FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE
Screenplay by
J.K. Rowling & Steve Kloves
Based on a screenplay by
J.K. Rowling
Directed by
David Yates
FINAL SHOOTING SCRIPT
March 21, 2022
FOR INSTRUCTIONAL USE ONLY
1.
1 INT. TRAIN CAR - DAY 1
MEN and WOMEN sit silently in the flickering light. CAMERA
GLIDES slowly, reveals a MAN standing, strap in hand, gently
swaying with the train's movements. His face is hidden to us,
but his HAT, set at a mildly rakish angle, is somehow
familiar.
2 EXT. STATION - MOMENTS LATER - DAY 2
The train comes to a halt. The doors open. The men and women
stream out, including the man in the hat.
3 EXT. PICCADILLY CIRCUS - MOMENTS LATER - DAY 3
The man with the hat emerges into the light and separates
from his fellow passengers. He glances about briefly, then
continues on.
4 INT. CAFÉ - DAY 4
Busy. Loud. As a WAITRESS with a DARK BOB crosses into view,
we go with her, wending as she wends, gracefully gliding to a
table near the back, where she sets a cup of something hot in
front of the man with the hat: DUMBLEDORE.
DUMBLEDORE
Thank you.
WAITRESS
Would you like something else?
DUMBLEDORE
No. Not just yet - I'm waiting.
(a frown)
I'm expecting someone.
The waitress nods and turns away. Dumbledore watches her go,
then stirs a lump of sugar into his tea, leans his head back,
and closes his eyes. We HOLD on him like this, face in
repose, for a long time until... a LIGHT falls over
Dumbledore's face.
Dumbledore opens his eyes, considers the man standing beside
his table: GRINDELWALD.
GRINDELWALD
Would this be one of your regular
haunts?
(CONTINUED)
2.
4 CONTINUED: 4
DUMBLEDORE
I don't have any regular haunts.
For a moment, Grindelwald studies him, then sits in the seat
opposite.
GRINDELWALD
Let me see it.
Dumbledore stares at him, then slowly brings a hand into view
and reveals: the BLOOD TROTH. As he cradles it, its chain
slowly slithers between Dumbledore's fingers, as if alive.
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
Sometimes I imagine I still feel it
around my neck, I carried it for so
many years. How does it feel around
yours?
DUMBLEDORE
We can free each other of it.
Grindelwald ignores this, glancing about the room.
GRINDELWALD
Love to chatter, don't they, our
Muggle friends. Though one must
admit: They make a good cup of tea.
DUMBLEDORE
What you're doing is madness-
GRINDELWALD
It's what we said we'd do.
DUMBLEDORE
I was young. I was-- GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
--committed. To me. To us.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
No. I went along because-
GRINDELWALD
Because?
DUMBLEDORE
Because I was in love with you.
They stare into each other's eyes, then Dumbledore looks away
again.
(CONTINUED)
3.
4 CONTINUED: (2) 4
GRINDELWALD
Yes. But that's not why you went
along. It was you who said we could
reshape the world, that it was our
birthright.
Grindelwald settles back, eyes narrow. INHALES.
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
Can you smell it? The stench? Do
you really intend to turn your back
on your own kind for these animals?
Dumbledore's eyes shift, meet Grindelwald's steely gaze.
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
With or without you, I will burn
down their world, Albus. There's
nothing you can do to stop me.
Enjoy your cup of tea.
As Grindelwald exits, a LOW RUMBLE begins. Dumbledore stares
down at his teacup, watches it faintly TREMBLE on the hard
surface of the table. As the liquid within QUIVERS, he seems
to get lost in it.
We go to flames, holding for some time, until we are in...
5 INT. DUMBLEDORE'S ROOM - HOGWARTS - MORNING 5
We find Dumbledore standing at his window, eyes closed. As we
slowly pull focus to him, his eyes open, and we are back in
the present.
He holds the blood troth, the chain coiled around his wrist.
6 EXT. LAKE - TIANZI MOUNTAINS - SAME TIME - NIGHT 6
A vast, beautiful landscape. Under a low moon, limestone
pillars rise majestically out of the water in the shadow of a
MOUNTAIN - the Angel Eye.
NEWT paddles across the lake.
7 EXT. TIANZI MOUNTAINS - MOMENTS LATER - NIGHT 7
Feet delicately step ashore, leaving the bobbing boat behind,
and we reveal NEWT SCAMANDER.
(CONTINUED)
4.
7 CONTINUED: 7
Lakes and tributaries fall away behind as he starts an ascent
through the bamboo forest.
The distant cry of an animal echoes evocatively across the
landscape. Newt listens for a moment. PICKETT, atop Newt's
shoulder, listens too.
NEWT
(whispers)
She's ready.
8 EXT. HOLLOW - TIANZI MOUNTAINS - MOMENTS LATER - NIGHT 8
Newt moves rapidly but carefully toward the mouth of a great
cathedral- like cave. As he draws close, something stirs
inside, half hidden in shadow.
9 EXT. HOLLOW - TIANZI MOUNTAINS - MOMENTS LATER - NIGHT 9
Newt tenderly reaches out to stroke the back of the animal as
she rolls gently, and we see she's a QILIN: part dragon, part
horse, powerful but with a sweetness to her. She's breathing
fast, her skin flecking and twitching, insects and bits of
jungle and dust caked into her hide.
She lets out another cry.
A GOLDEN LIGHT begins to suffuse the ground beneath her. Newt
smiles, entranced. Slowly, slithering out from beneath the
mother, a BABY QILIN appears, beautiful and fragile, its eyes
blinking blindly. SNIFFING curiously, it softly BLEATS, its
tiny body pulsing with GOLDEN LIGHT, briefly illuminating
Newt's and Pickett's faces as they peer down at it.
Newt steps back, watches as the mother Qilin licks the baby
clean as it shivers and stumbles around.
NEWT
(off Pickett's look)
Beautiful.
(beat)
Right, you two. Now the tricky bit.
Newt reaches down for his case, opening it gently. We see a
photo of TINA pinned inside the lid.
Through the deep undergrowth figures approach, wands being
drawn...
...ACOLYTES ROSIER and CARROW approaching, eyes hungrily on
the baby Qilin.
(CONTINUED)
5.
9 CONTINUED: 9
With a WHOOSH Rosier and Carrow raise their wands, firing
SPELLS, flaying the mother Qilin's hide. She sways drunkenly,
BELLOWING into the night, and then - her legs betraying her -
collapses.
IN THE ONSLAUGHT:
Newt sends a defensive spell back and it blooms into a
shield, but it's too late.
Glancing back to see a DARK FIGURE emerge between the other
Acolytes: CREDENCE, looking older, more assured, as he
strikes through Newt's shield with his wand.
Newt points his wand at his case.
NEWT (CONT'D)
Accio!
The case flies across into his hand.
Credence breaks through the shield as Newt pitches himself
over the rim of the hollow, dropping down a treacherous slope
as he jumps, stumbles, and trips through the undergrowth.
A THWACK of a spell from behind, splintering BAMBOO around
him, SENDS his case tumbling from his hands.
Up ahead we see the baby Qilin standing in the undergrowth,
frightened and fragile.
Newt picks up the pace, LOOKS ACROSS TO SEE...
...legs pop out of the CASE as it bumps and bounces downhill,
steering it back toward him.
Carrow jets toward Newt, hands outstretched for the baby
Qilin. Newt counters, sending her flying backward.
THWACK! Another SPELL whistles over Newt's head just as he
ducks and sweeps his arm around the baby Qilin, scooping her
up, and in that moment another incoming spell HITS HIM and
sends him flying off HIGH GROUND AND DOWN.
FROM BENEATH, Newt's body plunges deep into swirling water.
On the foaming surface, Pickett's head pops up, swimming
parallel to the shore, WORRIED at the sight of Newt's
unconscious body drifting to a stop on the opposite
shoreline.
WIDE...
(CONTINUED)
6.
9 CONTINUED: (2) 9
...to reveal that we are at the base of a series of
beautiful, cascading waterfalls that spill down from the
Angel Eye.
For a moment, Newt lies in a dreamlike state, blinking up
into the sky. Finally, he raises his head.
NEWT'S POV
...ZABINI holds a sack while Rosier reaches over and collects
the baby Qilin, shoving it roughly into the sack. WHOOSH! In
an instant, they are gone.
Newt prizes himself up.
We CUT TO:
...Newt stumbling back toward the hollow, one arm wrapped
about his case. He reaches the crest of the hollow. The
mother Qilin lies in shadow, unmoving. Newt collapses against
the mother Qilin's motionless body. His chest heaves
painfully.
NEWT (CONT'D)
I'm so sorry.
Newt squints upward, considering the empty sky. His eyelids
grow heavy... sleep beckoning... his chest rising more
steadily... when:
His face BLOOMS SOFTLY with light.
His eyes flutter open. The earth beneath him is BLOOMING.
Turning, he studies the mother Qilin, watching as the flesh
surrounding her eye TWITCHES and...
...a SOFT, MURMURING BLEAT breaks the silence. As the LIGHT
at his back BLOOMS BRIGHTER, Newt turns, watching as...
...a SECOND BABY QILIN wriggles into view. As it slips free,
it peers around uncertainly, then meets Newt's eyes. Newt
smiles before the Qilin wriggles into his arms. He turns back
to the mother... then stops.
NEWT (CONT'D)
Twins. You've had twins...
As he watches, a TEAR trickles from her eye, her PUPIL
DILATING. Newt's face falls. He rolls back against the
mother's lifeless body.
(CONTINUED)
7.
9 CONTINUED: (3) 9
Slowly, Pickett pokes his head out of Newt's pocket, staring
at the baby Qilin with wonder.
Newt nods to the case and Pickett hops to, pausing over one
of the latches, looking back for guidance.
Still clasping the Qilin, Newt unfastens one latch while
Pickett flips open the other.
TEDDY pops his head out, seeing Newt and then looking across
at the baby Qilin.
From deep below, in the belly of the case, we follow the
leggy limbs of a WYVERN as it climbs upward toward the sky,
past the picture of TINA GOLDSTEIN stuck to the inside of the
case lid, and then Teddy before emerging UP AND OUT of the
case into the Angel Eye itself.
The Wyvern's body starts to expand magically and beautifully
before us. With his last bit of strength, Newt gathers the
Qilin close, pulling it within the folds of his coat.
Shivering, it bleats softly in his arms.
The tail of the Wyvern wraps around Newt, and he and the baby
Qilin are lifted gently into the air.
The Wyvern ascends high into the sky, its great majestic
wings expanding gracefully as it carries Newt and the baby
Qilin over the expansive waterfalls and toward the horizon,
which glimmers faintly with the day's first light.
The TITLE APPEARS:
THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE
10 EXT. CASTLE ENTRANCE/COURTYARD - NURMENGARD - MORNING 10
We DRIFT, watching Grindelwald leave the castle as the
Acolytes Apparate into the far end of the courtyard.
Credence separates from the others.
Grindelwald's eyes are fixed on the sack in Credence's hand.
Rosier hovers - silent, watchful. Grindelwald steps forward.
GRINDELWALD
Leave us.
The Acolytes withdraw wordlessly. One or two glance back,
aware that Credence is now the favorite. Alone with Credence
now, Grindelwald nods to the sack.
(CONTINUED)
8.
10 CONTINUED: 10
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
Show me.
Grindelwald takes the Qilin and peers deeply into its damp
eyes. PHLEGM drizzles from its quivering nose.
CREDENCE
The others. They said it's special.
GRINDELWALD
Oh, it's beyond special. See, see
its eyes? Those eyes see
everything. When a Qilin is born, a
righteous leader will rise, to
change our world forever. Her birth
brings change, Credence, to
everything.
Credence eyes the Qilin quizzically.
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
You did well.
Grindelwald places his hand on Credence's cheek. Credence
covers Grindelwald's hand with his own, tentatively, as if
unfamiliar with such intimate touch.
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
Go. Rest.
11 INT. DRAWING ROOM - SAME TIME - MORNING 11
QUEENIE watches Credence disappear from view, then returns
her attention to Grindelwald, who gently lowers the Qilin to
the flagstones, eyeing it with evident fascination.
Reaching out, he gently lifts it to its feet, steadying it,
then positions himself in front of it. For a moment, nothing.
Then, slowly, the Qilin's head lifts, its weary gaze meeting
Grindelwald's expectant one. Then...
...it turns away. Grindelwald's face hardens. He picks up the
Qilin and cradles it in his arms. He reaches into his pocket,
something GLIMMERING briefly as he withdraws his hand.
Grindelwald's arm rises and...
...blood spatters the flagstones, the glimmering blade in
Grindelwald's hand running red. Queenie's breath catches -
almost too softly to hear.
A VISION appears in the pooling blood, of TWO FIGURES, seen
from on high, WALKING in the snow.
(CONTINUED)
9.
11 CONTINUED: 11
We CUT TO:
12 EXT. HOGSMEADE - DAY 12
Newt and THESEUS trudge through the snow, past TATTY POSTERS
of GRINDELWALD - HAVE YOU SEEN THIS WIZARD?
THESEUS
I don't suppose you'd like to tell
me what this is about, would you?
NEWT
He just asked that we meet. And
that I be sure to bring you.
THESEUS
Right.
Theseus studies Newt as they walk ahead into HOGSMEADE.
13 INT. HOG'S HEAD - MOMENTS LATER - DAY 13
The bearded proprietor (ABERFORTH DUMBLEDORE) runs a dirty
rag over the MIRROR behind the bar, his suspicious gaze
shifting as Newt and Theseus, in REFLECTION, enter. As they
glance about the squalid surroundings, he continues to clean.
ABERFORTH
Here to meet my brother, I expect?
Newt steps forward.
NEWT
We're here to see Albus Dumbledore.
Aberforth eyes them once more in the mirror, then turns.
ABERFORTH
That would be my brother.
NEWT
Oh. Sorry, um... brilliant. I'm
Newt Scamander and this is-
As Newt extends his hand, Aberforth turns away.
ABERFORTH
Up the stairs. First on the left.
Newt stands with his hand extended another moment, then nods
and turns back to Theseus, who raises his eyebrows.
10.
14 INT. UPPER ROOM - HOG'S HEAD - CONTINUOUS - DAY 14
DUMBLEDORE
Has Newt told you why you're here?
THESEUS
Was he meant to?
Dumbledore eyes Theseus, clocking the mild challenge in his
tone.
DUMBLEDORE
No, as a matter of fact.
Theseus's eyes shift to Newt, who struggles to hold his gaze.
NEWT
There's something we - that,
Dumbledore - wishes to speak to you
about. A proposal.
Theseus considers his brother, then Dumbledore.
THESEUS
All right.
Dumbledore, having crossed the room, takes the BLOOD TROTH
from a table and dangles it in the firelight.
DUMBLEDORE
You know what this is, of course.
THESEUS
Newt had it in Paris. I can't say I
have much experience with such
things, but it looks to be a blood
troth.
DUMBLEDORE
That would be correct.
THESEUS
And whose blood is contained
within?
DUMBLEDORE
Mine.
(a beat)
And Grindelwald's.
THESEUS
I'm assuming that's why you can't
move against him?
(CONTINUED)
11.
14 CONTINUED: 14
DUMBLEDORE
Yes. Nor he against me.
Theseus nods, eyeing the troth, watching as the droplets of
blood circle one another like weights in a clock.
THESEUS
Can I ask what would possess you to
make such a thing?
DUMBLEDORE
Love. Arrogance. Naivete. Pick your
poison. We were young. We were
going to transform the world. This
ensured we would. Even if one of us
had a change of heart.
THESEUS
And what would happen if you were
to fight him?
Newt eyes Dumbledore expectantly, but he remains mute,
staring at the troth.
DUMBLEDORE
It's really quite beautiful, you
have to admit. Were I even to think
about defying it...
The blood troth flashes red and flies free, caroming off the
floor and to the wall. As he draws his wand, taking aim, the
troth's chain, still tethered to his arm, constricts,
burrowing deep into his flesh.
As Newt and Theseus look on, Dumbledore begins to approach
the troth where it grinds into the wall, a strange smile
coming over his face, as if he were in thrall to it.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
It knows, you see...
Dumbledore stares, transfixed. The chain causes the veins in
his hand to swell, bulging monstrously. Grimacing, the wand
tumbles from his fingers.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
It senses the betrayal in my
heart...
Newt's gaze shifts to the DROPS of BLOOD, now circling one
another more frantically within the troth.
(CONTINUED)
12.
14 CONTINUED: (2) 14
Dumbledore continues to stare at the troth as it trembles
more violently against the wall and the chain snakes slowly
up his throat, encircling his neck...
