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+ | |skin=Sickly green<ref name="POA8">{{POA|B|8}}</ref> |
| − | |skin=Sickly green<ref name="POA"/> |
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|eyes=*Yellow |
|eyes=*Yellow |
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*White<ref name="GOFFILM">{{GOF|F}}</ref> |
*White<ref name="GOFFILM">{{GOF|F}}</ref> |
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| + | *Green |
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| − | |hair=None |
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| + | |native=*[[Great Britain]]<ref name="FBR">{{FB|R}}</ref> |
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| − | + | *[[Ireland]]<ref name="FBR">{{FB|R}}</ref> |
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| − | *[[Ireland]]<ref name="BEASTS"/> |
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| − | |alias= |
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|height=Less than 5 feet |
|height=Less than 5 feet |
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| + | |mortality=Mortal |
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*Aggressive nature |
*Aggressive nature |
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| + | *Inhabit [[water]] |
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| + | *Carnivorous |
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| − | *[[Merpeople]] |
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| + | *[[Dark Arts]] |
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|class=[[Beast]]<br/>[[XX]] |
|class=[[Beast]]<br/>[[XX]] |
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| − | |status= |
+ | |status=Extant |
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| − | {{Quote|A sickly green creature with sharp little horns had its face pressed against the glass, pulling faces and flexing its long, spindly fingers.|Description|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban}} |
+ | {{Quote|A sickly green [[creature]] with sharp little horns had its face pressed against the glass, pulling faces and flexing its long, spindly fingers.|Description|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban}} |
| − | A '''Grindylow''' is a small, horned, pale-green |
+ | A '''Grindylow''' is a small, horned, pale-green skinned [[water demon]] native to [[Great Britain]] and [[Ireland]]. |
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+ | ==Life cycle== |
| + | The first stage of a Grindylow's life cycle is the larval stage, where it is referred to as a [[Grypt]]. It is also known by several local names, such as a "''Pollywiggle''" in [[Ilkley]], a "''Candypole''" in [[Kettlewell]], and a "''Jarvis''" in [[Sheffield]].<ref name="FBR">{{FB|R}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | [[1995|One year later]], the Grindylows of the [[Great Lake|Black Lake]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] attacked the students competing in the [[1994–1995 school year|1994-1995]] [[Triwizard Tournament]]. They caused the early retirement from the task of [[Fleur Delacour]], and harassed [[Harry Potter]]. |
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==Behaviour== |
==Behaviour== |
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| − | Aggressive towards [[Wizardkind|witches, wizards]] and [[muggle]]s alike, the Grindylow has only ever been tamed by [[merpeople]]; the half-fish water dwellers who sometimes keep them as pets. |
+ | Aggressive towards [[Wizardkind|witches, wizards]] and [[Non-magic people|muggle]]s alike, the Grindylow has only ever been tamed by [[merpeople]]; the half-fish water dwellers who sometimes keep them as pets.<ref name="FBR">{{FB|R}}</ref> |
==Diet== |
==Diet== |
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| − | Grindylows survive, for the most part, on fish, algae, and small sea creatures; however, occasionally they will eat |
+ | Grindylows survive, for the most part, on fish, algae, and small sea creatures; however, occasionally they will eat [[human]]s (it is for this reason that they are classified as [[Dark Arts|dark creatures]]).<ref name="FBR">{{FB|R}}</ref> |
==Habitat== |
==Habitat== |
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| − | These [[creature]]s are found in the weed beds at the bottom of [[Great Lake|lake]]s in [[Great Britain]] and [[Ireland]]. |
+ | These [[creature]]s are found in the weed beds at the bottom of [[Great Lake|lake]]s in [[Great Britain]] and [[Ireland]].<ref name="FBR">{{FB|R}}</ref> |
The Grindylow is particularly prevalent in [[Yorkshire]], where it displays a large amount of physical variation. It is generally found in still or stagnant water. In more recent years, Grindylows have taken to urban environments such as [[Porter Beach]] in the heart of [[Sheffield]], where they shelter in submerged shopping trolleys and traffic cones.<ref name="HPAillustrated">{{POA}}, fully illustrated edition - ''[[Aquatic Wonders of Yorkshire: A Wizard's Field Guide]]''</ref> |
The Grindylow is particularly prevalent in [[Yorkshire]], where it displays a large amount of physical variation. It is generally found in still or stagnant water. In more recent years, Grindylows have taken to urban environments such as [[Porter Beach]] in the heart of [[Sheffield]], where they shelter in submerged shopping trolleys and traffic cones.<ref name="HPAillustrated">{{POA}}, fully illustrated edition - ''[[Aquatic Wonders of Yorkshire: A Wizard's Field Guide]]''</ref> |
