Lestrange makes me feel sick—
Both If the scamander brothers offer Leta support for different reasons
Theseus for the love of this Fiance.
Newt for the love of this childhood friend.
LETA flings herself into their path, pointing her wand.
13-YEAR-OLD LETA
Oscausi!
GRYFFINDOR GIRL 2'S mouth is sealed shut as though she never had one.
Triumphant, LETA flees the scene, pushing past shocked students.
There were a few laughs the Gryffindor's karma.
GRYFFINDOR GIRL 1
(screams)
Professor McGonagall! LESTRANGE HAS DONE IT AGAIN!
MCGONAGALL (O.S.)
Lestrange, stop running! LESTRANGE! Disobedient children. Stop!
Shame on the House of Slytherin. One hundred points! Two
hundred! Get back here, right now! Stop! Stop it! Stop it! You stop it! Get back here!
There were many laughs now.
GRYFFINDOR GIRL 1
Miss, it was Lestrange. She's horrible
Ugh people roll there eyes at the annoying girl.
McGONAGALL silences the girl.
Laughs fill the room while some even clap.
ANGLE ON LETA, sprinting around a corner.
She wrenches open a side door and plunges inside.
SCENE 68
INT. HOGWARTS CUPBOARD—SEVENTEEN YEARS PREVIOUSLY—
MORNING
13-YEAR-OLD LETA slams the door and stands there, ear against it. She hears
running, distant shouts. Then a sound behind her makes her jump and turn around.
13-YEAR-OLD NEWT is already in occupation of the cupboard. He has hidden a
couple of tanks here, one containing tadpoles, another Streelers. A lined
cardboard box serves as a nest for the raven chick he is cradling in his hand. It
wears a splint on its broken leg. NEWT and LETA stare at each other.
People aww at the young scamander.
13-YEAR-OLD LETA
Scamander . . . why aren't you packing?
13-YEAR-OLD NEWT
I'm not going home.
Theseus turned to his brother.
"So that's why you didn't come home, mother and father thought you were angry at them."
13-YEAR-OLD LETA
Why not?
13-YEAR-OLD NEWT
(of the raven)
He needs me. It was hurt.
Many found young newt to be so adorable.
LETA takes in the tanks, then the ugly little bird, to which NEWT now feeds an
earthworm.
13-YEAR-OLD LETA
What is that?
13-YEAR-OLD NEWT
A raven chick.
She is mildly intrigued now.
13-YEAR-OLD LETA
The raven's my family's emblem.
She watches him stroking the bird's head. As he places the chick gently in her
hands, she seems to see him plainly for the first time.
Many are keen to see the the young wizards interacting.
DISSOLVE TO:
SCENE 69
INT. DEFENSE AGAINST THE DARK ARTS CLASS—FOURTEEN
YEARS PREVIOUSLY—DAY
It is Boggart time. DUMBLEDORE supervises the line of teenagers advancing to
try their luck. "Riddikulus"—"Riddikulus"—gusts of hilarity as a shark becomes
a flotation device, a zombie's head turns into a pumpkin, a vampire turns into a
buck-toothed rabbit.
DUMBLEDORE
All right, Newt. Be brave.
16-YEAR-OLD NEWT moves to the front of the queue. The Boggart turns into a Ministry desk.
There were a few laughs front he is who knew what that meant.
DUMBLEDORE
Mmm, that's an unusual one. So Mr. Scamander fears what more
than anything else in the world?
16-YEAR-OLD NEWT
Having to work in an office, sir.
The class roars with laughter.
Much like now
DUMBLEDORE
Go ahead, Newt.
16-YEAR-OLD NEWT
Riddikulus!
NEWT turns the desk into a gamboling wooden dragon and moves aside.
DUMBLEDORE
Well done. Good job.
It is 16-YEAR-OLD LETA'S turn, but she doesn't move. She is terrified.
DUMBLEDORE
(kind, to LETA)
Leta, it's only a Boggart, it can't hurt you. Everyone's scared of something.
Though Leta knows exactly what is to come. And is dreading her darkest and most shameful secret close to being discovered.
A group of girls stands together, enjoying her fear.
GRYFFINDOR GIRL 1
I've been looking forward to this.
LETA steps forward. The Boggart transforms and at once, all laughter is
extinguished. Green light is reflected on every horrified face.
We see a shadow, with a tiny human hand. LETA lets out a sob and runs from the
room.
Many are left speechless, not fully understanding what they just saw.
SCENE 70
EXT. HOGWARTS LAKE, BOWTRUCKLE ISLAND—FOURTEEN
YEARS PREVIOUSLY—EVENING
NEWT finds LETA sitting by the lake, tearstained, eyes swollen. They look at
each other.
16-YEAR-OLD LETA
I don't want to talk about it!
He holds out his hand and she lets him pull her up. He leads her past a few trees
until they reach the one where Bowtruckles are climbing and fighting and
playing. They freeze at the humans' approach but relax when they recognize
NEWT. He holds out a finger. One of them jumps on.
16-YEAR-OLD NEWT
They know me, or they'd hide. They only nest in trees with wand-
quality wood, did you know that?
(beat)
And they have very complex social lives. If you watch them for
long enough, you realize . . .
He trails off. She is watching him, not the Bowtruckles. NEWT reaches across to
her, the Bowtruckle standing on his wrist. His hand grazes hers.
Some looks were thrown between the two.
DUMBLEDORE (V.O.)
Hello, Leta.
DISSOLVE TO:
SCENE 71
INT. EMPTY HOGWARTS CLASSROOM—AFTERNOON
LETA is still sitting at her old desk in the present-day classroom.
DUMBLEDORE enters.
DUMBLEDORE
This is a surprise.
LETA
(cold)
Finding me in a classroom? Was I such a bad student?
DUMBLEDORE
On the contrary, you were one of my cleverest.
LETA
I said bad, not stupid. Don't bother answering. I know you never liked me.
I know why you didn't like me.
Leta thought
DUMBLEDORE
Well, you're wrong. I never thought you bad.
LETA
You were alone, then. Everybody else did.
(very quietly)
And they were right. I was wicked.
Theseus warped an arm round Leta in comfort, and have a look to anyone who dared look in there direction.
A beat as he considers her.
DUMBLEDORE
Leta, I know how painful the rumors about your brother Corvus must be for you.
LETA
No, you don't. Not unless you had a brother who died too.
DUMBLEDORE
In my case, it was my sister.
Those who didn't know Dumbledore had a sister turned to the great wizard.
She stares at him, both hostile and curious.
LETA
Did you love her?
DUMBLEDORE
Not as well as I should have done.
Yes Dumbledore thought, I should of been a better brother, I was so arrogant and stuck up back then, I lost sight of what mattered most.
He steps toward LETA.
DUMBLEDORE
It's never too late to free yourself. Confession is a relief, I'm told. A great weight lifted.
She stares at him. What does he know—or suspect?
Leta stares at Dumbledore, does he know about corvus, no it's not possible.
DUMBLEDORE
(sotto voce)
Regret is my constant companion. Do not let it become yours.
Everyone let those words sink in, each thinking about times in there lives that they regret.