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}}A '''Kneazle''' is a magical feline creature related to, and similar in appearance to, a [[cat]]. They have spotted, speckled or flecked fur, large ears and a lightly plumed tail, like a lion. They are thought to have separate breeds, like cats, and therefore vary in appearance. They make excellent pets if they like a [[Wizardkind|witch or wizard]].
 
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A '''Kneazle''' is a [[magic]]al [[beast]] related to, and similar in appearance to, a [[cat]].<ref name="FBR">{{FB|R}}</ref>
 
==Description==
  
==Description==
 
[[File:Crookshanks FH.png|225x225px|thumb|left|[[Crookshanks]], a Half-Kneazle and pet to [[Hermione Granger]]]]
  
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Kneazles can interbreed with normal cats, and generally have up to eight kittens in every litter. Kneazle owners are required to have a licence to own the animals. Some wizards and witches make a living by breeding Kneazles or part-Kneazles. [[Arabella Figg]], a [[Squib]], makes her living in this manner, which would explain why she has so many cats.<ref>[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=19 Squibs, FAQ section, www.jkrowling.com]</ref> One notable Kneazle hybrid is [[Hermione Granger]]'s half-Kneazle, [[Crookshanks]].
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They have spotted, speckled or flecked fur, large ears and a lightly plumed tail, akin to that of a [[lion]]'s. They are thought to have separate breeds, like cats, and therefore vary in appearance. They make excellent pets if they like a [[Wizardkind|witch or wizard]]. Kneazles can interbreed with normal cats, and generally have up to eight kittens in every litter. Kneazle owners are required to have a licence to own the animals.<ref name="FBR">{{FB|R}}</ref> Some wizards and witches make a living by breeding Kneazles or part-Kneazles. [[Arabella Figg]], a [[Squib]], made her living in this manner, which would explain why she has so many cats.<ref>[http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/en/extrastuff_view.cfm?id=19 Squibs, FAQ section, www.jkrowling.com]</ref><ref name="OOTP2">{{OOTP|B|2}}</ref> One notable Kneazle hybrid is [[Hermione Granger]]'s half-Kneazle, [[Crookshanks]], who was purchased by her from the [[Magical Menagerie]] in [[Diagon Alley]] in [[1993]], which is known to sell Kneazles.<ref name="POA5">{{POA|B|5}}</ref>
   
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Kneazle whiskers can be used in [[wand core]]s although they are said to make inferior wands when compared with [[Unicorn hair]], [[Phoenix feather]] and [[Dragon heartstring]].<ref>{{PM|wand-cores}}</ref>
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Kneazle whiskers can be used in [[wand core]]s although they are said to make inferior wands when compared with [[Unicorn hair]], [[Phoenix feather]] and [[Dragon heartstring]].<ref>{{WW|wand-cores}}</ref>
 
===Nature===
  
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[[File:KneazleWU.png|thumb|An adult Kneazle]]
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They have a very high level of intelligence, are independent and occasionally aggressive, and have an uncanny ability to detect suspicious and distrustful people. They can also safely guide their owners home. Because of their aggression towards certain individuals, Kneazles have a XXX classification by the Ministry of Magic ''if'' they are not interbred with another species.<ref>{{FB|R}}</ref>
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They have a very high level of intelligence, are independent and occasionally aggressive, and have an uncanny ability to detect suspicious and distrustful people.<ref name="POA19">{{POA|B|19}}</ref> They can also safely guard their owners home. Because of their aggression towards certain individuals, Kneazles have an XXX classification by the Ministry of Magic, ''if'' they are not interbred with another species.<ref name="FBR">{{FB|R}}</ref>
   
 
==History==
  
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In [[1832]], wizard [[Abel Treetops]] of [[Cincinnati]] claimed to have patented a method of taming [[Wampus cat]]s for use as guards over wizarding houses. Treetops was exposed as a fraud when [[Magical Congress of the United States of America|MACUSA]] raided his home and found him putting [[Engorgement Charm]]s on Kneazles.<ref name="FB2017" >{{FB|2017}}</ref>
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In [[1832]], wizard [[Abel Treetops]] of [[Cincinnati]] claimed to have patented a method of taming [[Wampus cat]]s for use as guards over wizarding houses. Treetops was exposed as a fraud when [[Magical Congress of the United States of America|MACUSA]] raided his home and found him putting [[Engorgement Charm]]s on Kneazles.<ref name="FB2017">{{FB|2017}}</ref>
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During the [[Calamity]] in the [[2010s]], several Kneazle [[Foundable]]s were guarded by [[Fire-breathing chicken]] [[Confoundable]]s, which appeared throughout the [[Wizarding world]]. Volunteer members of the [[Statute of Secrecy Task Force]] had to liberate these Kneazles being provoked by these Fire-breathing chickens by using the [[Ebublio Jinx]] to trap the chickens and allow the Kneazle Foundables to return to their rightful place of origin.<ref name="WU">{{WU}}</ref>
   
