The biggest surprise at the end of Fantastic Beasts the Crimes of Grindelwald was the transformation of Credence's chick into a phoenix, proving Grindelwald's claim that Credence was indeed Aurelius Dumbledore. But is there more to that phoenix chick than meets the eye? Could Rowling have inserted some key clues to help us figure out this mystery? CHECK OUT MY FANTASTIC BEASTS FAN SHOP ON AMAZON For All the Latest FB Books, Wands, Plush Creatures, My Own Books, and Other Film Merchandise:
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Where did Credence's chick come from? In the film it's never very clear, is it? He must already have it in scene 53 when he’s walking through the bird market on his way to meet Irma Dugard, who he thinks is his mother. We know this because we see him stealing bird seed to feed it.
This scene is very short. The only thing of note, besides Credence stealing the bird seed, is Grimmson watching him. Then, the first time we see the chick is several scenes later on the rooftop when Credence is feeding it before Grindelwald appears. But we never see Credence actually get the chick.
However, clues from one of the companion books to the film and a note shown briefly during it give strong clues that Credence got the chick at the bird market, and may have been given it by Grimmson.
In scene 24, Grindelwald sends Nagel with a note to give to Credence. Grindelwald says that the note will “begin his journey.” Then, in scene 42, we see Credence with a note to meet under the bridge at the bird market. Bird market? That’s not a mere coincidence.
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