Chapter 118: Farewell to Scamander
At dinner, Wade met Newt's wife, Tina Scamander.
Even in her old age, she was still a beautiful woman of great charm, with her white hair pinned back behind her ears. Her movements, even just spreading butter on bread, were incredibly graceful.
With just a gentle glance from Mrs. Scamander, both the highly respected Newt and the somewhat mischievous Rolf would dutifully sit at the dining table, waiting for the meal to begin.
Life in the Scamander household was interesting in a different way.
Almost every morning, everyone would pitch in to care for the various creatures in the suitcase.
Perhaps Scamander was renowned even among Fantastic Beasts, as some creatures would actively seek him out for help when injured or in distress.
Wade had only been there for a few days but had already seen two Kelpies tangled in fishing nets, a Sea Serpent that had accidentally swallowed a plastic bag, and a Demiguise burned by something unknown.
Newt was also proficient in various spells for healing animals; he even performed surgery and delivered babies for them!
Some smaller magical creatures considered this place their ideal paradise and, even after being rescued, were unwilling to leave.
They would act like spoiled children, and Newt simply couldn't resist, so he muddle-headedly let the little creatures stay until they wanted to leave on their own.
Thus, over the years, despite Newt's persistent efforts to return Fantastic Beasts to the wild, his suitcase was never empty; instead, it became increasingly lively.
Wade felt like he had completed several years of Fantastic Beasts care classes there.
During his leisure time after lunch, Newt would advise Wade on how to improve his Pencil Case Space.
He also took Wade to the nearby Jurassic Coast, where he sectioned off a small piece of beach and seawater to move into the Pencil Case Space.
Then, he transplanted a small patch of forest from the mountains, teaching Wade how to piece together two different spaces.
Next came applying a Weather Charm to the different spaces, otherwise, the environment would rapidly deteriorate. However, to prevent the environments from affecting each other, an Isolation Charm was also needed.
An Isolation Charm required a physical boundary, even if it was just a row of fences, a cloth curtain, or a stone, for the charm to take effect. A completely empty space, however, would not work.
In just over a week, Wade's Wardrobe Space underwent a tremendous transformation—
Within an area slightly larger than a swimming pool, seawater washed over the sand, and hermit crabs slowly crawled about.
A narrow strip of forest was formed by a dozen or so trees, with mushrooms sprouting at their roots.
Then there was a fluffy green lawn, twenty to thirty square meters in size, with yellow dandelions swaying gently.
Although everything seemed miniature, the once empty space finally gained some vitality, and Newt praised Wade's learning speed.
...
That morning, Wade was bandaging a small wound on a Bowtruckle's arm when Rolf burst into the suitcase, excitedly holding a letter.
"Wade, a letter from school for you!"
"Thank you, Rolf."
Wade tied a knot in the bandage, wiped his hands clean, and then took the letter.
The letter stated the time and place for boarding, still departing from King's Cross Station on September 1st, followed by the second-year book list.
Aside from a single copy of Standard Book of Spells (Grade 2), the long list that followed consisted entirely of Gilderoy Lockhart's works.
Undoubtedly, this year's Defense Against the Dark Arts professor was still that flamboyant peacock.
"They're all Gilderoy Lockhart's books!" Rolf held up an acceptance letter and said with a smile, "Mine too!"
Wade was surprised. "You've already received your acceptance letter... You're eleven already?"
Rolf looked young, and Wade had always thought the boy was under ten, no older.
"Of course!" Rolf proudly declared, "I turned eleven last month! Wade, let's go to Diagon Alley to buy books together."
"Alright," Wade said, "We'll go to Diagon Alley together on Wednesday."
"Wednesday?" Rolf recalled his calendar. "Is there anything special that day?"
"There's Gilderoy Lockhart's new book launch," Wade said, chuckling. "I'm really looking forward to it."
"Wow! I didn't realize you were a Lockhart fan!" Rolf exclaimed dramatically. "Do you really think his smile is charming?"
"...What smile?" Wade asked, puzzled.
"Of course, the Wizarding Weekly Most Charming Smile Award. Lockhart has won it five times."
Rolf pouted. "Don't get mad at what I'm about to say... I don't think his smile is charming at all. In fact, it's quite... uh... quite..."
"Quite flamboyant?" Wade prompted.
"Yes, exactly!"
"I don't care if his smile is charming or not," Wade explained. "I just think that Diagon Alley will be more crowded than usual that day, and something interesting might happen."
"Oh, I see." Rolf nodded. "Then I'll go on Wednesday too... I also want to see for myself why he's so popular."
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Time flew by, and before they knew it, it was Wednesday.
Wade packed his bags early that morning and, after breakfast, thanked and bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Scamander.
After buying his books, there were only a few days left of the holiday. He wanted to spend the remaining time with his parents.
Rolf was a little reluctant. Like many children from Wizarding families, he hadn't had many friends growing up. Now that he'd suddenly met someone his own age, he cherished the connection and didn't want to be separated for even a moment.
However, he was ultimately well-mannered. Aside from his unconcealed disappointment, he didn't insist that Wade stay and play with him. Instead, he gave Wade a set of his favorite comic books.
Wade, in turn, gave him an automatic feeding device he'd developed in his spare time. Once enchanted, it would even emit calls to attract Fantastic Beasts.
As they said their goodbyes, Newt told him, "This world is vast, and our understanding of it is always just the tip of the iceberg."
"Many Wizards think protecting Fantastic Beasts is pointless. They only see Fantastic Beasts as ingredients for Potions and Wands, or as props for showing off."
"But I've always believed that Wizards and Fantastic Beasts are one. If one day all Fantastic Beasts were to disappear from Earth, perhaps Wizards would cease to exist too?"
"Uh... these are just some of my own humble thoughts. It's okay if you don't agree..."
"But I always hope that more people will be willing to love and protect Fantastic Beasts, instead of harming them recklessly..."
"I promise, Mr. Scamander," Wade said solemnly. "I will never use what I've learned from you to harm Fantastic Beasts."
Newt's light-colored eyes looked at him earnestly, then slowly a very happy smile spread across his face.
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