Grindelwald's P.O.V (third person)

"My friends," Grindelwald said, in a voice just loud enough to be heard by those who had come to the amphitheater. "My brothers and sisters. All those through whom magic flows gathered here in this space as one. I bid you welcome."

There was applause then, just a smattering at first, growing into a thunderous roar. Grindelwald's lips curled up, and he held up a hand to quiet the din. He nodded and lowered his hand, finding the dark eyes of Nagini where she stood in the third row of the crowd. She looked anxious, shifting on her feet and holding fast to Credence's arm. The boy looked steady and sure, for he was wholly loyal to Grindelwald now, but Nagini seemed to think she ought to flee. Grindelwald didn't even need to look into her mind to see the fear, the uncertainty. He needed to rein her in, now, before he lost her entirely. He flicked his eyes away, dancing them over the crowd.

"There are some who say that witches and wizards ought to set themselves apart from the rest of the Magical community," he pointed out, "but this is folly. I am here today to tell you that it is a mistake to establish hierarchies among Magical Beings. We can work with Vampires. We can work with the Merpeople. With the goblins. With all those who possess the gift of magic, in whatever form it takes. For, my sisters and brothers, my friends and allies, our enemy does not lie within the body of those touched by magic. Our enemy lies outside... out there!"

He jabbed a finger to the space behind him, to the city beyond, where the Muggles went about their business, ignorant of this rally taking place. Grindelwald stalked backward a few steps and raised the volume of his voice, shouting a bit now as he declared,

"The enemy is the one who is developing ever more dangerous technologies designed to destroy us! The enemy is the one who uses bullets, and bombs, and machinery to mow one another down in acts of tyrannical destruction whilst simultaneously seeking to wreck and vanquish anything that is Other. Us! We are the Other to them, and if they discovered us wholesale, my friends, the Muggles would try to wipe us off the face of the Earth!"

"No! We will not let them!" cried a voice from the crowd. Grindelwald smirked and nodded as others yelled their assent with the wizard who had interjected.

"And so I ask of you," Grindelwald called out, "what good it would do to divide the Magical world amid such an existential threat. What use would it serve us to tell the goblins they are lesser, to enslave or belittle those with lycanthropy or other conditions we have scorned? It serves us not in the least! I declare to you today that unity among every single Magical Beast and Being is what will save our kind. Unity! Harmony! We will present a whole front, joined together in the fight against those who would seek to destroy magic in its entirety. Who will stand with me, arm in arm with our Magical brothers and sisters of all stripes against the Muggle threat against us?"

There was a moment's pause, just a hair's breadth too long, and for a half second, Grindelwald panicked. But then he heard a chorus of voices exclaim their enthusiasm, and a burst of raucous applause broke out. Grindelwald yelled as loud as he could over the ruckus,

"Will you stand with me and with magic against those who would see us all destroyed?"

The cheers swelled, and Grindelwald held his arms out in an open gesture. He found Nagini's eyes again, and now she looked significantly less afraid. She was actually clapping hesitantly, as though she was not sure what to make of all this, but could not help approving a bit. After all, Grindelwald had just suggested that even a Maledictus was to be welcomed into the fold of Magical brethren in the fight against the enemy who would use whatever weapons and technology they possibly could to seek and destroy magic.

The cheering died down after a very long while, and Grindelwald said in a calm tone,

"Go from here, my brothers and sisters, my friends and my allies, and let it be known that Gellert Grindelwald seeks the protection and the promotion of magic in all its forms. Let the world know that we will unite with all those whom magic has kissed. We will stand, linked and bound by our common gift, unified under the threat against us. All of us together, none of us alone. We shall conquer our enemies and take our rightful place in a world of peace and harmonious existence. That is what Gellert Grindelwald seeks... for the Greater Good! Now go and spread that message far and wide, my friends."

People began to Disapparate one by one, vanishing from the amphitheater in pops and whirls. The crowd quickly thinned out, but Credence and Nagini remained, both of them with gazes trained upon Grindelwald. Once more, he found Nagini's eyes, and this time he locked his stare onto hers for a solid moment before nodding, turning, and stalking away.

''Do you think it worked?'' I asked hesitantly. Grindelwald nodded.

We were back in Nurmengard, where he sat behind his desk, leaning on his hands as he waited patiently for Nagini and Credence to arrive.

That morning Nagini had passed through the blue flames and pledged her eternal loyalty to Grindelwald and the Greater Good.

That morning the rally had taken place in the amphitheater, and to what I'd seen, it had worked like he had expected it to. But how could he be wrong? He's always right.

Oh no, not again these trains of thoughts! Stop thinking so much about him, just accept that you like him.

Owyn are you really suggesting that...

Yes, I am, now your thoughts are disturbing my dreams.

