Show pageOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ======Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore====== =====Introduction===== *Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore* is the third installment in the //Fantastic Beasts// film series, which serves as a prequel to the main *[[Harry Potter]]* series (film). The story focuses on the efforts of [[Albus Dumbledore]] and [[Newt Scamander]] to thwart the rising political power of the Dark Wizard [[Gellert Grindelwald]] in the 1930s, exploring the complex history between the two powerful wizards and revealing critical secrets about the [[Dumbledore family]]. As a film entry, all information is sourced from the film itself unless otherwise noted. =====Plot Summary===== The narrative begins with [[Albus Dumbledore]] tasking [[Newt Scamander]] with a mission to prevent [[Gellert Grindelwald]] from seizing control of the wizarding world. [[Grindelwald]]'s plan hinges on an upcoming election for the Supreme Head of the International Confederation of Wizards. He captures a rare and sacred creature, a [[Qilin]], which has the ability to see into one's soul and bow before someone who is pure of heart. After killing the [[Qilin]], [[Grindelwald]] uses [[necromancy]] to reanimate it, intending to have the creature bow to him at the election ceremony and thus legitimize his claim to power. Unable to move directly against [[Grindelwald]] due to their magical [[blood pact]], [[Dumbledore]] assembles a team to counter him. The group consists of [[Newt Scamander]], his Auror brother [[Theseus Scamander]], American [[Charms]] professor [[Lally Hicks]], French wizard [[Yusuf Kama]], and Newt's Muggle friend, [[Jacob Kowalski]]. Their strategy is to confuse [[Grindelwald]]'s precognitive abilities by creating multiple identical suitcases and having no single, coherent plan. During their mission, it is revealed that [[Credence Barebone]] is in fact Aurelius Dumbledore, the illegitimate son of [[Aberforth Dumbledore]]. [[Credence]], who is dying from the effects of his [[Obscurus]], confronts Albus but is ultimately convinced of [[Grindelwald]]'s deception. At the final election ceremony in Bhutan, [[Grindelwald]]'s plan is set in motion, and his enchanted [[Qilin]] bows to him. However, Newt's assistant, [[Bunty Broadarrow]], reveals she was entrusted with the surviving twin [[Qilin]]. This pure-hearted creature first bows to [[Dumbledore]] and then to the Brazilian candidate, [[Vicência Santos]], who is subsequently elected. Enraged, [[Grindelwald]] attempts to kill [[Credence]], but Albus and [[Aberforth]] cast protective spells. The collision of their spells with [[Grindelwald]]'s curse shatters the [[blood pact]]. A brief, intense [[duel]] erupts between [[Dumbledore]] and [[Grindelwald]] before the latter disapparates. The story concludes with the wedding of [[Jacob Kowalski]] and [[Queenie Goldstein]] in Jacob's bakery. =====Main Characters===== * [[Newt Scamander]] * [[Albus Dumbledore]] * [[Gellert Grindelwald]] * [[Jacob Kowalski]] * [[Credence Barebone]] (Aurelius Dumbledore) * [[Theseus Scamander]] * Professor [[Lally Hicks]] * [[Queenie Goldstein]] * [[Yusuf Kama]] * [[Aberforth Dumbledore]] =====Key Revelations and Magical Concepts===== * **[[Credence Barebone]]'s Parentage:** The film reveals that [[Credence]] is not Albus's brother, but his nephew—the son of [[Aberforth Dumbledore]] from a relationship with a young woman from [[Godric's Hollow]]. * **The [[Blood Pact]]:** This magical object, which appears as a vial containing the intermingled blood of [[Dumbledore]] and [[Grindelwald]], physically prevents them from acting against one another. It is destroyed when their opposing spells collide during their attempt to save [[Credence]]. * **The [[Qilin]]:** A gentle, magical beast resembling a dragon and a deer, capable of recognizing purity of heart. Its central role in the wizarding election process is a major plot device. * **International Wizarding Politics:** The film offers a deeper look into the workings of the International Confederation of Wizards and the process for electing its leader. * **The Room of Requirement's Precursor:** [[Dumbledore]] uses a room in [[Hogwarts]] called the "errant room" that functions exactly like the [[Room of Requirement]], changing to suit the user's needs. He uses it to create a [[Portkey]] that leads directly to his brother's pub, the [[Hog's Head Inn]]. =====Connections to the Harry Potter Canon===== * **Dumbledore's Backstory:** The film directly dramatizes the history between Albus and [[Gellert Grindelwald]], which was recounted by [[Aberforth Dumbledore]] and [[Rita Skeeter]] in //[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows]]//. It explores Albus's love, regret, and the reasons for his inaction. * **[[Aberforth Dumbledore]]:** The character of [[Aberforth]] is significantly expanded upon, showing his life as the barkeep of the [[Hog's Head Inn]] and revealing the deep pain surrounding his family, particularly the tragedy of his sister, [[Ariana Dumbledore]]. * **[[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]]:** The school is featured prominently, including scenes in the [[Great Hall]] and the [[Room of Requirement]]. * **[[Hogsmeade]]:** The wizarding village appears, with the [[Hog's Head Inn]] serving as a key meeting point and Portkey hub for [[Dumbledore]]'s team. * **Familiar Magic:** The film features many spells and magical concepts from the original books, including [[Portkeys]], [[Apparition]], the [[Stunning Spell]] ([[Stupefy]]), and nonverbal magic. =====Behind the Scenes===== * The screenplay was co-written by J.K. Rowling and Steve Kloves, the latter of whom wrote the screenplays for most of the original *Harry Potter* films (film). * The role of [[Gellert Grindelwald]] was recast, with actor Mads Mikkelsen taking over the part (film). * The film is the third in what was originally announced as a five-film series, though the future of the series remains unconfirmed (J.K. Rowling interview).