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==Physical appearance== |
==Physical appearance== |
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| − | The Grindylow is a sickly green colour, with green teeth and small pointy horns on its head. It has long, strong (albeit brittle) fingers which it uses to strangle its prey, and is a rather good swimmer. |
+ | The Grindylow is a sickly green colour, with green teeth and small pointy horns on its head. It has long, strong (albeit brittle) fingers which it uses to strangle its prey, and is a rather good swimmer, since it is adapted to live in water.<ref name="FBR">{{FB|R}}</ref> |
==Defence== |
==Defence== |
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| − | The Grindylow has long, brittle fingers which despite their fragility are rather strong. The trick to escaping a Grindylow is to break their grip on a person; it can also be noted that the [[Revulsion Jinx]] may help with this task, as underwater it shoots jets of boiling hot water. |
+ | The Grindylow has long, brittle fingers which despite their fragility are rather strong. The trick to escaping a Grindylow is to break their grip on a person; it can also be noted that the [[Revulsion Jinx]] may help with this task, as underwater it shoots jets of boiling hot water.<ref name="GOF26">{{GOF|B|26}}</ref> The [[Ebublio Jinx]] is also highly useful when dealing with them underwater.<ref name="GOFG">{{GOF|G}}</ref> |
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| + | ==History== |
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| + | [[File:Grindylow FB.jpg|173x173px|thumb|left|Grindylow in [[Newton Scamander|Newt Scamander]]'s suitcase]] |
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| ⚫ | [[1995|One year later]], the Grindylows of the [[Great Lake|Black Lake]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry]] attacked the students competing in the [[1994–1995 school year|1994-1995]] [[Triwizard Tournament]]. They caused the early retirement from the task of [[Fleur Delacour]], and harassed [[Harry Potter]]. Harry however managed to repel a swarm of Grindylows by using the [[Revulsion Jinx]] underwater, blasting them with hot water and releasing himself from their tight grip, allowing him to continue swimming.<ref name="GOF26">{{GOF|B|26}}</ref> |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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[[File:Grindylow_HP4.png|250px|thumb|The appearance of a Grindylow in the fourth film and video game]] |
[[File:Grindylow_HP4.png|250px|thumb|The appearance of a Grindylow in the fourth film and video game]] |
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[[File:GrindylowFBIE.png|250px|thumb|A Grindylow, as depicted in {{FB|IE}}]] |
[[File:GrindylowFBIE.png|250px|thumb|A Grindylow, as depicted in {{FB|IE}}]] |
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| − | *The {{wplink| |
+ | *The {{wplink|Grindylow}} is a name for a type of [[Sprite|water spirit]] said to grab little children from the edge of a body of water and drown them. The term is used in the folktales of [[Yorkshire]] and [[Lancashire]]. |
| − | *In {{GOF|FA}}, the |
+ | *In {{GOF|FA}}, the Grindylow is a small creature with tentacles and two dangling tentacles on its head. In the book, there is no such description. The books also describe Grindylows as sickly green in colour; the movies depict them as beige. |
| − | * Originally, the |
+ | * Originally, the Grindylow were meant to be more like Angler Fish according to The Creature Vault. |
| − | *In {{FB|IE}}, as imagined by illustrator [[Olivia Lomenech Gill]], Grindylows are humanoid creatures, much more like the [[Wikipedia:Devil|devil]] or [[Wikipedia:Demon|demons]] are traditionally depicted. |
+ | *In {{FB|IE}}, as imagined by illustrator [[Olivia Lomenech Gill]], Grindylows are humanoid creatures, much more how like the [[Wikipedia:Devil|devil]] or [[Wikipedia:Demon|demons]] are traditionally depicted. |
| − | *Although Grindylows are aggressive and |
+ | *Although Grindylows are aggressive [[Dark Arts|dark]] [[creature]]s and are covered in [[Defence Against the Dark Arts]] classes, they are classified as XX by the [[British Ministry of Magic]]. The reason why is most likely that they can be tamed by [[Merpeople]], and that also they can be repelled easily by [[Wizardkind|wizards and witches]] using [[spell]]s such as the [[Revulsion Jinx]] or [[Ebublio Jinx]]. |
==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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| + | {{Imagecat|Images of Grindylows}} |
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[[File:Grindylow.png|200px|right]] |
[[File:Grindylow.png|200px|right]] |
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| + | [[File:GrindylowPOP.png|thumb|A Grindylow as a [[POP! Vinyl]]]] |
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==Notes and references== |
==Notes and references== |
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Revision as of 20:28, 13 July 2019
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At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in: Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald & Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. |
A Grindylow is a small, horned, pale-green skinned water demon native to Great Britain and Ireland.
