Registry: Exploration was the name given to a section of the Registry by members of the Statute of Secrecy Task Force used to record common Foundable that appeared in the world during the Calamity. This section was divided into ten subsections - families. Like all Foundables, Trace Encounter Foundables were magical imprints of people and places from the past and present that were created by the Calamity.[1]
Abraxan is a breed of large, powerful winged horses with a palomino colouring. A team of Abraxan winged horses were used to transport a carriage filled with Beauxbatons students to Hogwarts for the Triwizard Tournament of 1994.
Buckbeak was a Hippogriff saved by Harry Potter from an unfair execution. Buckbeak was instrumental in enabling Sirius Black to escape the Dementors and leave Hogwarts.
Half-Giant, gamekeeper, and Professor of Care of Magical Creatures, Rubeus Hagrid has an affinity for tea, gardening, and magical creatures (especially of the extremely dangerous variety). He is rarely seen without his faithful boarhound, Fang, by his side.
Native to Norway, young Norwegian Ridgebacks develop the skill to breathe fire earlier than any other dragon breed. Hagrid illegally hatched a baby Norwegian Ridgeback, Norberta, who was eventually raised in a dragon sanctuary.
An excellent pet for any witch or wizard, Kneazles are magical felines with a high intelligence and the ability to detect suspicious people. They are often bred with normal housecats, as purebred Kneazles require a special license to own.
Hippogriffs build nests upon the ground for their young where they lay a single large, fragile egg which hatches within a remarkable 24 hours. Infant Hippogriffs can fly within a week of hatching.
The Monster Book of Monsters is an incredibly vicious fanged textbook used by Rubeus Hagrid when he taught Care of Magical Creatures. Opening the book requires that the user tame it by gently stroking its spine.
A Hippogriff is a flying magical creature with the head, talons, and wings of an eagle, and body, tail, and rear end of a horse. Hippogriffs are native to Europe and can make noble companions if shown the right level of respect.
Firenze is a Centaur who lives within the Forbidden Forest. He briefly broke with Centaur tradition and taught Divination at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry before eventually returning to his colony following the Battle of Hogwarts.
Unicorn foals are initially gold in colour before turning silver and then white as they mature. Unicorns inhabit the forests of Europe and their horn, blood, and hair all have coveted magical properties.
A popular pet for wizarding children, a Puffskein is a docile magical creature covered in fur. They are easy to care for, and have no objection to being cuddled or thrown about.
Dragon mothers are extremely protective of their eggs, breathing fire on them to keep them warm and incubate their young. Dragon Eggs are classified as Class A Non-Tradeable Material.
Blast-Ended Skrewts, controversially bred by Rubeus Hagrid, are a cross between Manticores and Fire Crabs. Aggressive and ill-tempered, male Blast-Ended Skrewts have stingers, while the females have suckers in order to suck blood.
The Cerberus are incredibly rare magical creatures native to the Greek isles. Essentially a very large three-headed dog, they are fearsome creatures who can be overcome by lulling them to sleep using music. A mature Cerberus named Fluffy was once utilised by Albus Dumbledore to protect the Philosopher's Stone at Hogwarts castle.
This dog-sized winged fury is a baby Chinese Fireballdragon. Its name is derived from the creature's penchant for breathing fire from its mouth and nose. Fireballs are known for their red/gold colouring and gold spikes that ring the back of their skulls. As with all Dragons they are not - under any circumstances - recommended as pets. Fireballs are extremely dangerous, feeding on most mammals, including humans.
The Baby Mooncalf, much like it's full grown counterpart, only ventures from its burrow during the full moon. Infant Mooncalfs are known to be elusive - often hiding in tall grass and eluding prying eyes. Mooncalf dung harvested at night is used to make magical plants grow faster.
There are many documented breeds of Troll in the wizarding world. This is an infant Mountain Troll, notable for his delightfully daft expression and unusual size-to-strength ratio. Wizards have managed to train some Troll breeds to do specific, low-variability tasks (like standing guard). Some believe that training Trolls when they are young makes this training easier, but this theory fell into dispute following Roger "the Master of Trolls" Handlebaum's very public demise in 2003 in Las Vegas.
