Is that Minerva McGonagall? That we don’t know. Their father, Percival Dumbledore, gets locked away in Azkaban when the children are very young. We’ve never before heard any mention of Dumbledore having a second brother, let alone a sibling named Aurelius. Albus sparked to these ideas, and the two began researching the Deathly Hallows—something Albus’ brother, Aberforth, did not like. That´s why, Grindelwald refers to Aurelius as Dumbledore´s brother and that also would explain why the phoenix appears to Credence. Grindelwald lied to him by saying Dumbledore is his brother and that he seeks to destroy him, to get Credence to seek revenge against him and kill him. When Ariana was 14, one of her magical outbursts killed her mother Kendra, and Albus—who had just graduated from Hogwarts—was forced to move home to care for Ariana. So what do you think? Does the name Aurelius Dumbledore appear in the books? Spoilers for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald follow below. Fantastic Beasts 2 ending explained: Credence's twist to Dumbledore's family tree; Aberforth says Ariana was scarred by … No. Moreover, does Albus then know of this child’s existence? And again, only one brother and sister are mentioned in the books: “With a younger brother and sister to care for, and little gold left to them, there could no longer be any question of Albus accompanying me”, says Elphias Doge in his Dumbledore’s obituary. The blood pact between Dumbledore and Grindelwald: Does it simplify things? We’re going deep into Fantastic Beasts 2 and the film’s shocking ending below. There are a lot of questions and we will theorize about them in the following months. After Ariana’s death, her Obscurus went to live in Credence’s body. Dumbledore’s Parents. Aberforth attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry between 1895 and 1902. For more on Fantastic Beasts 2, peruse links to our recent coverage below: Hunter Schafer co-writes and stars in the second 'Euphoria' special episode. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. . In the final moments of the film, we learned that Credence Barebone is actually a Dumbledore. So, where does Aurelius come in? The real reason Aurelius can't be Albus and Aberforth's younger brother is pretty cut and dried. If Credence is Dumbledore’s full blood brother, then the very youngest he could be, according to he established canonical timeline of the Harry Potter universe, is 36 years old. is much more likely to be Dumbledore's son - a secret love child Was he lying? But it becomes even more complicated once you compare it against the timeline that Rowling laid out in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. And, perhaps, a chance for Dumbledore to save a close family member and rectify a past wrong. “It’s revealed in Fantastic Beasts 2 that Baby Credence/Aurelius was on the same ship as Leta Lestrange (Zoe Kravitz) and her half-brother, Corvus Lestrange Jr. As … He's the creator and author of Collider's "How the MCU Was Made" series and has interviewed Bill Hader about every single episode of Barry. When the ship was sinking (, Leta swapped out her real brother for a stranger’s baby, which happened to be Credence. I'm struggling to … Credence having one under his care is an exceptional case. We know that Albus Dumbledore was born in 1881, that his mother Kendra Dumbledore died in 1900 and that his father Percival Dumblefore was in Azkaban since the attack on Arianna. 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Whether Credence is the brother of Albus Dumbledore, the reveal sets up some interesting stakes for the battle at hand and the relationship between Grindelwald and Dumbledore. Albus resented this fact, and it was during his time at home in Godric’s Hollow that he befriended and fell in love with another young wizard, Gellert Grindelwald. Was Grindelwald telling the truth? But Dumbledore's mother Kendra died in 1899 when Ariana (born 1885 in pottermore) was 14 years old. He tells Credence that his “brother” has been trying to stop him, implying that his brother is Albus Dumbledore. These are some of the magazines we create at The Rowling Library. This could go against all our canon knowledge – we know Albus Dumbledore only has a brother (Aberforth) and a sister (Ariana), so another sibling could complicate things. Albus Dumbledore was born in 1881, according to Pottermore. Another theory along these lines is that Ariana could have borne a baby after moving to Godric’s Hollow, while she was in the care of her mother. It’s no longer Good Guys vs. Bad Guys, but a battle over these