NEWT
Albus...
...drawing tighter, then tighter still...
NEWT (CONT'D)
Albus...
...his eyes rolling up into his head...
NEWT (CONT'D)
Albus!
The blood troth drops to the floor and then into Dumbledore's
hand, the chain slithering from his neck and reattaching
itself to the troth, its host. Gradually the chain loosens
and Dumbledore's chest heaves, as if he'd just remembered to
breathe. He opens his hand. In his palm, the troth trembles
briefly, then goes still.
DUMBLEDORE
That would be the least of it. A
young man's magic, but as you can
see, powerful magic. It can't be
undone.
THESEUS
So this proposal. I take it the
Qilin has something to do with it?
Dumbledore's eyes shift to Newt.
NEWT
He promises he won't tell a soul.
Dumbledore turns back to Theseus, answers his question.
DUMBLEDORE
If we are to defeat him, the Qilin
is only part of it. The world as we
know it is coming undone. Gellert
is pulling it apart with hate,
bigotry. Things that seem
unimaginable today will seem
inevitable tomorrow if we don't
stop him. Should you agree to do
what I ask, you'll have to trust
me. Even when every instinct tells
you not to.
(CONTINUED)
13.
14 CONTINUED: (3) 14
Theseus eyes Newt. Finally, he looks up into Dumbledore's
gaze once more.
THESEUS
Let's hear it.
15 INT. CREDENCE'S ROOM - NURMENGARD - DAY 15
Credence's face comes into frame. He meets his own eyes in
the glass, then raises a hand. As he watches, a fly crawls
along his arm. He watches, transfixed, then his eyes shift.
Queenie stands in the doorway.
CREDENCE
Does he send you? To spy on me?
QUEENIE
No. But he asks. What you're
thinking. What you're feeling.
CREDENCE
And the others? Does he ask you
what they're thinking and feeling?
QUEENIE
Yes. But it's mostly you.
CREDENCE
And do you tell him?
She starts to reply, then falters. As the veins in his hand
lighten, returning to normal, Credence turns, looking at
Queenie directly for the first time.
CREDENCE (CONT'D)
You do?
He smiles but there is something unnerving about it.
CREDENCE (CONT'D)
Who's reading whose mind now?
(smile vanishing)
Tell me what you see.
She eyes him, then:
QUEENIE
You're a Dumbledore. It's an
important family - you know this
because he's told you.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
14.
15 CONTINUED: 15
QUEENIE (CONT'D)
He's also told you that they
abandoned you, that you were a
dirty secret. He says Dumbledore
abandoned him too and he knows how
you feel. And for that reason...
for that reason, he's asked you to
kill him.
Credence's smile has curdled.
CREDENCE
I want you to go now, Queenie.
She nods, makes to exit, then, at the door, stops.
QUEENIE
I don't. Tell him. Not always. Not
everything.
She withdraws, closing the door quietly. Credence stands,
unmoving for a moment, then the mirror catches his eye.
Slowly, as if drawn by an invisible hand, LETTERS begin to
MATERIALIZE on the SURFACE of the glass.
...FORGIVE ME...
Credence looks unsurprised. Stepping forward, he raises his
own hand... and wipes the mirror clean.
16 EXT. KOWALSKI'S BAKERY - LOWER EAST SIDE - PREDAWN 16
A battered metal window shutter RATTLES upward, revealing the
sad and lonely figure of JACOB KOWALSKI standing outside in
the chill. He stares bleakly within.
17 INT. KOWALSKI'S BAKERY - CONTINUOUS - PREDAWN 17
The oven door opens to reveal Jacob as he checks that it is
still lit.
He grabs a BRISTLED BRUSH and, stepping to the front window,
begins to sweep up yesterday's crumbs, chasing off the
occasional ROACH.
18 INT. BACKROOM - KOWALSKI'S BAKERY - MOMENTS LATER - PREDAWN
18
CLOSE UP - WEDDING CAKE
(CONTINUED)
15.
18 CONTINUED: 18
A blanket of white icing. An ALTAR made of spun sugar. And
two TINY FIGURINES: A BRIDE, poised before the altar. The
GROOM, lying facedown in a drift of icing.
Jacob delicately takes the groom when - BRINNNG! - the shop
BELL sounds. He lays the groom back down on the icing.
19 INT. KOWALSKI'S BAKERY - MOMENTS LATER - PREDAWN 19
Jacob emerges, apron on his shoulder, stops cold.
JACOB
Hey, we're closed--
A WOMAN is peering into the far pastry case.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Queenie.
The woman turns, beams. Queenie.
QUEENIE
Hi, sweetie.
Jacob approaches.
QUEENIE (CONT'D)
Honey, look at your bakery, it's
like a ghost town.
JACOB
Yeah, well, I... I... missed you.
Tears well in Jacob's eyes.
QUEENIE
Oh, baby. Come here... Come here.
She enfolds him in her arms. He closes his eyes.
QUEENIE (CONT'D)
Everything's going to be all right.
Everything's going to be just
fine...
NEW ANGLE - JACOB HUGGING HIMSELF IN THE EMPTY SHOP
He opens his eyes. Looks at his empty arms. Sighs. Through
the grimy front window he catches sight of a shy-looking
young woman (LALLY HICKS) sitting on the bus bench across the
street.
16.
20 EXT. BUS STOP - LOWER EAST SIDE - CONTINUOUS - PREDAWN 20
Lally begins to read. In the near distance, we see THREE
WORKMEN approaching.
One of the men separates from the others.
WORKMAN 1
Hey, sweetheart. What brings you
downtown?
Lally continues to read her book.
LALLY
I really hope you didn't spend all
day coming up with that.
The man is a little taken aback by Lally, who remains
absorbed in the book in her lap.
WORKMAN 1
Oh, you want scary? Is that what
you want?
The workman waits expectantly as Lally studies him solemnly.
Finally:
LALLY
You know what it is, you just
aren't menacing enough.
WORKMAN 1
I think I'm plenty menacing. Am I
not menacing?
He turns to his two cohorts, who seem uncertain.
LALLY
Maybe if you waved your arms
around. You know, like a crazy man.
Then you'd appear more menacing.
As the workman continues to gesticulate wildly, Lally leans
slightly to her left, peering across the street.
LALLY (CONT'D)
That's good, a little more.
21 INT. KOWALSKI'S BAKERY - CONTINUOUS - PREDAWN 21
Jacob squints, watching as the workman looming over Lally
begins to wave his arms.
17.
22 EXT. BUS STOP - LOWER EAST SIDE - CONTINUOUS - PREDAWN 22
LALLY
That's it. Keep going, keep going.
Perfect. Three, two, one...
JACOB (O.S.)
Hey!
Jacob comes crashing out of the bakery in a cloud of Colonial
Girl flour, BANGING the FRYING PAN with a METAL SPOON as he
strides across the street. The three workmen circle away from
Lally, start toward Jacob.
JACOB (CONT'D)
That's enough. Get outta here...
WORKMAN 1
What's on your mind, baker boy?
JACOB
Ah, jeez. You should be ashamed of
yourselves.
Lally watches carefully as the three men close in on Jacob,
never taking her eyes from them.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Tell you what, I'll give you the
first shot, go ahead-
WORKMAN 1
Are you sure?
BANG!
Workman 1 drops. Jacob freezes. Seconds later the FRYING PAN
comes clattering down to earth as he drops it.
The first workman rolls up into a sitting position, rubs his
neck.
WORKMAN 1 (CONT'D)
Last time I ever help that woman
out again... Lally!
Lally touches her wand to her sad little bob and - in quick
succession - her lustrous hair spills forth, the spectacles
vanish, and her dowdy dress and stiff collared shirt
transform into smartly tailored slacks and a soft, flowing
blouse.
(CONTINUED)
18.
22 CONTINUED: 22
LALLY
Whoopsie, Frank. Sometimes I forget
my own strength. I'll take it from
here. Thank you!
WORKMAN 3
Welcome.
WORKMAN 2
Catch you later, Lally...
LALLY
Bye, Stanley, I'll be over for a
game of Befuddler Dudley soon.
WORKMAN 2
All right.
LALLY
That's my cousin Stanley. He's a
wizard.
Instantly, Jacob picks up the frying pan and begins to back
away, shaking his head.
JACOB
No!
LALLY
Please, it's early, don't make me
work for it.
JACOB
I said I wanted out. And I want
out.
LALLY
Come now, Mr. Kowalski-
Jacob enters the bakery.
JACOB
My therapist said you wizards don't
exist. What a waste of money!
Lally magically appears standing opposite him inside the
bakery, chewing on a cinnamon bun.
LALLY
You do know I'm a witch, right?
(CONTINUED)
19.
22 CONTINUED: (2) 22
JACOB
Yeah. Look. You seem like a really
nice witch, but you don't know what
I've been through with you people -
so could you please get out of my
life.
Jacob opens the door and gestures for Lally to leave. When
she continues to talk, he leaves the shop, still carrying the
frying pan. Lally follows him.
LALLY
(in one long stream)
A little over a year ago, in the
hopes of securing a small business
loan, you walked through the doors
of the Steen National Bank -
located about six blocks from here -
you then made the acquaintance of
one Newt Scamander, the world's
foremost - albeit only -
Magizoologist, you then learned of
a world you had previously been
wholly unaware of, you met and fell
in love with a witch named Queenie
Goldstein, had your brain wiped by
means of Obliviation, only it
didn't take, and - as a result -
you reunited with Miss Goldstein
who - after your refusal to marry
her - decided to join Gellert
Grindelwald and his dark army of
followers, who pose the single
greatest threat to your world and
ours in four centuries. How did I
do?
Jacob sits down and just stares.
JACOB
Yeah. That's good. Except for the
part about Queenie going over to
the dark side. I mean, yeah, she's
cuckoo, but she's got a heart
bigger than this whole crazy island
and she's so smart, she can
legitimately read your brain, she's
a whatchamacallit--
LALLY
A Legilimens.
(CONTINUED)
20.
22 CONTINUED: (3) 22
JACOB
Yeah...
Jacob sighs, stands, and begins to walk toward the bakery.
After a moment, he turns back to Lally.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Look. You see this, you see the
pan.
(holding up the frying
pan)
That's me. I'm the pan. I'm all
dented. Dime a dozen. I'm just a
schmo. I don't know what crazy
ideas you have in your head there,
lady, but I'm sure as hell you can
do a lot better than me. Goodbye.
Jacob turns and hobbles slowly toward the dim lights of the
bakery.
LALLY
I don't think we can, Mr. Kowalski.
He stops but doesn't turn.
LALLY (CONT'D)
You could've ducked under the
counter, but you didn't. You
could've looked the other way, but
you didn't. In fact you were
willing to put yourself in danger
to save a perfect stranger. Seems
to me you're just the kind of
average joe the world needs right
now. You just don't know it yet -
that's why I had to show you.
(beat)
We need you, Mr. Kowalski.
Jacob looks at the wedding cake in the bakery and makes his
decision. He turns to face Lally.
JACOB
All right. Call me Jacob.
LALLY
Call me Lally.
JACOB
Lally. I gotta lock up.
(CONTINUED)
21.
22 CONTINUED: (4) 22
Lally waves her wand. The door closes, the lights turn out,
and the shutters fall over the bakery. Jacob's clothes
transform.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Thanks.
LALLY
Much better, Jacob.
Lally lets the book slip free of her fingers and, boards
flapping, it softly flutters in the air, where the pages
begin to turn.
As she extends her hand, the pages riffle faster and faster,
then explode from the binding, dispersing into the air like a
kaleidoscope of butterflies.
LALLY (CONT'D)
I believe you know how this works,
Jacob.
As their hands touch, the cyclone of pages descends,
engulfing them and - SWOOSH! - they VANISH. Seconds later,
the pages flutter back into the binding of the book.
Seconds after that... all that is left are a few stray pages
that float to the ground.
23 EXT. GERMAN COUNTRYSIDE - DAY 23
The TRAIN wends through the Brandenburg countryside. We focus
in on the CARRIAGE at the tail of the train.
24 INT. MAGICAL TRAIN CARRIAGE - DAY 24
YUSUF KAMA stands by the window watching the snowy
countryside roll past. Newt and Theseus are by a ROARING
FIRE, a copy of the Daily Prophet in Theseus's hand. On
Theseus's copy we see:
ELECTION SPECIAL
Who Will Triumph? Liu or Santos?
Directly below, a pair of PHOTOGRAPHS show the CANDIDATES
themselves: LIU TAO and VICÊNCIA SANTOS.
On the back page, Grindelwald's WANTED poster.
(CONTINUED)
22.
24 CONTINUED: 24
NEWT
What are they saying at the
Ministry? Liu or Santos?
THESEUS
Officially the Ministry takes no
position. Unofficially? The smart
money's on Santos. But anyone would
be better than Vogel.
KAMA
Anyone?
Kama's gaze alights on Grindelwald. Theseus clocks it.
THESEUS
I don't believe he's on the ballot,
Kama. He also happens to be a
fugitive.
KAMA
Is there a difference?
Just then, the FIRE SPUTTERS, turning faintly GREEN, and
Jacob stumbles over the hearth. He still holds the frying
pan.
JACOB
Spinning. Always with the spinning.
NEWT
Jacob! Welcome! You brilliant man.
I was absolutely sure Professor
Hicks would convince you!
JACOB
You know me, pal. Can't pass up a
good Portkey.
Just then, the grate sputters again and, seconds later, Lally
strides easily out of the fire, clutching the book.
LALLY
Mr. Scamander?
NEWT
Professor Hicks?
LALLY/NEWT
At long last.
(CONTINUED)
23.
24 CONTINUED: (2) 24
NEWT
(to the others)
Professor Hicks--
(catching himself)
and I have corresponded for many
years, but we've never actually
met. Her book on Advanced Charm
Casting is a must-read.
LALLY
Newt is far too kind. Fantastic
Beasts is required reading for all
my fifth-years.
NEWT
Now, well, let me make
introductions. This is Bunty
Broadacre, my indispensable
assistant for the past seven years--
BUNTY
Eight...
Two adolescent Nifflers sit on Bunty's shoulders.
BUNTY (CONT'D)
...years and a hundred and sixty-
four days.
NEWT
As you can see: indispensable. And
this is--
KAMA
Yusuf Kama. Pleasure.
NEWT
And you've obviously already made
Jacob's acquaintance-
Theseus CLEARS HIS THROAT. Newt stares blankly at him.
Theseus raises his eyebrows.
THESEUS
Newt.
NEWT
Oh, yes. Sorry. This is my brother,
Theseus. And he works for the
Ministry.
(CONTINUED)
24.
24 CONTINUED: (3) 24
THESEUS
Actually, Head of the British Auror
Office.
LALLY
Ah. Well, I'll have to ensure my
wand registration is up to date.
Lally grins.
THESEUS
Yes. Although, strictly speaking,
that doesn't fall within my purview-
Newt turns suddenly and walks to the back of the carriage.
The others follow.
NEWT
All right, then. I imagine you're
all wondering why you find
yourselves here.
General consensus all around.
NEWT (CONT'D)
And in anticipation of that,
Dumbledore asked that I convey a
message: Grindelwald has the
ability to see snatches of the
future. So we have to assume that
he'll be able to anticipate what we
do before we do it. So if we hope
to defeat him, and to save our
world... to save your world,
Jacob... then our best hope is to
confuse him.
As Newt concludes, he is greeted with... silence.
JACOB
Excuse me? I'm sorry, how do you
confuse a guy who can see the
future?
KAMA
Countersight.
NEWT
Exactly. The best plan being no
plan.
LALLY
Or many overlapping plans.
(CONTINUED)
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25.
24 CONTINUED: (4) 24
NEWT
Thus, confusion.
JACOB
It's working on me right now.
NEWT
In fact, Dumbledore asked that I
give you something, Jacob.
The others stand by as Newt draws forth from his sleeve - a
bit like an amateur magician - a WAND.
NEWT (CONT'D)
It's snakewood. It's somewhat JACOB
rare-- Are you kidding me right now?
Is this thing real?
NEWT (CONT'D)
Yes, well, it doesn't have a core,
so sort of - but yes.
JACOB
Sort of real?
NEWT
More importantly, where we're
going, you'll need it.
Jacob takes the wand, stares at it in awe. Newt begins to
search his pockets.
NEWT (CONT'D)
Now there's something for you too,
I think, Theseus-
Again, the others wait in anticipation. Newt - truly like a
magician this time - tries to draw out something from inside
his coat - but something tugs it back. Newt wrestles for a
moment, gives it an extra tug, addressing an inside pocket...
NEWT (CONT'D)
Teddy, please let go. Teddy, please
let go. Teddy. Will you behave.
This is Theseus's...
With a decisive yank, Teddy caroms across the carriage where
he is caught by Jacob. A piece of fabric falls to the floor.
Jacob and Teddy stare at each other.
(CONTINUED)
26.
24 CONTINUED: (5) 24
Newt bends down to pick up the piece of fabric. It is a
GLITTERING RED TIE patterned with a GOLDEN PHOENIX. He stands
and hands it to Theseus, who takes it and turns it over.
THESEUS
Well, of course, now everything
makes sense.
NEWT
Lally, Lally, I believe you were
given some reading material...
LALLY
You know what they say, a book can
take you around the world and back -
all you have to do is open it.
JACOB
(popping Teddy down)
She ain't kidding.
NEWT
Bunty. That's for you. I'm told
it's for your eyes only.
Newt fishes out a small folded SQUARE of PAPER and hands it
to Bunty. As she opens it, she visibly reacts, but before she
can give it a second read, it catches fire and incinerates.
NEWT (CONT'D)
Kama-
KAMA
I have what I need.
JACOB
What about Tina? Is Tina coming?
NEWT
Tina's... not available. Tina's...
been promoted. She's... very, very
busy.
(a beat)
From what I understand.
LALLY
Tina's been made Head of the
American Auror Office. We know each
other well, she's quite a
remarkable woman.
Newt stands for a moment, eyeing Lally, then:
(CONTINUED)
27.
24 CONTINUED: (6) 24
NEWT
She is.
THESEUS
So this is the team that's going to
stop the most dangerous wizard
we've faced in over a century? A
Magizoologist, his indispensable
assistant, a schoolteacher, a
wizard descended from a very old
French family... and a Muggle, a
baker, with his fake wand.
JACOB
Hey. We got you too, pal. And his
wand works.
Jacob knocks back a drink and...
THESEUS
True. Who wouldn't like our
chances?
...giggles, and we CUT TO:
25 EXT. TRAIN STATION - BERLIN - EVENING 25
Frigid Berliners stand stiffly on the platform as the train
RUMBLES into the station.
26 INT. MAGICAL TRAIN CARRIAGE - EVENING 26
Newt, kneeling by his case, finishes feeding the Qilin and
gently snaps the case shut.
NEWT
You're all right, little one.
LALLY
Berlin... Wonderful.
Newt turns, sees Lally standing by the adjacent window,
looking out. One man (TALL AUROR) stands out for both his
height and demeanor.
The train ceases its movement, engine HISSING. The others
begin to collect their things. Kama is first to the door.
THESEUS
Kama, stay safe.
(CONTINUED)
28.
26 CONTINUED: 26
Kama pauses, locks eyes briefly with Theseus, then nods. As
he exits, a CHILL WIND fills the carriage. Bunty appears at
Newt's side.
BUNTY
I must be going too now, Newt.
Newt begins to reply, then stops, looks down, sees that
Bunty's hand is entwined with his own on the case's handle.
BUNTY (CONT'D)
No one can know everything. Not
even you.
He looks up at her, but she says nothing more. Finally, he
releases the handle.
As she goes, Newt clocks Theseus and Jacob watching him.
Turning away, Newt looks back out the window, watching as
Kama and Bunty head in opposite directions.
27 EXT. STREET - BERLIN - MOMENTS LATER - NIGHT 27
A LIGHT SNOW FALLS as Jacob, Newt, Lally, and Theseus move
through the street.
NEWT
Right... Well, here it is.
Newt leads them into an alleyway toward a BRICK WALL bearing
a CREST. As the others stride toward the wall, Jacob glances
from side to side and up and about when...
WHOOSH.
...the four of them have passed through to the other side.
Jacob frowns and sees the same brick wall and the same crest -
only depicted from the back.
Shrugging, Jacob looks forward and sees - emblazoned on
MASSIVE BANNERS looming over the street - the face of a
BENIGN-LOOKING WIZARD (ANTON VOGEL). Farther on, a BUILDING
looms, surrounded by SUPPORTERS of Liu and Santos.
THESEUS
The German Ministry of Magic.
NEWT
Yes.
THESEUS
I take it we're here for a reason.
(CONTINUED)
29.
27 CONTINUED: 27
NEWT
Yes. We have a tea ceremony to
attend. And if we don't hurry up,
we'll be late.
As Newt heads off, Theseus and Lally exchange a glance, then
follow. Jacob continues to trip along, glancing about in awe.
LALLY (O.S.)
Jacob!
He looks, sees Lally gesturing.
LALLY (CONT'D)
Stay with the group.
As Jacob hurries off, he passes a moving WANTED poster of
Grindelwald staring out, following Jacob's every move.
Jacob can't help but warily hold Grindelwald's gaze.
28 EXT. STEPS - GERMAN MINISTRY - MOMENTS LATER - NIGHT 28
CONTINGENTS of LIU AND SANTOS SUPPORTERS CHANT and hoist
BANNERS in the air in an exuberant but peaceful display of
partisan passion. Newt and the others weave their way toward
the steps.
As Theseus leads the others through the throng and toward the
Ministry entrance, one of the GERMAN AURORS stationed along
the perimeter tries to impede Lally and Jacob from ascending
the steps.
THESEUS
Evening, Helmut.
HELMUT
Theseus.
THESEUS
Hey. They're with me.
The Auror blocking them sees Theseus, and his eyes flicker
with recognition. He glances to the COMMANDING AUROR (HELMUT)
overseeing all at the top of the stairs, who nods.
Theseus leads the others up.
Just then, the mob surges. Rosier and Carrow are pushing
forward through a group of Santos supporters to the
concussive beat of drums.
(CONTINUED)
30.
28 CONTINUED: 28
Rosier nods to Carrow, who raises her wand. A bolt of fire
strikes a Santos banner. As Santos's face turns to ash, the
mood becomes suddenly dark, with much pushing and bumping.
29 INT. GRAND HALL - GERMAN MINISTRY - MOMENTS LATER - NIGHT 29
HUNDREDS of DELEGATES mill about while TEAPOTS FLOAT
throughout the magnificent room. Theseus walks alongside
Newt, who is glancing about conspicuously, as if searching
for someone.
THESEUS
I take it we're not here for the
finger sandwiches?
NEWT
No. I have a message to deliver.
THESEUS
A message? To who?
Newt stops. Looking. Theseus follows his gaze.
At the opposite end of the room, Anton Vogel, the benign
wizard glimpsed on the STREET BANNERS, presses the flesh
while a phalanx of BODYGUARDS shadows his every step, and a
FEMALE ATTACHÉ (FISCHER) keeps him moving.
THESEUS (CONT'D)
You are joking.
NEWT
No.
As Newt heads in their direction, Theseus follows and we CUT
TO:
NEW ANGLE - JACOB AND LALLY
JACOB
What are we even doing here? Let's
go outside. I'm not very good in
these situations.
LALLY
These situations?
JACOB
With all the people. The fancy
people.
(CONTINUED)
31.
29 CONTINUED: 29
EDITH
Hello!
Jacob jumps, finds an elderly matron (EDITH) on his elbow.
EDITH (CONT'D)
I saw you enter the room and I
thought to myself, "Edith, that's
an interesting-looking man."
JACOB
(nervous)
Jacob Kowalski. How are you? Very
nice to meet you.
EDITH
And where is it that you hail from,
Mr. Kowalski?
JACOB
Queens.
EDITH
Ahhh.
Edith nods slowly and we CUT TO:
NEW ANGLE
Newt, trailed by Theseus, approaches Vogel and his
contingent.
NEWT
Herr Vogel, I wonder if I could
have a word-
Vogel turns at the sound of Newt's voice.
VOGEL
Merlin's beard! It's Mr. Scamander,
isn't it?
NEWT
Herr Vogel...
The bodyguards loom. Theseus looms. Vogel stares long at
Newt, then waves his hand, signaling the bodyguards to stand
down. As they step aside for privacy, Newt leans close.
NEWT (CONT'D)
I have a message from a friend. And
it cannot wait. "Do what is right.
Not what is easy."
(CONTINUED)
32.
29 CONTINUED: (2) 29
Newt straightens. Vogel remains still.
NEWT (CONT'D)
He said it was important that I
reach you tonight. That you hear
them, tonight. The words.
Fischer appears.
FISCHER
It's time, sir.
VOGEL
(ignoring her)
Is he here? In Berlin?
Newt hesitates, not sure how to respond.
VOGEL (CONT'D)
No. Of course not. Why leave
Hogwarts when the world outside is
burning?
(frowning)
I thank you, Mr. Scamander.
As Fischer spirits Vogel away, she glances back at Newt.
The sound of a SPOON AGAINST CHINA cuts through the chatter
and all eyes turn to Fischer, standing with a teacup in hand,
Vogel at her side. Once she has the room's attention, she
steps aside and Vogel takes the stage. The audience applauds
as he steps forward.
VOGEL (CONT'D)
Thank you, thank you. I see many
familiar faces here tonight.
Colleagues, friends, foes...
As the crowd CHUCKLES.
VOGEL (CONT'D)
Within the next forty-eight hours,
you - along with the rest of the
wizarding world - will choose our
next great leader. A choice that
will shape our lives for
generations to come. I have little
doubt that no matter who should
triumph, the Confederation will be
in able hands. Liu Tao. Vicência
Santos.
(CONTINUED)
33.
29 CONTINUED: (3) 29
As Vogel gestures to Liu Tao and Vicência Santos, who we
recognize from the Prophet, those present APPLAUD.
VOGEL (CONT'D)
It's at moments such as these we
are reminded that it is this
peaceful transfer of power that
marks our humanity and demonstrates
to the world that, despite our
differences, all voices deserve to
be heard.
Vogel looks off. Theseus, watching from a few yards away,
tracks his gaze. One after another, BLACK-CLAD AURORS are
staging themselves at each exit.
VOGEL (CONT'D)
Even voices which many may find
disagreeable.
Theseus tracks Acolytes walking through the room.
THESEUS
Newt, any of those lot look
familiar to you?
Newt follows Theseus's gaze.
NEWT
Paris. The night that Leta...
THESEUS
They were with Grindelwald.
Theseus tracks Rosier through the crowd. She looks back,
almost taunting him to follow. He follows, trying to reach
her, and Newt follows at a distance.
VOGEL
And so, after an extensive
investigation, the Confederation
has concluded that insufficient
evidence exists to prosecute
Gellert Grindelwald for the crimes
against the Muggle community of
which he was accused. He is hereby
absolved of all his alleged crimes.
Newt registers what Vogel's said. Suddenly, the room explodes
in response: outrage, scattered cheers, confusion.
(CONTINUED)
34.
29 CONTINUED: (4) 29
JACOB
Are you kidding me? They're letting
the guy off? I was there! He was
killing people!
A knowing hardness comes over Lally's face. Then:
THESEUS
You're under arrest! All of you!
Wands down!
Theseus, wand raised, is in a tense standoff with five Dark
Aurors.
A SPELL hits Theseus in the neck and he drops. Helmut
appears, the tip of his wand smoking.
HELMUT
Nehmen Sie ihn weg.
Two Aurors lift Theseus.
Newt wheels and moves through the crowd in shock, as if shot
himself.
NEWT
Theseus! Theseus!
As Newt breaks through the crowd, Lally and Jacob arrive at
his side.
LALLY
Newt, Newt. Not here. Newt, we
don't stand a chance.
Calmly, Helmut turns, as does the phalanx of Dark Aurors
behind him.
LALLY (CONT'D)
Let's go. Newt. They have the
German Ministry. We've got to go.
Jacob shouts back into the room as he gets caught in the mass
exodus.
JACOB
It ain't right... it ain't right.
That's not justice... extended
investigation... Were you there...
I was there... you let a killer
off!
Lally grabs hold of him.
(CONTINUED)
35.
29 CONTINUED: (5) 29
LALLY
We have to go! We have to go!
Jacob, let's go!
The ROAR of the CROWD RISES. A BANNER of Grindelwald unfurls
above the throng encircling the Ministry. The crowd begins to
CHANT Grindelwald's name, their voices growing LOUDER and
LOUDER, and we CUT TO:
UTTER SILENCE
SNOW FALLS LIKE SUGAR
THROUGH A DARK SKY
30 EXT. HOGSMEADE - NIGHT 30
The storefronts are shuttered. The street a long white
blanket. Pristine.
31 INT. UPPER ROOM - HOG'S HEAD - SAME TIME - NIGHT 31
Dumbledore stands before the PAINTING of ARIANA. It's as if
she's watching him.
32 INT. HOG'S HEAD - SAME TIME - NIGHT 32
Dumbledore and Aberforth sit across from each other in the
empty pub, eating. Their spoons dipping into the bowls in
front of them is the sole sound for a time.
DUMBLEDORE
(the soup)
That's very good.
Aberforth continues to eat.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
Her favorite. Remember how she
begged Mother to make it - Ariana -
Mother claimed it calmed her. I
think that was wishful thinking-
ABERFORTH
Albus.
Dumbledore stops, sees his brother looking him in the eye.
(CONTINUED)
36.
32 CONTINUED: 32
ABERFORTH (CONT'D)
I was there. I grew up in the same
house. Everything you saw, I saw.
(a beat)
Everything.
Aberforth tucks back into his soup. Dumbledore studies his
brother, burdened by the distance between them, then begins
to return to his own bowl when - suddenly - a RAPPING is
heard. Aberforth CALLS OUT GRUFFLY:
ABERFORTH (CONT'D)
Read the sign, you stupid sod!
Dumbledore looks toward the FAMILIAR SHADOW beyond the
entrance, rises.
33 INT./EXT. PUB ENTRANCE - MOMENTS LATER - NIGHT 33
Dumbledore pulls open the door: MINERVA McGONAGALL.
MINERVA MCGONAGALL
I'm sorry to disturb you, Albus-
DUMBLEDORE
Tell me, what is it?
MINERVA MCGONAGALL
It's Berlin.
34 INT. HOG'S HEAD - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 34
Aberforth sits, listening to McGonagall's and Dumbledore's
MURMURING VOICES, then - as if sensing something - turns.
The SURFACE of the GRIMY MIRROR behind the bar is SHIMMERING
ODDLY.
Rising slowly, Aberforth crosses the room and stares into the
mirror. Over his own bleary REFLECTION, WORDS EMERGE, as if
rising to the surface of a pond:
DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE
Aberforth considers the message for a moment, then seizes a
nearby oily rag to wipe the mirror clean.
37.
35 INT./EXT. PUB ENTRANCE - MOMENTS LATER - NIGHT 35
McGonagall kneads her hands fretfully. Dumbledore's face is
serious, contemplating what he's just been told.
DUMBLEDORE
I'm going to need someone to cover
my morning classes, can I impose on
you?
MINERVA MCGONAGALL
Of course. And, Albus. Please be...
DUMBLEDORE
I'll do my best.
McGonagall starts to exit, stops, CALLS OUT.
MINERVA MCGONAGALL
Evening, Aberforth.
ABERFORTH (O.S.)
Evening, Minerva. Apologies for
calling you a stupid sod.
MINERVA MCGONAGALL
Apology accepted.
McGonagall turns away then, and Dumbledore shuts the door.
36 INT. HOG'S HEAD - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 36
Aberforth, hearing his brother's footsteps, turns away from
the mirror to see Dumbledore carrying his hat and coat.
DUMBLEDORE
I'm afraid I'll have to cut our
evening short.
ABERFORTH
Off to save the world, are we?
DUMBLEDORE
That will take a better man than
me.
Dumbledore shrugs on his coat, then stops, his gaze fixing on
the mirror, watching as the words DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT'S LIKE
TO BE ALONE slowly appear. As he looks away, he sees
Aberforth staring at him.
(CONTINUED)
38.
36 CONTINUED: 36
ABERFORTH
Don't ask.
The brothers stand like this, eyes locked on each other, then
Dumbledore exits. Aberforth listens to him go, then glances
once more into the words in the mirror.
37 EXT. COURTYARD - NURMENGARD CASTLE - SAME TIME - NIGHT 37
The glowing PHOENIX sweeps through the air to catch a crust
of bread. Credence stands below, his face suffused with a
quiet joy as he watches it.
38 INT. DRAWING ROOM - NURMENGARD CASTLE - SAME TIME - NIGHT 38
Grindelwald stands at a large window. As he watches the
Phoenix, a vision of Dumbledore surfaces on the glass, then
slowly gives way to Kama. He studies it, eyes fixed, when
Rosier appears.
