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{{Short description|Fictional character and protagonist of Fantastic Beasts
{{Infobox character
| name = Newt Scamander
| image = Newt Scamander in New York.jpg
| caption = [[Eddie Redmayne]] as Newt Scamander
| series = [[Fantastic Beasts
| first = ''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]'' (2016)
| last =
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* Joshua Shea (teenaged version in ''[[The Crimes of Grindelwald]]'')
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| full_name = Newton Artemis Fido Scamander Evans
| nickname = Newt
| occupation = [[Magical creatures in Harry Potter#Magizoology|Magizoologist]]
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| children = At least
| relatives = {{Plainlist|
* Theseus Scamander (brother)
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'''Newton Artemis Fido "Newt" Scamander''' is a fictional character and the [[protagonist]] of the [[Fantastic Beasts
Newt Scamander was only mentioned in ''[[Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone]]'' as the author of the book ''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where
Newt Scamander is an introverted [[United Kingdom|British]] [[Magician (fantasy)|wizard]] and [[Magical creatures in Harry Potter#Magizoology|magizoologist]]. His help is often sought by his former professor [[Albus Dumbledore]] in the mission to defeat the [[Magic in Harry Potter#Dark Arts|dark wizard]] [[List of supporting Harry Potter characters#Gellert Grindelwald|Gellert Grindelwald]]. Newt ends up playing a vital role in the downfall of Grindelwald, during which Newt meets and falls in love with his future wife Tina.
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== Character development ==
Describing Newt as an outsider, Rowling said, "My heroes are always people who feel themselves to be set apart, stigmatised or othered. That's at the heart of most of what I write, and it's certainly at the heart of ''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (book)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Why Newt Scamander is a different kind of hero {{!}} Wizarding World |url=https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/why-newt-scamander-is-a-different-kind-of-hero |access-date=2022-03-27 |website=www.wizardingworld.com |language=en}}</ref>
Newt Scamander grows attached to the magical beasts since childhood and eventually becomes a [[Magical creatures in Harry Potter#Magizoology|magizoologist]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Evans |first=Nick |date=2019-02-28 |title=Newt Scamander's Backstory: What You Need To Know About The Fantastic Beasts Hero |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2467610/newt-scamanders-backstory-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-fantastic-beasts-hero |access-date=2022-03-30 |website=CINEMABLEND |language=en |quote=Newt may seem like an oddity to many of his fellow wizards, but working with magical creatures actually runs in the family. Newt's mother was a fancy Hippogriff breeder.}}</ref> He feels extremely connected to all his magical creatures and beasts, and always defends them.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Trenholm |first=Richard |title='Fantastic Beasts' is full of fantastic treats |url=https://www.cnet.com/culture/fantastic-beasts-and-where-to-find-them-harry-potter-jk-rowling-enchanting-conjures-monster-magic/ |access-date=2022-04-05 |website=CNET |language=en |quote=While it's sometimes tough to hear his whimsical whisperings, Scamander's guileless innocence and infectious love for the animals in his charge make him an endearing focal point for the film.}}</ref>
Presumably, Rowling created the character's name by combining terms related to animals — The nickname "Newt" is the name of a [[Newt|kind of salamander]]. The first middle name "Artemis" is the name of [[Artemis|the Greek goddess of
[[Harry Potter (character)|Harry Potter]] and Newt Scamander are rather different kinds of protagonists; Harry was reckless, daring and short-tempered at times; Newt usually remained calm and cool. Harry was a born leader and made lifelong, unbreakable friendships at Hogwarts; Newt was a loner and always thought of himself to be alone because his one close friendship with Leta Lestrange ended due to "rocky circumstances".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why Newt Scamander and Harry Potter were different kinds of Chosen One {{!}} Wizarding World |url=https://www.wizardingworld.com/features/why-newt-scamander-and-harry-potter-were-different-kinds-of-chosen-one |access-date=2022-03-31 |website=www.wizardingworld.com |language=en}}</ref> However, Newt and Harry share similar traits also, as they were both brave, humble, loyal, protector of underdogs, at odds with the [[Ministry of Magic]], and both fought for the right thing. Both Harry and Newt were "chosen" to fight evils; Harry was chosen by his fate (and convinced by Dumbledore), and an extremely reluctant Newt was also convinced by Dumbledore to fight Grindelwald.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-04-07 |title=Fantastic Beasts: 10 Identical Traits Newt Scamander and Harry Potter Share |url=https://screenrant.com/fantastic-beasts-newt-scamander-harry-potter-parallels/ |access-date=2022-04-05 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}</ref>