particular souls as Grindelwald forges ahead with his plan to put wizards in charge of the world. Because probably the half-elf woman knew the truth about Credence and she could be a dangerous loose end. He was switched in the crib by a young Leta Lestrange for her half-brother Corvus because he was crying. This is difficult for fans to … So how would Ariana’s Obscurus get to Baby Credence? i don’t know though. This theory is pretty interesting and it also makes you believe that the Dumbledores … The timeline of this is a little wonky, but it would likely come as welcome news to fans who aren’t crazy about this retconning of Dumbledore’s backstory with a secret brother. Those horrible things could be rape, and that would make another theory about Credence’s identity. The Mirror of Erised and Boggart: Changed for the sake of the plot, Scenes from the trailers and posters that didn’t make the final cut of The Crimes of Grindelwald, support us to help us create more content like this, Spoilers: The surprise in The Crimes of Grindelwald that could break canon (again). When the ship was sinking (side note: Was this the Titanic? Remember three young muggles did horrible things to Ariana (for which later Percival, Albus’ father, took revenge). But there’s a third possibility that’s very interesting: Credence himself isn’t Albus’ brother, but the Obscurus within him is actually Ariana’s Obscurus. 2. We don’t learn in Fantastic Beasts 2 who was carrying Baby Credence on that ship, but we see what appears to be his mother/caretaker drowning in the water as she tries to rescue what she thinks is her baby (other side note: a lotta kids die in this movie). No, it does not! There are theories that say that he could be the son of Albus’ aunt (who is mentioned in the books). If we ignore the “your brother” statement – one of the best theories is that Credence could be Ariana’s son. Blood Pact between Dumbledore and Grindelwald: Does it simplify things. That would explain why Grindelwald says “Your brother” – he is talking to the Obscurus, not to Credence. One possibility is that either Kendra and/or Percival had another child in secret, though this is complicated by the fact that Percival spent most of Albus’ life in prison and Kendra died while Albus was at school. Percival Dumbledore was convicted to Azkaban (and died in there, as we know in Deathly Hallows), a year before Dumbledore’s first year at Hogwarts. Dumbledore has two siblings, Aberforth and Ariana, according to the books. This is your final spoiler warning, folks. He was sentenced to Azkaban prison, where he later died, leaving Kendra to take care of the family. According to Grindelwald, they were Dumbledores. 3. That name, Aurelius Dumbledore, is new. Remember we still have three movies ahead. ‘Fantastic Beasts 2’: What’s Up with Dumbledore? One day, when Aberforth confronted Albus about his and Grindelwald’s plans, a three-way duel broke out. We don’t know if they modified them – they could have hidden something important about Credence identity. Let’s examine this more closely. Okay, we good? The Titanic sank in 1912, and there is no evidence to place Credence’s birth that late. Adam Chitwood is the Managing Editor for Collider. Cousin? How does this explain the phoenix in that final scene from Fantastic Beasts 2? I … You can download them for free. Kendra’s funeral was just after Dumbledore left Hogwarts when he was only 17, so again numbers don’t make much sense. I think grindelwald is a liar. Okay timeline wise, Kendra Dumbledore died during he Summer of 1899, same as her daughter Ariana who was 14 at … No one was sure whose curse it was that killed the young girl, but Grindelwald immediately fled, Albus’ relationship with Aberforth became more strained, and Albus himself carried with him deep regret for the rest of his life. According to Grindelwald, Credence is actually the long-lost younger brother of Albus, and his name is Aurelius Dumbledore. This had a traumatizing effect on the child that left her forever changed, unable to control her magic. Phoenixes are also known to approach the Dumbledore family. Of course, fans may be left wondering whether Grindelwald is telling Credence the truth. (There could even be a Time-Turner involved… So she brought Credence with her to America, and he was then given to the abusive Mary Lou Barebone (Samantha Morton), who raised him. (Grindelwald's claim appears to be backed up by the phoenix that proves Credence's true lineage. Percival Dumbledore faked his death and escaped Azkaban. At best, he feels some degree of guilt for her death. He was in Albus's shadow, as his brother was an extraordinarily talented and academic Wizard and even despite his great duelling talent, he was still incomparable to Albus in the field he specialised in. Another possibility is that Grindelwald is lying. It was probably the Titanic), Leta swapped out her real brother for a stranger’s baby, which happened to be Credence. Grindelwald’s interest in Credence suggests that Ariana’s death stuck with him just as much as it stuck with Dumbledore. After The Crimes of Grindelwald, we have Credence and Queenie having chosen Grindelwald’s side, which complicates matters going forward. What is part of Credence is Ariana’s Obscurus. It’s hard to know, but it feels like a genuine possibility. Is that why he sent Newt to New York to find Credence? That’s literally where Fantastic Beasts 2 ends, and you may have some questions. That would be Credence. While we’ve already broken down that specific ending, here we wanted to dive into what we do and don’t know about Dumbledore’s family history, so we can make some sense of just what in the world is going on here. Why? If you haven’t seen the film, turn back now. As we learned in the first Fantastic Beats movie, Ariana was likely an Obscurial—one whose suppression of magic creates an uncontrollable force. Aurelius Dumbledore is the lost brother of Albus Dumbledore, revealed by Gellert Grindelwald to Credence Barebone at the end of “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”. Do you agree with me that Credence is the son of Percival Dumbledore? His brother, Aberforth, was born in 1883; and his sister, Ariana, was born in 1885. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. It’s also worth noting that Percival never admitted to authorities why he attacked the Muggles, so he could maintain the secret of Ariana’s condition lest she be sent to an asylum. Their parents were Kendra and Percival Dumbledore. If you watch the film again, note that Abernathy and Rosier change the Lestrange Archives in the French Ministry and put them in the Lestrange family mausoleum. This could be a lie told by Grindelwald to convince Credence to go after Albus Dumbledore – after all, we know Gellert Grindelwald is seductive and manipulative. Leave your comments below, with your theories and if you like or dislike this plot twist at the end of “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”. After the attack against Ariana, Dumbledore’s father Percival attacked her assailants in a fit of rage, resulting in his arrest by the Ministry of Magic. It is almost impossible for Aurelius / Credence to be another sibling in the Dumbledore’s family – mainly because of his age. Finally, Grindelwald reveals Credence is a Dumbledore, the younger brother of Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law), and his name is Aurelius. This is brand new information, revealed by author and Fantastic Beasts 2 screenwriter J.K. Rowling. At the end of the movie Grindelwald tells Credence he is Aurelius Dumbledore, Albus' brother! He lives in Tulsa, OK and likes pasta, 90s thrillers, and spending like 95% of his time with his dog Luna. Later in the film, Leta corrects everyone's assumption that Credence is her younger half-brother Corvus by revealing that he died during a trip to America with the family midwife. You can help us buying from our fan store (we get a small cut from every purchase!). Credence's real name is Aurelius, and he is Albus' long-lost brother. Therefore, Grindelwald needs someone else powerful enough to defeat Dumbledore. Their lifeboat sail… So it's perfectly possible that Credence is a real Dumbledore brother, though we'll have to wait and see how that's possible in the three (yes three) … The young Grindelwald had ideas of wizard domination, asserting that Muggles were unfit to rule the world and the situation could be improved by pureblood wizards taking over. We have a few theories on how this would fit in the established canon: 1. When Ariana was six years old, she was attacked by three Muggle boys who saw her performing magic. Credence was 18 years old in the first movie set in 1926, so he was born around 1908, and Dumbledore is 45 years old in The Crimes of Grindelwald, set in 1927. About — In the press — Contact. Brother? He's been working for Collider for over a decade, and in addition to managing content also runs point on crafts interviews, awards coverage, and co-hosts The Collider Podcast with Matt Goldberg (which has been running since 2012). The Harry Potter lore that’s been written does not mention Dumbledore having another brother, so a few possibilities regarding how Aurelius