ROSIER
There are thousands in the streets.
Chanting your name. You're a free
man.
Grindelwald nods.
GRINDELWALD
Tell the others to prepare to
leave.
ROSIER
Tonight?
GRINDELWALD
Tomorrow. We'll have a visitor in
the morning.
Through the window, the Phoenix comes briefly into view,
shedding ash. Grindelwald peers down into the courtyard where
Credence stands.
ROSIER
Why does it stay with him?
GRINDELWALD
It must sense what he's about to
do.
(CONTINUED)
39.
38 CONTINUED: 38
ROSIER
And you're sure? That he can kill
Dumbledore?
GRINDELWALD
His pain is his power.
Rosier looks at Grindelwald.
39 INT. GERMAN MINISTRY OFFICE - CONTINUOUS - MORNING 39
Newt, Lally, and Jacob chase a MINISTRY OFFICIAL down a
corridor.
NEWT
The man that I'm inquiring about is
the Head of the British Auror
Office! How can you have misplaced
the Head of the British Auror
Office!
The official, turning to face him, stares placidly at Newt.
MINISTRY OFFICIAL
It's our contention that since he
was never in our custody, we never
misplaced him.
LALLY
Sir. There were dozens of people
there. Any one of them can
corroborate-
MINISTRY OFFICIAL
And your name is?
The official looks into Lally's eyes when:
JACOB
Let's get out of here... Hey! Wait!
That's the guy-
Newt and Lally turn. Through the glass corridor, Helmut can
be seen emerging from an office in the company of the Tall
Auror we first saw on the train platform.
Jacob gestures for the official to follow him.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Come here! Come here!
Jacob, Lally, and Newt rush to the door.
(CONTINUED)
40.
39 CONTINUED: 39
JACOB (CONT'D)
Excuse me! Hey! That's the guy. He
knows where Theseus is. Hello!
Where's Theseus!
Helmut continues walking, ignoring them all.
JACOB (CONT'D)
That's him - he knows about
Theseus.
Suddenly, a sheet of glass slides down from above like a
guillotine.
40 EXT. GERMAN MINISTRY - MOMENTS LATER - MORNING 40
As Newt, Jacob, and Lally slip out of a side entrance, Lally
stops.
LALLY
Newt.
Newt and Jacob look back, see a GLOVE floating in midair. The
GLOVE points around the corner. Newt walks forward and
catches the glove in his hand. Then, following a second
glove, Newt approaches a figure behind a pillar. Dumbledore.
41 EXT. GERMAN MINISTRY - MOMENTS LATER - MORNING 41
Recovering one glove from the air and taking the second from
Newt, Dumbledore leads the others briskly down a busy avenue,
his eyes constantly moving, as if every shadow offered the
possibility of threat.
NEWT
Albus.
DUMBLEDORE
Theseus has been taken to the
Erkstag.
NEWT
But the Erkstag shut down years
ago.
DUMBLEDORE
Yes, well, it's the Ministry's
secret little bed-and-breakfast
now. You'll need this to see him...
and one of these... and this.
(CONTINUED)
41.
41 CONTINUED: 41
Dumbledore places both gloves into his hat as he removes some
PAPERS and slips them to Newt, clocking Newt's look.
Dumbledore leads them to the wall and they head through it.
Lally pushes Jacob, who appears reluctant.
JACOB
Wait, wait, wait!
DUMBLEDORE
I trust you're enjoying your wand,
Mr. Kowalski?
JACOB
Me. Oh. Yeah. Thank you, Mr.
Dumbledore. It's a real pip.
DUMBLEDORE
I advise you to keep it close.
As Jacob ponders the meaning of this, Dumbledore fishes a
POCKET WATCH from his coat and angles it. Newt sees Credence
slide over the REFLECTION inside the lid.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
Professor Hicks, assuming you're
not otherwise engaged--and frankly,
even if you are--I'd encourage you
to attend tonight's Candidates'
Dinner. Take Mr. Kowalski. I'm
quite certain there will be an
assassination attempt. Anything you
could do to scotch that would be
greatly appreciated.
LALLY
It's my pleasure. I shall welcome
the challenge. Besides, I'll have
Jacob with me.
Jacob, having monitored this conversation, looks mildly
alarmed. Dumbledore clocks it.
DUMBLEDORE
Not to worry, Professor Hicks's
defensive magic is superb. Until
next time.
He smiles, doffs his hat, and exits.
(CONTINUED)
42.
41 CONTINUED: (2) 41
LALLY
Such a flatterer.
(a beat)
Well, not really. It is superb.
Newt steps forward, calls out.
NEWT
Albus!
Dumbledore turns, looks back.
NEWT (CONT'D)
I was just wondering...
Newt gestures as if holding a case.
DUMBLEDORE
Ah, yes. The case.
NEWT
Yes.
DUMBLEDORE
(continuing on)
Rest assured it's in safe hands.
42 EXT. BERLIN STREETS - MOMENTS LATER - LATE MORNING 42
Bunty - Newt's case in hand - skirts a tram and steps briskly
across the street to a LEATHER GOODS store.
43 INT. OTTO'S LEATHER GOODS - SAME TIME - LATE MORNING 43
As a SMALL BELL tinkles, OTTO, a large, wispy-haired MAN in
an apron, looks up from a table cluttered with shears and
mallets and clamps.
OTTO
Can I help you?
Bunty steps to the counter and places Newt's case carefully
on the glass top.
BUNTY
Yes. I'd like to have this case
replicated, please.
OTTO
Certainly.
(CONTINUED)
43.
43 CONTINUED: 43
Bunty watches nervously as the man runs his calloused hands
over the beaten case, examining it from myriad angles, then
tries to flip open the catch.
BUNTY
Oh, no. You mustn't open it! I
mean, that's not necessary. The
interior isn't important.
The man eyes Bunty curiously, then shrugs.
OTTO
I see no reason I can't make you
one.
As the man turns to get paper and pen on the shelf behind,
the baby Qilin pops her head out of the case and peers around
curiously. Bunty quickly - and gently - eases her back inside
just before the man turns back.
OTTO (CONT'D)
If you leave it here-
BUNTY
Oh, no. I couldn't. Leave it. And
I'll be needing more than one. You
see, my husband he's a bit
absentminded. He's always
forgetting things - just the other
day he forgot he was married to me.
Can you imagine?
She laughs, a bit maniacally, realizes it, and composes
herself.
BUNTY (CONT'D)
But I love him.
OTTO
Exactly how many were you thinking?
BUNTY
Half a dozen. And I'll need them in
two days' time.
44 EXT. BERLIN STREETS - MOMENTS LATER - LATE MORNING 44
Bunty returns across the street holding Newt's case.
44.
45 INT. CREDENCE'S ROOM - NURMENGARD CASTLE - LATE MORNING 45
Queenie peers down. Sees Zabini and Carrow in defensive
posture.
ZABINI
Show your hands!
A FIGURE calmly raises his hands, continues to advance...
46 EXT. COURTYARD - NURMENGARD CASTLE - SAME TIME - LATE MORNING
46
The figure takes a few more steps. Stops. Kama. Zabini
separates from the others and crosses to him.
ZABINI
Who are you?
KAMA
My name is Yusuf Kama.
Grindelwald and Rosier emerge from the castle.
GRINDELWALD
Who's our visitor?
KAMA
I'm an... admirer.
ROSIER
You murdered his sister. Her name
was Leta.
Grindelwald eyes him.
KAMA
Leta Lestrange.
GRINDELWALD
Ah, yes. You and your sister share
an ancient bloodline-
KAMA
Shared. It's the only thing we
shared.
Grindelwald studies Kama carefully.
GRINDELWALD
Dumbledore sent you, am I right?
(CONTINUED)
45.
46 CONTINUED: 46
KAMA
He fears you are in possession of a
creature. He fears the use you may
put it to. He sent me here to spy
on you. What would you like me to
tell him?
GRINDELWALD
Queenie. Is he telling the truth?
Queenie eyes Kama. Something troubles her eyes.
She nods.
Grindelwald's gaze shifts to Credence in the shadows.
Grindelwald nods, almost imperceptibly, and Credence slips
away. Grindelwald turns his gaze back on Kama.
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
What else?
QUEENIE
Even though he believes in you, he
holds you responsible for his
sister's death. He carries her
absence with him every day. Every
breath he takes is a reminder that
she breathes no more.
Queenie sees Kama staring into her eyes. Grindelwald nods to
himself, as if pondering this. Then draws his wand.
GRINDELWALD
Then I presume you won't mind if I
relieve you of your sister's
memory.
Grindelwald steps forward and places the tip of his wand to
Kama's temple, watching him, to see if he will resist in any
way. But Kama remains still, stalwart.
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
Right?
KAMA
(Right.)
Slowly, Grindelwald retracts his wand, extracting a
TRANSLUCENT STRAND as he does. Queenie attempts to remain
composed, watching as - for a fleeting moment - a sense of
loss ripples through Kama's face.
(CONTINUED)
46.
46 CONTINUED: (2) 46
Just then, the translucent strand breaks free of Kama's
temple. It flutters like a kite's tail at the end of
Grindelwald's wand and then turns to MIST.
GRINDELWALD
There. Better?
Kama stares ahead, eyes unfocused. Finally, Kama nods.
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
I thought so. When we allow
ourselves to be consumed by anger,
the only victim is ourself.
(a smile, then:)
Now. We were just about to depart.
Perhaps you'd like to join us?
Come, we can talk some more about
our mutual friend, Dumbledore.
Queenie watches Grindelwald begin to escort Kama inside, when
- just as he passes - Kama's vacant eyes meet hers - briefly
aglimmer with intensity - as if he were sending her a
message. As he vanishes inside:
ROSIER
After you.
Queenie looks up, sees Rosier studying her. Rosier gestures
and closes the door behind her as we CUT TO:
47 EXT. CROWDED STREET - BERLIN - DAY 47
Dumbledore, walking briskly, heads through the Berlin
streets. Credence follows behind.
Dumbledore crosses the street and slowly comes to a stop in
front of a shop, where he sees Credence, in the reflection of
the window, visible behind and between passing cars.
Dumbledore slowly blows on a snowflake, and it transforms
into a water droplet.
We follow the drop as it flies into the window like a
translucent bullet and over the reflected view of the trams
and cars, traveling across to Credence, breaking on his
forehead. As it bursts, the sound of the street melts away,
becoming distant.
DUMBLEDORE
Hello, Credence.
(CONTINUED)
47.
47 CONTINUED: 47
Dumbledore turns and faces him. Credence tenses, wand ready,
as Dumbledore steps out into the street. The world around
them seems different, slower somehow, like we have shifted
into a subtle mirror of BERLIN, a reflection of itself.
They circle each other; the crowds around them seem
oblivious. Credence, wand poised.
CREDENCE
Do you know what it's like? To have
no one? To always be alone?
Dumbledore slowly realizes.
DUMBLEDORE
It's you. You're the one sending
messages in the mirror.
CREDENCE
I'm a Dumbledore. You abandoned me.
The same blood that runs my veins
runs yours.
The PHOENIX swoops past; Dumbledore glances up at it. The
dark energy emanating from within Credence starts to ripple
outward, cracking the pavement, lifting the tram rails up
around them. Dumbledore studies the energy, recognizing it,
all the while the world around seems to continue on as
normal.
CREDENCE (CONT'D)
He's not here for you. He's here
for me.
The ground starts to splinter and break around Credence.
Dumbledore tenses, sensing what may be coming.
A GREEN BOLT spits from Credence's wand. Dumbledore parries
it, his movements smooth, wicked-fast. Instantly, Credence
advances and fires another spell, lifting the ground and
smashing it forward around Dumbledore, who dissipates the
explosive onslaught before he Apparates out of the way.
Credence is running now, lifting cars, masonry, glass from
windows, all collecting and sending a rippling, seismic
earthquake ahead of him, toward Dumbledore.
Before Dumbledore can parry any further, Credence is upon
him, the two locked arm in arm as they duel.
Behind them, a TRAM is approaching and Dumbledore Apparates
backward. Credence follows, and we go with them ONTO THE
TRAM, as Credence seeks him out in his relentless onslaught.
(CONTINUED)
48.
47 CONTINUED: (2) 47
Credence releases another powerful spell, splitting THE TRAM
IN HALF, as we travel at blinding speed from INSIDE OUT AND
BACK INTO the street with them.
SILENCE
The STREET, eerily quiet now, and for the first time,
Credence starts to register how the world around him feels
different. Credence, suddenly aware of a wand at his neck,
turns to see Dumbledore standing behind him.
Dumbledore lifts the DELUMINATOR.
DUMBLEDORE
Things are not quite what they
appear, Credence. No matter what
you've been told.
With a flick, the STREET around them is sucked into it,
melting like a painting, leaving a negative image of the real
world as if it were a distant memory.
CREDENCE
My name is Aurelius.
DUMBLEDORE
He's lied to you, to kindle your
hate.
Credence, frustrated, lashes out, lightning fast, and for a
moment, he and Dumbledore duel at kinetic speed.
Dumbledore defends easily when Credence fires a VOLLEY of
EXPLOSIVE SPELLS, which Dumbledore weathers before he
stretches out his hand and hits Credence with a spell that
sends him reeling backward, causing a black, kinetic mass to
erupt from his body.
Gently lowered by Dumbledore's hand, Credence falls slowly,
his back on the snowy street, staring upward at the angry
sky, at the circling Phoenix.
Dumbledore, chest heaving, lowers his wand and as the black
vapors writhe behind Credence, watches the Phoenix swoop
down, hover briefly over Credence, then beat its wings and
soar off.
NEW ANGLE - CREDENCE
Dumbledore approaches. He crouches down - calmly - watching
at Credence's side.
Credence's eyes shift, peer into Dumbledore's.
(CONTINUED)
49.
47 CONTINUED: (3) 47
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
What he's told you isn't true. But
we do share the same blood. You are
a Dumbledore.
Hearing this, Credence's eyes meet Dumbledore's. They remain
like this for a moment, connected, before the flowing black
mass rushes back into Credence. Dumbledore gently places his
hand on Credence's chest.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
I'm sorry for your pain. We didn't
know, I promise.
Dumbledore lifts the DELUMINATOR once more, a spell ripples
forth, and he and Credence are now in the street, the world
of their duel reflected beneath them in pools of water
collected by the melted snow.
Dumbledore steps back from Credence, studying him carefully,
and stretches out his hand.
When Credence takes it, Dumbledore reaches down and lifts him
up, before slipping away into the busy street. Credence
watches him go.
48 EXT. CLOSED U-BAHN ENTRANCE - BERLIN - SAME TIME - EVENING 48
We see Newt approach and unlock a RUSTED GRILLE.
49 INT. ERKSTAG PRISON - BERLIN - MOMENTS LATER - EVENING 49
A GUTTERING CANDLE eerily illuminates an unkempt WARDER
stationed before a wall of PIGEON HOLES.
NEWT
I've come to see my brother. His
name is Theseus Scamander-
As Newt extends the PAPERS Dumbledore provided, a well-
traveled PHOTOGRAPH of Tina spins onto the desk. An
overzealous charmed STAMP moves its way across Newt's papers,
heading toward the photograph. Newt snatches it away just in
time.
NEWT (CONT'D)
Sorry, that's just...
Newt then notices: The Warder is wearing Theseus's tie. He
stares for a moment, then:
(CONTINUED)
50.
49 CONTINUED: 49
WARDER
Wand.
Newt frowns, reaches into his coat, reluctantly complies. The
Warder rises stiffly and begins to pass his own wand over
Newt. As it hovers over a pocket, a SQUEAK is heard.
NEWT
Oh. That's - I'm a Magizoologist...
The Warder fishes Pickett out of the pocket.
NEWT (CONT'D)
He's perfectly harmless. He's just
a... pet, really.
Pickett cranes his neck upward and frowns.
NEWT (CONT'D)
Sorry.
Teddy pokes his head out of another pocket.
NEWT (CONT'D)
That's Teddy - he's a total
nightmare, truth be told-
WARDER
They stay here.
Reluctantly, Newt hands both over, watching miserably as the
Warder places Pickett, along with Newt's wand, into one
cubbyhole and Teddy into another, his plump body filling it
to capacity. Pickett SQUEAKS BESEECHINGLY.
With a SICKENING, SQUELCHING SOUND, the Warder plunges his
hand into a BUCKET SQUIRMING with GRUBS, plucks one out, and
shakes it in his fist, where it QUIVERS briefly before
transforming into a FIREFLY. He deposits it in a tiny tin
LANTERN. As it flutters about, the lantern glows feebly with
a TREMULOUS LIGHT. Taking the lantern in hand, Newt eyes the
dark passage.
