Charismatic and ruthless dark wizard seeking to establish wizarding supremacy over Muggles through fear and manipulation.
Their past love remains emotionally powerful but is opposed by their conflicting moral and political aims.
They meet in a Muggle teashop and acknowledge their mutual feelings. Albus says he supported Grindelwald's earlier plan because he was in love with hi...
Vogel's official decision removes the main legal barrier to Grindelwald's political campaign.
Vogel acquits Grindelwald of his previous criminal charges, allowing him to run for leadership of the ICW.
Grindelwald attempts to control Yusuf's access and assess his loyalty.
Yusuf is planted as a spy in Grindelwald's inner circle, while Grindelwald uses a loyalty test to judge whether Yusuf can be trusted.
Carrow operates as one of Grindelwald's field agents.
Carrow accompanies the attack on the qilin's mother as part of the group serving Grindelwald's interests.
Helmut functions as an active enforcement obstacle to the opposing team.
Helmut pursues Jacob and the escaping team after the attempted assassination at the political gathering, while Grindelwald's followers control the sur...
Santos is Grindelwald's principal legitimate political opponent in the election.
Grindelwald runs against Santos in the ICW election and attempts to assassinate her with poisoned wine.
Liu Tao competes with Grindelwald for control of the ICW.
The ICW election is presented as a three-way competition between Grindelwald, Santos, and Liu Tao.
Bunty's deception directly undermines Grindelwald's attempt to control the election.
Bunty secretly keeps the genuine suitcase containing the surviving qilin and presents it during Grindelwald's false election victory.
Jacob's courage makes him a personal target of Grindelwald's retaliation.
Jacob threatens Grindelwald with a wand to demand the release of his captured ally and is later tortured by Grindelwald.
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