Did Ariana Dumbledore have an obscurus?

The story of Ariana Dumbledore seemed like an isolated — albeit tragic — occurrence back then. Like Ezra Miller’s character Credence, Ariana was an Obscurial, the host of an Obscurus, an unstable force that arises when a young witch or wizard suppresses their magic.

Is credence Ariana’s obscurus?

That is what Grindelwald is speaking to when he calls Credence “Aurelius.” Credence is not a blood relative, but like Marcus Aurelius, he is an adopted brother via the Obscurus that resides inside him.

Was Ariana Dumbledore a squib?

Ariana wasn’t a squib though, she sounds more like an Obscurial – the same as Credence. At 14-years-old, Ariana flew into a rage and her magical outburst killed Kendra.

Is Albus Dumbledore an Obscurial?

If Credence/Aurelius Dumbledore and Ariana Dumbledore are both Obscurials, it’s certainly possible that Harry Potter’s Albus Dumbledore is as well. Evidence suggests that Albus Dumbledore could have an Obscurus as well in the Fantastic Beasts movies.

Is Credence Ariana’s twin?

Grindelwald did say “Credence is the only entity alive” who can kill Dumbledore. Not a wizard, not a person, but an entity. If Credence has no real mother, but is Ariana’s “dark twin” Obscurus come to life, that could explain how he has lived so long, why he is so powerful, and why he really is Dumbledore’s brother.

Who is the Obscurial in Newt’s suitcase?

From Scamander, we learn that the Obscurus is a dark force that manifests itself inside a witch or wizard who is suppressing their magical ability. The Obscurus in Newt’s suitcase came from a little girl in Africa who he tried to save, but ended up dying because the force was too great for her to endure.

Can an Obscurial be cured?

According to Albus Dumbledore, an Obscurial could possibly be healed by replacing their feelings of alienation, which ultimately created their Obscurus, with a sense of belonging.

Is credence Ariana’s twin?

What did Albus do to his sister?

Dumbledore’s younger sister was abused by a bunch of muggle kids when she was just six years old. In Deathly Hallows, Dumbledore explains to Harry that the real reason Ariana was kept hidden was because they feared she’d be seen as a threat to the International Statute of Secrecy and shipped off to St. Mungo’s.

Why was credence an Obscurial?

Due to the repression of his magic, Credence developed a dark parasitic force known as an Obscurus and became an Obscurial. Credence was sought after by Gellert Grindelwald, who wanted to use his power to kill Albus Dumbledore, who he saw as the greatest threat to his revolutionary cause.

Who is the obscurus in Newt’s case?

Is Aurelius Dumbledore Aberforth?

As far as we know, Albus Dumbledore only has one brother and one sister. His brother, Aberforth, appears in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The real reason Aurelius can’t be Albus and Aberforth’s younger brother is pretty cut and dry. So, if you’re wondering how many brothers Albus has, there’s only one.