NEWT
How will I know where to find him?
WARDER
He is your brother?
NEWT
Yes.
(CONTINUED)
51.
49 CONTINUED: (2) 49
WARDER
He will be the one who looks like
your brother.
As Newt heads off, Pickett stares after him.
NEWT
I'll be back, Pick. On my word.
Just before the darkness swallows him, Newt looks back.
WARDER
"I'll be back, Pick. On my word."
And I'll be Minister of Magic one
day.
The Warder GRINS CRUELLY. Teddy looks on as Pickett sticks
out his tongue at him.
50 EXT. GERMAN MINISTRY - NIGHT 50
The streets surrounding the Ministry are now teeming with
supporters of Grindelwald, holding placards bearing his
likeness as the DRUMMERS beat their skins fiercely. At the
top of the steps, Helmut surveys it all impassively.
51 INT. GRINDELWALD'S CAR - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 51
Grindelwald stares - with cool fascination - at the FUNHOUSE
OF FACES beyond the tinted glass. Rosier sits beside him.
The faces beyond are no longer in focus. Instead, an IMAGE
plays on the glass, an image only Grindelwald can see. Jacob
bearing a wand.
Rosier has leaned forward and is talking to the driver.
ROSIER
Take us around back. It's not safe
here.
GRINDELWALD
(coming round)
No. Roll it down.
ROSIER
What?
GRINDELWALD
The window. Roll it down...
(CONTINUED)
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52.
51 CONTINUED: 51
Hand trembling, Rosier reaches out and CRACKS the window.
Instantly CLAWING FINGERS probe the shadows of the car and
VOICES RAGE. Throughout, Grindelwald remains calm, eyes shut.
Then, without warning, he LIFTS the door latch...
ROSIER
No! No!
As Grindelwald pitches himself into the maelstrom outside,
Rosier sits frozen.
52 EXT. GERMAN MINISTRY - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 52
Waving like a Roman magistrate, Grindelwald lets the tide of
rabid supporters sweep him up the steps.
53 INT. BALCONY ABOVE - GERMAN MINISTRY - SAME TIME - NIGHT 53
A TALL BRITISH WITCH stands with the FRENCH MINISTER
(VICTOR), Fischer, and Vogel, staring down at the swelling
crowd.
VOGEL
Those people aren't suggesting we
listen to them. They aren't asking
us to listen. They're demanding it.
BRITISH WITCH
You're not actually proposing VOGEL (CONT'D)
Yes! Yes, let him stand!
that man be allowed to stand--
Below, Rosier, white as a ghost, steps out of the car and
watches Grindelwald move through the crowd.
BRITISH WITCH (CONT'D)
Gellert Grindelwald wants Muggle-
Wizard war! And if he gets his
wish, he won't just destroy their
world, he'll destroy ours as well.
VOGEL
Which is why he cannot win! Let him
stand as a candidate. Let the
people vote. When he loses, the
people will have spoken. But deny
them their voices... and those
streets will run with blood.
The others look down, watch Grindelwald borne over the arms
of the crowd and up the steps of the Ministry.
53.
54 INT. PASSAGEWAY - ERKSTAG PRISON - NIGHT 54
A tiny fluttering blob of light approaches. As it draws
closer, Newt comes clear. He stops.
NEWT
Theseus!
Tiny movements can be heard in the surrounding shadows.
Newt crouches, swings the lantern. A tiny crab-like creature -
a BABY MANTICORE - scuttles into view. Seeing Newt, it
waggles its antennae. It is - there's simply no denying it -
adorable.
Newt seems less than charmed. As he watches, another baby
Manticore appears, then another, then another still. One
peers up, bares TEETH. Not adorable.
Newt backs away into a central atrium, his feet at the edge
of a great pit. He looks down into the vast, dark hole.
Something stirs in the shadows below.
Newt suddenly adopts an odd, crab-like pose. The baby
Manticores copy him.
55 INT. GRAND HALL - GERMAN MINISTRY - NIGHT 55
Plates of lobster are being ferried to tables. Seated now,
Lally's eyes rake the room, clocking the tables where Liu and
Santos sit and assessing the potential threat the BUSBOYS and
WAITERS orbiting them pose. One DARK-EYED WAITER keeps
crossing into Lally's view.
As Jacob's GOBLET magically fills with wine, he takes it
and--noticing Edith waving enthusiastically from across the
room--tips his goblet in a toast. He then notices a
DISTINGUISHED WIZARD with conductor's hair sitting to Edith's
left.
JACOB
Lally. The guy with the hair.
Sitting next to Edith. He looks
like he can kill somebody. He also
looks like my uncle Dominic.
LALLY
(looking)
Is your uncle Dominic the Norwegian
Minister of Magic?
(CONTINUED)
54.
55 CONTINUED: 55
JACOB
No.
LALLY
Didn't think so.
Lally smiles. Then, abruptly, the energy in the room shifts
and Grindelwald and his entourage stumble into the room in
high spirits. Hair askew, jacket rumpled, Grindelwald seems
rakishly authentic in this room of wheezing wannabes. He
turns to the HOUSE ELF QUARTET to resume playing.
He moves through the room, trailed by Rosier, Queenie, Kama,
Carrow, Zabini, and Acolytes.
As Queenie crosses, Jacob rises.
JACOB
Queenie... Queenie.
Queenie knows he's there but blanks him completely.
GRINDELWALD
(spotting Santos)
Madam Santos. A pleasure. Your
supporters are in fine voice.
SANTOS
(a steely smile)
As are yours, Mr. Grindelwald.
Grindelwald constructs a smile.
56 INT. FAR PASSAGEWAY - ERKSTAG - NIGHT 56
Theseus hangs from his ankles in a small cell. As a
CLATTERING SOUND RISES, he peers down the passageway,
watching as Newt comes into view, doing an odd sidelong
scissor walk, trailed by HUNDREDS of BABY MANTICORES, all of
whom appear to be mimicking him.
THESEUS
Rescuing me, are you?
NEWT
That's the general idea.
THESEUS
(Newt's scissor walk)
I presume this - whatever it is
that you are doing - is strategic?
(CONTINUED)
55.
56 CONTINUED: 56
NEWT
It's a technique called limbic
mimicry. It discourages violent
engagement. Theoretically. I've
only actually attempted it once
before.
THESEUS
And the results?
NEWT
Inconclusive. Also, that was a
laboratory setting and the
conditions were strictly
controlled, and the current
conditions are more volatile,
making it less predictive of
ultimate outcome.
THESEUS
Ultimate outcome presumably being
our survival.
Newt remains very still as a huge ANTENNA emerges from the
darkness below. Theseus and Newt stare at each other in
alarm. Newt delicately turns to the antenna, it studies him
for a moment, then the lamplight in the cell adjacent to
Theseus's sputters out.
The antenna retreats down and a giant, scorpion-like tail
plunges into the now-dark cell, retrieving the cocooned body
that's in there and pulls it down into the pit below. A beat.
Then:
The body is CATAPULTED back up from the darkness, landing
with a SLOPPY THUD feet away. Newt raises his lantern to
reveal it's been disemboweled, food now for the horde of
Manticores that tumble over to feast. Newt grabs his moment
and sidles into the cell, clawing away at the fibrous yarn
encasing Theseus's ankles.
Newt claws the last remaining strands, and Theseus drops to
the ground.
THESEUS (CONT'D)
Well done.
The brothers step out of the cell to face a further ocean of
Manticores, blocking their exit.
THESEUS (CONT'D)
And the plan is?
(CONTINUED)
56.
56 CONTINUED: (2) 56
NEWT
Hold this.
He passes his lantern to Theseus. He cups his hands and emits
an ODD WHISTLE akin to a whippoorwill.
57 INT. ERKSTAG PRISON - SAME TIME - NIGHT 57
As the Warder SNORES, feet up, Pickett unlocks the padlock on
his cubbyhole and opens the door.
58 INT. ERKSTAG - SAME TIME - NIGHT 58
THESEUS
What the bloody hell was that for?
NEWT
We're going to need some help.
Newt strikes a BALLETIC limbic mimicry pose. The baby
Manticores immediately copy him.
NEWT (CONT'D)
Follow me.
(a beat)
Come on.
Theseus assumes the same position, and Newt and Theseus start
to shuffle away.
NEWT (CONT'D)
You're not swiveling properly.
Swivel, swivel, but delicately.
THESEUS
I'm swiveling like you're
swiveling, Newt.
NEWT
I don't believe you are.
Between them, a second LAMP outside a cell entrance goes out,
and the tail comes up and takes another body.
After a beat, it too is deposited sloppily at their feet.
Theseus and Newt share a look.
THESEUS
Swivel.
57.
59 INT. GRAND HALL - GERMAN MINISTRY - NIGHT 59
Queenie sits quietly. A TEAR trickles from her eye, tracking
down the side of her face no one at the table can see.
Across the room, Jacob stares intently at her. We HOLD on
them, lost in each other, the surrounding world irrelevant
and fading, until...
GRINDELWALD
Go to him.
Queenie jumps, finds Grindelwald leaning close. He nods over
her shoulder to where Credence lingers near the entrance.
Queenie rises...
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
Queenie. Tell him it's all right. I
can see he's failed. He'll have
another chance. It's his loyalty I
most value.
Grindelwald's eyes are locked on hers. She nods and,
disengaging from him, heads off.
NEW ANGLE - LALLY
Lally watches Queenie cross the room. Jacob stands as she
passes by, but Queenie, steeling herself - we can see it's
hard for her now - blanks him again. Jacob, crushed, sits
once more.
Lally looks over to Grindelwald. Rosier enters the room with
the Dark- Eyed Waiter. The Dark-Eyed Waiter pauses, then
moves toward Santos's table.
Lally starts to track the Dark-Eyed Waiter's journey across
the room with a glass of ruby-red liquid. Tossing her napkin
down, Lally rises and turns to Jacob as she goes.
LALLY
Stay here.
Jacob gulps another glass of wine.
Lally pushes past waiters and picks her way through busboys.
LALLY (CONT'D)
Apologies.
Lally watches the Dark-Eyed Waiter draw closer to Santos...
(CONTINUED)
58.
59 CONTINUED: 59
...the Dark-Eyed Waiter leans over Santos, setting the glass
down. Lally approaches but is stopped by two bodyguards.
JACOB
Oh boy...
Jacob approaches Grindelwald's table like a man on a swaying
ship.
As Santos raises her glass, the ruby-red liquid rises into
the air menacingly. Lally discreetly sends a spell, and the
liquid hovering above Santos's glass zooms down the high
table and hits a door, corroding the wood.
As Jacob arrives at the table, Grindelwald, only just now
aware of him, eyes him mildly.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Let her go.
GRINDELWALD
Excuse me?
Jacob draws his wand.
NORWEGIAN MINISTER
Assassin!
Lally turns, looking back in disbelief as Jacob now holds up
both hands.
WHOOSH! Lally flicks her wand again, and Jacob's arm holding
the wand is thrust vertically into the air. A tornado-like
VORTEX consumes the room, as if the contents of the room were
tossed in a blender.
Lally quickly sends another spell, tying the bodyguard's
shoelaces together.
Guests flee as each and every chandelier is TREMBLING and the
draperies are billowing along the wall, the tablecloths are
pitching to and fro, and napkins are taking flight like
doves.
A FIGURE can be sensed--a suggestive BLUR--in the distance
beyond. As Jacob's eyes adjust, we RACK FOCUS and see the
FIGURE is...
Queenie.
She stands much like him, still amidst the chaos, staring at
him. Their eyes lock...
(CONTINUED)
59.
59 CONTINUED: (2) 59
...as Queenie begins to slip from view, pulled on by Kama.
Helmut and his Aurors enter the room.
Queenie, just before vanishing, FLICKS her own wand and sends
a chair careening toward Helmut, temporarily obscuring his
view of Jacob.
Lally pulls out her book and flips it into the air. She drops
a chandelier on Helmut and his Aurors as the pages cascade
forth, causing a series of steps to appear. Jacob turns and
takes them at pace as Lally rushes toward him on the pages,
firing spells at the Aurors.
Helmut shoots a fiery blast, setting the steps alight as
Jacob rushes toward Lally. WHOOSH! They are sucked into the
book.
60 INT. ERKSTAG PRISON - SAME TIME - NIGHT 60
The Warder SNORTS, his chair tipping backward. Teddy - one
end of the glittering necktie clenched in his teeth - skates
forward, the pads of his tiny feet SQUEAKING across the
surface of the desk.
Above, Pickett precariously balances on the edge of one of
the cubbyholes, trying to retrieve Newt's wand.
BELOW, as the Warder wakes, the chair steadies. Then...
It falls back as the knot in the tie is finally pulled undone
and the Warder crashes like a tree that's been felled,
SMASHING into the cubbyholes and launching Pickett forward.
Teddy leaps up, ignoring Pickett in midair, and grabs some
falling coins before crashing to the ground.
The WHISTLE echoes again.
61 INT. CELLBLOCK - ERKSTAG - SAME TIME - NIGHT 61
The lamplight in Theseus's hand is frittering in and out. We
hear a crunch, and Theseus stops.
The baby Manticores suddenly pause, staring. Theseus looks
down and slowly, delicately, lifts his right foot, under
which we see a squashed baby Manticore.
He looks at Newt.
(CONTINUED)
60.
61 CONTINUED: 61
In that instant, the light in Theseus's lamp fizzles out,
plunging them both into darkness and sending the baby
Manticores running away.
The HUGE tail lifts up, starts to recoil to strike.
As one, the brothers bolt, the tail smashing into the cell
walls feet away from them.
Newt and Theseus race through corridors, the Manticore's tail
and antennae whipping, SNAKING, smashing, and sending fiery
bolts after them, followed by the GIANT MANTICORE itself,
squeezing through crevices, close in pursuit.
Theseus swings right and races precariously along a ledge as
the Manticore ferociously bears down upon him. Eyes, claws,
limbs of the beast flail toward him, before Theseus trips
left, just avoiding the limb that has almost skewered him.
Newt and Theseus reunite and rush forward as the ceiling
collapses behind them, trapping the Giant Manticore.
Theseus breathes a sigh of relief just before one of the
Manticore's antennae snakes around his waist and drags him
away. Newt desperately follows, grabbing at his brother.
Racing toward them is Teddy - Theseus's tie clenched in his
teeth, Pickett riding atop like a cowboy - carrying Newt's
wand. The Warder fires spells after them before hitting Teddy
and causing Pickett to be jettisoned forward into the air
with Newt's wand.
Newt holds on to Theseus as he is pulled toward the edge of
the pit by the Giant Manticore. Pickett lands at his feet
with his wand.
Newt sees him, retrieves his wand, and Pickett quickly grabs
hold. Newt casts a spell toward Teddy...
NEWT
Accio!
...who is lifted into the air and tumbles toward them.
NEWT (CONT'D)
Grab the tie!
They begin to tumble into the pit.
...And they are gone.
(CONTINUED)
61.
61 CONTINUED: (2) 61
The Warder chuckles to himself until his lamp starts to
flicker and extinguish. He looks out in alarm into the inky
darkness.
62 EXT. WOODED AREA - CONTINUOUS - NEXT MORNING 62
Newt and Theseus crash down through a thicket and land
heavily on mossy ground. Covered in leaves, they rise, still
holding hands.
Theseus pushes the Manticore antennae from his waist. It
slithers toward the lake.
NEWT
That was a Portkey.
Theseus hands Teddy, still clinging to the tie, to Newt.
THESEUS
Yeah.
NEWT
(to Pickett and Teddy)
Well done, you two.
Newt and Theseus emerge from the trees and look across a
shimmering lake. A CASTLE rises beyond. Teddy and Pickett
peer out of Newt's pocket. Pickett COOS with delight.
Hogwarts.
Above the castle, a QUIDDITCH PLAYER pursues a GOLDEN SNITCH.
63 INT. GREAT HALL - HOGWARTS - MOMENTS LATER - MORNING 63
Lally sits with a few students finishing breakfast.
LALLY
Not that either of you asked but I
would highly recommend learning
charms.
Newt and Theseus walk in.
NEWT
Lally.
LALLY
What kept you two?
(CONTINUED)
62.
63 CONTINUED: 63
NEWT
We encountered some complications.
And you?
LALLY
We encountered some complications.
She hands Newt the Daily Prophet. Theseus peers over Newt's
shoulder. On the front page is a PHOTOGRAPH of Grindelwald
and Jacob under a SCREAMING HEADLINE:
MURDEROUS MUGGLE!
