The letters cleared the air between the two parties to a great extent. Tina was determined to provide them the best hospitality she could as a host. Newt treated them in a friendly way, although they were not human, they were different creatures, but still, they were not like his other beasts. They were more like humans, the same communication problems did arise. However, Tina and Bunty were there to help him with that.

Newt was always happy to help others. But he thought that every time Dumbledore sent him somewhere, there were bad things going on those places and the circumstances he went through were unpredictable. On his first journey, his creatures went lose and a ban was put on his foreign travel. The second time, in Paris, the ending was very rough, death of Leta Lestrange and Qinee's departure, Credence gone. Although some of the loss was replaced, but he thought of Theseus whose heart was still empty after Leta's peril. Newt didn't want to lose or even witness a loss this time.

When he went to New York, he almost had nothing to lose. But this time, he had a family, a brother, and friends. This made him more puzzled.

It was a cloudy morning. Breakfast had just been done.

They were all in the basement. The Dwarves were showing great interest in the beasts. They were helping to feed and look after them. Kelpie was unexpectedly very well with Gloin. Tina introduced Charlie to new friends. Filli and Bofir did funny moves for the baby at which he was much amused. Bunty showed Killi magical plants.

Newt was in his office, sitting on the chair and waiting for someone as it had been two hours since he sent the letter. Then, he felt a strong hand on his shoulder. "Hey Newt, it looks amazing, why are you sitting alone?"

Newt stood up and hugged the person before saying anything.

"Little brother, I've never seen you so depressed before meeting a new magical creature. Your letter was two pages long, very unusual though, but I swear I read every word."

"That's very nice of you ,Theseus."

Theseus took Newt's office chair and Newt sat beside him on a stool.

Theseus sounded very composed and fresh... although these two years had been very hard on him. He hadn't found any love interest. He had buried himself under his work. But, for the last six months, he was different, it seemed that he is actually trying to move on. Yes, it was the day when his beloved nephew, Charlie was born. Holding him for the first time had quietly mended many wounds in his heart. All the dreams of a perfect family he had with Leta, were now fulfilled for his brother, whom he loved more than anything, although he could not become a brother that Newton actually needed.

That baby brought hope to his life. He hoped to be a better person and wanted to do everything for Charlie that he could not do for Newt.

"Theseus, would you like some coffee?"

"Sure."

Newt was happy to see his brother drinking coffee. Because before Charlie, Theseus would only drink fire whiskey, that was destroying his very health.

Theseus took a sip and said," So little brother, still confused?"

"Yes, that's why I asked you to come urgently."

"Newt, I know all your concerns and fears. They are justified. But one thing I must say, every time you traveled as per Dumbledore's command, there wasn't just loss, in fact there was more gain."

"Ohh please, The.."

"Sshhh Newt, listen to me first."

Theseus placed a finger on his own lips.

"You hadn't gone to NY, you had never met Tina. I really admire her. She was the only one who could recognize the most amazing person, hidden beneath your awkwardness. I too realized this fully when I observed her. I too was among those people who thought that Newt Scamander can never have a family of his own, before she said yes to your proposal.

She made us realize that Newt is not awkward or weird, but he posses a talent that we all lack. And I now pity the people who scorn my brother, because all of them are living fake and superficial lives."

There were tears in Newt's eyes.

"You were never supposed to meet this woman Newt, if you had not gone to NY. Secondly, you had almost lost her, but, what made you see her again?"

"Paris yes, Theseus. I'm getting what you want to say. These two trips gained me the relationships that I always lacked. I even got closure to you after these."

"So, Newt, don't be upset. Sign the treaty, pack your suitcase. Go."

"You know, at those times, I had almost nothing to lose. But now, I fear to lose what I have gained."

"I get it Bro, but believe me Newt, you always had something to lose. For the NY trip, you creatures were all you had. They were your family. But you risked them, didn't you?"

"But Charlie is fragile."

"I know, I would ask to leave him with me. But I know he can't live without his parents. And because of Grindelwald, this place isn't safe for him either."

"You want to say risks are everywhere?"

"Yes. And let's talk to Thorin about the safety they can offer for Tina and Charlie."

Theseus got up and went towards Charlie who almost jumped from Tina's lap when he saw his uncle.

"Welcome Theseus, its great that you arrived, Newt was very upset." Tina said with concern.

"Don't worry, I've talked to him. He will be fine."

Theseus took the baby in his arms and he went to every dwarf to say hello. Bunty introduced him to everyone.

"How are you doing Bunty, any bitten fingers?"

"Ohh I'm fine sir, huh luckily no, its been three months since I got my last bit from Kelpie." She giggled while saying this.

"Ohh please, don't call me sir. Call me Theseus."

"Ok si... I mean Theseus."

Bunty got into Hogwarts when Theseus was in his fourth year. She was their distant cousin. Her mother worked with Newt's mother in raising hippogriffs. She was a poor lady who had lost her husband in an accident few years after her marriage. Mrs. Scamander gave her the job out of pity. Theseus always used to annoy Bunty when they were kids. On the other hand, Newt was kind to her, but Newt never had such feelings for her that she had for him. He just saw her as a younger sister. He gave her the job of his assistant, when she was nearly starving as her career after school was going nowhere. Newt's creatures got her interest. After his marriage with Tina, she forgot what she felt for him and in fact never wanted to think what Newt was for her. But every time she saw Theseus, since childhood, she felt foolish and confused. She didn't know why. He had been very mischievous to her but she never got angry.

All of a sudden, a voice came from the stairs,

"Hello everyone, hope everything is going fine."

The man with a short beard and three piece suit had a glass ball in his hand. He was stepping down.

To be Continued...