Gellert Grindelwald



"Will we die, just a little?"

- Gellert Grindelwald

Gellert Grindelwald is a minor antagonist in the Harry Potter series of novels and movies and the primary antagonist in the Fantastic Beasts series.

Fanon Wiki Ideas So Far

 * Voldemort vs Grindelwald

Battle Record
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Battle Record
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 * Wins: 0
 * Losses: 1

History
Gellert Grindelwald (circa 1883 – March, 1998) was a complex, idealistic and ruthless Dark Wuzard considered to be the second most dangerous of all time, after Lord Voldemort. A student at Durmstrang Institute, Grindelwald was expelled for twisted, dark experiments and near-fatal attacks on his fellow students. He later fostered a friendship with a young Albus Dumbledore, making plans to find the Deathly Hallows and lead a Wizarding revolution to end the International Statute of Secrecy, creating a benevolent global hierarchical order led by wise and powerful witches and wizards that dominated Muggles. Their partnership fell apart after the two were involved in a three-way duel with Aberforth Dumbledore that resulted in the death of young Ariana Dumbledore. Grindelwald left Britain, stole the Elder Wand from Mykew Gregorovitch, and proceeded alone with his revolution.

A revolutionary operating outside the law, he and his followers committed numerous crimes, including several known murders. With violent acts in both the United States and Europe, he ultimately established a power base in continental Europe at the fortress Nurmengard. In 1926, he staged an attack on New York City by using an Obscurus named Credence Barebone, leading to his temporary arrest. In 1945, at the height of his power, Dumbledore confronted and defeated him in a legendary duel. He was subsequently imprisoned in his own fortress for decades and was slain there by Voldemort in 1998 when he refused to give up information on the location of the Elder Wand.

Personal Wand
Length: At least 7 in. Wood: Unknown Core: Unknown

The Elder Wand
The Wand of Destiny and first of the Deathly Hallows, considered to be the most powerful wand within the Harry Potter universe.
 * Length: 15 in.
 * Wood: Elder
 * Core: Thestral hair

Feats

 * Led the Global Wizarding War.
 * Commander of a large wizarding army including Krall and Rosier.
 * Can perform almost any spell; an expert in wandless magic.
 * Matched ten Aurors in combat.

Faults

 * Failed to wipe out Dumbledore with the Elder Wand. This ended his reign of terror for good.
 * Is evenly matched with some hottie named Tina from the Ministry.
 * Wands are very frail; a normal human can snap a wand (including the Elder Wand) in two, rendering it useless (repairing a wand, as everyone knows, can only be done by wand repairing professionals.)
 * Fears other legendary wizards like Dumbledore. Grindelwald is willing to still defend himself against them but prefers to avoid any serious threats.