THESEUS
Jacob tried to murder Grindelwald?
LALLY
It's... a long story.
Jacob sits at a House table with a group of students. He is
showing them his wand.
REDHEADED RAVENCLAW
Is it really snakewood?
JACOB
Yes, it's really snakewood.
A TINY SECOND YEAR WITCH leans close.
TINY WITCH
Can I...?
She begins to reach out toward the wand.
JACOB
Uh-uh. It's very dangerous - it's
very powerful. It's rare, if it got
in the wrong hands - you know, it
could mess you up.
WITCH
Where did you get it?
JACOB
I got it for Christmas.
LALLY (O.S.)
Jacob! Look who I found.
Jacob turns to see Lally, Newt, and Theseus.
(CONTINUED)
63.
63 CONTINUED: (2) 63
JACOB
Hey! It's my wizard friends.
(to the kids)
Newt and Theseus. We're like this.
Jacob crosses his middle and forefinger and sticks out his
thumb.
JACOB (CONT'D)
And that's me right there. I gotta
go. All right, have fun. Don't do
anything I wouldn't do.
As Jacob and the others come together.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Can you believe this place, they
got pint-sized witches and wizards
running around here.
THESEUS
Uh. You don't say?
JACOB
(to Newt)
I was the assassin.
LALLY
Newt and Theseus both went to
Hogwarts.
JACOB
Oh. I knew that. Well, they're
being very nice to me. The
Slytherin boys over there, they
gave me these. They're delicious,
who wants one?
Jacob takes a packet from his pocket and tips a DARK CLUMP
into his mouth, offers it to the others.
NEWT
I never cared for cockroach
clusters much myself. Though
Honeydukes are supposed to be the
best.
As Jacob blanches, a COLLECTIVE BURST OF LAUGHTER rises from
the Slytherins. They proceed to the back of the Hall. The
others turn to see McGonagall, who ushers students away.
Dumbledore approaches.
(CONTINUED)
64.
63 CONTINUED: (3) 63
THESEUS
McGonagall. Albus.
DUMBLEDORE
Well done. All of you. Well done.
Congratulations.
THESEUS
Congratulations?
DUMBLEDORE
Indeed. Professor Hicks managed to
foil an assassination. And you are
alive, and you are well. The fact
that everything did not go
precisely to plan, was precisely
the plan.
LALLY
Countersight 101.
THESEUS
Albus. Forgive me, but aren't we
back where we started?
DUMBLEDORE
Actually, I would argue that things
are a great deal worse.
(to Lally)
You haven't told them, have you?
Theseus and Newt turn to Lally.
LALLY
Grindelwald has been allowed to
stand in the election.
THESEUS/NEWT
What! How?
DUMBLEDORE
Because Vogel chose easy over
right.
Dumbledore sweeps his wand into the air, etching together
IMAGES of hand-drawn MOUNTAINS and VALLEYS as though he were
a street artist. The images start to MATERIALIZE out of smoke
all around them and then slowly transform into a beautiful
landscape. The others stare up in wonder.
Jacob looks around, disoriented.
(CONTINUED)
65.
63 CONTINUED: (4) 63
THESEUS
It's all right.
NEWT
Bhutan.
DUMBLEDORE
Correct. Three points to
Hufflepuff. The kingdom of Bhutan
sits high in the Eastern Himalayas.
It's a place of indescribable
beauty. Some of our most important
magic has its origins there. They
say if you listen carefully enough,
the past whispers to you. It also
happens to be where the election
will be held.
CLOUDS form under the Hall's ceiling. Amidst them an EYRIE
can be glimpsed, visible one moment, gone the next.
THESEUS
He can't win, can he?
DUMBLEDORE
Only a few days ago he was a
fugitive from justice. Now he's an
official candidate in the
International Confederation of
Wizards. Dangerous times favor
dangerous men.
Dumbledore turns and begins to make his way back down the
Great Hall. The image of Bhutan begins to fade away into
smoke behind him.
The others stare after him.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
And by the way, we'll be dining
with my brother in the village.
Should you need anything before
then, Minerva is here.
As Dumbledore exits, Lally leans in, speaks quietly.
LALLY
Dumbledore has a brother?
66.
64 INT. HOG'S HEAD - LATER - NIGHT 64
Aberforth offers the Qilin a saucer of milk. Instantly, the
Qilin perks up, making all manner of happy sounds as it leans
over and slurps. Bunty looks on.
Just then, the front door RATTLES and the rush of wind and
scatterings of snow sail into the pub. The sound of VOICES
and the STAMPING OF BOOTS precedes the entrance of
Dumbledore, Newt, Theseus, Lally, and Jacob.
NEWT
Bunty! You're here!
BUNTY
Yes.
NEWT
How is she?
BUNTY
Oh, she's fine.
Newt bends down as a Niffler runs toward him.
NEWT
Whoa, what's Alfie done now? You've
not been biting Timothy's bottom
again, have you?
DUMBLEDORE
Miss Broadacre. I trust my brother
has been a gracious host?
BUNTY
Yes. Ever so gracious.
Dumbledore glances at his brother.
DUMBLEDORE
I'm delighted to hear. So, rooms
have been arranged for you in the
village, and Aberforth here will
prepare you a delicious dinner. His
own recipe.
We CUT TO:
67.
65 INT. HOG'S HEAD - LATER - NIGHT 65
PLOP! Aberforth, greasy pot in hand, LADLES a thick grayish
STEW into the chipped bowls sitting before the group, who sit
at a long table.
ABERFORTH
There's more of that if you want
it.
The others stare queasily at their bowls as Aberforth heads
for the stairs.
BUNTY
Thank you. Thanks.
Aberforth pauses, glowering down at a smiling Bunty, then
nods shortly and continues on up.
THESEUS
Astonishing... Never has something
that looked so repellent tasted so
delicious.
The Qilin BLEATS with pleasure. The others all dip their
spoons.
JACOB
Who's this little one... Hey, do
you mind?
Newt watches Jacob jockeying with the Qilin over the stew in
his bowl.
NEWT
She's a Qilin, Jacob. She's
incredibly rare. One of the most
beloved creatures in the wizarding
world.
JACOB
Why?
NEWT
Because she can see into your soul.
JACOB
Oh, you're kidding me.
NEWT
(shaking his head)
So if you're good and worthy, then
she'll see that.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
68.
65 CONTINUED: 65
NEWT (CONT'D)
If, on the other hand, you're cruel
and deceitful, then she will know
that too.
JACOB
Oh yeah? Does she just tell you
that or... ?
NEWT
Not exactly tells-
LALLY
Well, she bows. But only in the
presence of someone truly pure of
heart.
Jacob gazes at Lally, captivated.
LALLY (CONT'D)
I mean, almost none of us are, of
course. No matter how good a person
we try to be. There was actually a
time, many, many years ago, when
the Qilin chose who would lead us.
Jacob takes his bowl and moves to the Qilin's milk bowl. The
Qilin dances around him. Jacob spoons some of the stew into
the Qilin's bowl.
Newt smiles, enjoying the moment, when his gaze catches sight
of the mirror. Words are surfacing, one by one:
I WANT TO COME HOME.
66 INT. UPPER ROOM - HOG'S HEAD - MOMENTS LATER - NIGHT 66
Within, Dumbledore and Aberforth stand opposite each other,
their voices low, but their postures suggesting their
discussion is tense.
DUMBLEDORE
Come with me. I'll help you. He's
your son, Aberforth. He needs you.
We see the POV is Newt's. He begins to turn away when he
notices something in Aberforth's hand: a FEATHER, strewn with
ASH, darkening Aberforth's fingers where he touches it. A
PHOENIX FEATHER.
Newt knocks...
(CONTINUED)
69.
66 CONTINUED: 66
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
Newt.
Aberforth brushes past Newt wordlessly, still clutching the
feather.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
(to Newt)
Come in.
Newt enters.
NEWT
Albus. The mirror downstairs.
There's a message.
DUMBLEDORE
Close the door.
Newt closes the door, then turns back to Dumbledore.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
It's from Credence, Newt. The
summer Gellert and I fell in love,
my brother fell in love as well.
With a girl from the Hollow. She
was sent away. There were rumors.
About a child.
NEWT
Credence?
DUMBLEDORE
He's a Dumbledore. Had I been a
better friend, to Aberforth... If
I'd been a better brother, he might
have confided in me. Perhaps things
would have been different. This boy
could have been part of our lives.
Part of our family.
(a beat)
Credence can't be saved, I know you
know that. But he may yet be able
to save us.
As Newt reacts, Dumbledore holds up his hand, fingers stained
with soot.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
Phoenix ash. The bird comes to him
because he's dying, Newt. I know
the signs.
(off Newt's look)
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
70.
66 CONTINUED: (2) 66
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
You see, my sister was an
Obscurial.
Newt stares at Dumbledore. Stunned.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
And like Credence, she never
learned to express her magic. Over
time it grew darker and began to
poison her.
Dumbledore looks to the painting.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
Worst of all, none of us were
capable of easing her pain.
NEWT
Can you tell me how it is - how it
came to an end for her?
DUMBLEDORE
Gellert and I had made plans to go
away together. My brother didn't
approve. One night, he confronted
us. Voices were raised. Threats
made. Aberforth drew his wand,
which was foolish. I drew my wand,
which was even more foolish.
Gellert just laughed. No one heard
Ariana coming down the stairs.
Dumbledore's eyes glitter as he stares at the painting.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
I can't say for certain it was my
spell. It doesn't really matter.
One minute she was there, and the
next she was gone...
His voice trails off.
NEWT
I'm so sorry, Albus. If it's of any
comfort, perhaps she was saved some
pain-
DUMBLEDORE
Don't. Don't disappoint me, Newt.
You of all people. Your honesty is
a gift, even if at times a painful
one.
(CONTINUED)
71.
66 CONTINUED: (3) 66
Newt studies Dumbledore as he stares off toward the painting
once more.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
Our friends downstairs will be
tired and wanting to go home. You
should go.
Newt begins to exit, then stops just shy of the door.
NEWT
Albus. Lally said something
earlier. About most of us
ultimately being imperfect. But
even if we've made mistakes,
terrible things, we can try to make
things right. And that's what
matters. The trying.
Dumbledore doesn't turn, just stares at the painting.
67 EXT. NURMENGARD CASTLE - LATE DAY 67
The camera circles high across the slate sky above the
castle. Far below, we see an ARMY OF DARK-CLAD FIGURES
assembled. As Grindelwald and Credence make their way toward
the castle, the figures part. Reaching the entrance,
Grindelwald turns, surveying them.
GRINDELWALD
Our time is close, my brothers and
sisters. The days of hiding are
over. The world will hear our
voice. And it will be deafening.
A ROAR goes up amongst the throng. Grindelwald smiles
faintly, then his eyes fix on Kama, standing to one side in
front of the cheering Acolytes, somehow both a part of the
throng and separate. Grindelwald steps over to him and, to
Kama's surprise, takes his face in both hands.
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
You didn't come here to betray
Dumbledore. You know in your pure-
blood heart your place is here. To
believe in me is to believe in
yourself.
He stares deeply into Kama's eyes one more moment and walks
him down into the crowd, gently pushing him into the
assembled troops.
(CONTINUED)
72.
67 CONTINUED: 67
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
Prove your loyalty, Mr. Kama.
Then releases him, before turning for the castle.
68 INT. CELLAR - NURMENGARD - MOMENTS LATER - LATE DAY 68
CLOSE ON - THE DEAD QILIN.
As the limp creature's head flops to one side, the laceration
across its throat is revealed.
...UNDERWATER, looking upward through a strangely undulating
surface. All is eerily SILENT, like a dream, then a FIGURE
appears-- indistinct through the liquid--cradling something.
The figure PLUNGES his hands into the water and the face of
the DEAD QILIN turns our way. Blood blooms from its ragged
throat.
NEW ANGLE - GRINDELWALD
He stands waist-deep in a pool, shirtsleeves rolled up past
his elbows, holding the Qilin underwater as he murmurs
indistinctly. He waits for the water to grow still, then
WHISPERS:
GRINDELWALD
Rennervate...
Credence, Vogel, and Rosier watch from the shadows.
With great tenderness, Grindelwald plays his fingers over the
Qilin's throat, mending the flesh there. BUBBLES rise from
the pool. The Qilin's head breaks the surface and it
SCREECHES. Grindelwald lifts it from the water.
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
Vulnera Sanentur...
As the scars vanish under his fingertips, the Qilin turns its
head to him, its eyes still eerily vacant, but otherwise
appearing healthy and whole.
Grindelwald smiles, strokes it.
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
There, there. There, there...
(without turning)
Come look.
Vogel glances away, staying put, but Credence leaves the
shadows and goes to the edge of the pool.
(CONTINUED)
73.
68 CONTINUED: 68
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
This is why we're special. To
conceal our powers is not merely an
affront to ourselves. It's sinful.
Grindelwald places the Qilin at the side of the pool, where
it stays standing. Credence studies the newly reborn Qilin,
bewitched. Gratified by Credence's reaction, Grindelwald
looks back to the Qilin... then stops, his smile faltering. A
PALE SHADOW, identical to the Qilin in his hands, appears
briefly within the currents of the water. His eyes harden.
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
Was there another?
CREDENCE
Another?
GRINDELWALD
That night. Was there another
Qilin?
In the shadows, Vogel turns, looks back to the pool.
Grindelwald's eyes are pinched with fury. Credence, his face
pale and slick, looks suddenly uneasy.
CREDENCE
I don't think so-
With frightening speed, Grindelwald throws Credence back from
the pool with a powerful burst of water and pins him to the
wall. Grindelwald Apparates from the water, his fingers laced
about Credence's throat and face. His eyes glitter with
anger.
GRINDELWALD
That's twice you've failed me! Do
you not understand the danger
you've put me in?!
Credence remains frozen like a terrified child under
Grindelwald's grip.
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
One last chance. Understood? Find
it.
69 INT. HOG'S HEAD - MORNING 69
Newt is inside his case.
Theseus is holding the Qilin, like a baby.
(CONTINUED)
74.
69 CONTINUED: 69
Theseus hands the Qilin to Newt, the pair like two doting
parents. Theseus and Bunty look on as Newt gently lowers the
Qilin into his case.
70 EXT. HOGWARTS - SAME TIME - MORNING 70
Mist hangs over the grounds. Bridge and castle glow softly in
the morning light.
71 INT. 7TH FLOOR CORRIDOR - HOGWARTS - SAME TIME - MORNING 71
We follow Lally, Newt, Theseus, and Jacob toward an ornate
door emerging from the wall at the far end of the corridor.
72 INT. ROOM OF REQUIREMENT - MOMENTS LATER - MORNING 72
Newt, Theseus, Lally, and Jacob suddenly appear in a sparsely
appointed room.
Jacob, looking utterly confused, follows Newt's gaze to the
far end of the room, where FIVE CASES - identical to Newt's -
stand in a circle in front of a huge, ornate BHUTANESE PRAYER
WHEEL. Bunty stands by the cases.
JACOB
Hey, Newt, what is this place?
NEWT
The room we require.
Dumbledore strides into view.
DUMBLEDORE
I trust all of you have the tickets
that Bunty gave you?
Nods all around. Jacob dutifully holds his up for all to see.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
You'll need them to gain access to
the ceremony.
Dumbledore's eyes shift, clock Newt staring at the circle of
cases.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
What do you think, Newt? Can you
tell which one is yours?
Newt looks another moment, then shakes his head.
(CONTINUED)
75.
72 CONTINUED: 72
NEWT
No.
DUMBLEDORE
Good. I'd be worried if you could.
LALLY
I assume the Qilin's in one of
these cases?
DUMBLEDORE
Yes.
LALLY
Well, which one is it?
DUMBLEDORE
Which one indeed.
JACOB
Oh, it's like a three-card monte
thing.
(as the others eye him)
Like a shell game thing. Like a
short con.
(giving up)
Never mind, it's a Muggle thing.
DUMBLEDORE
Grindelwald will do anything within
his power to get his hands on our
rare friend. Therefore it's
essential we keep whoever he
dispatches on his behalf guessing
so the Qilin gets to the ceremony
safely. If by teatime, the Qilin -
not to mention all of us - are
still alive, we should consider our
efforts a success.
Dumbledore puts his hat on and wraps a scarf around his neck.
JACOB
For the record, no one ever died
playing three-card monte.
DUMBLEDORE
An important distinction. All
right, everyone choose a case and
we'll be on our way. Mr. Kowalski,
you and I will proceed together
first.
(CONTINUED)
76.
72 CONTINUED: (2) 72
JACOB
Me? Okay...
Jacob steps forward, selects a case, then stops as Dumbledore
clears his throat and almost imperceptibly shakes his head.
Jacob selects another and points. Dumbledore nods and turns
away.
Jacob picks up the case. Nods. Glances around. Frowns. No
exit.
The Bhutanese prayer wheel glitters in front of Dumbledore.
He reaches out, touches it, and a beautiful glow fills the
room.
DUMBLEDORE
I'm looking forward to you
educating me a little further on
the finer points of three-card
monte.
He looks over to Jacob, reaches out his hand to him.
JACOB
My pleasure.
Jacob takes Dumbledore's hand, and together they disappear
into the wheel as it rapidly spins.
As they vanish, the others consider the remaining cases.
BUNTY
Well, good luck, everybody.
Newt walks forward and picks up a case.
NEWT
Good luck.
Newt vanishes.
LALLY
And you too, Bunty girl.
Lally walks forward, picks up another case, and vanishes.
THESEUS
See you, Bunty.
Theseus walks forward and picks up another case before
disappearing into the wheel too.
(CONTINUED)
77.
72 CONTINUED: (3) 72
Bunty takes a deep breath, then picks up the last case. She
walks toward the prayer wheel and vanishes.
73 EXT. BASE OF EYRIE - BHUTAN - DAY 73
Green mountains rise in the distance, and at the very top,
almost settled into the very sky, we glimpse the Eyrie.
A crowd gathers at the base of an enormous set of steps that
climb toward the sky, on top of which sits the magnificent
Eyrie. A figure stands in front of a gilded cage set beneath
the steps.
VOGEL
It is not lost on those of us in
leadership that we are currently a
world divided. Each day brings talk
of another conspiracy.
Vogel's speech is seen projected into Magical Ministries
around the world.
VOGEL (CONT'D)
Each hour another dark whisper.
These whispers have only increased
in recent days with the addition of
a third candidate. There is only
one way to leave absolutely no
doubt that a worthy candidate
exists amongst the three who have
been presented.
Vogel enters the golden cage and emerges with something
cradled in his arms. As he resumes his place and slowly
reveals what he holds, there is a palpable GASP.
A Qilin.
VOGEL (CONT'D)
As every schoolboy and girl knows:
The Qilin is the purest of
creatures in our wonderful, magical
world. It cannot be deceived.
(holding it before him)
Let the Qilin unite us!
74 EXT. ROOFTOPS - BHUTAN - DAY 74
We drop through layers of cloud to a village and a series of
terraced rooftops, where dark-clad figures appear.
(CONTINUED)
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Rosier stands at the head of one group, Helmut the other.
They scan the streets below, at the massing crowds, eyes
searching.
75 EXT. STREET - BHUTAN - SAME TIME - DAY 75
Bobbing along with a group of Santos supporters, case in
hand, is Jacob and next to him, keeping point, Dumbledore.
Just ahead of them, a vast BANNER bearing Santos's image
twists on the poles carrying it as the supporters march
toward the mountains beyond the city.
Just then, Dumbledore's gaze lands on a group of Dark Aurors
trailing close behind and he pulls Jacob ducking and swerving
into an alley. They Apparate out of a doorway behind their
pursuers and give them the slip.
DUMBLEDORE
Come.
JACOB
Where to next?
DUMBLEDORE
Oh. This is where I leave you.
JACOB
I'm sorry, you're what? You're
leaving me?
Dumbledore takes off his scarf.
DUMBLEDORE
I have to meet someone else, Mr.
Kowalski. Not to worry. You'll be
perfectly safe.
Dumbledore casts off his scarf. As it flutters through the
air, the scarf morphs into a curtain. Dumbledore turns back
to Jacob.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
You don't have the Qilin. Feel free
to drop the case at the first hint
of trouble.
(stopping)
One other thing, if you don't mind
me saying. You should stop doubting
yourself. You have something most
men go their entire lives without.
Do you know what that is?
(CONTINUED)
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Jacob shakes his head.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
A heart that is full. Only a truly
brave man could open himself up so
honestly and completely. As you do.
With that, Dumbledore tips his hat and is gone.
76 EXT. STREET - BHUTAN - SAME TIME - DAY 76
Newt moves quickly, trying his best to remain inconspicuous.
Sensing something, he stops. Turns.
No one.
77 EXT. NARROW STREET - BHUTAN - SAME TIME - DAY 77
Theseus moves warily forward, case held tightly.
78 EXT. NARROW STREET - BHUTAN - SAME TIME - DAY 78
Newt proceeds through the village. A GREEN-ROBED FIGURE comes
into frame.
79 EXT. STREET - BHUTAN - SAME TIME - DAY 79
We follow a case, Lally, moving quickly. Glimpsing ahead, she
sees Aurors. She turns into an alley and disappears from
view.
80 EXT. STREET--BHUTAN - SAME TIME - DAY 80
Theseus moves warily through a narrow passage. We see figures
shifting on the rooftops above him. Ahead, he spots two
Aurors and draws his wand.
81 EXT. BACK STREETS - BHUTAN - SAME TIME - DAY 81
Lally moves quickly, glancing over her shoulder when...
82 EXT. JUNCTION - BACK STREETS - BHUTAN - SAME TIME - DAY 82
...she comes together with Theseus at the junction of their
respective streets. Both whirl, raise their wands...
(CONTINUED)
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then recognize each other. Then, as one, their gazes shift.
Around them, everywhere, are DARK AURORS.
Lally and Theseus deflect, parry, and duel the Dark Aurors
from all sides, retreating up the steps as they fire a flurry
of counter spells and charms.
Lally Stuns three Dark Aurors, Theseus Stuns half a dozen
more. Lally levitates a dozen crystal balls and sends them
cascading toward the Aurors as Theseus Stuns a Dark Auror on
a balcony above them. Turning, Lally incapacitates another by
wrapping him in fabric before sending an Auror shooting into
a wall and imprisoning him there as if stuck in a portrait.
Aurors are left sprawled all over the street before them.
Their victory is short-lived, though, as two wands appear,
drawn at the backs of their necks...
HELMUT
Cases, please.
Helmut stands behind them, flanked by two Dark Aurors.
83 EXT. ALLEYS/STONE STEPS - BHUTAN - SAME TIME - DAY 83
Newt rounds a corner, and in the distance he sees two Aurors
emerge ahead.
Just beyond, he spots someone else.
JACOB
Hey, fellas...
The Aurors turn, and THWACK, Jacob sends both spinning with a
swing of his case before darting out of sight. The Aurors
recover and give chase.
84 EXT. NARROW ALLEY, LEADING UPWARD - SAME TIME - DAY 84
Jacob stumbles around a corner and races up some steep,
narrow steps. Moments later, his pursuers come into view,
stop, and stare upward.
Empty.
Except for Jacob's case.
81.
85 EXT. BACK STREETS - BHUTAN - SAME TIME - DAY 85
Helmut and his men take Lally's and Theseus's cases and set
them down. A Dark Auror takes aim. Helmut raises his hand.
HELMUT
Wait. Open them. Make sure it's in
there. Idiot.
The Auror trapped in the wall bangs with his fists to be let
out. With a sigh, Helmut raises his wand and releases him,
sending him sprawling to the ground with a thud.
Lally and Theseus glance at the cases.
86 EXT. BACK STREETS - BHUTAN - SAME TIME - DAY 86
One of Jacob's pursuers tentatively approaches the abandoned
case.
As Lally and Theseus look on, two of Helmut's Dark Aurors
kneel beside the cases.
POP! Jacob's case flips open to REVEAL... POLISH PASTRIES.
Lally's and Theseus's cases are opened, revealing BOOKS and
the GOLDEN SNITCH.
The Dark Auror hovering over Jacob's case grabs a paczki and
inspects it.
As the Golden Snitch BUZZES upward, Helmut watches it rise
past the surrounding rooftops when:
WHOOSH!
The books erupt out of Lally's case and engulf the Dark
Aurors, mummifying them in a windstorm of paper.
Jacob's case erupts with thousands of pastries cascading in a
wave that sweeps the Dark Aurors down the steep steps and
away.
The Monster Book of Monsters attacks as Bludgers fly out of
Theseus's case and catapult into the Dark Aurors in the alley
and atop the rooftops high above.
Helmut furiously strips a piece of paper from his face only
to discover, in the chaos, Lally and Theseus have escaped.
82.
87 EXT. STREETS/ALLEYS - BHUTAN - SAME TIME - DAY 87
Dumbledore moves swiftly, glancing to a nearby rooftop as
Bludgers rain down upon the Aurors and send them tumbling. A
Snitch buzzes down toward him, and he catches it midair and
pockets it. Suddenly, in lockstep, from an alleyway, a figure
joins him.
Never breaking stride, Aberforth.
ABERFORTH
How long does he have?
THE PHOENIX FLIES OVERHEAD...
88 EXT. STREET - BHUTAN - DAY 88
...skating over the mass of people streaming far below.
NEW ANGLE - STREET LEVEL
Credence, looking ever more pale, bumps along amidst the
jubilant throng of Liu supporters. Weakened and in pain, he
pauses, leaning against a pillar before steeling himself once
more and moving on.
89 EXT. NARROW ALLEY LEADING UPWARD - BHUTAN - DAY 89
Jacob, case-less now, walks down a narrow alley. He feeds
onto a street. He passes a GREEN-ROBED FIGURE when another
figure sweeps in and grabs him firmly by the hand...
...pulling him into a side street and away from the main
street.
QUEENIE
You're in danger, all right. You
need to leave.
JACOB
Well...
As he starts to speak, she puts a finger over his lips.
QUEENIE
I can't. I can't come home. It's
too late for me. Some mistakes are
just too big.
Jacob takes her hand away.
(CONTINUED)
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JACOB
Can you listen to me-
QUEENIE
There's no time! I was followed. I
gave them the slip, but it won't be
long before they find me. They're
going to find...
(voice breaking)
...us.
JACOB
I don't care. All I got is us. I
make no sense without us.
QUEENIE
Jacob, come on! I don't love you
anymore. Just get out of here.
JACOB
You're the worst liar in the world,
Queenie Goldstein.
Just then, CHURCH BELLS peal softly.
JACOB (CONT'D)
You hear that? That's a sign.
She stops, glaring at him. He stares at her.
Jacob enfolds Queenie's hand in his and pulls her close.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Come here. Close your eyes. Please
close your eyes. You know what
Dumbledore said to me? He said that
I got a full heart... He's wrong,
I'm always going to have room in
there for you.
QUEENIE
Yeah.
JACOB
Look at me. Queenie Goldstein...
As a tear trickles down her cheek, they both look up to see
FIGURES surrounding them.
84.
90 EXT. BRIDGE - BHUTAN - SAME TIME - DAY 90
Newt watches as Santos supporters cross a BRIDGE that rises
into the sky; they disappear through a portal partway across.
He grips his case tighter and moves forward, mingling with
the crowd.
From this vantage, the mountain looms mightily, its peak
draped in thick clouds.
Newt makes his way onto the bridge, toward the portal.
Stepping through it, he disappears with a whoosh.
91 EXT. BASE OF EYRIE - BHUTAN - DAY 91
At the base of the Eyrie we see vast steps rising up to the
clouds and the Eyrie above. We drop down to reveal Newt,
striding purposefully, in the direction of the steps.
Directly ahead, a solitary figure, Fischer, stands unmoving.
She turns, eyes focused on Newt. There is something ominous
in her posture.
Newt, debating a detour, but there is only one way up when...
FISCHER
Mr. Scamander. We've never been
properly introduced. Henrietta
Fischer.
Herr Vogel's attaché.
NEWT
Ah, yes - Hello-
She nods to the clouds overhead.
FISCHER
I can take you up. There's a
private entrance for members of the
High Council. If you just follow
me...
Newt doesn't move, eyeing her skeptically.
NEWT
I'm sorry, why would you do that?
Take me up?
FISCHER
Isn't it obvious?
(CONTINUED)
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NEWT
No, frankly, it's not.
FISCHER
Dumbledore's sent me.
(the case)
I know what you have in the case,
Mr. Scamander.
As Fischer's eyes narrow, a throng of exuberant Santos, Liu,
and Grindelwald supporters spill into view. Quick as a snake,
Fischer's hand snatches Newt's where he grips the handle.
They lock eyes, and Newt makes to wrest the case free while
the crowd converges. They continue to wrestle over control of
the case as they are borne down the middle of the square,
surrounded by happy faces and cheering voices.
FLASH! - a bolt of fire strikes Newt behind his ear. He
falls. Zabini appears, standing within the crowd, looking
down at him, wand SMOKING. Fischer smiles before turning
away, carrying the case with her.
92 EXT. BRIDGE - BHUTAN - SAME TIME - DAY 92
Theseus paces nervously as Lally stands by. The bridge is
nearly deserted now. A HORN, like a CLARION CALL, rises over
the city.
LALLY
He should be here any minute.
Just ahead, Kama and a group of Dark Aurors appear, heading
toward them. The Dark Aurors raise their wands. Kama moves
through the Aurors.
Kama suddenly drops, driving his wand into the earth,
releasing a pulse of magic that stuns the Aurors, concussing
them instantly.
THESEUS
What kept you?
Theseus, Lally, and Kama head onto the bridge and disappear.
93 EXT. BASE OF EYRIE - BHUTAN - DAY 93
Coming to, Newt glances about frantically, buffeted by the
crowd...
He sees Fischer making her way up the stairs ahead.
(CONTINUED)
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Towering above supporters and voters are massive freestanding
BANNERS, which act as SCREENS to reflect the ceremony above.
As Newt stares at the banner - in reflection - Vogel appears.
VOGEL
I thank the candidates for their
words...
94 EXT. EYRIE - BHUTAN - CONTINUOUS - DAY 94
Liu, Santos, and Grindelwald stand side by side.
VOGEL
Each represents a distinct vision
of how we will shape not only our
world, but the non-magical world as
well. Which brings us to the most
important part of our ceremony. The
walk of the Qilin.
A Qilin is brought forth.
We CUT TO:
95 EXT. EYRIE - BHUTAN - SAME TIME - DAY 95
Newt reaches the great steps that stretch up to the Eyrie,
seeing a tiny figure up ahead with his case - Fischer.
As he pounds up the steps, he looks across to the banners and
sees the Qilin being put before Grindelwald, Liu, and Santos.
A QUICK TOUR AROUND THE WORLD, as dignitaries at MAGICAL
MINISTRIES, in EUROPE and elsewhere, watch the ceremony.
On the screen the Qilin moves tentatively forward - toward
the candidates. As the Qilin moves toward Grindelwald, Liu
and Santos exchange a glance.
Newt charges toward Fischer, who simply turns to look at
Newt, making no effort to move.
The Qilin stands in front of Grindelwald and gazes up at him.
Fischer holds out the case. Newt studies her, perplexed by
her demeanor, then reaches out. As his fingers make contact,
the case turns to dust. In a panic, he watches the particles
drift into the air. He looks back to Fischer, who continues
to smile.
(CONTINUED)
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As the dust drifts up, the banners reveal Grindelwald and the
Qilin.
The Qilin, in front of Grindelwald, bows. For a moment, there
is a long beat of silence.
VOGEL
The Qilin has seen. Seen goodness,
strength, qualities essential to
lead, and to guide us. Who do you
see?
The assembled witches and wizards thrust their wands into the
air. SPELLS explode. The THREE COLORS of Liu, Santos, and
Grindelwald stream into the sky and then turn to one,
Grindelwald's green.
Newt stands stunned.
Grindelwald savors the adulation.
VOGEL (CONT'D)
Gellert Grindelwald is the new
leader of the magical world by
acclamation.
As the crowd ROARS, Acolytes on either side of Newt shove him
up the steps. Grindelwald nods to Rosier and she brings forth
Queenie and Jacob.
Newt tries to push his way toward Queenie and Jacob, but the
two Acolytes restrain him.
Rosier brings Jacob farther up the steps and hands his
snakewood wand to Grindelwald.
Grindelwald surveys the crowd, who waits, eyes fixed on him,
then gestures to Jacob.
GRINDELWALD
This is the man who tried to take
my life. This man who has no magic,
who would marry a witch and pollute
our blood. This forbidden union
will make us less, make us weak,
like his kind. He is not alone, my
friends. There are thousands who
seek to do the same. There can only
be one response to such vermin.
Grindelwald tosses away Jacob's wand and raises his own.
(CONTINUED)
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As Jacob turns to face him, Grindelwald hits him with a spell
that throws him down the steps and sends him sprawling onto
his back at Queenie's feet.