It was really different now I was able to converse with Owyn. He really was the Libra. I had a guardian. Someone who'd do anything for me.

Several impatient knocks sounded and Credence flung the door open. He turned back and whispered encouraging things to Nagini who clung to his arm.

''It's alright. You heard his speech, he won't be like them,'' he assured her. She hesitantly stepped inside and faced Grindelwald.

''It's an honor to meet you,'' Grindelwald said, standing up and bowing low. If he was going to convince her, he must do it right away. ''Credence told me much about you,'' he said glancing up at her.

Nagini blushed, the red standing out to her white skin. ''On the contrary, I'm honored to meet you, sir. You're one of the little people who support equality between wizards, witches and magical beings, often cursed.''

Grindelwald straightened and nodded slightly. ''Equality is what will keep us together in the end,'' he stated. Credence watched them proudly. ''Thank you, sir,'' he said softly. ''It's no matter, Aurelius. We will never deny new loyal followers, regardless of their conditions or appearances. It is important we all accept each other.''

Nagini's eyes twinkled. Grindelwald sure knew how to persuade people, there was no doubt.

''Nagini, I would like you to meet, (Y/N),'' Grindelwald said gesturing toward me. I stuck out my hand to her. ''Nice to meet you, Nagini,'' I said shaking hers. She nodded. ''Likewise.''

''(Y/N) will show you your room,'' Grindelwald said dismissively.

We talked a bit more on the way to her room. It was close to the owlery and had a beautiful view of the frozen lake near the castle walls. ''This is beautiful,'' she breathed as she stared at the mountains. ''They never treated me like this, they were always afraid of me, and when they weren't they only commanded me around. I was lonely there, I could sense their unacceptance.''

''And those who weren't afraid of me, it was the stench of pity that always surrounded me wherever I went.''

She glanced at me. ''But I don't sense that with you. You're different than them. You have a different aura. You accept me for who I am, curse and all?''

I nodded confidently. ''Of course. It's not your fault you're cursed. Also, I'm an outcast too. People are afraid of me, and since I've joined the Greater Good, they've actually been hunting for me.''

Her eyes watered a little and she turned around. ''I've always been told what to do and what not to do. I've never felt as free as I've done here.'' I went to stand beside her and watched the ocean of white snow. ''It's our choice what we do with our lives, not others'. We will do as we want and won't let anyone control us. We fight for what we believe is right.''

''We are much alike, Nagini. Probably more than you can imagine,'' I said turning away from the window.

Nagini turned to me. ''Do you mind giving me a tour? This place is so huge and I think I'll get lost at least several times.''

I showed her the owlery, the dining room, the library, and my room, just in case she needed me.

''Thank you so much. (Y/N), was it right?'' I nodded in confirmation. ''Any time. You're welcome to ask me anything when you need me.'' I smiled and left the room.

I went to Grindelwald's office to report everything had gone smoothly but stopped when I heard Queenie's voice emerge from the room. ''Queenie, I ask you for the last time. Why didn't you tell me about the letter?''

''I-I,'' she stuttered. ''The truth,'' he demanded. I heard Queenie gulp. ''I was afraid you might hurt them, and I don't want them to be hurt.''

Grindelwald sighed tiredly. ''It pains me to know you think so low of me, I wouldn't hurt them. But if you had told me, I would've been able to protect you from them. That's what I do for my most trusted followers.''

I heard Queenie sob, ''I'm sorry, sir.''

''You can go,'' he said a little disappointed. I heard footsteps nearing the door and was too late to duck out of sight before it was pulled open.

Queenie stood in front of me with red swollen eyes. She watched me angrily. ''Were you eavesdropping?'' she spat. ''Queenie, stop it. I'm sorry for telling him but it was the best.''

''Were you eavesdropping?'' she repeated her voice rising. I nodded guiltily and watched Grindelwald behind his desk. ''I was. But I couldn't help it. I was going to report something when I heard your voice and I didn't want to interrupt,'' I explained.

''So instead you'll listen to a private conversation?'' she snapped. ''I'm sorry, Queenie.'' I looked down.

''You're a traitor and the worst friend I've ever had,'' she said her eyes ablaze. This didn't sound like Queenie. I watched her concerned. ''I said I'm sorry, we can't do anything about it now. Can't we be friends again, like before?''

''Friends?'' she roared laughing madly. ''Do you really think we can become friends again?'' She took a step closer to me. Her eyes gleamed. They were empty and dark. Those weren't Queenie's kind eyes, were they?

Grindelwald stood up and approached us. ''Queenie, you can go,'' he said sternly. ''Now.'' She shot me a deadly look and stalked away.

I had tears in my eyes as I watched her. ''Are you alright?'' Grindelwald asked concerned standing beside me.

