Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Passing a lamppost, the Niffler stretches out an arm, spinning around the pole and flying onward, out of the trajectory Newt had him on, and toward the glorious window.

Newt casts a spell toward the window, turning it into a sticky jelly, which finally traps the Niffler.

NEWT

(to the Niffler)

All right? Happy?

Newt, now covered in jewelry, pulls the Niffler from the window.

We hear police sirens in the background.

NEWT

One down—two to go.

Police cars come racing through the streets.

Newt once again sets about shaking all the diamonds from the Niffler’s pouch.

The police cars pull up, and policemen run out, guns aimed at Newt and Jacob. Jacob, also covered in jewels, holds up his hands in surrender.

JACOB

They went that way, Officer . . .

POLICE OFFICER 1

Hands up!

The Niffler, stuffed into Newt’s overcoat, pokes out its little nose and squeaks.

POLICE OFFICER 2

What the hell is THAT?

Jacob suddenly looks to the left, his face one of terror.

JACOB

(barely able to speak)

Lion . . .

A beat and then, in unison, the police turn both their eyes and their guns toward the other end of the street.

Perplexed, Newt looks too . . . A lion is stalking toward them.

NEWT

(calm)

You know, New York is considerably more interesting than I’d expected.

Before the police can look back, Newt grabs Jacob and they Disapparate.

SCENE 51

EXT. CENTRAL PARK—NIGHT

Newt and Jacob hurry through the frost-covered park.

As they cross a bridge, they are almost bowled over by an ostrich, which tears past them—running for its life.

A loud rumble can be heard in the distance.

Newt tugs protective headgear out of his pocket and hands it to Jacob.

NEWT

Put this on.

JACOB

Why—why would I have to wear something like this?

NEWT

Because your skull is susceptible to breakage under immense force.

Newt runs on. Utterly terrified, Jacob puts on the hat and chases after Newt.

SCENE 52

EXT. GOLDSTEIN RESIDENCE—NIGHT

Tina and Queenie lean out of their bedroom window, craning into the dark. Another bellowing roar reverberates through the winter night. Other windows open, neighbors stare sleepily over the city.

SCENE 53

INT. GOLDSTEIN RESIDENCE—NIGHT

Tina and Queenie burst into the bedroom where Jacob and Newt are meant to be asleep. Every trace of the two men has gone. Furious, Tina storms off to dress. Queenie looks upset.

QUEENIE

But we made ’em cocoa . . .

SCENE 54

EXT. CENTRAL PARK ZOO—NIGHT

Newt and Jacob run up to the now half-empty zoo, the outer walls of which have been demolished in places. A large pile of rubble lies at the entrance.

Another bellowing roar echoes around the brick building. Newt produces a body protector.

NEWT

Okay, if you just, uh, pop this on.

Newt stands behind Jacob, fastening the breastplate over him.

JACOB

Okay.