How is Credence Aberforth's son?

It is explained that Credence is the illegitimate son of Albus's younger brother, Aberforth (Richard Coyle). His real name is Aurelius Dumbledore. Aberforth's wife was murdered, and Aurelius was raised under the name Credance as an orphan.

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How is Aurelius Aberforth's son?

Aurelius was an illegitimate child of Aberforth's. His mother is killed, and as a result Aberforth is unable to care for his son. Credence is taken to America and put up for adoption, a fact known to no one but Leta Lestrange (Zoe Kravitz). Credence grows up unaware of his magical powers.

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Is Credence Aberforth's son or brother?

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.

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Is Credence Snape's dad?

Credence Barebone Isn't Voldemort's Dad But He Could Be Snape's Grandfather.

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Is Credence Barebone the son of Aberforth?

Aurelius Dumbledore (born c. spring 1900), also known as Credence Barebone through adoption, was an English-born American half-blood wizard who lived during the 20th century. He was the son of Aberforth Dumbledore and an unnamed woman. One year after his birth, he unexpectedly was taken to America with his aunt.

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Why did they make Credence look 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.

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Does Aberforth know Credence is his son?

A child hidden from his father. A child who, like Ariana, could not control his magic. [narrator] But Aberforth, realizing that Credence is his son, used a magic two-way mirror to communicate with him, so that Aurelius might know his true family.

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Is Voldemort a descendant of Credence?

Credence may well be related to Voldemort, but it would have to be through Voldemort's grandmother. That also means the mystery woman must've had a second child: Merope Gaunt, born in 1907. It's entirely possible that Aberforth could have sired a child with Voldemort's grandmother.

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Does Credence grow up to be 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.

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Is Queenie related to Snape?

They are from different families. Though Queenie might be related to Anthony Goldstein. Yeah, there are some similarities between them like they both were half blood and what u said but they are not related in any way. Also, Queenie was a naturally born legillimen while Snape had acquired that skill.

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Who is Credence real father?

Albus confirms to Creedence early on in the film that he is in fact a Dumbledore, quashing any rumor that Grindelwald had lied to the young boy in order to sway him to his movement. It is explained that Credence is the illegitimate son of Albus's younger brother, Aberforth (Richard Coyle).

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Who is Albus Dumbledore's wife?

Kendra Dumbledore

Not only did her husband end up being incarcerated in Azkaban, but the whole family had to move from Mould-On-The-Wold, to Godric's Hollow to try and protect her youngest.

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Why does Queenie look different in Secrets of Dumbledore?

More research proves that Alison was pregnant while filming, which could also explain things. Another fan noted, "Weight gain can truly change a person like night and day, even eyes and eyebrows can look vastly different!" Sadly, in April, Alison revealed that her pregnancy resulted in a miscarriage.

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Why did Queenie go with Grindelwald?

In the sequel, she decides to join Gellert Grindelwald in his crusade on the promise that she can marry Jacob due to a law refusing to allow humans and witches to marry. However, Queenie turns to the side of good again and both she and Jacob marry each other in 1932.

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Who was Credence's aunt?

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) - Linda Santiago as Credence's Aunt - IMDb.

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How did Credence find out he was a Dumbledore?

We learnt who Credence really is

At the end of the last film, Grindelwald told Credence he was really Aurelius Dumbledore – the previously unheard of sibling of Albus. However, that wasn't entirely true. While Credence is a Dumbledore, he isn't the brother of Albus, Aberforth and Ariana.

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Why was Credence never mentioned in Harry Potter?

It's thus unlikely Aberforth would open up about Credence without being prompted to. Since Harry doesn't know Aberforth had a son and Albus doesn't find it relevant for Harry in the context of the Second Wizarding War, it makes sense neither brother mentions Credence in the Harry Potter series.

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Who is Snape's grandfather?

Severus' lineage on his mother's side was Irish. His maternal grandparents, Muireann Prince and her husband, Roderick, were overjoyed when their daughter had a son. His middle name, Gaeilge for 'Dark Warrior,' was gifted at birth by Roderick when he held him for the first time.

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Who is Queenie in Harry Potter?

Queenie Goldstein (b. 6 January 1903) was an American half-blood witch and the younger sister of Tina Goldstein. She attended Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where she was sorted into Pukwudgie house.

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Is Credence Tom Riddle's dad?

There was a theory abt credence is actually Tom Riddle Sr. (voldemort's father), cause voldemort's dad left the witch (voldemort's mom) when she was pregnant, and 1926 is the year of Voldemort's bday. But after watching fantastic beasts, the theory might not be true.. Tom Riddle Sr. is a Muggle.

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Are Nagini and Credence a couple?

When promotional material for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald was released, it was believed Credence and Nagini would be a couple due to how closely together they were. After the release of the film, it is still speculated that the two have feelings for each other that they never revealed.

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How are Tom Riddle and Credence related?

As the most mysterious character introduced in Fantastic Beasts, Credence has been the subject of many fan theories, the most prominent of which is that Credence is related to Voldemort. One particularly popular theory is that Credence is really Tom Riddle Sr., Voldemort's father.

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Who did Aberforth have a child with?

In around 1901, Aberforth had a son, Aurelius Dumbledore with a girl that he fell in love with in Godric's Hollow. However, the girl was "sent away," presumably by her parents, either before or after Aurelius's birth, although Albus was aware of rumours that there was a child.

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Did Grindelwald have a child?

The year 1979, Gellert Grindelwald is released from his prison in Nurmengard for one night to see the love of his life, Angelina, for the very last time. January 23rd 1980, Angelina gave birth to a tiny baby girl who she named Victoria.

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Did Grindelwald love Dumbledore?

Dumbledore and Grindelwald forged a deep connection that most fans weren't aware of until revelations, outlined by Esquire, came out from Harry Potter's author. The two met as teenagers and quickly became close, ultimately becoming lovers bent on leading a wizard revolution.

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