Quentin Kowalski

Quentin Kowalski is the name of the hypothetical future grandson of the No-Maj Jacob Kowalski and the witch Queenie Goldstein. His only appearance is within a vision of a possible future conjured by the Dark Wizard Gellert Grindelwald in 1927 to manipulate Queenie into joining his cause (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay). Quentin's existence represents the happy, mixed-heritage family life that MACUSA law forbade, making him a powerful symbol of what Queenie desired most.

Quentin Kowalski's sole appearance occurs in a vision created by Gellert Grindelwald at his rally in the Lestrange Mausoleum in Paris (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald). Grindelwald, sensing Queenie Goldstein's deep unhappiness with the wizarding law that prevented her from marrying the No-Maj Jacob Kowalski, showed her a glimpse of a future where his victory would abolish such laws. In this vision, Queenie and Jacob are happily together, and they are visited by their young grandson, Quentin. This idyllic scene was designed to prey on Queenie's desperation and persuade her that aligning with Grindelwald was the only way to achieve her dream of a family with Jacob. The vision was a critical factor in her decision to walk through the blue flames and join Grindelwald's followers (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay). As Quentin only exists in a possible future, his actual existence remains unconfirmed. However, following Queenie's return to Jacob's side and their subsequent marriage, the possibility of Quentin eventually being born becomes plausible (Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore).

In the vision, Quentin is a young, dark-haired boy who appears happy and affectionate towards his grandparents (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay). His cheerful demeanor is part of the idealized future presented to Queenie to tempt her.

As the grandson of a witch and a No-Maj, Quentin would be considered a Half-blood. While it is highly probable that he would be born a wizard, his magical status is never explicitly confirmed. The vision in which he appears does not show him performing any magic.

No possessions are known or shown.

• Jacob Kowalski (Grandfather): The vision depicts a loving relationship between Quentin and his grandfather. Jacob is shown as an integral part of the happy family unit Quentin belongs to (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald).
• Queenie Goldstein (Grandmother): Quentin is the embodiment of Queenie's deepest desire for a family. The vision presents her as a loving grandmother, and her love for this potential future is what Gellert Grindelwald exploits to win her allegiance (Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay).
• Gellert Grindelwald: Quentin has no direct relationship with Grindelwald. He is merely a pawn, a magical illusion created by Grindelwald to serve as a powerful tool of emotional manipulation against Queenie.

• Quentin: A name of Latin origin derived from Quintus, meaning “fifth.” It is a traditional name in both English and French-speaking cultures and has no other known significance to the character.
• Kowalski: A common Polish surname meaning “blacksmith,” inherited from his grandfather, Jacob Kowalski.

Quentin Kowalski is a character created exclusively for the Fantastic Beasts film series and does not appear in the original seven *Harry Potter* novels. All information about him comes from the film Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald and its corresponding published screenplay. The vision of Quentin is a significant plot device that provides the final impetus for Queenie's shocking decision to defect to Grindelwald's side, serving as a major turning point for her character arc. While the events of Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore see Queenie and Jacob finally marry, it remains to be seen whether the future with Quentin will come to pass in the canonical timeline of the series.