ADPTT12

Of traditions and duels

silverynight:

Betrayal

Okay Tina must admit the majority of the time Abernathy and Collins behave like idiots and they probably deserve a punishment every now and then.

But when they were the focus of Theseus and Percival’s wrath Tina prayed for both of them.

They were in the cafeteria like every afternoon, laughing and messing around like they always did. The rest of the aurors were used to their pranks and games; they enjoyed to throw spells at each other and smiled when they managed to hit the other. So the whole department was always prepared to block a hex if by accident one of them ended up directed to them.

Newt was not. He was the most distracted, oblivious wizard Tina had ever the pleasure to meet. So when the flash of blue light came close he didn’t have the time to react.

Luckily two powerful protego spells blocked the impact saving Newt’s beautiful head from it.

So that happened just seconds ago, now the whole place is quiet, because Percival and Theseus both has risen from their seats and they don’t look pleased at all.

They’re furious.

Theseus is the first to react and quickly kneels beside Newt’s chair.

“Are you okay?” He asks and his hand caresses the curls that have fallen over Newt’s forehead.

“Yes. Don’t worry,” the magizoologist smiles trying to reassure him.

Graves, who’s currently standing next to them and looks at Newt one more time before deciding that he’s in fact perfectly fine and looks around to spot the wizards responsible.

“Collins, Abernathy. My office. Now,” Graves orders in a low growl that makes the two of them shiver.

They nod but don’t move an inch. Probably petrified because of the fear and honestly Tina doesn’t blame them.

Graves arches an eyebrow.

“Unless you prefer talk to Theseus instead?” He suggests.

They both look at the older Scamander who rises from the ground and looks at them with a very dangerous smirk on his face.

“Oh, I’d love to. But I think we should pick a place outside of MACUSA, just in case…”

The poor auror pale at the words and move fast to Graves’ side.

“Please boss have mercy.”

“We didn’t mean it…”

“Don’t let him-”

But Graves moves his hand in a dismissive gesture and silence them both.

“It was an accident,” Newt tries to argue in their favor.

“It was irresponsible,” Theseus protests.

Graves walks away like a storm, his footsteps making a furious sounds. He’s followed closely by the two aurors that look like they’re going to be burned at the stake.

When they return, both pale and terrified, the first thing they do is to approach to Newt (as much as they can, because Theseus is there and he doesn’t let them get to close to his little brother).

Then they beg for forgiveness.

“I’m sorry, Newt. We didn’t mean-”

“I know,” the freckled wizard offers them a kind and warm smile. “It’s okay you don’t need to apologise.”

But they do it anyway because Graves is standing right behind them with his arms crossed and Theseus has this impressive murderous look on his face.

Tina doesn’t know if she should feel sorry for them or for Newt who apparently has now not only one but two overprotective wizards as his shadows.

The incident is enough to turn Newt into the most protected and respected wizard of MACUSA, everyone treats him like he’s their precious sunshine and Tina is because he’s actually adorable and sweet with all of them or just because they’re too afraid of their boss and the British auror.

Maybe is both.

***

It’s almost seven o'clock when Newt steps out Picquery’s office. Theseus is waiting for him to return to the apartment they’ve been renting for the past weeks (thank Merlin Percival is busy solving a case with Tina) and is surprised when his brother throws himself at his arms. He looks happy.

“I’m gonna work for MACUSA!”

What in the hell? Theseus takes just a step back to look at his brother in the eye, but his arms are still around.

“Do you know how many creatures I can help here? Madam President told me that they’re willing to change the law in order to protect them! This is great Theseus!”

“But Newt… You have to return to England with me,” Theseus says and feels cold when he sees his brother shaking his head.

Newt must have seen something in his eyes because his smile is tender and kind.

“I’m going to be fine. I can take care of myself,” he assures.

“You have a Nundu in that case of yours, little brother,” he snorts, almost amused.

“Gabriel is harmless,” Newt pouts, looking adorably offended.

Theseus laughter escapes from his lips this time. He can’t help it.

“Besides I have Percy now,” he adds and Theseus laughter dies as quickly as it began.

Percy? Since when he calls him that?

“You just met him, Newt.”

“I know he’s the one. I want to marry him.”

“You won’t,” Theseus almost growls.

“Why don’t you trust me?” Newt asks and there are tears coming from his eyes.

“You know it’s not you I don’t trust.”

“It’s me, because you don’t believe I’m making the right decision even if it’s my life we’re talking about!”

“Newt, listen…”

But his brother shakes his head.

“Theseus, I appreciate all the things that you have done for me. And I love you, you know that. But I think it’s time you let me make my own decisions.”

“You’re not thinking this-”

“I’m staying with Tina and Queenie tonight,” Newt interrupts and disappears before Theseus can say anything else.

***

“You betrayed me,”

Seraphina rolls her eyes at him and she sighs looking tired.

“Why is that, Mr Scamander?”

“You offered Newt a job,” Theseus explains, but it sounds more like an accusation.

“That’s right. I did it because I think he has potential, also because I think we could make a good use of his abilities here at MACUSA,” she says.

“You knew I wanted to take Newt back to England with me,” Theseus continues.

“Yes, but the decision is his. And your brother accepted my offer because he wants to stay, I didn’t force him.”

Theseus frowns.

“Percival has anything to do with this?”

Seraphina hesitates then.

“Director Graves may or may not have suggested that a magizoologist could be a great improvement for MACUSA,” she says after a few seconds.

“I see,”

That fucking bastard.

Theseus Scamander

runiaimperii:

is that older brother who’s completely obsessed with his tiny baby bro.

It’s super annoying (especially for said baby bro) but it’s low key cute as hell.

Theseus buys 500 copies of Newts book and goes to every. Single. Signing.

He’s president and founder of the International Newt Scamander fan club.

He gushes over his tiny baby bro and has pictures in his wallet that he can’t help but show off.

He writes him all the time.

He brings him food and presents and creatures and anything he thinks his brother may like.

He has gotten into many a fight of any slight (perceived or otherwise) against his brother.

He’s Newt Scamanders number one fan.

wheretheyrefound:

low-key hopes that Theseus’ rank in the military was Commander

Commander Scamander

slytherindragonfly:

I love Newt the cinnamon roll with all my heart, but I’m also so ready for when we’ll finally see Newt’s war hero brother, Theseus. Because you can bet your ass he’s gonna be this broad handsome man but also most probably this super protective older brother who’s kinda uneasy around Newt’s beasts but still goes with him in the suitcase because it’s what his little brother does. Also bonus points if he’s permanently injured from the war but everyone still fawns over his attractiveness wherever he goes.