One of the most truly wondrous magical creatures on this earth is the magnificent and (quite possibly) eternal Phoenix. Very few of these incredible birds have ever been tamed (if that is even the correct term). Given that a Phoenix lives, dies and is reborn a common philsophical argument exists throughout the wizarding world: what then makes a Baby Phoenix? Despite being tiny and clearly infantile, they are most certainly older and wiser than most living things. This quandary vexes even the most astute wizarding scholars.
Relentlessly guarded by Dementors, Azkaban is a fortress prison for witches and wizards. The Dementors feed on every happy thought, leaving prisoners nothing more than an empty shell, devoid of hope, rendering escape nearly impossible.
Magick Moste Evile was written by Godelot, one-time owner of the Elder Wand. Despite being a detailed exploration of the Dark Arts, it has no relevant information regarding Horcruxes. It will, however, emit a ghostly wail when slammed shut.
Best friend of thieves and plunderers, a Hand of Glory is a shrivelled up hand that gives light only to the one who holds it, even in complete darkness.
Flesh-Eating Slugs are a breed of magical garden slugs, commonly found in Great Britain. Their mucus has a corrosive effect on the skin, and it is recommended to use a specialised repellent to deal with these pests.
A pair of Vanishing Cabinets allow for travel between two places. However, travel is only possible if both cabinets remain intact. Draco Malfoy famously used one to travel between Knockturn Alley and Hogwarts.
Neighbouring the bustling marketplace of Diagon Alley, Knockturn Alley features niche stores that sell artefacts and supplies for Dark magic. Knockturn Alley has a reputation for being frequented by the less savoury members of the wizarding world.
Swooping Evils are large flying magical creatures, and practice a form of encephalophagy - they are known to feed off of brains. It is recommended that only skilled magizoologists handle Swooping Evils.
Hags are beings that feast on children and appear as very old, ugly witches. Possessing very rudimentary magic, hags have appeared in Muggle fairy tales as a wholly stereotypical and unenlightened depiction of a “witch”.
Thestrals are gaunt, ghostly winged horses with leathery bat-like wings and reptilian facial features, invisible to all except those who have witnessed death. Excellent mounts, they can travel at incredible speed and cover vast distances.
Ministry Executioners are tasked with executing magical creatures that have been deemed too dangerous by the Ministry of Magic. Walden Macnair, a Ministry executioner was famously tasked with the execution of Buckbeak the Hippogriff.
The Magic is Might statue, a tribute to blood purity within the wizarding world, replaced the Fountain of Magical Brethren in the Ministry's atrium during Lord Voldemort's brief reign. It depicted the superiority of wizards and witches over Muggles.
Tom Riddle Snr. was buried in Little Hangleton graveyard after he was murdered by his son - Lord Voldemort. His bones were later exhumed and used in Lord Voldemort's resurrection.
Tom Riddle's mother died shortly after giving birth to him at Wool's Orphanage. Albus Dumbledore recognised his magical potential and offered Tom a place at Hogwarts. The talented, disturbed youngster would grow up to become the notorious Lord Voldemort.
Lord Voldemort was one of the most powerful and dangerous Dark wizards of all time, obsessed with finding the key to immortality. A portrait is regarded as only a representation of the living subject as seen by the artist.
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Hogwarts Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom
A Boggart is an amorphous shape-shifting creature that changes into whatever the viewer's worst fear is. Wizards are encouraged to approach a Boggart in a group, as the Boggart will be unable to focus on a single victim.
An expert in Transfiguration, Minerva McGonagall has been at Hogwarts for several decades and has earned a reputation as a strict but fair educator. She is one of only seven legally registered Animagi from the last century.
A former student of Hogwarts, Myrtle Warren was killed under mysterious circumstances in a Hogwarts girls' bathroom. She now haunts the same lavatory, often heard moaning and sobbing all the way down the hall.
The resident poltergeist at Hogwarts - Peeves has haunted the castle since its very inception. Relentlessly mischievous, he shows little respect for students, but has shown affinity for student troublemakers like Fred and George Weasley.
Every school year, the four Hogwarts Houses compete against one another to win the highly coveted House Cup, a prestigious honour awarded to the Hogwarts House that earns the most points throughout the year.
Unlike the other founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, who were highly selective of the students admitted to their houses, Helga Hufflepuff accepted anyone who wished to learn. She valued above all others the traits of determination and loyalty.