I turned to him. ''What happened to her?'' I asked nervously. ''That wasn't Queenie. Queenie would never do that,'' I said glancing back into the corridor. ''It was. She's been through a lot, let's just let this rest for some time. People change, (Y/N).

''Now, what did you want to report?'' he asked leaning against the front of his desk.

I turned to him. ''Just that Nagini is happy here and that everything went as planned,'' I muttered. ''I get you're a little anxious about what just happened, but you need to try and relax a little,'' he said, taking my hands and rubbing his thumbs across my palms.

A shiver went up my spine and I looked into his uneven eyes. People might think he was scary, but that must've been because they didn't know him. ''I might know a way to help you relax a little.'' He released my hands and waved his right one. Music started to play.

''Care to dance?'' he asked holding out a hand and holding the other on his back as he bowed lightly. I smiled and took it. ''I would love to.''

He flicked his hand again and the door closed. He took my right hand and placed his other on my nearer waist. I placed mine on his shoulder and leaned against him as we slowly swayed to the tone of the music.

Grindelwald's P.O.V (Third person)

There you were, in his arms. This was what he wanted. But it couldn't be real. He swore to himself never to start a relationship with anyone because that would create a weakness. A weakness that could bring him to his end.

He looked at you and rested his head on top of yours. As you continued to sway on the music he sighed softly. ''Is something wrong, sir?'' you asked looking up at him. He shook his head but his eyes betrayed his sadness.

''Would you like to tell me? It might help to talk about your feelings,'' you insisted. He smiled at you when he realized you used the words he had said earlier. ''You're right. Something is wrong,'' he admitted.

He hesitated and looked into your eyes. ''(Y/N).'' He caressed your cheek. ''I need to tell you something. But I'm not sure how,'' he said softly.

''Try to.''

Right then, he didn't care about whatever he had sworn to himself; he couldn't resist.

He nodded, cupped your cheeks and pushed his lips against yours. At first, he was uncertain, but when you started to kiss him back and run your fingers through his hair, he grew more confident and slowly drove you up against the wall.

''What if someone sees us?'' you gasped. He shook his head, his eyes on yours and his expression cunning. ''I don't care,'' he said returning his lips to yours.

The kiss quickly turned intense and he started running his hands over your body. He slid his tongue into your mouth and hissed softly when he found yours.

When he retreated he leaned his forehead against yours, as you were both gasping for breath he said softly, ''It's getting late.'' He looked into your eyes. ''Would you mind staying with me tonight?''

Was this really happening? Was that kiss even real?

Don't forget to reply quickly, he might grow uncertain if you take too long, Owyn warned.

You giggled and nodded. You finally realized this wasn't any fantasy, this was real. The beautiful truth.

(Y/N) P.O.V

He guided me to his room as the sun was setting. Once we were inside I stared out of the gap to the balcony at the beautiful color palette in the sky. Orange, yellow, red, but also a little grey and blue the former colors of the sky.

I felt Grindelwald behind me take my hand. ''Would you like to watch it with me?'' he asked uncertainly. I didn't answer. Instead, I pulled him along to the balcony and leaned against the balustrade.

I closed my eyes and breathed in the fresh air. ''It has been such a long time ago since I last felt as free as I do now,'' I said softly as the gentle wind blew against my face and ruffled my hair a little.

We entwined our fingers and I leaned against his shoulder as we watched the sun slowly sink behind the mountains.

In those few days, my life had changed completely, in a good way. The best way. I felt really happy again. This was how life was supposed to be. Good and calm. Enjoyable.

I would never leave him. Never.

The colors in the sky were replaced by darkness, and slowly small white lights popped out.

''Sir?'' I said looking up at him. ''Hm?''

''You know I'm loyal to you?'' I asked hesitantly. He looked down at me incredulously. ''Do you really believe you need to ask that?'' he asked close to chuckling. I watched him seriously and the amused expression faded.

He turned to me and took both of my hands. ''You needn't worry about that, my dear. I know you're forever loyal to me, you've shown me that much today.'' He kissed my knuckles.

I blushed a little at the wild thoughts that entered my mind.

Cunning, (Y/N). Go ahead.

I grinned a little and looked down. ''Is something wrong?'' he asked a little confused. I shook my head and looked into his eyes. ''No, sir. Nothing's wrong. But I'm starting to get a little tired,'' I said faking a yawn.

He took his time, but after a little while a broad grin spread across his face and he raised his eyebrows. ''Then we should sleep.'' He beckoned for me to enter the room. I did and threw him one last glance before he smiled and followed.

A/N: For this chapter, I want to thank Mrs. Slytherin Baelish who was as kind to write Grindelwald's speech for me. You can find the profile on FanFiction.net or here on Wattpad if you're interested. She's an amazing writer, so make sure to check out her profile! Thank you for reading!