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[aphoenixsong]

I am quite fond of Newt if you must know. [His blue eyes are sharp, unyielding.] His treatment was deplorable and I hope he finds happiness in the United States.

[Then, musing...]

I believe he will if the past remains the same. [He is purposefully circling around another subject, expression stony.] Timelines are curious, are they not? Nothing is stagnant and one change can transform the future of an entire world.

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[credence_barebone]

Are you saying the past can change?

[aphoenixsong]

I do believe so; why else would Time Turners be so controversial?

[credence_barebone]

Time turners?

[aphoenixsong]

You do not know of them? That may be just as well.

They allow one to visit the past.

[credence_barebone]

I.... You're a wizard, aren't you?

I'm... not part of that world.

[aphoenixsong]

I am indeed! Or, rather, I was.

[His smile is delighted.]

A Muggle, then! Though that is not the term used in the United States, I believe.

You mentioned Newt but not sure if you've seen FBAWTFT - for spoilers?

[credence_barebone]

A what?

Don't worry about spoiling me. <3

[aphoenixsong]

A...No-Maj. You do not possess Magic.

Usually I would be hesitant to reveal details to such as you, but truly, I have begun to question our secrecy.

OK, because Credence here is super spoilery!

[credence_barebone]

I... I'm not sue if hiding is the best way to do things either.

And I'm not a... a No-Maj. I want to learn how to be a wizard. Mr Graves told me... well, some things about it.

No problem! :3

[aphoenixsong]

I have long thought our world should work side by side with yours. Secrecy becomes an issue in so many cases and those who are gifted with Magic are often treated poorly. Then there are the problems that arise when a Magic user forgoes all boundaries in their desire for power. I mourn each Muggle who perished in confusion.

[He tilts his head delicately.] Have you shown any signs of Magic? They might surface as strange events, for example. Have you saved yourself and not known how? Have you made objects float or fly?

I find it strange that Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry has not contacted you.

[credence_barebone]

[He looks increasingly uncomfortable as Dumbledore speaks, hunching up as if he wants to make himself very small.]

My ma says all magic is wicked and evil. If they had contacted us, she would have put a stop to it.

[aphoenixsong]

She might indeed have torn up a letter, but most Magical institutions do not rely solely on that. We keep a careful record of all Magical children and if we receive no response, further action is taken.

[He frowns faintly, voice softening.] There is nothing wrong with being without Magic. You are not less than a Wizard or Witch.

[credence_barebone]

You don't know my ma. She wants to stamp out all witchcraft in America. Maybe things are different where you are.

[aphoenixsong]

I find it difficult to believe one woman could accomplish such. [But he does look concerned.] Your Magic would have shown by now. Those who attend Hogwarts begin their studies at age eleven.

[credence_barebone]

[Much like Ariana, he had to suppress it...]

So it's... too late for me to learn?

[aphoenixsong]

No, not at all. It is never too late as long as you live. [Albus looks intrigued, however, examining Credence with intense interest.] ...an Obscurial.

[Yet this is a rare case of one and, suddenly, a name springs to mind.]

Credence. Is that your name? Credence Barebone?

[credence_barebone]

[He winces at the word 'Obscurial'.]

Uh... Yes... I'm Credence Barebone. How do you know my name?

[aphoenixsong]

It may sound strange to you, but I come from a date long after yours. Decades, in fact.

I am Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore and I was Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

[credence_barebone]

Then why would you know me? I'm nobody important...

[aphoenixsong]

I disagree! Obscurials are a rarity and a sad reminder of what needs to be changed.

Besides which, your adoptive mother did leave her mark.

[credence_barebone]

So I'm... I'm not a squib?

[aphoenixsong]

No, you are not. Your Magic is quite powerful.

[credence_barebone]

I really want to learn.

[aphoenixsong]

I will help you in any way I can, Credence. [This is a child who fell through the cracks. Albus's heart aches for him.] First...

We must discover a way to release your Magic...safely.

[credence_barebone]

I... I don't know how.