After being expelled from Hogwarts, Newt Scamander is taken by Grindelwald.

Using various methods of torture and manipulation, Grindelwald successfully brainwashes Newt into what he is now.

Newt’s reputation spreads and he quickly becomes one of the most feared figures in the illegal magical underground.

Still an animal lover, he joyfully kills illegal beast traffickers in the most violent way possible.


Percival Graves is investigating Grindelwald and the string of beast trafficker murders.

He remembers Newt’s name from the letters he exchanged with Theseus Scamander, so when he finally sees Newt, he can't stop the feeling of heartbreak.