The couple, currently leading the resistance movement against Gellert Grindelwald, had their first encounter in New York City back in 1926, when he was yet to publish the default reference book on magical creatures and she still on the way to prove herself in MACUSA.
However, it wasn’t until Paris the next year that this trans-Atlantic bond was solidified. “We finished each other’s Salamanders.” Ms Goldstein, now an established Auror and keeping her maiden name professionally, recalls with great fondness the defining moment of their relationship.
The City of Light not only witnessed the legendary romance between the American Auror and the British Scholar, but also saw the fearless duo fighting side-by-side to deter the rise of Grindelwald, a cause they have been dedicating themselves to ever since. “I mostly just follow orders; Tina is the middle head.” Mr Scamander (soon to be a new father) praises the visionary leadership of his beloved wife, slipping in a runespoor metaphor to honor his other passion—magizoology.
Mr and Mrs Goldstein-Scamander featured in a Daily Prophet interview c. 1944
Eddie revealing a deleted scene where Tina and Leta jointly save Newt and his case
This scene is significant on multiple levels, for it shows that
Tina understands how much the case means to Newt
Leta possesses great magical skills and truly cares for Newt
Two strong complex female characters work together to protect the male protagonist
Cutting this particular scene for the sake of time makes me question the director’s vision and whether he can do justice to the wonderful female characters so carefully created by J.K. Rowling.