Is Credence the baby Leta swapped?

Is Credence the baby Leta swapped?

But if Grindelwald knows Credence's identity, then the mother may be someone he knows. ... So the short version: Leta Lestrange swapped her baby brother Corvus for a baby supposedly named Aurelius Dumbledore, who was later by some means separated from the Lestrange family and ended up becoming Credence Barebone.

How are Leta Lestrange and Credence related?

Both Credence and Leta are the children of Corvus Lestrange by different mothers, making them half-siblings. ... If Credence is her half-brother, that also makes him a distant relative of Bellatrix, Sirius, and Tonks — which, we suppose, means that Credence comes by his pale complexion and dark, shaggy hair naturally.

Is Credence related to Leta or Dumbledore?

By the end of the film, he's able to convince more people to join his sinister scheme — including Credence. ... 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.

Who is Credence really related to?

In the final moments of the new film, Grindelwald reveals a crucial secret to Credence: Credence is the long-lost younger brother of Albus Dumbledore himself — and his real name is Aurelius.

Why did Leta Lestrange swap the babies?

According to Queenie, Leta was a "taker" rather than a "giver", and she did display a selfish streak throughout her youth: Leta swapped her baby half-brother Corvus for another infant simply because she couldn't tolerate his crying; at Hogwarts, she allowed Newt to take the blame and be expelled for her own childish ...

Is credence Dumbledore's son?

So let's begin with the issue of the timeline, which has caused the most issues for fans. Credence being Dumbledore's brother just doesn't fit into the timeline. However, Credence being Dumbledore's son in Fantastic Beasts does fit into the timeline.

How are Leta and credence Lestrange related?

• Both Credence and Leta are the children of Corvus Lestrange by different mothers, making them half-siblings. Whaaaaaaaaaat ?! As you might guess based on Leta's surname, she's an ancestor of the unpredictable and cruel Harry Potter antagonist Bellatrix Lestrange, and therefore to Bellatrix's cousins Sirius Black and Nymphadora Tonks.

What happens to Leta and Corvus in credence?

• The maid grabs the baby thinking it is Corvus and in all the confusion the babies never get switched back. Leta remains silent. The boat goes down and the family escapes on a lifeboat - but Corvus is with the other unsuspecting mother on a different boat. Leta sees their lifeboat capsize with Corvus sinking into the sea.

How is Leta related to credence in the Outsiders?

• As the movie plays out we realise Credence could be her half-brother....but wait a hot second. Leta was born after her father Lestrange put a curse on her mother and took her from her husband, who already had a son. Her mother died giving birth to her and her father remarried soon after.

How are the Lestrange's related to credence in Fantastic Beasts?

• The Lestrange's are already a part of the Fantastic Beasts universe thanks to Leta, and fans know Credence is not related to them. Lucius Malfoy's ancestry is easily traceable in the Harry Potter universe, and he descends from an old, wealthy wizarding family who have not yet appeared in the Fantastic Beasts franchise.