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It had been decided that now, especially after Vogel had absolved him of all crimes that there was little that could be done in regards to incarcerating the dark wizard. Despite there being several witnesses and the proof of the dead qilin, that still lay on the ground before them.
But one wizard took it upon himself, that he would do everything in his power to keep the other man in his custody and be responsible for him, after all the Qilin had chosen him to lead, before he'd turned the offer down that is, and so despite the broken blood troth, one Albus Dumbledore gained custody of Gellert Grindelwald.
This also meant that Albus had to get a house, somewhere off the grounds of Hogwarts, as neither the professor nor anyone else thought it wise to have the other anywhere near the impressionable minds of his students. They most definitely couldn’t stay with his brother, Aberforth, that wouldn’t end well for a multitude of reasons, least of all Credence- Aurelius.
Preparations would take time, but with both professors Hicks and McGonagall at the helm things would be done, swiftly and efficiently, the former immediately apparating off to talk to the latter. He wouldn't have asked this of Eulalie but she insisted. There was no way he could impose on either of the Scamander brothers, nor Mr’s Kama or Kowalski any longer.
Turning back to Grindelwald after surveying his exhausted friends, Dumbledore watched as a dark haired woman approached the other man, speaking to him in a sharp whisper, hand placed delicately upon his forearm.
Making his way over, Albus held out his hand.
“Hello, I don’t think we’ve been properly introduced, I’m Al-” He began.
“I know who you are” the petite woman cut him off irritably. Not even acknowledging the hand outstretched towards her.
“Albus, this is Vinda Rosier, my unwavering assistant and my loyal lieutenant ” Gellert supplied, looking over at the slightly shorter man.
“It’s a pleasure to make your acquaintance” Albus continued, the small smile slowly slipping from his lips, dropping his hand to his side.
“Indeed “ she responded, pursing her own lips and narrowing her eyes. “If you don’t mind, we have a few things to discuss” She proceeded, turning her back on the Englishman. Pushing her way in between the two men. “Grindelwald, do you think this is wise?” She murmured, hand still placed firmly upon the blond man’s arm, remaining unbothered by the man she had pushed away.
“Relax my dear, I think this is for the best, at least for the moment” Gellert smiled in sincerity at the French woman.
“Je viendrai avec toi, je serai là si tu as besoin de moi (i’ll go with you, i will be here if you need me)” she muttered, tightening her grip, lips curling upwards in a half smile.
“That won’t be-” Albus began exasperation starting to show in his voice, but was once again interrupted.
“You have my appreciation my dear, you do not need to come with me, but I shall owl you” Grindelwald looked down at her, an almost fond look in his two tone eyes.
There was a sudden clearing of a throat behind her, she in turn looked displeased by both Grindelwald's response and the repeated interruptions to their conversation. Tilting her head she scowled disdainfully at the other man.
Then it was Gellert’s turn to catch both their attention, shifting lightly in place, he commanded their attention. Heterochromic eyes searched both pairs of blue/green eyes, reminding them both to understand that he was here and this was happening, no matter what they thought.
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“Dumbledore” called Eulalie, having apparated back. Breaking the tension surrounding the trio, causing them all to look over. “We’ve secured you lodgings in Hogsmeade, not too far from the school” she carried on, headless of what she’d interrupted.
“Thank you” Albus sighed, his slight smile having returned upon seeing his friend, glad he didn’t have to deal with it himself, he owed both her and Minerva so much. Albus took in the friends that still surrounded him.
There was Mr Kowalski, sitting with his arms wrapped around Miss Goldstein. Bunty Broadacre stood, hands filled with baby nifflers. Mr Kama, who was standing, leaning against a wall, head tipped back, looking at the smoke that remained, from both the fighting and fireworks. And of course sat on the steps, right by Kama’s feet practically resting against the other man's legs, the head of the British auror office, Theseus Scamander, and pressed tightly against his brother's side, holding the remaining live Qilin, was one Newton Scamander.
“I think it’s time you all went home” Albus stated, his eyes roaming the group of amazing individuals. It didn’t take long before they all began clamouring to be heard over one another, all stating the exact same thing, they weren’t ready to leave one another yet.
“Why don’t we head back to your flat Newt” Theseus stated, jostling his brother lightly. “We'll make room” he added, fondly surveying the group around him.
After a few nods and murmurs of agreement everyone soon began standing up, making their way towards one another, relying on those that had been to the younger Scamander's flat to take control. Only Newt and Bunty stopped to swiftly place the Qilin and the Nifflers back in the case for safe travelling.
“Are you guys coming too?” Jacob asks, imploringly, his gaze drifting between the two professors, purposefully avoiding the grey clad man standing steps away from Dumbledore.
“Hmm..” Eulalie hummed, thinking it over. “I’ve got to head back to Hogwarts to help out there, but I'm sure I'll see you all again soon” she continued.
“I’m afraid I can’t Jacob, I can’t leave him right now” Albus smiled at the muggle, tilting his head towards the dark wizard behind him, grateful still that he had thought to include him. “You go on, as professor Hicks said, we’ll be seeing each other again soon”
“C’mon Jacob honey” Queenie’s voice carried over.
“If you’re sure” Jacob smiled at the two teachers before joining hands with the love of his life and they swiftly vanished from view, Bunty following a few seconds later, a tired smile on her face. Bringing up the rear the last to leave was the trio of the Scamander siblings and Kama, the auror maintaining a tight grip on both men standing beside him.
“Goodbye” the youngest Scamander mumbled as his brother apparated them to the flat in question. Albus waved at them all as they disappeared.
“Right, shall we be off then” Eulalie clapped her hands, turning to look at her colleague. “I’ll take you to the house we’ve managed to secure”
Taking a breath, Albus turned, looking back at the duo, he’d left. They had begun talking under their breaths again. Heads shooting up at the sounds of the claps in quick succession.
“Do not worry my dear, my owl shall know where to find you” Gellert said loud enough for the rest to hear. Patting her lightly on the shoulder, he made his way over to the red headed man.
“Where to now, mein schatz?” Gellert crooned. Hand reaching out towards Albus. The professor gripped the man's slender fingers tight within his own. With Eulalie holding Albus’ other hand she apparated away.
Vinda Rosier, following soon after.