Is credence actually Tom Riddle?

Tom Riddle, Jr (aka Voldemort), was born in December of 1926, just one month after the events of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. However, after seeing the film, it's clear that Credence is probably not Tom Riddle, and here's why: Magic. Spoilers ahead. Tom Riddle Sr. is a Muggle — a No-Maj if you prefer.

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Is Credence Tom Riddle's dad?

Credence Isn't Voldemort's Dad But He Could Be Snape's Grandpa.

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Is Credence really Voldemort?

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore finally revealed that Credence (Ezra Miller) is Aberforth Dumbledore's (Richard Coyle) long-lost son, but his mother could very well be a Gaunt, making Credence related to Voldemort (Ralph Fiennes).

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Is Tom Riddle related to Credence?

One particularly popular theory is that Credence is really Tom Riddle Sr., Voldemort's father. However, given Voldemort's British origins, Tom Riddle's Muggle status, as well as the timeline of his birth — in December of 1926 — it seems extremely unlikely that Credence is actually Tom Riddle Sr.

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Was Tom Riddle an Obscurus?

Many Harry Potter fans might also wonder how Tom Riddle avoided becoming an Obscurial, and the answer is that he was also protected by muggle ignorance. Tom was highly aware that he was magical, but he enjoyed the power he emanated, and he used it as a way of scaring people away from him.

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Did Dumbledore know Tom Riddle?

Dumbledore was the first wizard to visit Voldemort, then Tom Riddle, at his Muggle orphanage. He knew even then this was a wizard to watch – and he did, closely. When Riddle applied for the Defence Against the Dark Arts post for the second time, Dumbledore turned him down.

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Are Queenie and Jacob Voldemort's parents?

No. Queenie is not Voldemort's mother. Voldemort's mother is Merope Gaunt, a British Pureblood witch who can trace her ancestry back to Slytherin and the Peverall brothers, specifically, the 2nd brother who had the Resurrection stone.

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Why did they make Credence look like Snape?

Credence's costume and hair change are so similar to Severus Snape's that it foreshadows his path in Fantastic Beasts 3 — consequently ruining his ending. Grindelwald abused Credence's need for an identity, telling him whatever he wanted to hear to secure his loyalty in his war against Dumbledore.

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Who is Credence's father?

Albus confirms to Creedence early on in the film that he is in fact a Dumbledore, quashing any rumor that Grindelwald had lied to the young boy in order to sway him to his movement. It is explained that Credence is the illegitimate son of Albus's younger brother, Aberforth (Richard Coyle).

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Why did Nagini turn evil?

Nonetheless, despite her initially benevolent nature, Nagini's blood curse eventually turned her into a snake permanently. Though it is unknown if she became evil as a result of that, or was turned evil as a result of Voldemort turning her into a Horcrux. As a snake, Nagini was completely loyal to Lord Voldemort.

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Why was Credence never mentioned in Harry Potter?

It's thus unlikely Aberforth would open up about Credence without being prompted to. Since Harry doesn't know Aberforth had a son and Albus doesn't find it relevant for Harry in the context of the Second Wizarding War, it makes sense neither brother mentions Credence in the Harry Potter series.

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Who is Albus Dumbledore's wife?

Kendra Dumbledore

Not only did her husband end up being incarcerated in Azkaban, but the whole family had to move from Mould-On-The-Wold, to Godric's Hollow to try and protect her youngest.

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Who is stronger Credence or Voldemort?

In terms of raw power, however, Voldemort is arguably more powerful. Voldemort's followers were no less loyal (and dangerous) than Grindelwald, but Grindelwald's obsession with enlisting Credence Barebones to fight for him shows that he might not have been as powerful as the Dark Lord.

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Who was Tom Riddle's son?

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

In a series of flashbacks, using the pensieve as a plot device, she reveals that Voldemort was the son of the witch Merope Gaunt and a Muggle called Tom Riddle. Riddle abandoned Merope before their child's birth, soon after which Merope died.

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What is Tom Riddle's bloodline?

Descended from Salazar Slytherin on his mother's side through the House of Gaunt, Tom Riddle was conceived whilst his father, Tom Riddle Senior, was under the effects of a love potion supplied by his mother, Merope Gaunt.

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Is Tom Riddle in Fantastic Beasts?

Voldemort was born Tom Riddle in 1926, which is when the first Fantastic Beasts film takes place. In Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, there's a bit of a time jump, setting the year as 1932. This would make Tom Riddle around 6 years old at the time.

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Is Credence also Snape?

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore confirmed that Credence Barebone/Aurelius Dumbledore (Ezra Miller) is the new Snape (Alan Rickman) through a very familiar line delivered by Aberforth Dumbledore (Richard Coyle). Fantastic Beasts 3 finally shed light on the Credence being Aurelius Dumbledore plot twist.

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Does Dumbledore know Credence is his brother?

"The Secrets of Dumbledore" circumvents the timeline issues by revealing that Credence — or rather, Aurelius — isn't Albus' brother. He's Aberforth's son, which makes him Albus' nephew.

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What is Credence's real identity?

Eventually, Credence attends Grindelwald's rally. Desperate to find out the truth, Credence chooses to join Grindelwald despite Nagini's protests. At Grindelwald's base, Grindelwald reveals Credence's real identity; Aurelius Dumbledore.

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Is Queenie related to Snape?

They are from different families. Though Queenie might be related to Anthony Goldstein. Yeah, there are some similarities between them like they both were half blood and what u said but they are not related in any way. Also, Queenie was a naturally born legillimen while Snape had acquired that skill.

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Who is Snape's grandfather?

Severus' lineage on his mother's side was Irish. His maternal grandparents, Muireann Prince and her husband, Roderick, were overjoyed when their daughter had a son. His middle name, Gaeilge for 'Dark Warrior,' was gifted at birth by Roderick when he held him for the first time.

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Was Hagrid in Fantastic Beasts?

No, Hagrid is not in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. He would not have been born yet. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them serves as a prequel for the Harry Potter series, where Hagrid is a recurring character.

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Was Queenie pregnant in Fantastic Beasts?

It was such a heavy time, and there was such a reduction of socialization as for being able to, like, see other people, and I was pregnant all throughout the film, and Victoria Yeates [Bunty Broadacre, Newt's assistant] was also pregnant on the film and because we weren't able to do any classes or any kind of in-person ...

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Why did Jacob refuse to marry Queenie?

After a brief argument, Queenie agreed, and Newt lifted the spell. Jacob refused to marry her, fearing that she would be punished for marrying a No-Maj.

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Is Queenie Bellatrix a Lestrange?

Lestrange is the surname of an ancient Dark wizard family. The most notorious Lestrange from the "Harry Potter" series was Bellatrix — the cousin of Sirius Black and Lord Voldemort's most devoted follower.

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