One of the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Rowena Ravenclaw valued intelligence and wit among the students selected for her house. The only known relic of Ravenclaw is a diadem said to enchance the wearer's cleverness.
One of the most talented wizards of the time, Salazar Slytherin was among the four founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. For his house, he sought out students who exhibited cunning and ambition - and whose magical ancestry was purest.
It is said that when the four founders were seeking a location to build their school of magic, Rowena Ravenclaw had a vision of a warty hog that guided her to a cliff overlooking a lake. Thus, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry found its home - and its name.
Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes stocks a variety of magical fireworks in their shop at 93 Diagon Alley. Some varieties have been charmed, including those that multiply every time one attempts to Vanish them or others that explode when struck by a stunning spell.
Caretaker Argus Filch and his catMrs Norris can be spotted lurking the halls of Hogwarts, on the lookout for any misbehaving students and complaining about Peeves the Poltergeist. Filch happily issues write-ups for any number of transgressions.
Harry received his owl Hedwig as a birthday gift from Hagrid. She remained his loyal companion throughout his years at Hogwarts, delivering his mail and keeping Harry company when he was sent back to the Dursley's home every summer.
Harry Potter spent his early childhood with his Muggle relatives, the Dursleys. It wasn't until he turned eleven that he discovered he was actually one of the most famous wizards alive - having survived Lord Voldemort's Killing Curse.
Severus Snape was the Potions Master at Hogwarts. While he posed as a Death Eater, Snape was secretly working with Dumbledore as a spy, infiltrating Lord Voldemort's inner circle and eventually guiding Harry in his fight against the Dark Lord.
Professor Filius Flitwickenchanted a flock of winged, flying keys, as a means of protecting the Philosopher's Stone. By obscuring which key was the “right” one, he hoped to discourage potential thieves.
Born to a pair of Muggledentists, Hermione Granger was a highly accomplished witch during her time at Hogwarts. She excelled in nearly every subject and mastered magic and Potions that were considered too advanced for someone her age.
Wizard Chess is an enchanted form of Muggle chess, except the game pieces move on their own and attack the opposing player's pieces when capturing. Pieces may offer advice to players they don't trust.
The youngest boy of the Weasley family, Ron befriended Harry Potter in their first year at Hogwarts. Ron helped Harry throughout his ordeal against Lord Voldemort, eventually acquitting himself well in the Battle of Hogwarts.
Former Hogwarts HeadmasterAlbus Dumbledore was one of the most accomplished wizards of his time, serving as Harry Potter's mentor during Harry's time in school. Dumbledore was a beloved educator, impacting generations of young witches and wizards with his wisdom and guidance.
A seemingly-innocent piece of parchment, this list of signatures contained a powerful curse that would punish any member who divulged the secrets of Dumbledore's Army.
Although Parvati was keen to dance with Harry at the Yule Ball opening ceremony, it would prove to be the only dance that the pair would share. When Harry expressed disinterest in the festivities, she left him to mope with Ron and joined a Durmstrang student on the dance floor.
Although Viktor had no shortage of potential dates to the Yule Ball, it was Hermione who caught his eye. He spent weeks working up the nerve to ask her out, finally finding an opportunity while she studied in the Hogwarts Library.
Communication across all department of the British Ministry of Magic is facilitated by Interdepartmental Memos: purple self-propelled paper aeroplanes. The previous communication solution - owls - were replaced after realising the mess made from their droppings.
The Daily Prophet is the only official wizarding news outlet in Britain, and its two editions are delivered daily to witches and wizards via owl. Closely linked to the British Ministry of Magic, some claim the paper shows an occasional bias.
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Ministry Official's Cubicle
The Ministry of Magic serves as the primary governing body within the United Kingdom. Ministers work for the Ministry doing all sorts of crucial jobs, from law enforcement to research and education to traditional governance.
The Ministry of Magic has hundreds of employees in varying capacities, but an overarching priority for every member is the enforcement of the Statute of Secrecy. Signed in 1692, the statute has successfully kept the magical and Muggle worlds separate.
These orbs are a means of keeping a record of prophecies made by Seers, kept within the Department of Mysteries at the Ministry of Magic. An orb can only be found and collected by the person who is the subject of the prophecy itself.
A portal between the world of the living and the dead, the Veil resides within the Death Chamber inside the Ministry of Magic's secretive Department of Mysteries. Once one crosses the threshold into the Veil, there is no return.
This fountain features five golden statues representing a wizard, witch, Goblin, Centaur, and House-Elf. Located in the atrium of the Ministry of Magic, it depicts the bond between all magical beings and beasts.
Goblins are proud magical beings that are known for their work with metals, particularly silver. They believe that an object's true owner is the one who makes it, not who purchases it. Gringotts Wizarding Bank is run by Goblins.
The Tank of Brains is located within the Department of Mysteries at the British Ministry of Magic. When disturbed, the brains within the tank are capable of emitting dangerous tendrils of thought which are powerful enough to suffocate a human.
Before becoming a world-renowned Magizoologist and author of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Newt Scamander worked at the British Ministry of Magic’s Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures. His extensive knowledge of beasts and the unique bonds that he was capable of forming with them led to a series of rapid promotions within the department.
One of the greatest Aurors to ever live, Alastor “Mad-Eye” Moody was responsible for apprehending a considerable number of Dark Wizards at great cost to himself - losing a leg, a part of his nose and (most famously) an eye in the process.
The Visitor's Entrance to the British Ministry of Magic is accessed through a worn phone box located on an unremarkable London street. To access the Ministry, one must dial 62442 inside the booth.
Part of the Wizengamot's function is to act as high court for the British Wizarding community. The accusation chair binds the accused to its seat during trial using unbreakable magical chains.
Graphorns are large, aggressive hump-backed creatures native to the mountains of Europe, whose horns are a highly sought-after Potions ingredient. In 1926Newt Scamander was known to have the last breeding pair of Graphorns, working toward a re-population strategy.
Nifflers can have large litters of up to 8 babies, which can come in a variety of different colours, ranging from the typical black to brown & white, grey & white, and tricolour. They are born with an instinctive love for anything shiny or glittery.
Nifflers are adorable creatures with a love for shiny objects, but can be quite mischievous if left unattended. Their ability to find valuable metals is often used by wizards as a means of tracking down treasure.
Billywigs are an insect native to Australia. Their stings cause giddiness and levitation and too many stings can cause this levitation to last for days on end. Their stingers are coveted for use in several Potions.
Mooncalves are extremely shy creatures that only leave their burrows during a full moon. It is believed that their dung, when harvested before sunrise, will make magical plants grow stronger.
Pickett is Newt Scamander's beloved Bowtruckle companion. Strong minded and determined, Pickett can frequently be found in the top pocket of Scamander's coat due to his attachment issues.
Bowtruckles are tiny tree-dwelling creatures that have the appearance of a twig, which allows them to camouflage with their surroundings. Considered to be tree guardians, they favour trees that can be used to create wands.
Erumpents are large, dangerous creatures with an extremely thick hide that can repel most spells, and a horn that contains a liquid that can explode. Erumpent horns, tail and exploding fluid are highly sought after.
Peaceful, primate-like creatures who are found in the Far East, Demiguises can make themselves invisible, and their hair can be used to weave Invisibility Cloaks. Demiguises have precognitive sight so that the only way to catch them is to do something completely unpredictable.
Murtlaps are sea creatures whose flesh has magical properties. Tentacles can be eaten to improve resistance to jinxes, while pickled and strained Murtlap is used in a common home remedy to treat cuts and abrasions.
Mountain Trolls are the largest breed of troll (some weighing as much as a tonne) and, while they are the most aggressive, they remain relatively unintelligent. They can be easily out-smarted and defeated by most capable wizards.
Thunderbirds are massive birds that are highly sensitive to danger and have the power to ofcreate storms as they fly. They are native to the deserts of America and their feathers have been used in wandmaking.
The Unicorn is a magical white horse featuring a single horn upon its head. They possess magical properties: Unicorn hair used in wands cores tend to produce the most consistent magic while Unicorn Blood is said to lengthen one's lifespan.
Occamy eggs are made of pure silver, and are protected vigilantly by adult Occamy. Aside from their pure value as an ore, the eggs are an essential ingredient for the PotionFelix Felicis, making the eggs incredibly valuable.
Occamy are winged serpents that are choranaptyxic - able to grow or shrink to fit into any available size. Occamy are native to Asia and are protective of their eggs, which are made of silver and therefore immensely valuable.
