Creature

Creatures in the Wizarding World come in a wide range. Some are magical beasts, some common animals, and some are something in between. Many of these creatures are described in the book Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander.

Ministry rating
Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures The Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures classifies magical creatures on a scale from 1(X) to 5(XXXXX) as follows (according to page xxii of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them):


 * X: Boring
 * '''XX: Harmless / may be domesticated
 * XXX: Competent wizards should cope
 * XXXX: Dangerous / requires specialist knowledge / skilled wizard may handle
 * XXXXX: Known wizard killer / impossible to train or domesticate

Most creatures fall into these categories with the exception of the Dementor which has a rating of XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX