

Credence flees with Grindelwald to Nurmengard where he learns that he is Albus’ long-lost brother Aurelius. Tom Riddle Jr.-who later becomes Lord Voldemort-is born in London.ġ927: Newt travels to Paris to find Credence on Albus’ orders. Aurelius Dumbledore, is born.ĭecember 1926: Newt Scamander arrives in America. Ariana is accidentally killed during a three-way duel between Albus, Aberforth and Grindelwald, prompting Grindelwald to flee.ġ900-1926: At some point in this time period, Grindelwald steals the Elder Wand-one of the three Deathly Hallows-from wandmaker Gregorovitch. Grindelwald arrives in Godric’s Hollow after being expelled from Durmstrang Institute and befriends Albus. September 1892-June 1899: Albus attends Hogwarts.ġ899: Kendra is accidentally killed by Ariana, forcing Albus to return home to care for his sister. Percival seeks revenge for his daughter’s assault and is imprisoned in Azkaban for it. Note: Although Albus Dumbledore is usually referred to by his last name, for the sake of clarity, we’re calling him Albus in the timeline.ġ881: Albus Dumbledore is born to Percival and Kendra Dumbledore in the village of Mould-on-the-Wold.ġ883: Albus’ brother, Aberforth Dumbledore, is born.ġ885: Albus ‘ sister, Ariana Dumbledore, is born.ġ891: Ariana is attacked by three Muggle boys. Take a look at the timeline to see how the events of Fantastic Beasts connect to Harry Potter. As this is the year Dumbledore famously defeated Grindelwald in a duel, it seems to indicate that the relationship between the pair will play a large role in the coming films.
FANTASTICAL BEASTS SERIES
Rowling has said that the franchise will take place over a period of 19 years, meaning the events of the series will conclude in 1945. But when Dumbledore recruits him to track down Credence Barebone (Ezra Miller) in Paris before the escaped Grindelwald can, he resolves to hop an illegal Portkey to France and find the powerful, yet troubled, Obscurial. and banned from international travel by the British Ministry of Magic. When The Crimes of Grindelwald begins, a few months after the events of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Newt is back in the U.K. Much of the trouble stems from discord over how witches and wizards should interact with their non-magical counterparts, a divide that has been further strained by the actions of Gellert Grindelwald (Johnny Depp), a dark wizard who has a complicated history with Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law). MORE: All the Ways Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Connects to Harry Potter However, when several of his beasts accidentally escape, he finds himself embroiled in the political tensions surrounding the American magical community.
FANTASTICAL BEASTS FULL
The first movie, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, follows magizoologist Newt Scamander ( Eddie Redmayne)-the author of a famous Hogwarts textbook-who arrives in New York City with an enchanted briefcase full of magical creatures and the desire to complete a global research expedition.
