Newt and Theseus: Picking a Side
from Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Written by J.K. Rowling
Two brothers clash over their differing moral philosophies and involvement with the Ministry of Magic. Theseus attempts to warn Newt about the increasing surveillance and the impending necessity of choosing a side in the brewing wizarding war.
THESEUS: Newt!
THESEUS: You think I like the idea of Grimmson any more than you do?
NEWT: Listen, I don't want to hear how the ends justify the means, Theseus.
THESEUS: I think you're gonna have to pull your head out of the sand!
NEWT: Okay, right, here we go. What a selfish... irresponsible...
THES
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