An animal ghost, also known as an animal spirit, was the ghost of a dead creature.[1] It is unknown if, like with humans, a creature must have magical powers to come back as a spirit.[2] Mopsy Fleabert wrote a book on British animal ghosts titled Animal Ghosts of Britain.[3]
Known animal ghosts[]
- Ghost bat
- Ghost cat
- Ghost Crup
- Ghost horse
- Ghost Moke
- Ghost owl
- Grim (possibly) [4]
- Gytrash (possibly)
- Phantom Rat
Behind the scenes[]
- In Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, it is stated that only wizards and witches can become ghosts. However, in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ghost horses appeared, and Pottermore confirmed the existence of animal ghosts.
- In Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Jacob's sibling (the player) can own many pets of customised appearance, with some of them as ghosts. The pets available with this skin are owl, bat, cat, Crup and Moke.
Appearances[]
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
- Pottermore (Appears on book cover)
- HarryPotter.com (Appears on book cover)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Appears as pet skins)
- Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
Notes and references[]
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Chapter 8 (The Deathday Party) - "Through the dungeon wall burst a dozen ghost horses, each ridden by a headless horseman."
- ↑ Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Ghosts" at HarryPotter.com
- ↑ Trunk Description: "Animal Ghosts of Britain" at Pottermore
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 6 (Talons and Tea Leaves)
See also[]
- The Toad, a ghost cut from Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
- Gytrashes, dog-like spirits