But according to executive producer David Heyman, Leta might simply be misunderstood.
Leta is in some ways burdened by her name, he says.
The fact that she is a Lestrange has led some people to believe her to be a bad person.

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Theyre friends from childhood when they went to Hogwarts.
I dont think it was ever acted upon.
But it still feels like a betrayal when she ends up with Theseus.
When she walks into a party people take a double take.
But Leta is a compassionate person, especially towards Newt.
But shes also a powerful person, a force, and that could become a problem between them.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwaldopens Nov. 16.