Thank you J.K Rowling for giving me this sandbox to play with.

A/N: If you don't like what you see here, please give it a second chance and skip to the next chapter before making up your mind. Thanks in advance!

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PRAISE FOR FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM – EXTENDED VERSION

"A much needed update to the beloved original by Newt Scamander," Bathilda Bagshot, author of A History of Magic

"Finally, the ministry has stepped up its efforts with the publication of this masterpiece. A must read," Chief Editor, The Daily Prophet

"A conspiracy to divert attention from Newt's far superior work… DO NOT READ!" Xenophilius Lovegood, The Quibbler

"I see no reason why this work can't be seen as a companion to Newt's Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. A bestseller in the making I think," Ludovic Bagman, England and Wimbourne Wasps Beater.

"Obviously a cash grab by the ministry… As dry and insipid as the original… I wouldn't be caught dead reading this…" Severus Snape, Potions Master, Hogwarts.

"I've read worse," Rita Skeeter, The Daily Prophet

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FOREWORD

The work you hold in your hands today is the birth child of the Ministry's ongoing campaign to make life better for the citizens under our care. It is because of this that we have turned our attention to the beloved classic, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. It has come to our attention that this text, while adequate to the needs of the first year students of Hogwarts, fails woefully to meet the needs of the older magical community.

It is to satisfy this needs, that Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them – The Extended Version, was created. It is hoped that this work will go a long way in curbing the many accidents that have resulted from the inadequate information contained in the original work.

Cornelius Fudge,

Minister for Magic, Britain.

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MINISTRY OF MAGIC (M.O.M) CLASSIFICATIONS

The following is the classification of the various magical beasts as stated in Section 5, subsection 15 of the Law for the Division of Magical Fauna, according to their threat to Wizardkind. Also included, are the newly revised trade statuses and the penalties attached to their misuse.

M.O.M Classifications

XXXXX – Known wizard killer/ Impossible to train or domesticate.

XXXX – Dangerous/ Requires specialist knowledge/ Skilled wizard may handle.

XXX – Competent wizard should cope.

XX – Harmless/ May be domesticated.

X – Boring.

TRADE STATUS

CLASS A (Non-Tradable) – Violation also extends to the International Statute of Secrecy and will result in incarceration in Azkaban.

CLASS A (Tradable) – May be bought and sold, but is subject to highly strict regulations.

CLASS B (Non-Tradable) – Violation will result in heavy fines, starting from fifteen thousand galleons.

CLASS B (Tradable) – Lightly regulated.

CLASS C (Non-Tradable) – Violation may result in a formal warning, seizure of the goods in question and/or Light to medium fines.

CLASS C (Tradable) – Free trade, but is still eligible for quarantine should the need arise.

Please note that the above trade status also applies to the beast and any product derived from it. (e.g. Eggs, Fur, Venom, Feathers).

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This is just the teaser, the real fun begins in the next chapter...