Life cycle
The first stage of a Grindylow's life cycle is the larval stage, where it is referred to as a Grypt. It is also known by several local names, such as a "Pollywiggle" in Ilkley, a "Candypole" in Kettlewell, and a "Jarvis" in Sheffield.[3]
Behaviour
Aggressive towards witches, wizards and muggles alike, the Grindylow has only ever been tamed by merpeople; the half-fish water dwellers who sometimes keep them as pets.[3]
Diet
Grindylows survive, for the most part, on fish, algae, and small sea creatures; however, occasionally they will eat humans (it is for this reason that they are classified as dark creatures).[3]
Habitat
These creatures are found in the weed beds at the bottom of lakes in Great Britain and Ireland.[3]
The Grindylow is particularly prevalent in Yorkshire, where it displays a large amount of physical variation. It is generally found in still or stagnant water. In more recent years, Grindylows have taken to urban environments such as Porter Beach in the heart of Sheffield, where they shelter in submerged shopping trolleys and traffic cones.[4]
Physical appearance
The Grindylow is a sickly green colour, with green teeth and small pointy horns on its head. It has long, strong (albeit brittle) fingers which it uses to strangle its prey, and is a rather good swimmer, since it is adapted to live in water.[3]
Defence
The Grindylow has long, brittle fingers which despite their fragility are rather strong. The trick to escaping a Grindylow is to break their grip on a person; it can also be noted that the Revulsion Jinx may help with this task, as underwater it shoots jets of boiling hot water.[5] The Ebublio Jinx is also highly useful when dealing with them underwater.[6]
History
Grindylow in Newt Scamander's suitcase
Newton Scamander had several Grindylows in his suitcase during his travels to New York in 1926.[7]
Professor Remus Lupin ordered a Grindylow in 1993 for his third year class to study for Defence Against the Dark Arts.[1] After his resignation, he left behind the tank in which the Grindylow was kept.[8]
Harry defending himself against Grindylows
One year later, the Grindylows of the Black Lake at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry attacked the students competing in the 1994-1995 Triwizard Tournament. They caused the early retirement from the task of Fleur Delacour, and harassed Harry Potter. Harry however managed to repel a swarm of Grindylows by using the Revulsion Jinx underwater, blasting them with hot water and releasing himself from their tight grip, allowing him to continue swimming.[5]
Behind the scenes
The appearance of a Grindylow in the fourth film and video game
A Grindylow, as depicted in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Illustrated Edition
- The Grindylow is a name for a type of water spirit said to grab little children from the edge of a body of water and drown them. The term is used in the folktales of Yorkshire and Lancashire.
- In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the Grindylow is a small creature with tentacles and two dangling tentacles on its head. In the book, there is no such description. The books also describe Grindylows as sickly green in colour; the movies depict them as beige.
- Originally, the Grindylow were meant to be more like Angler Fish according to The Creature Vault.
- In Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Illustrated Edition, as imagined by illustrator Olivia Lomenech Gill, Grindylows are humanoid creatures, much more how like the devil or demons are traditionally depicted.
- Although Grindylows are aggressive dark creatures and are covered in Defence Against the Dark Arts classes, they are classified as XX by the British Ministry of Magic. The reason why is most likely that they can be tamed by Merpeople, and that also they can be repelled easily by wizards and witches using spells such as the Revulsion Jinx or Ebublio Jinx.
Appearances
A Grindylow as a POP! Vinyl
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game) (GBA only)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Mentioned in interrogation by Lupin)
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (Mentioned in interrogation by Lupin)
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film)
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald - The Original Screenplay
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
- Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- Harry Potter for Kinect
- Pottermore
- Harry Potter: The Creature Vault
- Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 8 (Flight of the Fat Lady)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, fully illustrated edition - Aquatic Wonders of Yorkshire: A Wizard's Field Guide
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 26 (The Second Task)
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (video game)
- ↑ Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 22 (Owl Post Again)
| Magical creatures by classification | |
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| X | Flobberworm · Horklump |
| XX | Augurey · Bowtruckle · Chizpurfle · Clabbert · Diricawl · Fairy · Ghoul · Gnome · Grindylow · Imp · Jobberknoll · Mooncalf · Porlock · Puffskein · Ramora · Winged horse |
| XXX | Ashwinder · Billywig · Bundimun · Crup · Doxy · Dugbog · Fire crab · Fwooper · Glumbumble · Hippocampus · Hippogriff · Hodag · Jarvey · Knarl · Kneazle · Leprechaun · Lobalug · Mackled Malaclaw · Moke · Murtlap · Niffler · Nogtail · Pixie · Plimpy · Pogrebin · Red Cap · Salamander · Sea serpent · Shrake · Streeler · Winged horse |
| XXXX | Centaur · Demiguise · Erkling · Erumpent · Golden Snidget · Graphorn · Griffin · Hidebehind · Kappa · Kelpie · Merperson · Occamy · Phoenix · Re'em · Runespoor · Snallygaster · Sphinx · Tebo · Thestral · Thunderbird · Troll · Unicorn · Winged horse · Yeti |
| XXXXX | Acromantula · Basilisk · Chimaera · Dragon · Horned Serpent · Lethifold · Manticore · Nundu · Quintaped · Wampus cat · Werewolf |