 
==Known kneazles and part-kneazles==
  
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[[File:Kneazle HM.png|250px|thumb|right|Some Hogwarts students owned Kneazles as pets]]
 
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==Behind the scenes==
  
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*While their exact life expectancy is never stated, it is known that Hoppy, Milly and Mauler have lived with Newt and Tina from at least 1991 - 2017, at least 26 years, an age that would be considered very old if reached by a non-magical cat.
  
*While their exact life expectancy is never stated, it is known that Hoppy, Milly and Mauler have lived with Newt and Tina from at least 1991 - 2017, at least 26 years, an age that would be considered very old if reached by a non-magical cat.
   
 
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[[File:Kneazle.png|220x220px|thumb|Kneazle in the [[Magical Menagerie]] in {{WWHP}}]]
  
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Revision as of 19:21, 12 January 2020

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Ron Weasley: "What was that?"
Harry Potter: "It was either a very big cat or quite a small tiger."
— Ron and Harry meet Crookshanks for the first time[src]

A Kneazle is a magical beast related to, and similar in appearance to, a cat.[1]

Description

Crookshanks FH

Crookshanks, a Half-Kneazle and pet to Hermione Granger

They have spotted, speckled or flecked fur, large ears and a lightly plumed tail, akin to that of a lion's. They are thought to have separate breeds, like cats, and therefore vary in appearance. They make excellent pets if they like a witch or wizard. Kneazles can interbreed with normal cats, and generally have up to eight kittens in every litter. Kneazle owners are required to have a licence to own the animals.[1] Some wizards and witches make a living by breeding Kneazles or part-Kneazles. Arabella Figg, a Squib, made her living in this manner, which would explain why she has so many cats.[2][3] One notable Kneazle hybrid is Hermione Granger's half-Kneazle, Crookshanks, who was purchased by her from the Magical Menagerie in Diagon Alley in 1993, which is known to sell Kneazles.[4]

Kneazle whiskers can be used in wand cores although they are said to make inferior wands when compared with Unicorn hair, Phoenix feather and Dragon heartstring.[5]

Nature

KneazleWU

An adult Kneazle

They have a very high level of intelligence, are independent and occasionally aggressive, and have an uncanny ability to detect suspicious and distrustful people.[6] They can also safely guard their owners home. Because of their aggression towards certain individuals, Kneazles have an XXX classification by the Ministry of Magic, if they are not interbred with another species.[1]

History

In 1832, wizard Abel Treetops of Cincinnati claimed to have patented a method of taming Wampus cats for use as guards over wizarding houses. Treetops was exposed as a fraud when MACUSA raided his home and found him putting Engorgement Charms on Kneazles.[7]

During the Calamity in the 2010s, several Kneazle Foundables were guarded by Fire-breathing chicken Confoundables, which appeared throughout the Wizarding world. Volunteer members of the Statute of Secrecy Task Force had to liberate these Kneazles being provoked by these Fire-breathing chickens by using the Ebublio Jinx to trap the chickens and allow the Kneazle Foundables to return to their rightful place of origin.[8]

Known kneazles and part-kneazles

Kneazle HM

Some Hogwarts students owned Kneazles as pets

Pure kneazles

Half-kneazles

Behind the scenes

  • While their exact life expectancy is never stated, it is known that Hoppy, Milly and Mauler have lived with Newt and Tina from at least 1991 - 2017, at least 26 years, an age that would be considered very old if reached by a non-magical cat.

Appearances

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Kneazle

Kneazle in the Magical Menagerie in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
  2. ↑ Squibs, FAQ section, www.jkrowling.com
  3. ↑ Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 2 (A Peck of Owls)
  4. ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 5 (The Dementor)
  5. ↑ Writing by J. K. Rowling: "Wand Cores" at Wizarding World
  6. ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 19 (The Servant of Lord Voldemort)
  7. ↑ Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2017 edition)
  8. ↑ Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
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