Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald

In 1927, Grindelwald escapes while being transferred to Europe. In London, Newt is banned from traveling, but Dumbledore asks him to find Credence, who survived and is in Paris with Nagini, a Maledictus who turns into a snake. Jacob and Queenie show up; Newt breaks the love spell Queenie put on Jacob, and she leaves hurt. In Paris, everyone is hunting Credence. Leta Lestrange, engaged to Newt's brother Theseus, reveals a family secret. At Grindelwald's rally, he shows visions of a coming war, Leta sacrifices herself, and Queenie switches to his side, along with Credence. Newt learns of a blood pact between Dumbledore and Grindelwald. At the end, Grindelwald tells Credence his name is Aurelius Dumbledore.

1. ReferenceThe Mirror of Erised

   The huge mirror where Dumbledore sees his younger self beside Grindelwald is the Mirror of Erised, which shows your deepest desire. It comes back later in the saga.

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2. ReferenceNicolas Flamel in the flesh

   The frail old man who helps the group in Paris is Nicolas Flamel, a real French alchemist tied to the legend of the philosopher's stone. Rowling had already mentioned him in the books.

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3. ReferenceThe boggart lesson

   Dumbledore teaches the Riddikulus spell against a boggart in a classroom with a mirrored wardrobe. The same classroom comes back later in the saga.

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4. SetupA woman named Nagini

   At the circus, Credence befriends Nagini, a Maledictus doomed to turn into a snake forever. Remember that name.

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