32. This Matter Is Not Over Yet

It has been a month since Grindelwald was arrested. It was a very dull month, far less exciting than the few days when he first traveled through time, but it allowed Aurelius to settle down for a while.

The morning sun was nice. After enjoying breakfast with the others, Aurelius sat in a rocking chair and soaked up the sun. He could hear someone reading aloud and feel the breeze on his face - just one word - Bliss.

Although there were many lessons to catch up on, Aurelius also knew how to balance work and rest. With such beautiful scenery, it was good to relax a bit. But as a shadow blocked him and the warm sunshine disappeared, Aurelius opened his eyes.

Two women stood before him—the Goldstein sisters. Aurelius couldn't help but sigh and straighten up from the recliner. He glanced at the badge on the collar of Tina's coat and rubbed his temples. "It seems like you have made up your mind. Congratulations, you're back among the Aurors."

"You're not a squib, you're not a No-Maj, you're a wizard." Tina looked at him with complicated eyes. Because of him, Tina lost her position as an Auror and went through a period that could be considered the lowest point in her life. But he is a wizard!

"Queenie should have told you, right?" Aurelius looked at Queenie, who kept her hands behind her back. "To be honest, you came a little later than I thought." Aurelius had already anticipated what would happen today.

He had shown up when he went to find Queenie. Queenie was a natural Legilimens. Although she couldn't read her memory, Tina's memory was almost defenseless against Queenie. Tina broke the rules and was punished by Mary, resulting in the loss of her position as an Auror. Would Queenie not know about this?

Without the subsequent meeting, Queenie might have quickly forgotten it, but with that meeting, Queenie could also quickly remember it.

"Who are you? You're not a wizard from the Magical Congress! I checked all the information in the Magical Congress and you're not there at all!" Tina stared at him.

Aurelius smiled. "You're asking me? Who should I ask? I grew up here. Why do you think I'm not in the Magical Congress of the United States?"

"Where did your magic come from? Where did your wand come from?" Tina asked.

"Didn't Queenie tell you what I did when I went to find her?" Aurelius evaded the importance and went for an easier response.

"Don't try to dodge the important questions. You already knew how to cast spells before you got Queenie's textbook." Tina snorted.

Aurelius banged his head. This girl had principles, but she lacked imagination. "Can I only get a magic book from Queenie?"

"Who else? Who else did you attack?""No, no, no, you're a little allergic. I didn't attack anyone," Aurelius waved his hand, sitting in the chair. "More than half a year ago, I only thought that I had superpowers."

"What does that mean?"

"Hmm, have you read the comics? DC, Superman, new this year, great comics," Aurelius said. "I thought I had superpowers, but more than half a year ago, I met a man who told me I was a wizard."

"Who is he?"

"I don't know. He only said his name was Graves. He said he could teach me how to use my power correctly, but the price is to help him find a person, a child," Aurelius added. "Maybe he should be called Grindelwald now. I heard that the other day."

"Grindelwald?!" Tina's voice suddenly rose.

Aurelius pretended to be ignorant. "What's wrong? I know he seems to be a criminal, but I don't know. I'm just helping him find someone. I think, even in the wizarding world, helping people find someone shouldn't be illegal, right?"

"Of course, it's not illegal to help find someone, but if you're an accomplice... then it's a crime," Tina stared at him. "How did you know that we were arrested that night, how did you know where I live, and - where did your wand come from?"

"It's very simple. My wand is from Graves, oh, Grindelwald gave it to me. He wants to teach me magic, I can't use it without my wand, right?" Aurelius answered fluently, seeming very 'frank'. "As for my news - I was at the Magical Congress and saw you being taken away."

"Why did you go to the Magical Congress? It was in the middle of the night!" Tina seemed to have caught a flaw in Aurelius's story and pursued him.

"Madam! I live in a world of ordinary people, or even worse, an orphanage run by an anti-wizard lady. I can only learn magic secretly at night," Aurelius shrugged.

"As for why I went to the Magical Congress - because Graves was there, and he said that if I have any news, I can go to the Magical Congress to find him."

Tina asked, "What news did you get that day?"

"Of course, everyone in New York has seen it, okay? I waited at the entrance of the Magical Congress for a long time, but he didn't come out, so I had no choice but to go in and look for him - so, you don't need to tell me what happens next, right?"

Tina thought about it carefully, and there seemed to be no loopholes in Aurelius's words. She nodded and accepted it for the time being.

"Okay, Mr. Barebone," she looked at Aurelius. "If you finish reading those books, can you return them to Queenie? Although they are just textbooks, they are also very commemorative to her."

"Oh, of course," Aurelius agreed readily.

"Anything else?"

Tina shook her head. "Sorry to bother you."Just as the two sisters were about to leave, Tina suddenly turned around. "Mr. Barebone, if you have time, please go to the Magical Congress. Don't get me wrong, I'm sorry that you have been left outside for so many years. This is the MACUSA's fault. You can apply for compensation payment."

"Oh? Do you still have money to get? That's good," Aurelius looked very happy.

"In addition," Tina glanced at the children who were looking curiously. "The situation in the magic world is very special. There should be a certain distance between wizards and No-Majs. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Hmm, is this the reason why the American Wizard is hiding?" Aurelius had a clear look of stupidity on his face.

Tina held her forehead and said, "Sorry, Mr. Barebone, this is the first time we have encountered a situation like yours. I think you may need to make up for it. Your lack of common sense in the magical world is a bit serious."

"Can I still go to school in Ilvermorny?"

"This may not be realistic. I will help you find a way."

"Okay, you two."

Watching the two sisters leave, Queenie's final look back was filled with mixed emotions.

She didn't say a word, but this just shows that there is more to this matter!