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
Crucio!
A lightning spell sends Jacob writhing in pain at Queenie's
feet.
NEWT
No!
QUEENIE
Make him stop!
GRINDELWALD
Our war with the Muggles begins
today!
Grindelwald's SUPPORTERS CHEER wildly.
Lally, Theseus, and Kama can be seen moving through the
crowd, looking shocked.
Jacob remains writhing in pain on the ground until Santos
raises her wand and lifts the Cruciatus Curse afflicting him.
Relieved, Jacob lies back in Queenie's arms.
Grindelwald turns his face to the sky, basking in his glory.
He stays like this, reveling in the moment when...
...he spies the Phoenix circling overhead. A solitary feather
of ASH seesaws from the sky and attaches itself to his cheek.
He wipes it away, looking troubled.
Grindelwald turns, squinting, as a FIGURE emerges from the
steps...
Credence.
Grindelwald studies him with interest as he approaches,
looking weak but defiant. As he stops in front of
Grindelwald, he reaches out, as if he were going to cradle
Grindelwald's face, then takes his fingers and smears the ash
on his cheek. Aberforth and Dumbledore emerge at the back of
the crowd as Credence turns, addressing the dignitaries.
CREDENCE
He's lying to you. That creature is
dead.
(CONTINUED)
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Newt regards the bewitched Qilin sadly.
Nearing the end of his strength, Credence falls to his knees.
Aberforth moves to help him, but is held back gently by
Dumbledore.
DUMBLEDORE
Not now. Wait.
Newt pulls free of his captors.
NEWT
He did it to trick you. He killed
it and bewitched it so that you
might think him worthy to lead. But
he doesn't want to lead you, he
just wants you to follow.
GRINDELWALD
Words. Words designed to deceive.
To make you doubt what you've seen
with your own two eyes.
NEWT
There were two Qilins born GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
Because... ? Because you have
that night. A twin. And I
no proof. Because there was
know that, I know that--
no second Qilin. Am I not
right?
NEWT (CONT'D)
Its mother had been killed.
GRINDELWALD
Then where is it now, Mr.
Scamander?
Grindelwald looks at Newt, triumphant, when his gaze falls to
a green-robed dignitary...
She steps forward, into the light, a CASE in hand, and gives
it to Newt, who stares at it, dumbfounded.
The robed figure looks up to reveal... Bunty.
BUNTY
No one can know everything, Newt.
Remember?
She glances around, abruptly - and uncomfortably - aware of
the dignified persons present, then moves away as Newt opens
the lid of the case.
(CONTINUED)
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A small head emerges, looks about.
The Qilin.
Vogel stares incredulously, nervously eyeing Grindelwald, who
looks unsettled as well. Theseus and Lally exchange stunned
glances. Tina watches on from the AMERICAN MINISTRY. Newt,
more stunned than anyone, smiles - looking relieved,
grateful.
As everyone watches, the Qilin crawls out of the case and
stands upright, blinking in confusion, trying to get its
bearings. Then, sensing something, it turns and sees:
The bewitched Qilin, standing by Grindelwald's side.
Instantly, the Qilin SOFTLY KEENS, calling out, the sound
heartbreaking in its naked emotion, but its twin's expression
remains unchanged, its eyes blank.
Newt kneels down beside the confused Qilin.
NEWT
(softly)
She can't hear you, little one. Not
here. But perhaps somewhere she's
listening in...
VOGEL
This is the true Qilin!
Vogel snatches up the bewitched Qilin and turns to all those
watching.
VOGEL (CONT'D)
Look at it! You can see it with
your own eyes... This is the true--
He falters as the Qilin in his hands slumps to the side, its
eyes dark and empty.
The British Witch we last saw in Berlin steps forward.
BRITISH WITCH
This can't be allowed to stand! The
vote must be taken again. Come on,
Anton. Do something!
Vogel looks confused, frightened.
The living Qilin is slowly making its way toward Dumbledore.
(CONTINUED)
91.
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DUMBLEDORE
No. No. No. Please.
The Qilin eyes him carefully, its probing eyes silencing
Dumbledore. The Qilin begins to glow and then slowly bows.
Newt looks on curiously, compassionately.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
I'm honored.
(a troubled beat)
Just as two of you were born that
night, there is another here.
Equally worthy. I'm certain of it.
Dumbledore gently strokes the Qilin.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
Thank you.
The Qilin eyes Dumbledore curiously before making its way
toward Santos to bow, as Grindelwald watches on with disgust.
Grindelwald looks at Dumbledore, consumed by the moment - and
raises his wand toward the Qilin. Credence, seeing
Grindelwald taking aim at the Qilin, summons what strength he
has and stands before him.
Lightning fast, Grindelwald turns and casts a spell toward
CREDENCE WHEN...
...a BRIGHT, BLINDING SHIELD OF LIGHT materializes in front
of Credence, courtesy of...
...Dumbledore and Aberforth, who - reflexively -
independently - have cast protective spells.
As Grindelwald's spell strikes the SHIMMERING SHIELD OF
LIGHT, we follow his gaze up the path of the spell and
discover...
...his and Dumbledore's spells have knotted together.
As one, their gazes meet, each stunned to find themselves
shackled to the other. For a moment, they remain like this,
connected, each draining the power of the other, the world in
suspension. Then:
The troth's CHAIN SHATTERS, sending the CRYSTAL slowly
spinning to the ground. Grindelwald and Dumbledore watch as
the light from the troth begins to FLICKER, and with a FLASH,
everything goes suddenly silent... The world goes slowly
STILL, as if the rotation of the earth itself were slowing.
(CONTINUED)
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The troth continues to spin slowly through the air, its
center cracking.
Their spells evaporate. Grindelwald's and Dumbledore's eyes
meet, both realizing in the same moment that they have been
emancipated.
Instantly, their wands rise, FLASHING again and again--fire
and parry, fire and parry--in a dizzying--and cathartic--display
of power. As they continue to battle, they draw closer and
closer, neither able to get the best of the other, neither
willing to concede, until finally, nearly face-to- face,
their arms cross and they...
Stop. Chests heaving. Eyes locked on each other. Dumbledore
reaches out, delicately puts his hand on Grindelwald's heart.
Grindelwald does the same, hand on Dumbledore's.
Dumbledore, head bowed, peers up into Grindelwald's eyes.
Just then, a THIN THREAD of YELLOW LIGHT stitches its way up
into the sky from the crowd below. Moments later, another
THREAD of YELLOW LIGHT joins it. Then another.
Grindelwald watches, his face betraying an impending dread.
Dumbledore watches more threads of light knit their way into
the sky and, looking strangely moved, turns away, making to
rejoin the frozen world behind him.
Grindelwald stands stricken.
GRINDELWALD
Who will love you now, Dumbledore?
The blood troth strikes the floor.
CRACK.
It breaks in two, and smoke rises from its center... The
world begins to rotate on its axis once more, the figures
surrounding Grindelwald and Dumbledore coming back to life.
Dumbledore doesn't turn, leaving Grindelwald behind, to stand
alone.
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
You're all alone.
Instantly, a THOUSAND YELLOW THREADS LACE THE SKY and all are
bathed in a soft yellow light.
(CONTINUED)
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MAGICAL MINISTRIES around the world, including Brazil and
France, cheer for Santos, sending their own exploding yellow
spells into the air. Grindelwald looks on, defeated.
He gazes over at those who oppose him, unified now as they
move toward him, led by Santos and the Qilin, pointing their
wands in his direction.
Apparating to the edge, Grindelwald stands backed to the
precipice of a great cliff. He rapidly puts a shield around
him as spells are cast from those who stand opposite.
But there is only one person who interests him: Dumbledore.
GRINDELWALD (CONT'D)
I was never your enemy. Then or
now.
Almost as ONE, spells fly toward Grindelwald, when, with one
final glance at Dumbledore... he falls backward and
Apparates.
Theseus, Lally, and Kama, followed by others, race to the
wall edge to see...
He's gone.
Dumbledore looks away, sees Aberforth cradling Credence.
Credence is weak now, looking at Aberforth curiously, his
face bathed in yellow light.
CREDENCE
Did you ever think of me?
ABERFORTH
Always. Come home.
Aberforth reaches his hand out and lifts his son up to his
feet. As they begin to descend, Dumbledore watches as the
Phoenix takes flight behind them and drifts slowly down the
mountain.
Newt looks out over the sea of yellow and the Kingdom of
Bhutan beyond. He looks suddenly weary.
BUNTY
Here she is.
Newt turns, sees Bunty standing with the Qilin.
NEWT
Well done, Bunty.
(CONTINUED)
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Bunty shakes her head and smiles.
NEWT (CONT'D)
Come on, little one.
Newt opens the case for the Qilin.
BUNTY
I'm sorry. I must have given you an
awful fright.
Newt takes the Qilin. Shakes his head.
NEWT
No, I think sometimes it takes
losing something to realize quite
how much it means.
Bunty eyes Newt's case as he cradles the Qilin. She spots the
picture of Tina and smiles gently.
BUNTY
And sometimes you just...
She falters. Newt studies her.
BUNTY (CONT'D)
Sometimes you just know.
She turns away, heading back toward the others.
NEWT
In you pop.
As Newt places the Qilin in the case, we CUT TO:
Jacob, watching Dumbledore from a distance.
DUMBLEDORE
Mr. Kowalski, I owe you an apology.
Jacob turns, sees Dumbledore.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
It was never my intent for you to
suffer the Cruciatus Curse.
JACOB
Yeah, well, you know, we got
Queenie back, so we're square.
(a beat)
Hey, can I ask you a question?
(CONTINUED)
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Jacob glances around, then leans forward, WHISPERS.
JACOB (CONT'D)
Can I keep this? You know, for like
old times' sake?
Dumbledore looks down, sees the snakewood wand in Jacob's
hand, then looks up, studies him.
DUMBLEDORE
I can't think of anyone more
deserving.
JACOB
Thanks, Professor.
Jacob grins happily and pockets it. Dumbledore watches him
head toward Queenie before joining Newt.
Inspecting the edge of the cliff, Dumbledore removes the
broken blood troth from his pocket and shows Newt.
DUMBLEDORE
Remarkable.
NEWT
But how? I thought you couldn't
move against one another.
DUMBLEDORE
We didn't. He sought to kill. I
sought to protect. Our spells met.
Dumbledore smiles ruefully.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
Let's call it fate. After all, how
else would we fulfill our
destinies?
Newt eyes him curiously when Theseus joins them.
THESEUS
Albus. Promise me. You'll find him.
And stop him.
Dumbledore nods.
The yellow sky toward the horizon begins to DISSOLVE, slowly
fading to black...
96.
96 EXT. LOWER EAST SIDE - NEW YORK - NIGHT 96
...onto a street on the Lower East Side, where the WINDOWS of
KOWALSKI'S BAKERY glow warm with light.
97 INT. KOWALSKI'S BAKERY - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 97
PEOPLE flit in and out of view - both Muggle and magical.
Jacob's wedding cake now stands proud with the bride and
groom on top, reunited.
JACOB
Albert! Don't forget the pierogies!
ALBERT
Yes, Mr. K.
Jacob and Newt stand in matching MORNING SUITS, Jacob
fighting a losing battle with his tie.
JACOB
Albert! No more than eight minutes
on the kolaczkis.
ALBERT
Yes, Mr. K.
JACOB
(to Newt)
He's a sweet kid. He doesn't know
the difference between paszteciki
and golabki.
Just then, Queenie enters in a BEAUTIFUL LACE GOWN.
QUEENIE
Hey, sweetheart.
JACOB
What!
QUEENIE
Newt doesn't know what you're
talking about. I don't know what
you're talking about. And you are
not working today, remember?
(eyeing Newt)
Are you all right, honey?
(to Newt)
You're nervous about the speech.
Don't be nervous.
(MORE)
(CONTINUED)
97.
97 CONTINUED: 97
QUEENIE (CONT'D)
(to Jacob)
Tell him, honey-
JACOB
Don't be nervous about the speech.
NEWT
I'm not nervous.
JACOB
What's that smell? Why is there
burning?! Albert!
Jacob rushes off. Queenie rolls her eyes.
QUEENIE
Maybe we're nervous about something
else, huh?
NEWT
I can't imagine what you're talking
about.
Queenie smiles knowingly, moves off.
98 EXT. KOWALSKI'S BAKERY - MOMENTS LATER - NIGHT 98
Newt steps out under the front awning and takes out a piece
of PAPER. Unfolds it. Begins to MUTTER his speech.
NEWT
The day that I first met Jacob...
the day that I first met Jacob we
were both sitting in the Steen
National Bank... Never would I--
Newt frowns, looks up. Sees a FIGURE on the bus bench across
the street, sitting in the falling snow.
Just then, something tickles the periphery of Newt's vision
and he turns - slowly - to see a WOMAN approaching through
the snow. He doesn't need to look twice. He knows.
Tina.
NEWT (CONT'D)
The maid of honor, I presume?
TINA
The best man, I gather?
(CONTINUED)
98.
98 CONTINUED: 98
NEWT
You've done something to your hair?
TINA
No. Oh... Well, yes, actually, just
for tonight.
NEWT
Well, it suits you.
TINA
Thank you, Newt.
They look at each other, no longer talking, when...
...Lally and Theseus appear.
THESEUS
Hello.
NEWT
Look who's here.
THESEUS
How are you?
NEWT
You look wonderful, Lally.
LALLY
Well, thank you, Newt. I appreciate
it. Good luck.
(to Tina)
Tina. Come on. You must tell me how
MACUSA's been.
They slip inside the bakery.
Newt goes to follow the others inside, then pauses, looking
back in the direction of the street. A moment passes, then:
THESEUS
What about me? How do I look? You
all right?
NEWT
You look fine.
THESEUS
You okay?
NEWT
Yeah, I'm all right.
(CONTINUED)
99.
98 CONTINUED: (2) 98
THESEUS
You're not nervous, are you? Can't
be nervous about a speech after
saving the world.
A look between them, and then Newt looks across and sees
Dumbledore sitting on the bus bench opposite.
Newt steps across the snowy street, pauses before the bench.
DUMBLEDORE
It's a historic day. Where once was
before, there will now be after.
Funny how historic days seem so
ordinary when you're living them.
NEWT
Perhaps that's what happens when
the world gets things right.
DUMBLEDORE
It's jolly nice to know it happens
occasionally.
Newt eyes him.
NEWT
I didn't know if I'd see you here.
DUMBLEDORE
I wasn't sure you would either.
Their eyes meet, then Dumbledore looks off. The door to the
bakery opens and Queenie appears. Luminous.
QUEENIE
Hey, Newt! Jacob seems to think
he's lost the ring. Please tell me
you've got it.
Newt turns and Pickett pops out of his pocket, clutching a
SIMPLE BAND with a SMALL, but lovely, CHIP of a DIAMOND.
NEWT
No, it's all good.
She smiles, then disappears inside. Newt looks at Pickett.
NEWT (CONT'D)
Good man, Pick.
(looking at Dumbledore)
I should probably--
(CONTINUED)
100.
98 CONTINUED: (3) 98
Dumbledore says nothing, still staring off.
DUMBLEDORE
Thank you, Newt.
NEWT
What for?
DUMBLEDORE
Pick your poison.
Newt nods.
DUMBLEDORE (CONT'D)
I really couldn't have done it
without you.
Newt smiles faintly. Dumbledore merely nods. Newt starts to
go, then stops.
NEWT
I'd do it again, by the way. Should
you ask.
Newt eyes him curiously, then turns, walks back to the
bakery, and disappears inside.
As he closes the door, a YOUNG WOMAN wearing a DRESS
PATTERNED IN RED ROSES comes rushing into view.
Looking confused, she glances about in quiet alarm, then
spies the bakery.
Bunty.
Dumbledore watches her hurry inside.
He sits another moment, looking around, then rises.
99 INT. KOWALSKI'S BAKERY - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 99
Queenie steps forward to join Jacob in front of a MAGICAL
MINISTER. Queenie turns and looks at him, as behind, Newt and
Tina, Lally, Theseus, Bunty, and Albert gather, watching with
emotion.
JACOB
Wow. You're so beautiful.
101.
100 EXT. KOWALSKI'S BAKERY - CONTINUOUS - NIGHT 100
Dumbledore looks through the window and smiles. He pulls the
collar of his coat tight and begins to move off, striding
alone through the snow - strewn street toward the wintry
horizon in the distance.
| Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Writers : J.K. Rowling Steve Kloves
Genres : Fantasy Adventure Family
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