Chapter 335: The Unsociable Newt
Dorset County, a lush forest.
It is rarely visited by humans, save for the beautiful wooden house nestled in the heart of the woods, where Newt Scamander, the renowned expert on Magical Creatures, resides.
In the early morning, a loud noise shatters the peaceful silence of the forest.
In the trees nearby, a Fwooper pokes its head out, while a few strange-looking beetles crawl from one tree hole to another in a neat line. Dobby nervously surveys his surroundings. Since arriving, he's had a strange sense of danger—an eerie shiver that made him want to bolt far from this place.
Fortunately, the feeling faded as quickly as it came, like it had never been there at all.
Kyle led Dobby along a cobbled path, knocked on the door, and stepped into the cozy cottage. Newt and Tina had been informed in advance and were waiting in the room.
"My dear, is this the House-elf you mentioned in your letter?" Tina asked, glancing at the pair with a smile.
"Hello, my dear lady. My name is Dobby, a free House-elf," Dobby said, bowing low.
"Hello, Dobby, lovely to meet you," Tina replied warmly.
Dobby's face lit up with excitement, and he bowed again, nearly brushing his long nose against the floor. Tina was open to the idea of Kyle bringing a House-elf along; as he had written in his letter, Newt was getting on in years, and an extra set of hands would be helpful.
Newt, however, didn't quite agree.