Johnny Depp may be returning to the Harry Potter series, but it has managed to bring magic to the big screen from time to time, and Depp's return could mean a revival in the series' reception.The main character of Fantastic Beasts, Newt Scamander, is an eccentric character. Obsessed with protecting wild creatures of the Wizarding World with a strict no-violence policy, Newt is comionate and bold. Fans have made some memes to perfectly sum him up.
Newt Is Obsessed With Magical Creatures
Newt Scamander is a peculiar character in the Harry Potter franchise, which says a lot. Though his successors are animaguses, he is seen as the eccentric one because of his delicate care for magical creatures.
His obsession with catching them comes from a desire to see them safe and free from being hunted by other wizards. This meme depicts just how obsessive he is over capturing and caring for magical creatures.
Newt Can Be Oblivious Sometimes
In the beginning stages of Newt and Jacob's friendship, Jacob is overwhelmed by the spontaneity and confusion that he (a muggle) experiences. This meme depicts that popular and funny scene of mistrust with the popular Simpsons meme that looks eerily similar.
Though their friendship may have started out rocky, Newt and Jacob have become some of the best friends in the Wizarding World. Their friendship over time has proven reliable and meaningful in many ways.
Newt's Reaction To Theseus
In the French Ministry of Magic, under heavy fire for the crimes of Grindelwald, Newt finds his older brother Theseus again. Theseus is a war hero and respected wizard in the Ministry, but he shows his love for his brother by helping him evade the Ministry.
This meme depicts Newt's reaction to his brother and their somewhat shared occupation. Newt has changed much since the first movie, but he has always had a wonder for magical creatures and is not afraid to be taken into the Ministry for daring to protect them.
Newt Cares More For Creatures Than Romance
This meme highlights a characteristic of Newt that fluctuates from time to time: his romantic life. Fans have long entertained whether Tina and Newt get together, or who would be the best "ship" in the franchise.
Though Newt and Tina are already known to marry, it seems his heart might be first reserved for magical creatures. This meme hilariously depicts that Newt's primary concern might always be creatures, not simply romantic time with Tina.
Newt Takes Things Personally
One of the primary points of Newt's personality may be that he cares more for the protection of magical creatures than even his own life. This meme sums up his character as a self-sacrificing wizard, but also contends that he may let things get to him too much.
It makes sense that Tina wouldn't want another world of creatures living with her, but doesn't seem to see any problems with it. Ultimately, what people do to his creatures, they do to him as well.
Newt's Love Redirected to Tina
Leta was Theseus' fiancée and a dear friend of Newt's for a time, though people often misunderstood her as Newt's fiancée. Newt got along well with Leta and loved her dearly. But when Tina came around, his attention seemed to redirect to her instead.
This meme shows that shift in a humorous way. Newt has always shown his Hufflepuff characteristics in caring for everyone around him; perhaps this was the case when Tina came into his life.
Newt Is A Cinnamon Roll
This meme makes a unique claim about Newt Scamander's personality: he's a cinnamon roll. In other words, Newt is warm, likable, sweet (or kind), and a joy to be around. But that's only 99% of his personality.
The last 1% of Newt's personality is summed up in his hilarious mating dance with an Erumpent. This humorous scene is enough to sum up Newt as a character, but the meme defines his personality well, with a delicious metaphor.
Newt Has Respect For Odd Creatures
Although Newt is always serious about the fantastic beasts he pursues, they often have incredibly odd features and names. This meme humorously remarks that Newt will be respectful and reverent to an odd creature.
Newt's heart and comion for all creatures is irable; even if there was such a thing as a Drog in the Wizarding World, he would care for it and recognize its abilities.
If You Don't Love Newt At His...
As previously mentioned, the infamous mating dance is a staple in Newt's character arc. Not only does it depict his care for magical creatures, but it also paints his quirky personality in a visual way, early on. This meme hilariously provides an ultimatum: all or nothing with Newt Scamander.
If a fan wants to love Newt Scamander, then they have to take him at his mating dances as well as his cute and sensitive moments.
Newt Uses Unlikely Means As A Wizard
Wizards have some of the best abilities at their disposal. It would be easy for Newt to cast the Homenum Revelio spell and find Tina, yet his first instinct is to smell the ground like the animals he knows best.
Newt's weird and wonderful characteristics may carry over into his Wizarding practices at times, but he still holds up as one of the best Hufflepuffs in Hogwarts history.
