J.K. Rowling drops hints about Newt’s scarf and the future for ‘Fantastic Beasts’
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One big difference between “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and all of the “Harry Potter” films is that there is no direct source material where fans can seek clarification or hints about what’s to come. The good news is, the keeper of all answers about the Wizarding World, author J.K. Rowling, is a prolific tweeter.
Rowling took to Twitter on Monday to address some questions fans had about the new film. A warning to those who have yet to see the movie: Some spoilers for “Fantastic Beasts” are included below.
Rowling was quick to point out that if she was unable to answer some questions, it was because there are still four more films to come.
Why so many films? Rowling revealed that the overall “Fantastic Beasts” story will span from 1927 to 1945. “It’s just too big to fit in one movie,” she said.
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Rowling confirmed that Newt Scamander (played by Eddie Redmayne) was indeed wearing a Hufflepuff scarf in the film, that Queenie Goldstein (Alison Sudol) will return for the second installment and that Frank is in fact a Thunderbird and made it back to Arizona.
For fans wondering why Scamander was allowed to keep his wand, do magic and work for the ministry even though he was expelled from Hogwarts, Rowling would only tease that the answers would become clear over time.
Read Rowling’s “Fantastic Beasts” tweets below.
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