Flying Seahorse

Flying Seahorses
Species information
Eye colour	Black
Skin colour	Tan or red in colour
Related to	Seahorse
Native to	Scotland
Mortality	Mortal
Distinction	Winged, capable of flight Used as potion ingredients
Status	Extant

"Flying seahorses can be caught with Carpe Retractum and used as an ingredient in certain potions."

— Folio Bruti

Flying Seahorses were a magical variant of seahorses, known for their ability to fly when provoked.

Description

They were used as ingredients in certain potions, such as the Girding Potion and the dragon dung fertiliser. They were native to aquatic environments, such as the Black Lake in Scotland.

History

A popular sport at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in the 1990s was a game called "Flying Seahorse Fishing", in which one would use the seize and pull charm on the flying seahorses to pull them out of the water. This was more than just recreational, however; as they were a necessary ingredient in the Girding Potion, and Professor Severus Snape requested that each member of his classes bring in three Flying Seahorses for the brewing of the potion. Consequently, Flying Seahorse Fishing was essential for students to obtain the ingredient.

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (First appearance) (Console versions)
• Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (video game) (Console versions)