Credence Barebone

Credence Barebone, portrayed by Ezra Miller, is a central character in the Fantastic Beasts film series, revealed to be Aurelius Dumbledore, the long-lost son of Aberforth Dumbledore and nephew of Albus Dumbledore. An abused and emotionally unstable wizard, he develops a powerful magical parasite called an Obscurus, becoming an Obscurial, and is manipulated by the dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald to serve his purposes. His story follows his search for identity, his struggle with his immense power, and his eventual reconciliation with his true family. Key aspects of the character: Identity: Born Aurelius Dumbledore, he was adopted by Mary Lou Barebone and given the name Credence Barebone. Obscurial: Due to the severe repression of his magic by his adoptive mother, he developed an Obscurus, a dark magical force, and became an Obscurial, a rare and powerful type of wizard. Connection to Dumbledores: He is the biological son of Aberforth Dumbledore and the nephew of Albus Dumbledore, making him a Dumbledore by blood. Role in the series: He serves as a tragic figure, manipulated by Grindelwald, who uses him as a weapon against Albus Dumbledore. Arc: His journey involves working at Circus Arcanus, joining Grindelwald's followers, and ultimately discovering his true parentage, leading him to renounce Grindelwald and return home with his father.