"Newt?" he stirred slightly, looking for the source of the voice, Seeing Leta and the foot of the bed. Anna still hadn't woken up and he was losing hope.
"Madame Greenwood said if she doesn't wake up soon, they won't have a choice but to move her."
"Newt." The Hufflepuff kept rambling, "If they move her then I'll have to wait to visit until school lets out." A sudden laughter from next to him made him jump.
"I've been awake for a couple of hours, Newt." The reddish haired boy was up on his feet so quick, the brunette thought he might hurt himself, she felt arms wrap around her and a smile tugged at her lips.
"I was so scared." His voice was soft. "I know, I could hear you talking to me."
"Sarah hale has been expelled from Ilvermorny and her wands been snapped. MACUSA put her on probation as well. Apparently, her family are blood purists, so when she heard you were a muggle born she saw an opportunity to prove herself." Leta tossed a paper onto the bed and Newt handed it up to her.
"I guess it's just something I need to accept."
"Newt you have a— Miss Carrio, you're awake?"
"Yes Madame Greenwood." The elderly woman motioned for the visitor to come in and Anna's breath almost hitched in her throat.
"What…what do you want?" before her stood none other than Theseus Scamander.
"I owe you an apology, Anna." To say the girl was startled would be an understatement.
"Seeing what happened to me because of people like you finally flip a switch in your brain?" the Gryffindor narrowed his eyes but let her take the shot. Newt looked guarded and Leta was ready to step in if things went wrong.
"Theseus Scamander, I'll not have you patronizing my charges, if you've something to say then simply say it or get out."
"I'm sorry, I was wrong." Three jaws almost hit the floor, Newt admitted silently that this was one of the best days of his life, his older brother always had to be right.
"What?"
"I was wrong. I had no right to say what I did that day in the court yard, it was pig headed and I was a complete arse. Seeing what that Hale girl did really made me think if purists were right in their judgements." Newt and Leta were both shocked.
"I saw how well you handle the tutoring sessions, and those younger students really admire and look up to you." He motioned to all the cards and gifts left by other students.
"So?" she sat up with a bit of difficulty, her friends eyes watching her carefully. "So… I clearly underestimated you, you took that curse AND pulled through, not to mention kept my little brother safe out there. So, if you are able, Anna…" three pairs of eyes watched as he got down on the ground, "I want to ask your forgiveness for the terrible way I've treated you." Having not expected his over the top apology she looked for help. Neither of her friends knew what to do.
"Theseus." His blue eyes looked up, "You are certainly the biggest arse I've ever met, and I grew up in muggle schools. But you are also Newts older brother, and despite your complicated relationship and your opinions of my kind, you still came here today." No one knew where this was going anymore.
"Stand up. A proud wizard never kneels for their equal." Now it was his turn to look stunned as he quickly rose back to his feet.
"If your truly serious about wanting my forgiveness, then come here." Newt watched with curious eyes as his older brother walked towards the bed.
"Closer." The Gryffindor leaned down, "Closer." He got within reach and she, without any warning at all, flicked him harshly in the forehead.
"I see someone has range of motion back."
"Yes, and now that I've had my fun, I am prepared to forgive you." She could hear the boy's huge sigh of relief, "But if you ever disrespect me like you did that day in the court yard, again, I will personally make you an example."
"Yes Ma'am."
"Good. Now can someone get me some food? I'm starved." Newt and Leta stared at her incredulously. "At least something hasn't changed."
"Hey, don't judge me, I've bene out for what…a few days?"
"More like a week." Leta muttered, shuffling her feet
"A WEEK?!" her shrill voice echoed in the space and Madame Greenwood shushed her,
"Sorry." She lowered her voice, "I've missed two club meetings, a weeks' worth of classes, and a tutoring session."
"Maria covered the tutoring session for this week, I made sure to attend in case anyone needed help." Swinging her legs over the side of her bed she stood, wobbling a bit before getting her balance.
"Thank you, Leta." Both Scamander siblings watched her carefully as she walked towards the door.
"Um…where are you going?" Newt knew convincing her to rest one more day was going to be near impossible but it was worth a shot.
"I want some fresh air…"
"I really think you should rest some more, just for the night."
"Okay." Newt was stunned, no way was she making this easy, "What?"
"Okay, but only if you agree to stay." There was a sly grin from the older sibling, both Hufflepuff's looked at him questioningly.
"It seems your girlfriend would be lonely without you." Anna cheeks dusted with pink but she made no counter argument, she really did want him to stay, and not just because she liked his company, she wanted him to catch her up to speed.
"We'll leave you two love birds alone. Come on, Leta." The Slytherin looked at the older boy but said nothing, following him out of the hospital wing.
Once things returned to normal the rest of the year went smoothly, Anna spent her first two weeks out of the hospital playing catch up with Newt and Leta Helping her, Theseus had started coming to her tutoring group to be a helping hand with the younger students and on occasion, would she his face at club meetings, and Anna thought she had an idea as to why, she had seen the way he looked at Leta.
"So, what are you going to tell her you fancy her?" The older boy choked on his pumpkin juice, tomorrow was the last day of classes and then they had a few days to pack, then it was back home for the summer months.
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"Don't lie to me, Scamander. I bet if you told her she'd surprise you."
"You should really mind your business." The brunette just smiled, "Fine, but for the record, I think Leta likes you too." Anna made quick work of going back to her table, the older boy watching her, shaking his head at her antics.
Newt smiled as she plopped down across from him, "What are you up to?" he was eerily suspicious "Oh nothing, just helping fate along."
"What a strange thing to say."
"You love my cryptic puzzles, admit it."
"Only if you admit you love my quirks."
"I do love your quirks." Her honesty was surprising, usually she reacted in a more indifferent manner.
"I love a lot about you, actually." Pink dusted his cheeks and he averted his eyes like he usually did when he felt embarrassed or shy.
"A little birdie told me you stayed by my side the entire time I was out after the tournament, Newt." The Hufflepuff was silently plotting his defense against the dark arts teacher's demise, not that he could ever actually harm anyone.
"That was very sweet." Reaching across the table she took his hand in hers, his blush only grew which made the brunette smile.
"I'm actually going home with you, my parents are going to be away again. It's funny, the older I get the less I see of them."
"How long will you be staying?" he finally snapped himself out of it.
"Not really sure, I got this letter telling me I'm supposed to go with you. It's almost suspicious, every other year they come and pick me up, but those in between years, they tell me it's doctor business, but I doubt it."
"Have you talked to them about it?"
"I try, but they quickly change the subject, asking me about how the year went as if I don't owl them enough."
"Well, mum will be thrilled, she's been wondering when she'll see you next."
"Well…surprise!" Newt couldn't help but laugh at her tone, a smile spread across her face as she joined in. once their laughter died out Annas eyes drifted to the enchanted ceiling.
"It's been a crazy year, hasn't it? Between you getting chosen as the school champion, those crazy tasks, several near-death experiences…"
"Falling in love…" Newt muttered beneath his breath.
"What was that?"
"Nothing, I'll tell you later." For once a happy end to a terrible school year, if only the two knew what was in store for next year.