Flitterby

Flitterby
Species information
Related to	Moth
Native to	Scotland, Great Britain
Alternative names	Flitterby moth
Mortality	Mortal
Distinction	Laugh lightly when in flight Scarlet glow around wings Are attracted to heat
Affiliation	Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry Rubeus Hagrid
Status	Extant

"Ah, hello again, Potter. I see you've come back for more practice! I have a special task for you. Some of Hagrid's pet Flitterby moths escaped into the courtyard. If you're quick, you can catch them all! OK, ready Potter? GO!"

— Madam Hooch assigns Harry Potter with catching Rubeus Hagrid's escaped Flitterby moths.

The Flitterby was a magical species of moth. Flitterby moths had orange glowing wings and hummed characteristically lightly and playfully when in flight, almost like if they were laughing. Flitterby moths were attracted to heat, and could also be used as an ingredient in certain potions.

History

Torvus: "Everything we do has repercussions, and those repercussions ripple outward, with unforeseen effects. Even the wings of a tiny Flitterby can change the world with one innocent flap."

Rubeus Hagrid: "I always say nev'r underestimate a Flitterby."

— Torvus and Rubeus Hagrid in the Forbidden Forest

During the 1983–1984 school year, Torvus gave Jacob's sibling a carved Flitterby as a gift, to remind them of the consequences of even small actions.

Rubeus Hagrid owned at least half a score of these creatures. In 1991, they escaped from him and Madam Hooch charged Harry Potter with catching them as an extra broomstick practise.

In 1992, and as part of his Quidditch training, Oliver Wood told Harry Potter to catch a Flitterby as quickly as he could.

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (First appearance) (PS1 version)
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) (PS1 and GBA versions)
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay (Possible appearance)
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film) (Possible appearance)
• LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery