What is Credence's real identity?

Desperate to find out the truth, Credence chooses to join Grindelwald despite Nagini's protests. At Grindelwald's base, Grindelwald reveals Credence's real identity; Aurelius Dumbledore.

What is credences true identity?

But in the sequel, The Crimes of Grindelwald, more is revealed when Grindelwald reveals that Credence is actually Aurelius Dumbledore, brother to Albus.

Is Credence Dumbledore's Brother?

There were plenty of unanswered questions about the Dumbledore family at the end of the previous "Fantastic Beasts" film, "The Crimes of Grindelwald." After Grindelwald told Credence Barebone that he was Aurelius Dumbledore, the brother of Albus Dumbledore, fans were left confused as a result of the sudden reveal.

Who is Credence's biological mother?

It's stated that Credence was born in 1901. That would tie in with Leta Lestrange being around the age of 6 or 7 when she swapped the babies and made him about 26 years old during the events of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.

Is Credence Snape's grandfather?

Credence Isn't Voldemort's Dad But He Could Be Snape's Grandpa. Before Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them came out, it seemed like the story's only real Potter connection would be Newt Scamander's relation to Luna Lovegood and a Dumbledore name-drop.

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Who is Credence Dumbledore's son?

It is explained that Credence is the illegitimate son of Albus's younger brother, Aberforth (Richard Coyle). His real name is Aurelius Dumbledore.

Is Tom Riddle related to Credence?

One particularly popular theory is that Credence is really Tom Riddle Sr., Voldemort's father. However, given Voldemort's British origins, Tom Riddle's Muggle status, as well as the timeline of his birth — in December of 1926 — it seems extremely unlikely that Credence is actually Tom Riddle Sr.

Is Snape related to Credence?

Credence Isn't Voldemort's Dad But He Could Be Snape's Grandpa. Before Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them came out, it seemed like the story's only real Potter connection would be Newt Scamander's relation to Luna Lovegood and a Dumbledore name-drop.

Is Credences sister an Obscurial?

Like Ezra Miller's character Credence, Ariana was an Obscurial, the host of an Obscurus, an unstable force that arises when a young witch or wizard suppresses their magic.

Why does Credence look like Snape?

Credence's costume and hair change are so similar to Severus Snape's that it foreshadows his path in Fantastic Beasts 3 — consequently ruining his ending. Grindelwald abused Credence's need for an identity, telling him whatever he wanted to hear to secure his loyalty in his war against Dumbledore.

Is Voldemort the son of Credence?

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore finally revealed that Credence (Ezra Miller) is Aberforth Dumbledore's (Richard Coyle) long-lost son, but his mother could very well be a Gaunt, making Credence related to Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes).

Who is Dumbledore's secret brother?

Aberforth Dumbledore

Aberforth is the younger brother of Albus Dumbledore and owner of The Hog's Head Inn in Hogsmeade. He clearly has quite a lot of resentment towards his brother, as well as Grindelwald, which is mainly due to the death of his and Albus' little sister, Ariana.

Was Credence the swapped baby?

So the short version: Leta Lestrange swapped her baby brother Corvus for a baby supposedly named Aurelius Dumbledore, who was later by some means separated from the Lestrange family and ended up becoming Credence Barebone.

Why does Credence turn into black?

Due to the repression of his magic from the amount of his abuse he endured, just like his Aunt, Ariana Dumbledore, Credence developed a dark parasitic force known as an Obscurus and became an Obscurial twenty years into his life.

Why is the phoenix with Credence?

After the phoenix chick exploded into an adult in The Crimes of Grindelwald, the magical creature stuck with Credence, following him where he went. The phoenix's presence is how Dumbledore realized Credence was, in fact, a member of his family. Crucially, Credence was the son of Aberforth Dumbledore, Albus' brother.

How is Newt related to Luna?

He's Luna Lovegood's grandfather-in-law

Luna Lovegood ends up marrying Rolf Scamander, who is Newt's grandson.

Who was Credences brother?

That is, unless he agrees to join the British Ministry of Magic as an Auror alongside his brother Theseus (Callum Turner) and hunt down the (surprise!) still-alive Credence Barebone (Ezra Miller) — a concession he isn't willing to make.

Did Grindelwald know Credence was an obscurus?

Grindelwald knew Credence was Aurelius Dumbledore from the moment he realized Credence was an Obscurial (much like Ariana Dumbledore), and that he had survived the Obscurus for so long (which meant that he came from a very powerful wizard bloodline).

Why is Credence not in Harry Potter?

Losing Aurelius would be too painful for Aberforth to bring him up ever again, and Albus has been known to discuss very few personal matters with the Harry Potter characters. It thus makes sense that Credence is never mentioned in Harry Potter: he is the Dumbledores' guilty secret.

Who is Credence's father?

Fantastic Beasts 3 reveals that Credence is Aberforth Dumbledore's illegitimate son.

Is Nagini from Grindelwald Voldemort's Snake?

J.K. Rowling recently gave more insight into one of the most controversial characters in the Wizarding World: Nagini, who was known only as Voldemort's snake in "Harry Potter," but appears as a woman in the prequel series, "Fantastic Beasts."

Was Credence on the Titanic?

It turns out that ship was the Titanic

According to the Crimes of Grindelwald screenplay (and reliable parts of the timeline), Leta and Credence were on the same sunken ship in 1901.

What is Leta lestrange to Bellatrix?

Born as Bellatrix Black, Bellatrix married into the Lestrange family, meaning she and Leta aren't related by blood. That makes Leta related to Bellatrix's husband, Rodolphus Lestrange, although that connection is no easier to find.

Is Credence Phoenix Fawkes?

After Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore: Movie Magic was released, it was confirmed in the book that Credence's phoenix was indeed not Fawkes.