Newt Scamander is a character in the Harry Potter universe who is a British wizard and magizoologist. He is the author of the book "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," which is used as a textbook at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Here are some key facts about Newt Scamander:

• Newt Scamander was only mentioned in the Harry Potter series as the author of the book "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them".
• Newt Scamander was awarded the Order of Merlin, Second Class, in 1979 in recognition of his services to the study of magical beasts, Magizoology.
• Newt Scamander retired in the early 1990s and lived in Dorset with his wife Porpentina and their pet Kneazles: Hoppy, Milly, and Mauler.
• During his retirement, he wrote "A Childrens Anthology of Monsters," which appeared in the film "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" as well as in "The Art of Harry Potter Mini Book of Graphic Design".
• Newt Scamander was much more than a magizoologist, as he was an active part in the hunt for Gellert Grindelwald, and his contributions to the Wizarding World went beyond studies on magical creatures.

In summary, Newt Scamander is a retired magizoologist who wrote the book "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them." He was awarded the Order of Merlin, Second Class, for his contributions to the study of magical beasts, and he lived in Dorset with his wife and pet Kneazles during his retirement. Although he was not physically present in the Harry Potter series, his book was an approved textbook at Hogwarts and he played a vital role in the downfall of Gellert Grindelwald.