Why does Grindelwald think Credence can kill Dumbledore?

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.

Did Grindelwald manipulate Dumbledore?

Even if he defeated Dumbledore after he achieved his goal he would have freed Dumbledore and his other prisoners, and offered them a chance to realize he actually made the world better. So yes he did manipulate Dumbledore, but he did it because he cared for him, and not in spite of it.

Can Credence be a Dumbledore?

The answer is, Credence isn’t a Dumbledore. Grindelwald is lying, That’s the main point of his character he manipulates every one around him to believe that he doesn’t want violence.

Why does Grindelwald want Credence?

He believes Credence to be that wizard, due to his ability to survive as an Obscurial (most people succumb to the Obscurus parasite and die at a young age). If he was lying, then he wants a powerful obscurial on his side, and he is trying to turn Credence against Dumbledore.

Did Grindelwald lie to Credence about being a Dumbledore?

FB2 ended with Grindelwald telling Credence that his true name was Aurelius and that he was the brother of Albus Dumbledore. The movie did not explain when and how Grindelwald discovered the identity of Credence, and many think that he was simply lying to Credence.

Did Grindelwald know Dumbledore loved him?

1-Grindelwald knew Dumbledore loved him but decided not to tell he wasn’t gay, in order not to not hurt his best friend’s feelings… and possibly take advantage of the situation, in particular when he convinced Dumbledore to leave Godric’s Hollow with him and bring Ariana along!

How did Grindelwald get the image of Albus Dumbledore?

Once Ariana lay prone and lifeless on the ground, Grindelwald took advantage of Dumbledore’s devastation to flee. But Lord Voldemort’s predecessor had to believe a day of reckoning with Dumbledore was in the distant offing. Grindelwald’s boggart likely took the image of Albus Dumbledore.

What did Grindelwald do to Ariana?

Grindelwald laid himself and his intentions bare to Dumbledore; Albus finally came to grips with just how evil those intentions were. Once Ariana lay prone and lifeless on the ground, Grindelwald took advantage of Dumbledore’s devastation to flee.

What happened to Grindelwald’s wand?

In 1998, 53 years after his defeat, Grindelwald was slain in his prison cell by Lord Voldemort, who was searching for the Elder Wand as part of his plan to seize control of the Wizarding World. It was only during the confrontation in Grindelwald’s cell that Voldemort learned Albus Dumbledore had claimed the wand long ago.

How did Grindelwald become a dark revolutionary?

Unwilling to face Albus, he fled the country and received putative blame for Ariana’s death, thus confirming his place on the wrong side of the law and touching off his career as a Dark revolutionary, which would last until 1945. Following his acquisition of the Elder Wand Grindelwald began amassing an army of followers.