Why was Credence dying?

Credence became able to use both his innate magical powers and his abilities as an Obscurial, making him a powerful force. By the 1930s, however, Credence's nature as an Obscurial was slowly poisoning him to death which Dumbledore recognised from his experiences with Ariana, Credence's aunt.

Did Credence Really die?

Credence's fate is also left ambiguous; while he was dying after the battle, he did not perish on screen.

Why did credence Dumbledore die?

Tragically, even though Credence was saved from Grindelwald's Avada Kedavra, he is dying because of his Obscurus (having survived so long only because of the powerful magic within him).

What was wrong with Credence?

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.

Does Credence die in the books?

The answer is, simply, he didn't die. Warner Bros. The movie companion book, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald: Movie Magic, explains that: "You could with justice have believed that Credence had been killed at the end of the first film.

FANTASTIC BEASTS 3: WHAT HAPPENED TO CREDENCE AT THE END OF SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE

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.

Does Credence turn into Snape?

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore confirmed that Credence Barebone/Aurelius Dumbledore (Ezra Miller) is the new Snape (Alan Rickman) through a very familiar line delivered by Aberforth Dumbledore (Richard Coyle). Fantastic Beasts 3 finally shed light on the Credence being Aurelius Dumbledore plot twist.

Why did Credence become evil?

Due to his step-mother's cruelty and hated towards magic and being emotionally unstable, Credence became the Obscurial whose Obscurus wreaked havoc in New York City.

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.

Whose wand did Credence get?

At the end of the last film, Grindelwald gave Credence a wand to channel his magic and revealed that he is actually Aurelius Dumbledore. However, do we trust this Dark wizard to be telling the truth?

Did Dumbledore know Credence was his brother?

Grindelwald also apparently lies to Credence at the end of The Crimes of Grindelwald by implying that Dumbledore wants him dead (“Your brother is trying to kill you”) — an obvious lie on Grindelwald's part, since as far as we know, Dumbledore doesn't even know who Credence is.

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.

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.

Why didn t the Qilin bow to Newt?

In contrast, the Qilin bowing to Santos was not meaningful because there was not enough information known about her character. Although she could be a good leader, she received little screen time to build up to her becoming the Supreme Mugwump.

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.

Does Credence become Fawkes?

What's more, the book Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore: Movie Magic confirms Fawkes is not Credence's phoenix at all.

What was Credence's name at birth?

In the movie's final moments, Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) reveals Credence's real name is Aurelius Dumbledore and says his “brother” (presumably Albus) is trying to kill him.

Is credence Dumbledore's sister's son?

It turns out that Credence isn't Albus' brother — he's his nephew. "The Secrets of Dumbledore" circumvents the timeline issues by revealing that Credence — or rather, Aurelius — isn't Albus' brother. He's Aberforth's son, which makes him Albus' nephew.

Did Dumbledore know Credence was his nephew?

In Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, Credence attempts to kill Albus but fails. As the phoenix bird's ashes drop onto him, Albus knows for certain that Credence is in fact Aurelius, Aberforth's long-lost son.

Is Voldemort the son of Credence?

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.

Why can't Credence be saved?

Tragically, even though Credence was saved from Grindelwald's Avada Kedavra, he is dying because of his Obscurus (having survived so long only because of the powerful magic within him).

Why is Credence looking for his mother?

While looking for his true identity, Credence searched all around Europe for his mother, with information from his adoption certificate. In the 1930s, Albus, after discovering that Credence was his nephew, explained to Newton Scamander the history of Aberforth and this woman's relationship.

How is Luna Lovegood related to Newt Scamander?

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

Luna Lovegood ends up marrying Rolf Scamander, who is Newt's grandson. If grandson is anything like his grandfather — which is quite likely, as both are magizoologists — that means we can expect Newt to be a bit of an eccentric.

Why does Credence look so much 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 Credence related to Tom Riddle?

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.