Newton Scamander

Newton "Newt" Artemis Fido Scamander (born 1897) is a famed Magizoologist and author of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

Early life and schooling
Newt Scamander developed an interest in magical creatures at an early age as his mother was a breeder of hippogriffs. As a seven year old, he would regularly dismember Horklumps in his bedroom. He attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and most likely took Care of Magical Creatures as an elective in his third year.

Working for the Ministry
After graduating from Hogwarts, Scamander joined the Ministry of Magic, and worked for the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. He spent two boring years in the Office for House-Elf Relocation before transferring to the Beast Division, where his extensive knowledge of magical creatures led to a rapid series of promotions.

In 1918, Augustus Worne of Obscurus Books commissioned Scamander to write the first edition of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. Scamander, earning only two Sickles a week working at the Ministry, jumped at the chance for extra money and the opportunity to spend his summers travelling the world. Scamander travelled to a hundred countries across five continents researching his book, observing many magical creatures. He learned about their abilities, gained thei trust, and occassionally beat them with his travelling kettle if they got too dangerous. Published in 1927, the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them was a massive bestseller, became an approved textbook at Hogwarts, and is currently in its fifty-second edition.

In 1947, Scamamder was responsible for the inception of the Werewolf Register, and, in 1965, created the Ban on Experimental Breeding, which he considers his proudest moment. Scamander also worked extensively with the Dragon Research and Restraint Bureau, which led him on expeditions all over the world, allowing him to collect information for new editions of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

In 1979, he was awarded the Order of Merlin, Second Class, for services to Magizoology. He is also on a Famous Wizard Card. Although currently retired in Dorset, he has been known to study Fire Slugs in the Brazilian rainforest.

Personal life
Newt Scamander married a woman named Porpentina, and has at least one child and one grandson, Rolf. He currently resides in Dorset with his wife, and their three pet Kneazles, Hoppy, Milly, and Mauler. After Rolf married Luna Lovegood, Newt became the great-grandfather of twin boys, Lorcan and Lysander Scamander.

Books written

 * Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
 * Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them