Toads are ordinary, non-magical creatures popularly known among Muggles as well as wizards and witches. Although they do not have magical abilities they are useful to perform spells on or test potions on, such as when Professor Flitwick made Neville Longbottom's toad, Trevor, fly around his classroom to demonstrate levivation spells. Neville's toad, Trevor, was also subject to a shrinking solution Neville made in potions, and was successfully turned into a tadpoal.
Toads are one of the three animals students at Hogwarts are allowed to have at the school along with owls and cats. Toads appeared to be the least popular choice of pet, and Rubeus Hagrid said they went out of style years before 1991.
Neville Longbottom had a toad named Trevor for at least part of his time at Hogwarts, beginning in his first year at the school.
Dolores Umbridge was described as resembling a toad in appearance and mannerisms.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince