I JUST HAD A THOUGHT!!!! Yk how in the movie Clarence (I'm sorry if I get the names wrong and forget terms, I didn't watch the movie with subtitles bc I couldn't find one and it's been a while since I've watched fantastic beasts) kinda just became this black flowy silk????? Thingy bc he snapped or smth? And I remember a post saying Newt!Mc was capable of doing so (if not uhhh disregard this ^^) how would the nrc fellas react to that?

Newt!MC is inspired by Newt Scamander

I understand what you're trying to explain, its okay. I had to rewatch the first movie of the Fantastic Beasts series for inspiration.

I did talk about how it was capable for Newt!MC to do this IF they consciously tried to contain their magic. I realize my mistake now and how that would clash with general Newt!MC since they use their magic to take care of their creatures and animals as well as casting spells, so initially it wouldn't make sense if Newt!MC had this ability.

Now for those who just wanted an answer to the prompt or question: No, Newt!MC is not capable of doing so because they express and use their magical abilities. For those who are curious and want to read more into it, then continuer reading.

Warning, contains spoilers about Secrets of Dumbledore

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Bringing this up actually made me step back and think about it. During this discussion, I will be referring to the wikis regarding Obscurus and Obscurial. For quick context, I will give a definition of both from what I've read.

Obscurus is materialization of the repressed energy of a young witch/wizards/wixes (I am not sure if I am using the right.) who either consciously restrained or were forced to not use their magical abilities. Doing so could cause the energy to become an entity who would appear in a hostile fury when the obscurial loses control.

Obscurial: the young witch/wizards/wixes who developed the dark parasitcal magical force due to their magic being repressed.

When the obscurial reaches their breaking point, the obscurus would appear and start a violent outrage, giving the opportunity of . We have mainly seen Credence who is an Obscurial turn into the obscurus due to extreme cases.

Another thing that is mentioned that most obscurials die before their tenth birthday while only two cases have lived past their tenth birthday.

For example, Credence is a special case considering he is past ten and has unusually powerful magic. Ariana Dumbledore wasan obscurial as well, but she lived past her tenth birthday; however it was poisoning her. It did not kill her, but she was dying.

It is impossible for Newt!MC to be because they are not related to the Dumbledores and they are older than ten as well as using their magical abilities throughout their childhood.

Militiae species amor est

Albus wondered if he had perhaps made a mistake, suggesting they meet in this particular restaurant. It was one of the few Muggle establishments he regularly frequented and he wondered if it would be forever tainted in his mind now if this meeting went badly. He always enjoying the quite ambiance and the delicious tea blend they served. It was a place where he could blend in, one where no one would find or recognise him. It was why he had suggested it in his letter to Gellert. It was a neutral location, one where no one was likely to see them meeting and understand the significance. He glanced down at the blood pact that had been kept firmly in his hand since he left Hogwarts. It hadn't left his person since Newt had retrieved it. He still didn't know what he wanted to do with it. He had assured Newt that he would work on destroying it but somehow, that felt unimaginable. Gellert had carried it for so many years, when Albus had assumed he had thrown it into the ocean at first opportunity. He'd been wearing it, openly, in Paris during his rally. Why would he do such a thing, unless it was to openly taunt him? Had Gellert cared when he discovered the pact was gone? Had he been angry? Upset? Hurt? Albus had little doubt that he knew who had taken it. He'd almost expected a letter, demanding the troths return but had found himself disappointed when it never came. He should have expected that. Gellert had always known where to find him but he'd never once reached out since he had run away back in the Hollow, abandoning him when he had needed him the most. But he hadn't come here to discuss their past. No, he was here for an entirely different reason. Credence was Aberforths son. He was still shocked by the discovery he had made only recently. He had never known Aberforth had fathered a child and although his brother had known, he had believed the baby had drowned at sea when it had been taken to America. It was only when Albus had told his brother about the LeStranges journey to America and the switching of the babies that he had pieced everything together. Albus had made some inquiries via his network of associates and while he hadn't been entirely convinced at first, learning that Credence had acquired a phoenix had finally confirmed their suspicions. He had known then that he couldn't simply stand by the side lines. This wasn't something he could send anyone else to do. If he were to negotiate for his nephews safe return, he'd known he would need to meet with Gellert. He'd sent the letter with Fawkes, entrusting his own Phoenix with the task of locating Credences familiar. He'd charmed the letter, ensuring Gellert alone would be able to open and read it's contents. He hadn't been sure if he would even reply but soon enough, he'd received a note with a single line with only a date and time on it. The waitress appeared, bringing tea and asking if he would like something else. "N... No, no. Not just yet. I'm waiting. I'm expecting someone." Albus knew he was rambling and he noted the soft smile and a look of understanding - or perhaps it was pity - before she nodded and walked away and he was pleased to be alone with his thoughts once more as he added sugar magically to his tea and stirred it. Why was he so nervous? He felt a soft pressure in his chest and his pulse was echoing in his ears. It wasn't like though was a date. Just because he had worn his favourite suit (and only changed twice...three times) and brushed his hair far too many times before leaving the castle. He had wondered if Gellert would like this restaurant, even though he knew he shouldn't matter. This was not a date. He was here only to discuss Credence. It's not a date. @he-who-ignites