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Born in [[England]]<ref name=":6">{{Cite book |last=Kogge |first=Michael |title=Magical Movie Handbook (Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them) |date=18 November 2016 |isbn=9781338135220 |pages=9|publisher=Scholastic }}</ref> on 24 February 1897,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-11-22 |title=10 Little-Known Facts About Newt Scamander |url=https://screenrant.com/10-little-known-facts-newst-scamander-fantastic-beasts/ |access-date=2022-04-23 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}</ref> Newt Scamander developed interest towards magical beasts and creatures from a young age as his mother bred [[hippogriff]]s. Sorted into [[Hogwarts#Hufflepuff|Hufflepuff]] at [[Hogwarts]] at the age of eleven,<ref name=":6" /> Newt develops a close friendship with a [[Hogwarts#Slytherin|Slytherin]] girl named Leta Lestrange, who is in the same year as him and shares both his interest in magical beasts and his [[inferiority complex]] due to being an outsider. Newt and Leta explore magical creatures together and enjoy each other's company, gradually falling in love. One of Leta's experiments involving a Jarvey accidentally endangers human life. Newt takes the blame for Leta's actions and is expelled from Hogwarts instead of her.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Fantastic Beasts' tie-in book reveals reason for Newt Scamander's Hogwarts expulsion - SnitchSeeker.com |url=https://www.snitchseeker.com/harry-potter-news/fantastic-beasts-tie-in-book-reveals-reason-for-newt-scamanders-hogwarts-expulsion-106190/ |access-date=2022-04-18 |website=www.snitchseeker.com}}</ref> Therefore, Newt turns bitter towards Leta but still remains much in love with her.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Who is Leta Lestrange? 'Fantastic Beasts' Is Only The Start For The New Character, Says Director David Yates |url=https://www.bustle.com/p/who-is-leta-lestrange-fantastic-beasts-is-only-the-start-for-the-new-character-says-director-david-yates-4315704 |access-date=2022-04-18 |website=Bustle |date=18 November 2016 |language=en}}</ref> Albus Dumbledore, Newt's [[Magic in Harry Potter#Defence Against the Dark Arts|Defence Against the Dark Arts]] professor at that time, strongly argues on his beloved student's behalf. Newt is still expelled but is allowed to keep his [[Magical objects in Harry Potter#Wand|wand]] because of Dumbledore's influence.
Around 1914 to 1918, Newt serves on the [[Eastern Front (World War I)|Eastern front]] during the [[First World War]] in a confidential Ministry of Magic program involving Ukrainian Ironbelly [[dragons]]. However, the program is cancelled as the dragons respond only to Newt, whilst trying to eat all others. Newt later joins the Ministry<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Erao |first=Matthew |title=Harry Potter: 15 Things You Didn't Know About Newt Scamander |url=https://screenrant.com/newt-scamander-harry-potter-fantastic-beasts-sequel-trivia-facts/ |website=Screenrant |date=10 December 2016 |language=en-US}}</ref> and receives several promotions there due to his knowledge about magical creatures, eventually becoming a [[Magical creatures in Harry Potter#Magizoology|magizoologist]]. However, Newt's career choice is not appreciated by his family. In 1918, Newt is convinced by Augustus Worme to use his extensive knowledge about magical beasts to write a book on them. Newt begins to travel internationally to conduct research on magical beasts and creatures for his book.
=== ''Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them'' ===
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=== Later life ===
At some time after the end of the Global Wizarding War, Newt and Tina marry.<ref name=":3">{{Cite book |last=Rowling |first=J. K. |title=[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (book)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]] |publisher=[[Bloomsbury Publishing|Bloomsbury]] |year=2017 |isbn=978-1408835050 |pages=87 |chapter=About the Author |quote=Now retired, he lives in Dorset with his wife Porpentina and their pet Kneazles: Hoppy, Milly and Mauler. As of 2017, Newt Scamander is still alive and well.}}</ref> Newt creates the Werewolf Register and the Ban on Experimental Breeding. Newt also works for the Dragon Research and Restraint Bureau.<ref name=":3" /> In 1979, he is awarded The Order of Merlin - Second Class for his services to magizoology.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-24 |title=Harry Potter: 7 Great Order Of Merlin Recipients (and 3 That Are Terrible) |url=https://www.cbr.com/harry-potter-best-worst-order-of-merlin-recipients/amp/ |access-date=2022-04-21 |website=CBR |language=en-US}}</ref> He appears on a Chocolate Frog Card.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-29 |title=Harry Potter: 10 Chocolate Frog Cards You Never Knew Existed |url=https://screenrant.com/harry-potter-rare-chocolate-frog-cards/ |access-date=2022-04-23 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}</ref> His grandson Rolf Scamander—a naturalist by profession—goes on to marry [[Luna Lovegood]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2007-07-30 |title=J.K. Rowling Web Chat Transcript |url=http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2007/07/30/j-k-rowling-web-chat-transcript/ |access-date=2022-04-21 |website=The-Leaky-Cauldron.org}}</ref> Soon, Newt becomes the great-grandfather of twins Lorcan and Lysander.
As depicted in ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'', Newt Scamander visits [[Hogwarts]] in 1993 or 1994 for some unknown reason, thus appearing on the [[Magical objects in Harry Potter#The Marauder's Map|Marauder's Map]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarner |first=Lauren |title=Newt Scamander Crossed Paths With Harry Potter During 'Prisoner of Azkaban' |url=https://www.inverse.com/article/24385-newt-scamander-prisoner-of-azkaban |access-date=2022-04-21 |website=Inverse |date=28 November 2016 |language=en}}</ref> Newt writes ''A Children's Anthology of Monsters'', an edition for younger readers. As of 2017, Newt Scamander is still "alive and well".<ref name=":3" />
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