A messy children's game similar to marbles where, when a player loses a point, a gobstone will spray putrid liquid on the player. Despite its reputation as a children's game, the Gobstones World Championship is taken very seriously by afficionados.
Quaffles are 12 inch, red, oddly-shaped leather balls that are thrown through large hoops in order to score points in Quidditch. Each time a Quaffle is thrown through a hoop, the throwing team scores 10 points.
Similar to a Muggle megaphone, this megaphone is enchanted to amplify sound even further than its Muggle counterpart. Magical megaphones can fill large areas with sound and are a favoured method of amplification at wizarding sporting events.
Since 1473 the Quidditch World Cup has been the wizarding world's premier international sporting event. Held every four years, national teams from across the globe battle for the prestigious title of world champions.
The Chudley Cannons were a once dominant Quidditch team that has endured a long period of failure. In 1972 the team motto changed from “We Shall Conquer” to “Let's all just keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best”.
Bludgers are 10-inch iron balls that magically fly about a Quidditch pitch, knocking players from their brooms. Two Beaters - players equipped with iron bats - spend the match protecting their Teammates by knocking bludgers away.
The smallest ball in Quidditch, the autonomously flying Golden Snitch is worth 150 points and immediately ends the match when caught. Each team has a single Seeker and they are the only players allowed to capture the Golden Snitch.
Long-shot Ron Weasley was appointed Keeper of Gryffindor's Quidditch team after an uneven tryout during his fifth year at Hogwarts. He eventually overcame his limitations and helped them win the Quidditch Cup that same year.
To be closer to the competition, the wooden seating towers of the HogwartsQuidditch Pitch loom high above the ground. The stands in between are decorated with the house colours and mascots of the two teams participating in the match.
In Quidditch, Beaters use these magically reinforced bats to redirect the animated iron Bludgers away from their fellow Teammates and (preferably) towards the rival team. Bludgers were once made of rock, but their tendency to shatter inspired a redesign.
Exploding Snap is a popular card game where the cards periodically explode in the players' hands. The game can be played solo or in groups and is mildly dangerous. It features alternative rulesets such as a Bavarian Rules variant.
The Goblet of Fire is used to select champions representing each of the three wizarding schools that participate in the dangerous Triwizard Tournament. Once chosen, champions are magically bound to compete in the tournament, and cannot withdraw.
Quidditch Through the Ages is the definitive source for the history, rules, and evolution of the wizarding sport. Hogwarts's copy is protected by a Thief's Curse, due to its popularity among students.
When Seamus tried out for Chaser of the Gryffindor Quidditch team, he was ultimately out-flown and outscored by Dean Thomas. Despite some ill feelings over his failure to make the team, Seamus continued to be an ardent supporter.
Although he was never much of an athlete himself, Neville was a proud supporter of the Gryffindor Quidditch team, both as a student and later as a professor.
Despite belonging to Ravenclaw House, Luna was happy to show support for the Gryffindor Quidditch team when they faced Slytherin. Her lion hat quickly gained notoriety for its quirky appearance and realistic roar that could be heard over the cheering crowd.
Rolanda Hooch was the flying teacher, Quidditch referee and coach Hogwarts. Despite fierce rivalries between teams, she insisted on sportsmanlike conduct in all matches that she officiated.
Draco Malfoy became Slytherin team Seeker in his second year at Hogwarts. Despite accusations of buying his way onto the team, Draco acquitted himself well on the pitch and remained Slytherin's Seeker for years to come.
Instead of telling time, the Weasleys Clock keeps track of the whereabouts of all the members of the Weasley family, including such locations as “work”, “school”, and “mortal danger”.
Though it appears as just a small glass ball, the Remembrall fills with bright red smoke to indicate to its owner that they have forgotten something of importance. It does not, however, remind the user what specifically has been forgotten.
Forbidden from doing magic, it is rumoured that remnants of Hagrid's wand are concealed within his ever-present pink umbrella. Hagrid lost his privilege to do magic when he was expelled from Hogwarts and his wand was snapped in two.
Created by Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, Decoy Detonators are used to create annoyingly loud, explosive diversions. When dropped, the Detonators walk away and then loudly explode, spewing putrid black smoke to distract anyone nearby.