#when he turns up at your new job with divorce papers 💔

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)

“You’re not nervous, are you? Can’t be nervous about a speech after saving the world.”

"I will not think about Gellert Grindelwald anymore. He is not my greatest desire!"

You're all alone.

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE (2022)

dir. David Yates

Eddie Redmayne as Newt Scamander,

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, directed by David Yates and written by Steve Kloves & J.K. Rowling (2022).

Remember the old interviews of Rowling saying that Gellert is like Albus’ ‘dark twin’, a morally bankrupt version, and the several times she’s mentioned that they saw in each other qualities that they shared with no one else? 

Now, think of the Qilin’s walk. Gellert can only be chosen by the dead/corrupt Qilin but he craves to be chosen by the real one. He believes in the righteousness of his cause and he always sees himself and Albus as equals. When the real Qilin chooses Albus he’s not even angry because he does not oppose that choice. He understands it. Yet he genuinely believes that he’s the best of the other candidates.

When the Qilin chose Santos, Gellert didn’t just snap because he lost the election. There was something very specific in the wording of Albus’ plea for a second choice: “Just as two of you were born that night, there’s another here, equally worthy.” Gellert always sees himself and Albus as binary stars and he cannot stand how the Qilin as an ‘impartial judge’ disrupts this idea because he feels that it’s one of the last threads that his connection to Albus is hanging from. 

Before that, when the alive Qilin is calling out to the dead one, Newt says: ‘She can’t hear you little one, not here, but perhaps somewhere she’s listening’. Considering how FB works a lot with metaphors, it breaks me to think how Albus too tries to make Gellert hear him, in the sense of seeing reason. There is something broken in twisted in Gellert too, so he can’t ‘hear’ Albus right then, but some part of him IS listening and that’s the very part that will come to the surface when he will ultimately surrender and show remorse. 

I know it is the SAME scene from the movie but shown at different angles BUT DAMN MY FEELS! Gellert get a grips damnit you are a super villain damn 🥲 I almost feel bad for him even tho he IS an abusive husband, damn even his last line to Albus was a textbook manipulative sociopath line XD still I ship them 🥹

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE Mads Mikkelsen as Gellert Grindelwald

Lips parted, eyes closed, head down. Gellert's longing evident. He shows more vulnerability than Albus whenever jumps from being cruel to friendly. Part of him didn't assume how much he loves that man and struggles to demonstrate and to hide it. As if young Gellert was still there, fighting against his villain self for Albus. Look, he couldn't break the physical touch, his love language

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022)

“Theseus has been taken to the Erkstag.”

you have no idea how much I love this moment. Imagine how happy he must have been to see Albus again.

It was you who said we could reshape the world