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Q.G
December
New York 1926, 9:00 am
On many days, the streets of New York would be busy, but on this particular day it wasn't. Queenie Goldstein was walking to work thinking about Jacob, but she noticed something was off. There were no thoughts that she could read. At first, she was glad that the stranger's thoughts won't interrupt her daydreaming, but she snapped out of it. Looking around she realized that they were barely any people in the streets. She checked her pocket watch. 8:50 am. Hm strange, is my watch broken or am I early? She thought. Wait, 8:50? Oh, Mercy Lewis I'm going t be late!
Her eyes widen as she started to walk faster. Her sister, Tina always went to work at 6:00 am since she was an auror. Queenie got a desk job at MAC USA when she graduated from ilvermorny. Her job was easy and boring, but she didn't mind. She got to see her sister at work, and that's what matters.
Finally, arriving at MACUSA, she checks her pocket watch, 8:58. Phew, she thought she was going to be late. Queenie isn't usually late, but when she is, she just says she got her beauty sleep.
Walking to her desk, she realizes that she'll have to leave work early again. Why? She needs to meet up with Jacob. She wants to see him again and talk with him, but she needs to leave early before Tina comes back home. Poor, Teenie. She always has to come to home late. Queenie thinks. Tina always has to stay at late at work, especially now. Tina is about to get reappointed as auror. Speaking of that, it was almost Queenie 24th birthday.
Oh my, I'm almost 24, and I still don't have kids. Queenie giggled and sat on her chair. She has always dreamed of starting a family as a kid. She has always found kids cute, and adorable. Unlike her sister, she adored kids. Tina wasn't a big fan of kids, but Queenie knew she secretly liked them. Queenie had always imagined that she'll have kids one day, but she doesn't know when, but she knows one day she will.
She now has a guy that loves her, but they can't get married. They can move to London, but she doesn't want to leave Tina here. Mercy Lewis, I never thought love would be this complicated. If somebody told 14-year-old Queenie that she will fall in love with a no-maj one day, She will just laugh and say that isn't possible. But here she was, with a no-maj, She's been hoping not to tell anyone, even her sister. She knows Tina will freak out and get mad and tell her about the law. Queenie rolled her eyes at that thought, Tina has always followed the laws that's why she turned Newt in when he brought illegal beast when she wasn't an auror.
Queenie continued working until she looked up. On her desk she had a few pictures frames. One was her grandfather that breed owls. The other her and Tina when she graduated Ilvermorny. She remembered that day as it was yesterday. Tina had been so proud of her younger sister for graduating, and even tried to bake a cake. The cake wasn't the best, but at least Tina tried her best to make it.
The last photo was with her parents. There stood 6-year-old Tina and 4-year-old Queenie. The photo was taken before the death of her parents. It was one of the few photos the sisters had of their parents. Queenie has miserably missed them. She remembers trying to wake up her parents with Tina. They kept telling them to wake up. After a few minutes of trying to wake them up, it had hit them both. It was the moment when they realized that their parents were gone. It was the day the Goldstein sisters realized they only had each other. She remembers crying in Tina arms as Tina was trying to comfort her sister and herself. She remembers sleeping in Tina's bed for more comfort. There wasn't really anything the Two sisters could do. The next day they had to pack their things and go to an orphanage. It didn't have the nicest people, but it was better than living in the streets.
Ever since that day, She had promised herself that she will make her parents proud of and her sister. She continued looking at the photo until she puts her head on her hand. "Ma, Pa, what would you do if you couldn't date a person you loved?" she said looking at the photo and picking it up.
She traced her parents with her index finger and sighed. She starts to think about the times her parents would play with her and Tina. Her Ma would always to the two sisters when they were in bed. Pa would always make delicious meals. She always remembers the time when she helped Pa make Breakfast and Dinner. The times when they would go outside and play for hours. Just the four of them. She knew that her parents loved Her and Tina very equally, and they would always try to make time for both of them. When the sisters had a bad day, their parents would always comfort them and bake to make them strudel. That's why Queenie loves strudel. It always comforts her. The sweet smell of it fills their apartment with comfort joy. Queenie always makes it when Tina stressed, or when she had a bad day at work. She knows it helps her sister a lot.
When her parents died, Queenie coped by doing the things she loved the most. Like playing outside, Daydreaming, and spend time with her sister. However, Tina was having a hard time. Queenie noticed that Tina was struggling with their parents death. She tried to comfort her as much as she can, but Tina was always struggling. It took Tina a couple of weeks to finally be back to normal. Queenie knows that Tina has promised herself that she will take care of Queenie and try her best. Tina has always thought that she was a horrible sister to Queenie, but Queenie always assured her that she was the best sister she could ever have. And it was the truth.
Coming back to reality, she got up and starting making some coffee for her co-workers. Her work days were usually filled with serving coffee and what she likes to call, unjinxing the John. It was simple and boring.
Finishing up the last bits of the coffee, she put the hot mugs on the tray she was holding. Getting out of her space, she starts to deliver coffee.
The first coffee mug that she delivered was to Mr. Abernathy. Walking in, she saw that he was doing some paper work. She then clears throat to get his attention.