The Mirror of Erised shows the deepest, most desperate desires of those who look into it. The visions within the mirror have been known to cause madness in those who could not separate what was real from what was not.
A Pensieve is a shallow basin filled with a cloud-like silvery substance where a wizard's memories can be stored, sifted through and examined in a perfect reproduction of the memory.
Created by Nicolas Flamel, the Philosopher's Stone is capable of indefinitely extending the lifespan of those who use it. The Stone was kept within Hogwarts for safe-keeping, until an attempt to steal it forced Flamel to destroy the Stone for good.
The titular eye of Mad-Eye Moody is capable of seeing through anything, including solid wood and the back of his head. It was stolen by Dolores Umbridge following Moody's death and used to monitor her subordinates at the Ministry of Magic.
Time-Turners are magical objects that can send the wearer back in time. They are one of the most regulated magical objects in the wizarding world, as disturbing the natural order of time is remarkably dangerous and often has dire consequences.
This Opal Necklace has a deadly curse placed upon it. The necklace has killed nineteen Muggles, and badly injured a young witch, Katie Bell. Even barely touching the necklace can cause the curse to spread, sending its victims into agonising pain.
Designed for the Quidditch aficionado, Omnioculars not only magnify the view, but they can slow down and repeat the action in a detailed play-by-play breakdown.
Dirigible plums are orange fruits that grow upside down on a bush, appearing to float in the air. They are believed to enhance the “ability to accept the extraordinary” within those who consume them.
A delightful music box, featuring a dancing troll. Some music boxes have been known to be enchanted, causing whoever listens to its sinister, tinkling tune to fall asleep.
In his search for the Philosopher's Stone, Professor Quirinus Quirrell enchanted a harp to play on its own to induce Fluffy the Cerberus into sleep. Quirrell was then able to sneak past the sleeping beast.
Also known by Seers as “The Orb”, crystal balls are used for divination purposes. According to Professor Sybill Trelawney, crystal gazing is a refined art, and not all wizarding students are able to see anything.
The Whomping Willow is a particularly violent tree planted on the grounds of Hogwarts. Its limbs attack anything that crosses its path, and it was planted right over a secret passage to the Shrieking Shack in Hogsmeade.
The Knight Bus is a magical triple-decker bus that provides emergency transport for stranded members of the wizarding world. Capable of extraordinarily fast travel, the haphazard way the bus manoeuvres through traffic gives passengers a truly unique experience.
The giant Grawp is the half-brother of Rubeus Hagrid. At sixteen feet tall, he was considered too small for a giant, and was abandoned by his mother. Hagrid took care of him instead, and hid him within the Forbidden Forest.
Arthur Weasley enchanted a Muggle car to fly. After they missed the train to Hogwarts, the car was “borrowed” by Harry and Ron so they wouldn't be late. They accidentally flew the car directly into the Whomping Willow upon their arrival.
After being held for twelve years under false accusations, Sirius Black was the first wizard to ever escape from Azkaban Prison by squeezing through his cell's bars in his Animagus form.
Howlers are magical letters that, when opened, read aloud the writer's message - usually at a very high volume. They are typically used as a form of punishment and they increase in intensity the longer they remain sealed.
Foe-Glass is a type of Dark Detector. Enemies of the owner of the glass appear as shadows, but become clearer as they get closer to the owner's location.
Mandrakes are magical plants coveted by Potion masters. When pulled from the soil, they cry out. Cries from a mature Mandrake are fatal, and even a seedling's wail can knock a wizard unconscious unless earmuffs are worn during re-potting.
An abnormally large combat helmet, fit for a giant. The great Giant Wars took place before the end of the nineteenth century, and the conflict is an O.W.L-Level subject matter in the History of Magic curriculum.
This box of magical sweets was devised by the Weasley twins to make you ill enough to get out of class, but well again for your afternoon activities. Box Contains: Fainting Fancies, Fever Fudge, Nosebleed Nougat and Puking Pastille. (Manufacturer's warning: take in singulsr doses, if you know what's good for you.)
Prankster and entrepreneur George Weasley founded the highly successful Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes joke shop with his brother Fred. After Fred's untimely death, a third Weasley brother, Ron, joined the business.
Together with his brother George, Fred Weasley invented magical mischief-making products while at Hogwarts. Eventially, the twins turned the entreprise into a business with the opening of Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes.
