Snallygaster

Snallygaster
Species information
Related to	Occamy
Native to	United States of America
Mortality	Mortal
Distinction	Part-bird and part-reptile Resembles dragons Serrated steel fangs to pierce prey Naturally curious nature Bulletproof hide
Ministry of Magic Classification	Beast XXXX
Status	Extant

"Once believed to be a type of dragon, this bird—reptile hybrid has found its way onto the pages of many a Muggle newspaper."

— Description

The Snallygaster is a dragon-like magical beast known to exist in the New World. It has been featured in many Muggle newspapers and is so well-known that it competes with the Loch Ness Monster.

Description

The part-bird, part-reptile is a distant relative of the Occamy. It cannot breathe fire unlike the dragon, but uses fangs made of serrated steel to slice through its prey. It is naturally curious and has a bulletproof hide. Snallygaster heartstrings can be used as Wand cores.

History

Around 1620, Isolt Sayre and the Pukwudgie, William took trips together to observe these creatures and fought a Snallygaster. Snallygaster heartstrings can be used as a wand core, as evidenced by Isolt Sayre and James Steward when they created wands for early Ilvermorny students.

Its natural curiosity, coupled with a bulletproof hide has led it to repeatedly threaten the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy. The Snallygaster has appeared in Muggle newspapers so often that it competes with the Loch Ness Monster for the title of 'Most Publicity-Hungry Beast.' Starting in 1949, the Snallygaster Protection League has been stationed in Maryland to Obliviate Muggles who see it.

Behind the scenes

• The snallygaster is a mythical creature believed to exist in the vicinity of Maryland in the United States of America. Its reputation for appearing in Muggle news reports may refer to hoax perpetrated in 1909 by a local newspaper that grew popular enough to elicit responses from the Smithsonian Institution and U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt.

Appearances

• Pottermore (First appearance)
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (2017 edition)
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery (Mentioned only)