"Oh, Hello Miss, Goldstein." He says, looking up at her.
"Good morning, Mr. Abernathy, Here's your coffee." Queenie replies as she smiles at him and hands him the coffee. Hm, weird, It seems like he's using occlumency. She thinks.
Mr. Abernathy usually has his mind open for Queenie to read. She usually likes to laugh at his comments on certain stuff. But not today. Today Queenie wasn't able to read his mind. She was confused at first but then realized something.
Does he know I'm a legilimens? No, if he did he would've turned me in to MACUSA. She thinks. Smiling one last time at him, She turns around and leaves his office.
What a strange day.
As Queenie checked her pocket watch, she started walking out of the building. She was glad that Mr. Abernathy let her get out early. 5:01 pm Her pocket watch showed. Putting on her pink coat, she started walking down the street.
She and Jacob agreed to meet up in a small bar, similar to blind pig, but just the no-maj version. She was so excited to see Jacob again. It has been a few days since she has seen him. Each of those days were filled with thoughts about Jacob. She loved him very much, and she knew he loved her. She didn't need to read his mind to know that already.
Turning the corner, she saw the bar. She passed the street and stood at the door. Is Jacob even here yet? She thought. Making up her choice, she walked in. Queenie noticed that it was a bit dark, but she could still see. Walking through the people, she couldn't help but to read a gentleman thought. Oh boy, I hope Stacy doesn't find out. He thought.
Queenie realized that she has just caught a cheater. She isn't surprised though. She usually reads these thoughts on a daily basis. What is up with men not staying loyal to their partner? She thought.
She has always been confused why people don't stay loyal to their partner. Why get with them if you're not even going to stay loyal.
She was walking and looking around when she finally heard Jacob's thought. Is she late? He thought. She turned around and saw him sitting at a stool drinking a cup of water. Queenie started to approach him.
Walking up to him, she greeted him with a simple Hello. "Oh Hi Queenie I almost didn't see you for a second, I thought you weren't coming" he said.
"Oh my, I would never forget to come here, and besides I'm here now." she replied. He nodded back at her and started talking again.
"You know, It's been great having my memory back. Anyways how's Tina and Newt?" He said. Suddenly realization hit her. She couldn't tell Tina about Jacob yet. She knew that Tina would get mad at her and maybe even report her.
"Oh, Teenie's great. And Newt left New York a few days ago." She told him. He nodded at her and started to speak, but Queenie interrupted him.
"How did you get your memory back? Didn't Newt say that the venom was super powerful and that the no-majs won't remember anything?" She asked him curiously,
"Oh, about that, When Newt was treating my bite in his case, I started to ask him about this creature called, Swooping Evil. He told me that his venom is good enough to erase memories, But only bad ones. I guess most of my memories were good, but I still can't remember some." He explained to her. Oh, that's why he remembers. She thought. She remembered reading his mind about some creature called the Swooping Evil. Well now it makes sense why he was thinking that.
"Well, you didn't miss much stuff." She told him.
"Can you fill me in with what happened?" He asked her. She nodded and started explaining what happened in New York. She even mentioned some thoughts that Tina had some on Newt.
I always knew he had a special spot for her. Jacob thought. "I know! Teenie won't admit it, but she is definitely catching feelings." She said as she giggled.
"Speaking of Tina, Does she know about me getting my memory back, and about us?" He asked her.
"Oh, yes she does! And she doesn't mind it." She told him. That was a lie. She knew that Tina wouldn't support her relationship with Jacob. She just wanted Jacob to feel relief that Tina won't turn them in to MACUSA.
The two talked for a few hours, until Queenie checked her pocket watch. 7:13 pm! Oh no! Im supposed to be home with Teenie by 6:30! She thought. Time passed by so fast when she was having fun with Jacob.
"Uh, Listen Jacob, its a bit late, and I think Tina is worried about me, I think I should go." She said.
He nodded. "Alright, Have a safe walk Queenie." he smiled at her as she put back her pink coat on.
"Goodbye Jacob." She says as she she kisses his cheek before walking away an apparated away.
"You're late." She hears her sister as she walks into her apartment. She could tell Tina was a bit suspicious about her whereabouts. Tina was making dinner since Queenie arrived late.
"Mr. Abernathy made me stay a bit late." She responded as she started to take her coat off and hang it. Tina raised her eyebrow and looked at her.
"Teen, I'm not kidding." she told her again. She read her sister's thoughts and Tina was not buying her excuses.
"Where were you, really?" Tina asked again.
"Like I said before, Mr. Abernathy wanted me to stay a bit late for paperwork. And besides, you know how long it takes me write paperwork." she said, walking towards the hot pot of noodles. Tina rolled her eyes. and started setting up the table.
"Whatever, let's just eat." Tina told her younger sister. Queenie nodded and started eating. The two sisters just talked about their day and what they did. Since Tina isn't going back to work until the 6th of January, She just explained what she did throughout the day. Of course, Queenie started teasing her about Newt. Tina being flustered, she changed the subject.
The two just finished their dinner and did some simple cleaning and went to bed.