8 glaring inconsistencies in 'Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald' that will frustrate 'Harry Potter' fans

Callie AhlgrimNov 7, 2020, 20:51 IST

Confused? So are we.Warner Bros.

Warning: Major spoilers ahead for "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald."

Many "Harry Potter" fans pride themselves on their knowledge of J.K. Rowling's intricate, magical world — which inevitably means that any newly introduced information will be dissected and analyzed.

"Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" has many flaws, but constantly contradicting "Harry Potter" canon is among its worst missteps.

Here are eight glaring inconsistencies that are sure to bother shrewd fans of the franchise.

Newt uses "Accio" to retrieve his Niffler, which isn't supposed to be possible.

Newt Scamander has a hard time keeping up with the mischievous Nifflers. Warner Bros.

Apparently, making an Unbreakable Vow causes scars to form on your hand.

Yusuf Kama (William Nadylam) is a new wizard introduced in "Crimes of Grindelwald." Warner Bros.

Minvera McGonagall makes a cameo before she was born.

Maggie Smith's Minvera McGonagall is a fan-favorite character. Warner Bros.

Leta Lestrange's death suggests the end to her blood line, but we have seen future members of the Lestrange family.

Zoë Kravitz's Leta Lestrange is far more compassionate and sensitive than her Death Eater ancestors. Warner Bros.

Albus Dumbledore's experience with the Mirror of Erised is confusing and contradictory.

He still has feelings for Grindelwald. Warner Bros.

Speaking of the "blood pact" — did Dumbledore and Grindelwald make that before or after they dueled as teenagers?

Dumbledore met Grindelwald in the summer following his graduation from Hogwarts, just after the death of his mother. Warner Bros.

Also, Grindelwald isn't British. Why does he have a distinctly British accent?

The decision to cast Johnny Depp as Grindelwald was highly controversial. Warner Bros.

It doesn't make sense that Dumbledore would have such a young brother.

Ezra Miller portrays Credence Barebone. Jaap Buitendijk/Warner Bros.

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