In Fantastic Beasts, we learn that the Obscurus is “an unstable, uncontrollable dark force that bursts out and attacks,” from the result of a young magical person trying to suppress their magic. Here’s where things get real interesting. 1926 is the year that Tom Riddle, the one and only Lord Voldemort was born in London. Across seas and oceans, a villain was welcomed into the world.

Newt Scamander’s arrival in New York in 1926 had a lot of historical significance in the wizarding world but there’s another important event surrounding this date. If you’re as much of a Potterhead as I am, there’s no doubt you shed a few tears when hearing Hedwig’s theme… 2. The classic Harry Potter theme tune was not only played during the opening of the movie but at some points throughout as well. It wasn’t difficult to spot or shall we say, listen out for this one. Scroll down for the Crimes of Grindelwald! Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Itching to find out? Here are 30 Harry Potter connections in the Fantastic Beasts series!

The prequel films are chock full of Easter eggs and references to J.K. The Fantastic Beasts saga was set some 65 years before Harry ever stepped foot inside Hogwarts but that doesn’t mean there weren’t any fun call-backs or key details relating to the beloved film series.

After seven long years since the legendary Harry Potter series came to an end, we’re finally back in magical territory, ladies and gentlemen, wizards and muggles.

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