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When they escape and get into his kitchen, one of Newt’s baby Nifflers climbs onto a champagne bottle Newt had on his counter and ends up popping off the cork, going flying along with it.

Baby Niffler riding champagne cork

But, why did Newt have champagne on his counter to begin with? He doesn’t seem to be the type of person who drinks it or has guests often, so champagne seems like an odd thing for him to have.

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    I loved this scene. The baby nifflers were probably the best part of the film :-)
    – Valorum
    Commented Dec 5, 2018 at 21:45
  • @Valorum I loved it too, the baby Nifflers certainly were adorable! :-)
    – Obsidia
    Commented Dec 5, 2018 at 21:46
  • I had this exact question. It seemed so out of place, I couldn't enjoy any of the cuteness... :( Commented Dec 5, 2018 at 23:30
  • But champagne is tasty and fizzy.
    – Misha R
    Commented Dec 5, 2018 at 23:39
  • Baby nifflers are savage
    – Ginge
    Commented Dec 6, 2018 at 2:12

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It's not proof-positive, but we do see Newt in the vicinity of some champagne at his recent book launch. It seems likely that he (or possibly Bunty, anticipating/hoping that he'd be in the mood to party!) liberated a spare bottle while he was there.

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As to whether Newt drinks per se, Queenie seems to be able to rustle up a bottle of what's described as "English Butterbeer" from within Newt's kitchen cupboards. Since Queenie and Jacob have only just arrived in the country it seems unlikely that they've had time to stop at a local off-licence, strongly implying that it belongs to Newt.

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    even people who don't drink often keep bottles of decent wine and/or champagne around in case an upscale party breaks out.
    – KutuluMike
    Commented Dec 5, 2018 at 23:32
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    @KutuluMike - Newt doesn't seem the 'upscale party' sort. That would explain why the bottle is gathering dust in his kitchen
    – Valorum
    Commented Dec 5, 2018 at 23:34
  • could also have been a housewarming gift
    – KutuluMike
    Commented Dec 6, 2018 at 12:56
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    @KutuluMike - Although he's only recently returned from overseas, I see no sign of this being a new house
    – Valorum
    Commented Dec 6, 2018 at 13:45
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    @Valorum - the nifflers planned on the upscale party, not Newt Commented Mar 13, 2019 at 21:19

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