One of the students from Dumbledore's class poked her head back in the door. Tina recognized her as one of the students who had seemed positively enraptured with Newt's creatures. "Mister Scamander?" She said shyly.
Newt's eyes popped up to meet hers. "Yes?"
"I, erm, I wanted to say thank you. For coming to talk to us today."
"Oh, I see."
"I read your book over the summer. I loved it. My favorite was the bit about the niffler."
"Really? My niffler's quite the troublemaker."
"Yes, they can be rather mischievous, can't they? One of my friends tried to keep one as a pet, once. It was disastrous." She giggled quietly.
Newt chuckled along with her. "I can imagine."
"They don't make good household pets," Tina chimed in. "As we've learnt the hard way at times." She smiled at the girl good-naturedly. "What's your name?"
"I'm Charlotte."
"It's nice to meet you. You can call me Tina."
"And you may call me Newt, if you'd like." Newt offered.
"Mr… Newt, would you mind signing my copy of your book?"
His eyes widened in surprise. "Of course."
"When I come of age, I want to work with magical creatures, too. I want to create a place where I can rehabilitate the injured ones and help people learn about them. Sort of like a zoo."
"That sounds lovely, Charlotte. I'd love to come see your zoo someday." Newt signed her book with a flourish-To Charlotte-Your enthusiasm for these creatures is wonderful. I am honored that you have read my book and discovered an interest in magizoology. Should you decide to pursue that interest, please write me if you have any questions or would like some hands-on experience. -Newt Scamander. He'd included their address at the bottom.
Charlotte beamed. "Thank you so much, Mr. Newt."
"It was a pleasure talking to you, Charlotte."
"Best of luck with your studies." Tina added.
"Good-bye!" She closed the door of the classroom behind her again.
Tina grinned at Newt. "Look what your book accomplished, Newt. That little girl wants to be just like you when she grows up. Things are already changing. You changed them."
He smiled softly. "You were right. It's worth it even if only one person listens."
She kissed him gently. "I knew you could do it. You did a lovely job up there."
"I love you."
"I love you, too. And I'm so proud of you. Now let's go home and take care of these fantastic beasts before they get too hungry."