The Dumbledore Family Secret
from Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore
Written by J.K. Rowling, Steve Kloves
Albus Dumbledore reveals the tragic history of his family to Newt Scamander, confessing the truth about Credence's lineage and the accidental death of his sister, Ariana. The scene explores themes of guilt, regret, and the burden of past mistakes as Dumbledore prepares for the coming conflict with Grindelwald.
DUMBLEDORE: Come with me. I'll help you. He's your son, Aberforth. He needs you.
NEWT: Albus. The mirror downstairs. There's a message.
DUMBLEDORE: Close the door. It's from Credence, Newt. The summer Gellert and I fell in love, my brother fell in love as well.
NEWT: Credence?
DUMBLEDORE: He's a Dum
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Director's Notes
Audition for Albus Dumbledore or Newt Scamander in this somber duologue from Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. Explore themes of guilt and regret in this fantasy scene as Dumbledore reveals family secrets. Perfect for actors seeking dramatic fantasy audition monologues.
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