Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes Of Grindelwald - 19 Easter Eggs & References Explained

3. Cormac McLaggen

Harry Potter Cormac McLaggen
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Shortly before Dumbledore’s Defence Against the Dark Arts class is interrupted by Ministry of Magic stuffed shirts, we're introduced to a young student referred to as "McLaggen", who subsequently tells the Ministry envoys that Dumbledore is the best teacher at Hogwarts.

Potter fans are left to assume that the student is a relative of Cormac McLaggen, an arrogant Quidditch player who comes to blows with Harry and pines after Hermione during The Half Blood Prince (though his douchebaggery is toned down somewhat from the books).

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