newt sighed in annoyance. It was only the first week back at hogwarts after the holidays, and he was now a sixth year, but already his classmates were being mean. One of them was laughing while holding Pickett the Bowtruckle by the arm and dangling him in the air. The tiny green creature was squealing while newt desperately tried to get him back

"No- please, stop! Give him back, please-" he said while reaching out to grab Pickett, but it was no use. The boy was holding him out of reach