The book Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a fictional guide written by J.K. Rowling under the pseudonym Newt Scamander, a magizoologist in the Harry Potter universe. It serves as a textbook used by first-year students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and catalogs 85 magical creatures found worldwide, describing their characteristics, habitats, and danger levels
. The book is presented as Harry Potter’s personal copy, featuring handwritten notes and doodles by Harry, Ron, and Hermione, adding humor and extra insights related to their own experiences with some of the creatures
. It includes a foreword by Albus Dumbledore and was originally published in 2001 to benefit Comic Relief
. The creatures range from well-known magical beasts like Hippogriffs, Basilisks, and Dragons to lesser-known ones such as the Flobberworm and Mackled Malaclaw. The book also explains the classification of magical creatures into "beasts," "beings," and "spirits," based on their intelligence and rights within the magical community
. Overall, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them is a comprehensive, encyclopedic companion to the Harry Potter series that blends fantasy and zoology, offering readers an immersive look into the magical fauna of Rowling’s world