During his ears at Hogwarts, Lee became a close friend (and pranking accomplice) of Fred and George Weasley. He eagerly assisted the twins in the development and testing of Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes prototype products.
These double-ended, colour-coded chews are designed to induce and alleviate vomiting, allowing the consumer to convincingly feign illness to avoid unwanted obligations.
Pixies are small, mischievous flying creatures with blue skin that adore practical jokes and tricks. They are incredibly strong, able to lift people off of the ground by themselves.
Centaurs are half-human, half-horse creatures that are gifted in Divination. They are proud and territorial by nature, and have an aversion to being “used” by wizardkind in any capacity, as it is seen as an insult and betrayal of their kind.
The bow and arrow are a common weapon among forest-dwelling creatures such as Centaur and Pukwudgie. Some Centaur-constructed bows have been known to be made from the wood of an oak tree endemic to the Forbidden Forest of Hogwarts.
A Werewolf is a human being who transforms into a wolf during the full moon. While a bite from a Werewolf in wolf form passes on the lycanthropy to its victim, an attack from an untransformed Werewolf has relatively minor side effects.
Often mistaken for Fairies, Doxies are small flying pests that can infest draperies. They are annoying, featuring two rows of sharp, venomous teeth. Doxycide is used to remove the pests from an infected residence.
Most commonly found in North America, Horned Serpents are highly sought after for the jewel inlaid in their foreheads, believed to grant flight and invisibility. Their horns have magical properties and can be used for the core of wands.
Once native to Western Europe, the Horned Serpent was hunted to extinction there. Today, breeding Horned Serpents may still be found in the wilds of North America and Asia.
Leprechauns are six-inch-tall magical creatures native to Ireland. Pranksters by nature, they take great pleasure in attracting Muggles' attention, and are capable of creating gold coins that disappear after a few hours.
Erklings are elfish creatures who use their alluring cackle to attract their prey. Human children are susceptible to this sound and are often the unfortunate targets of Erkling attacks.
The Antipodean Opaleye is so named for its multi-hued, pupil-less eyes and shimmering scales. The New Zealand native dragon uncommonly prefers valleys to mountains and exhibits little aggression toward humans.
Sometimes known as the Liondragon, the Chinese Fireball is highly aggressive and considers humans to be a favourite food source. Despite its ferocity, it is more tolerant than other dragon species, sometimes sharing its territory with one or two others.
The smallest and swiftest of the dragon species, the Peruvian Vipertooth has short horns and venomous fangs used to subdue its prey. It is especially aggressive toward humans, which it considers part of its preferred diet alongside goats and cows.
Among the least troublesome of the dragon species, the Common Welsh Green nests in remote, mountainous areas far from human populations. However, the Ilfracombe Incident of 1932, in which a lone Welsh Green panicked a group of Muggle sunbathers, proves that even relatively docile dragons require careful management.
The fanatical followers of Lord Voldemort, known as Death Eaters, joined his cause for a variety of reasons - some shared his views on blood purity and wizarding superiority, while others relished the opportunity to commit acts of violence and oppression.
Isolated on an island somewhere in the North Sea, the fortress prison of Azkaban holds the wizarding world's most dangerous criminals. Despite its remote location and intense security, a handful of breakout attempts have been successful.
With three heads and thrice the usual number of teeth, the Three-Headed Dog is an effective - and intimidating - guard. For a time, the only known Philosopher's Stone was guarded by one such beast.
Dementors are dark creatures of indeterminate origin who feed on human happiness. Dementors are capable of sucking a person's soul from their body using the "Dementor's Kiss", leaving behind a soul-less shell. It is known as a fate worse than death.
After enchanting her No-Maj boyfriend Jacob and whisking him to London where they could legally marry, Queenie was distraught when Newtbroke the spell. Heartbroken over the resulting argument with Jacob, she was vulnerable to the influence of Gellert Grindelwald.
The Leucrotta is a large, cloven-hooved beast with a passing resemblence to a moose. It is capable of stretching is jaws wide enough that a full-grown human can fit inside.
Once mistakenly believed to be an omen of death, the Augurey's cry in fact portends the approach of rain. This innate weather-sensing ability has led to the Augurey's popularity as a forecaster in wizarding households.
