The Rise of Grindelwald

Theseus Scamander • Character Theseus Scamander was the older brother of Newt Scamander, a well-known hero of World War One, and an Auror for the Ministry of Magic in the 1920s. When Newt Scamander appeared before MACUSA in 1926 after creatures escaped from his case, the British Envoy recognized his last name, as did… Read More

Thunderbird • Creature Magical North American bird related to the Phoenix which creates storms with thunder and lightning as it flies (Pm).  The large albatross-like wings shimmer with a “cloud and sun-like pattern” that turns black and gold when it senses danger (WFT). Read More

Times Square • City places • Muggle places • Public places Times Square is a large, public square in Manhattan in New York City, surrounded by Broadway, 7th Ave, 46th, and 47th street. Near the end of Fantastic Beasts, this is one of the locations where Graves encounters the Obscurus. Read More

🎙️ Tina and the Elder Wand • Article

Posted June 23, 2018 by hpboy13 in Harry Potter Lexicon Minute / Theories

A highly relevant question to ask, as we all try to predict the future of the Fantastic Beasts series, is who is the current master of the Elder Wand? We know that when the series began, Grindelwald was its master and… Read More

Tina Goldstein • Character Porpentina “Tina” Goldstein was a witch who worked as an Auror for the MACUSA in 1920s New York. Tina was temporarily removed from her position as an Auror after attacking a No-Maj who was beating her young adult son. After this incident she was assigned as a Federal Wand… Read More

Tina, Newt, Queenie, and Jacob meet Gnarlak at the Blind Pig • Event They hope to get information from the notorious underworld goblin about the whereabouts of Newt’s missing Demiguise. The meeting is broken up by MACUSA Aurors Apparating into the bar. Read More

Tina takes Newt in to MACUSA headquarters • Event Tina Goldstein arrests Newt Scamander after he uses various spells in the presence of Jacob Kolwalski and fails to Obliviate him — and nearly loses a niffler in the process. No one at MACUSA will listen to her report except Percival Graves, who come down to her tiny office to… Read More

Titus • Character Titus was a Bowtruckle in Newt Scamander’s case (WFT). Read More

Tom (Bowtruckle) • Character Tom was a Bowtruckle in Newt Scamander’s case (WFT). Read More

toy wand • Games, toys, and jokes A contraband toy wand found under the bed of Modesty Barebone by her adult brother Credence in Second Salem Church caused their infuriated mother Mary Lou to threaten the child with a beating (WFT). Read More

Trailer for the Crimes of Grindelwald is out and it's, well, FANTASTIC! • Article

Posted March 13, 2018 by Steve VanderArk in The Films

The teaser trailer is out and it’s wonderful. We’re given glimpses of oh, so many new places and things — and some well-established things and places as well. First thoughts, in order: We’re back at Hogwarts! It’s great to see that lovely view down Loch Shiel again. Who is… Read More

Transfiguration Today • Publications “Transfiguration Today” is one of several ‘trade’ magazines in the wizarding world. This magazine has international readership, and it has been around for decades. Tina and Queenie Goldstein had this magazine, along with The Witch’s Friend and Witch Chat, in their apartment (WFT). “The Magazine that Changes Lives”, according to their advertisement in the… Read More

Torquil Travers • Character Torquil Travers was Head of Magical Law Enforcement for the Ministry of Magic during the mid-1920s. His swaggering personality was “harsh and mean-spirited” (CG). When Newt Scamander requested to have his international travel restrictions lifted in 1927 after confronting Grindelwald and an Obscurus in New York City, Travers exaggerated his… Read More