Bunty peeped out. She could see a rather youger looking and a bit handsome one wipping off sweat from his forehead and saying " Ohh brother, it was a long journey, I'm feeling thirsty, will this tall wizard not allow us in?" "Yes Killi.. I'm also exhausted, I told that wizard at that castle not to trust that foolish bird with that letter."

Added another one from them, whose beard had many braids.

Newt composed himself and felt some pity to see them actually tired. "Please come in. I'm sorry for the delay but we were alarmed by the way you knocked."

He received a short stare from that bossy little guy as they started to enter almost in a queue. Bunty was wonderstruck while she was literally counting them. "Eleven , twelve and...thirteen!.." She was noticing each and every detail. "This is what your wand looks like?" She addressed the guy named Killi. He chuckled, " Dear, I don't know what is a wand, we call it an axe." He raised his axe to show it to make it prominent.

Newt interrupted, "Please take a seat, ohh sorry I can get more." He quickly conjured a few more chairs with his wand. Bunty pointed towards Newt's wand, and said to Killi, " That is a wand." She was bit shy when she said that. "Well, alright...my axe can't make chairs." There was a huge laughter but Thorin was as serious as he always was. Newt asked Bunty to bring some food and drinks. The 13 of them sat in a semi circle and Newt took a seat in the middle. He started, "So, may I speak to Mr. King Thorin oken...?" "Okenshield" came a voice from them. "I'm listening" Thorin was angry because he realized that his being king was taken for granted.

"So, what on Earth brings you here... to me, how can I help you?"

"Actually Mr. Scamander! unfortunately, its only you who can help us." Thorin finally said something.

Newt continued, "In fact, I would first like to ask, who are you? Where are you from?"

"We are..." Balin, an old, wise looking person had just started to speak when the suitcase in the corner opened and a beautiful young maiden came outside rushing towards her husband.

Those strange people were not very surprised. "Newt, what is going on and who are they... I mean what are they?"

Tina was anxious. She still had her wand at the ready but not pointing towards anyone. Killi muttered in his brother's ear, " This folk is so obessed with these wooden sticks". There were soft chuckles.

"I don't know Tina. They said that they need my help."

"Newt! you cannot simply...Ohh Flingo, what have you brought?"

A pinkish colored owl just came inside the house from the window that Tina opened for him.

Two letters were tied to his feet.

Tina, took him in her hands and patted his features... she carefully untied the two envelopes.

"It's Quinee's owl, ins't it?" Said Newt.

"Yes, and the letters are dated for yesterday... ohh Flingo, I know, Europe is confusing to you... my poor boy."

"This nasty Flingo made us knock the door for 10 straight minutes..." Dwalin was angry.

Bunty brought meal with an apetizing aroma... Those people got busy in eating while Newt and Tina were curious about the letters.

"Tina, this one is yours, from Quinee"

"And Newt this one is yours from Dumbledore."

They exchanged the envelopes. Tina was sitting on the kitchen cabinet, while Newt was sitting on a stool beside her. "They are both sent together, so I guess we should read them together." Tina suggested.

"You first."

Tina opened the seal carefully, she read out loud,

" My beloved sister, Tina.

I hope you and your fantastic family are doing great. Yes I'm also missing you a lot but Teenie... we can't come right now. Dumbledore said that me and Jacob have to stay at Hogwarts for few more weeks because Grindelwald might be hunting for me and Newt's amazing school is the safest place for us, Tina. Tell Newt that we love his school. We both are volunteering as cooks in Hufflepuff kitchens. Its so soothing. Tina please come over here some day, I'm missing Charlie terribly.

You know Tina, when I was going to send you this letter, Dumbledore gave me his letter to send as well as all of his owls were busy. I heard many intersting things in his mind so I expanded this letter to tell you that Newt has to go to a place, in a far away galaxy, the planet Arda. He has to tame a beast over there who has captured poor Thorin's very house. He is a very sad person. He has lost too much. I pity for him. And Tina, that planet is very beautiful, you must also go there with Newt. And thats all I could get from Dumbledore's mind. Keep writing. And inform us before you guys leave.

Love,

Quinee"

Newt and Tina were staring at each other out of surprise. " I'm going to where? Thats hilarious." Newt bursted.

Tina took a deep breath, "Now your turn Newt, may be this letter will clarify things."

"Hope so" He began,

" Dear Newt,

I hope you are doing well with your family. Your son is very beautiful. I hope he will become a great wizard in the future.

My dear, I'm afraid I have another task for you. I know you have a family to look after but Newt, it is very important. I told you once about my mentor from a distant land, named Gandalf the Grey. He is helping me to find a way to destroy the blood pact. Now, he has asked me a favor, not in return, but I will feel ashamed if I don't help him. I would go there myself if I were a magizoologist. But that's you Newt. There is a creature over there that only you can tame. That is causing a little trouble for them. You only have to convince it to not to do that. So Newt, tomorrow, a company of 13 dwarves will knock your at door. It will be like a thunder clap. And yes, Dwarves, are short heighted with long beards and dressed like warriors. All of them have an axe.

About the rest of it, you can ask their king, Thorin Okenshield. I will come to see you with my Palantir the day after tomorrow. Till then, treat these fellows with great hospitality. They are a bit annoying but good at heart. I hope you will cooperate as you always do. And these are just some intelligent magical creatures for you Newt. I know you can handle them.

See you soon.

Albus Dumbledore."

Newt and Tina were still for a few moments. Then Newt broke the silence," I don't have a problem with a beast, but another planet? Seriously?"

A wave of excitement swept through Tina's chest when she recalled Quinee's description of Arda. " Newt, darling, it might be a wonderful adventure, a breakthrough in your life as a magizoologist."

"But Tina, I can't leave you and Charlie alone."

" No one is staying alone, we are going with you."

"Tina, come on. I can't risk you two. It is sometimes very dangerous at the beginning. Charles is only a baby."

"Newt, I really want us to go. I will stay in some hotel over there."

"Well, Flingo, you poor birdy, come here, what punishment should be for you for the mayhem that occurred just because of you coming late, 24 hours late."

Tina smiled as she saw Newt gently caressing Flingo's feathers. He was so kind to them even when he was angry with them. That is what she loved about him. And she knew that Newt will agree to help them. She knew him very well.

To be continued...