Pogrebin

Pogrebin
Species information
Native to	Russia
Height of average adult	1 foot
Mortality	Mortal
Distinction	Hairy Oversized grey head Attracted to and attacks humans
Affiliation	Dark Arts
Ministry of Magic Classification	Beast XXX
Status	Extant

The Pogrebin was a foot-tall Russian demon with a hairy body and a large grey head.

Description

The Pogrebin was attracted to humans, and enjoyed tailing them. When a human being tailed turned around, the Pogrebin would crouch down, and, because of its large head, resemble a rock. If the beast managed to tail a human for a few hours, a sense of despair and futility would wash over the human. When the victim sat or sank to its knees to weep at the pointlessness of it all, the Pogrebin would attack and attempt to devour them. Fortunately, the Pogrebin could be fought off with simple dark charms, Stunning Spells, or kicking.

Etymology

The Pogrebin's name likely stems from the Russian verb погребать [pogrebat'], "to bury", due to its effect on human emotions.

Appearances

• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (First appearance)
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Illustrated Edition
• Pottermore (Mentioned only)
• Wizarding World (Mentioned only)