Newt Scamander

Newton Artemis Fido "Newt" Scamander is a Magizoologist wizard who is the author of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which is a book used in wizard homes and Hogwarts. He is also the main protagonist of the film series of the same name (which serves as a prequel to the Harry Potter series, taking place 65 years before the events of ''Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone). He is portrayed by Eddie Redmayne.''

Newt was born in 1897 in either the United Kingdom or Ireland and delevloped an interest in magical creatures at a young age as his mother bred Hippogriffs. From 1908 to 1915, Newt attended Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and was sorted into Hufflepuff.

After graduating from Hogwarts, Newt began working at The Ministry of Magic and worked at The Department of Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. He spent two years at the Office of House Elf Relocation before transferring to Beast Division where his knowledge of magical creatures led to a rapid series of promotions. Newt eventually wrote the book Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them.

Newt eventually married a witch named Porpentina Goldstine and had at least one son with her and later a grandson named Rolf whom married Luna Lovegood.

Trivia

 * In a teaser trailer to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, it is shown that Newt owns a suitcase that contains many magical creatures (which means that Newt placed a Undectecable Extension Charm on it similar to how Hermione Granger placed one on her beaded handbag).