Codename: Shadow (Newt Scamander)

Sticks and Stones: 1911

"Oy! Amber!"

I turn around. Oscar's there. But not Solomon. I see him walking away from the Transfiguration classroom, leaving me and Oscar alone.

"What?"

"You've gone soft."

I roll my eyes. He says that because I used to bully. A lot. But Leta hated it. She threatened to break our friendship if I didn't stop. You can guess what happened next.

"What happened to you?"

I hear Oscar's taunting voice again. Once upon a time we were actually friends. But after I stopped bullying, we fell out. I don't need him. I have Leta. And Newt.

"Why are you talking to me?" I ask, turning to face him.

"The old you would make Newt's life a misery. I miss the old you." He states.

"Yeah. Well, you'll have to make do with the new me." I reply. I watch as a smirk grows on his face.

"No I don't. Do as I say or, I'll tell everyone your secret."

My eyes widen. I forgot he knew about my father.

"What do you want me to do?" I ask.

"Hurt Newt. Bully him. Like your old self would. Or everyone will know your father."

I wince. I can't bully Newt! He's my friend! But I can't let everyone know my secret! I feel tears well up in my eyes as I turn to face Oscar.

"I-I...I can't." I whisper.

"Well, Good Luck living with everyone knowing about your Da-ad!" He says in an annoying sing song voice.

I watch as he walks away. My imagination kicks in, showing me what could happen in the future.

Everyone teasing me, shouting "Grindelwald! Grindelwald!"
The teachers, unable to teach me. Everyone hating on me, thinking that I'm like Father. Newt being banned from seeing me by his mother.

I can't take it anymore.

"Oscar wait!"

He turns to me, the smirk still on his face. I feel the tears running down my face now.

I had too. I'd rather still have Newt, even if he hates me, than not at all.