came about are out there. Aberforth Read More Related Articles. Much more likely!” suggests commentator Carmen. It’s revealed in Fantastic Beasts 2 that Baby Credence/Aurelius was on the same ship as Leta Lestrange (Zoe Kravitz) and her half-brother, Corvus Lestrange Jr. ... His brother… So yeah, Dumbledore apparently has a brother, and that brother is Credence. Sign up to our weekly newsletter to stay up to date on the latests news and articles: The Rowling Library is not associated with J.K. Rowling, The Blair Partnership, Pottermore, Bloomsbury, Scholastic or Warner Bros., or any of the individuals or companies associated with producing and publishing Harry Potter books and films. I doubt credence is dumbledores brother. He could be lying to Credence Barone, as he did before (in the form of Percival Graves). Credence Barebone was born around 1901, allegedly to the Dumbledore family, as Aurelius Dumbledore, according to Gellert Grindelwald.In 1901, Credence was taken by his aunt on a ship heading to America. What about the Dumbledores? Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore was born in 1881, followed by Aberforth Dumbledore a couple years later and finally Ariana Dumbledore a couple years after that. Dumbledore's little brother, Aurelius. Aurelius?! So how can Credence be Dumbledore's brother if Kendra (Dumbledore's mother) died in 1889? So yeah, Dumbledore apparently has a brother, and that brother is Credence. Fantastic Beasts 2: Is Credence Related to Dumbledore? We don’t know. We then learn that Credence’s real name is Aurelius Dumbledore, as Grindelwald notes that Credence is actual Albus’s brother. The fact that Credence/Aurelius is family makes the drama between Dumbledore and Grindelwald much more intense and personal. Aurelius Dumbledore, the brother of Albus who, despite a detailed canon history of their lineage, we have never heard of before. Credence was revealed at the end of the film to be . However, Aurelius is an entirely new Dumbledore, and it’s hard to imagine how on earth he could even be distantly related to the Dumbledore family — let alone as closely related as a brother. If you were confused, you weren't alone. We know from Fantastic Beasts 1 that when the host Obscurial dies, the Obscurus typically vanishes with them, but Newt was able to keep one Obscurus alive when the host child died. The ship later sank during a storm and Credence was taken by Leta and Irma Dugard to a lifeboat. 'Euphoria' Special Part 2 Trailer Teases Jules' Christmas Story & New Early Release Date. Let’s check the math of … Why is he changing its name and referring to it with another name instead of Ariana? Whatever the case, it’s clear this Dumbledore brother reveal is part of Rowling’s overall plans for the Fantastic Beasts franchise, which is intended to span five films. Kendra was Muggle-born, while Percival was a wizard. Credence can be a true Dumbledore brother, or literally anyone’s child; anything is possible. So at the end of Fantastic Beasts 2, Grindelwald (Johnny Depp) tells Credence (Ezra Miller) that the troubled kid’s true name is Aurelius Dumbledore, referring to Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) as his brother. The proof is in the phoenix who comes to … | Time That’s literally where Fantastic Beasts 2 ends, and you may have some questions. All Of Albus' Brother And Sisters Names Start With The Letter "A" This may seem like a stupid fact, but it could also point to the legitimacy of Grindelwald's claim about Credence's true origin. Dumbledores full name is Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore ; Credence Being Albus Dumbledore's Brother Doesn't Make Sense. 4. As a result, some believed Percival to be a believer in blood purity, given his seemingly random Muggle attack. But I think Queenie maybe related to snape… Might be his grandmother. A phoenix will always appear if a Dumbledore is in danger. Well Grindelwald is an extremely powerful wizard, so perhaps he conjured it. First name . Read more articles about “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald”: If you liked the article, you can support us to help us create more content like this. Also, when Grimmson is talking to Grindelwald below the bridge, he says he killed “the woman”, as if that was the order. So what we learn in Fantastic Beasts 2 about Aurelius is literally all we know. Does it break canon? . We know Grindelwald can be persuasive, and the entire reason he needs Credence is because he believes Credence is the only one who can defeat Albus Dumbledore. 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