The final trailer for 'Fantastic Beasts 2' delivered the mother of all shocks to 'Harry Potter' fandom.
The final trailer for Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald landed on Tuesday evening (IST) and it made the fandom yearn for November 16 to arrive as soon as possible. The new trailer offers a ton of new magic, introduces us to new creatures and unfurls the secrets that became a crucial part of the Harry Potter movies and books.
One of the best things to come out of the 2.23-minutes-long trailer is the revelation of Nagini's origin story. Those who are new to fandom and for those who need a refresher, Nagini was one Voldemort's Horcruxes which was decapitated by Nevill Longbottom in the battle of Hogwarts. Generates whole new respect for Longbottom, doesn't it?
There are other few gems that were revealed in the new and final trailer.
Let's take a look.
1. Brother, why you do this?
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Theseus Scamander (Callum Turner) is engaged to Leta Lestrange, Newt's former friend. This is a scene in which two brothers meet but not in a pleasant way. Is this because of the past or just plain sibling animosity?
2. Look who is right next to Credence on the wall
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We have seen this wall full of information in the teasers and trailers before. This time around though, it is clearer than before. The most striking things on the wall of clues are the names Credence Barebone and Corvus Lestrange. A third Lestrange? How is this person connected to Credence?
3. Magical frame
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We will see the new magic unfold in the upcoming instalment of Fantastic Beasts. The final trailer is full of it, but this one frame catches your attention like no other. The black fabric floating in the air reminds one of those terrible Death Eaters.
4. Dumbledore and Newt meet
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Dumbledore meets with Newt to tell him about a 'safe house' in Paris if 'things go terribly wrong,' or should Newt 'fancy somewhere nice to go for a cup of tea.' Tea drinking remains crucial for British wizards, no matter Grindelwald on the lose.
5. Grindelwald got some magic!
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One of the new magic tricks and the one that should terrify one and all.
6. Hogwarts halls
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Quaint Hogwarts halls are soothing to look at.
7. Meet Kappa
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That golden shimmering thing behind Newt is a Kappa. It's a dangerous water demon which was first introduced in Harry Potter's Defence Against the Dark Arts classes. This Kappa's ghost-like appearance, that too above ground raises more questions than answer any of the riddles.
8. Fireworks or just a brilliant beast?
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them introduced a lot of new creatures. The second instalment will be here to up the ante. Just look at this special on above.
9. Magic in walls?
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We have seen wizards go into a wall on their way to Hogwarts at Platform Nine and Three-Quarters. But the frame above shows there are many more ways to cut your distance short.
10. Drumroll for the big reveal, please!
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Claudia Kim's mysterious character was only defined as 'the Maledictus.' They are a witch or wizard who carries a blood curse which ultimately turns them into a beast forever.
Boy, we were wrong!
11. Nagini
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That Maledictus is actually Nagini! Now relive that final battle moment showcasing Neville Longbottom's heroics. Give you a whole new perspective, doesn't it?
Author JK Rowling was sitting on this secret for 20 years!
12. Oh Dumbledore, your desire shows!
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One of the hidden gems of the trailer is the reappearance of young Grindelwald who we first saw in Deathly Hollows - Part 1, played by Jamie Campbell Bower. This is the scene where Dumbledore is looking into the Mirror of Erised in which he sees his old friend Grindelwald.
JK Rowling earlier said that rest of the Fantastic Beasts movies will explore the relationship between two great wizards.
