On the occasion of Harry Potter’s birthday, we have prepared especially for you an overview of the most interesting and our favorite creatures that appeared in books and movies from the universe of the cult wizard.
Hypoglycemia
In the Harry Potter universe you will find quite a lot of creatures and monsters of magical origin – some are borrowed from one or another folklore, while others are characteristic only of this series. But whatever the case, there is plenty to choose from!
When asked about his favorite wizarding creature, I immediately think of the hippogriff. After all, Buckbeak’s storyline is quite central to the Prisoner of Azkaban , and it is in this volume that classes in caring for magical creatures begin, thanks to which we get to know more and more species. I remember that as a teenager I was thrilled with the concept of a griffin having part of a horse in it instead of a lion. My sympathy for them grew even more when it turned out that these animals cooperate with people only when a thread of mutual respect is established. They can’t be pushed around, no matter who our father is … right, Draco? – Krzysztof Dzieniszewski
Niuchacz
Niuchacze are magical creatures found in Great Britain. They love gold and all that glitters. For this reason, they are often used by goblins to find hidden treasures for them. They are extremely cute in appearance – black, fluffy with long snouts, they look like a cross between a mole and a platypus. They are also not dangerous, and can even charm a person with their behavior, so that he can take him with him. And while they are mild by nature and will not do physical harm, be careful. In order to search for trinkets, they can demolish the entire apartment. Later, however, they will make love again. Just like a cat that has just dropped your jewelry from the table or a dog after eating your slippers. And how not to love them?
Information about the puffers has already appeared in the fourth part of the Harry Potter adventures, the Goblet of Fire . It was then that Hagrid organized a competition for the fourth graders to find the treasures hidden around his hut. In the next volume, Lee Jordan has dropped the smoker into Umbridge’s office to have him smash him (another point to love these critters). Most people who did not return to the adventures of the young wizard too often probably do not remember these two episodes. Those who only watched the movies did not get to know these animals at all. Niuchacze also appeared in a few games, but also there, probably not much attention was paid to them. They only gained fame in 2016, when one of them appeared alongside Newt Scamander in the filmFantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them . Then, after the trailer, they gained a large group of fans. And rightly so! – Piotr Markiewicz
Testral
In my opinion, the Thestrals are one of the most interesting animals in the world of Harry Potter . Although all students have used their help to get to school since their sophomore year at Hogwarts, few realize it, and even fewer see it. Why is this happening?
The condition for seeing them is to witness someone’s death. Although the main character was with his mother when she was treated with the Avada Kedavra spell , the explanation is that he was too small to be aware of what happened. At the beginning of the fifth year, he is shocked when the carriages, which seem to magically move by themselves, are actually pulled by these amazing animals. Their looks may scare you off, but they are cute in my opinion. They resemble a pegasus skeleton covered with black leather, have white, empty eyes, and instead of feathers on their wings, a membrane resembling that of bats. They are carnivorous, but harmless unless provoked.
The Thestrals become the heroes of the lesson on magical animals, although most students only see meat disappearing into the air, and then help Harry reach the Ministry of Magic, although part of the group still does not see them. They are very smart and will deliver their rider wherever he wants to go (such an improved GPS). Their uniqueness is also evidenced by the fact that only one and the most powerful wand, one of the Insignia created by Death itself, has a thestral hair as its core. – Katarzyna Satława
Sowa Hedwiga
Harry’s faithful companion, which he received as a gift purchased at the Eeylop Mall by Rubeus Hagrid. Hedwig was a snow owl of light color. She had a gentle and calm disposition. Like other owls from the world, Joanne Kathleen Rowling – in addition to accompanying Harry – delivered the mail. Hedwig was with Harry for 6 years – from 1991, the moment Hagrid bought her, until 1996 and the Battle of the Seven Potters, in which she suffered a tragic death.
I was probably not the only one who wanted to be the guardian of an owl such as Hedwig, while learning about the world of magic and wizardry. She was not only exceptionally beautiful, but also helpful in delivering messages between the heroes of the series. – Kamil Sawicki
Catalan fireball
Probably this name doesn’t tell you much. I’m a fan of the wizarding world of JK Rowling, but not enough to soak up all the news as I do with the DC Comics. However, sometimes it happens that something will interest me strongly, especially if it is related to my second home – the Iberian Peninsula. Especially if it is a dragon, as hellishly temperamental as the people of Spain.
Well, the Fireball comes from Catalonia, the region of the Kingdom of Spain that I have the least sympathy for, but it is the Catalans who have their fiery beast. The existence of this species was only shown on the notes page of the book Dragon Breeding for Pleasure and Profit , which appeared on the official JK Rowling website. As can be seen, the dragon has a doggy face with a badly burnt tip. In the wizarding world, the magizoologist Newt Scamander was a famous researcher of this unusual animal. According to him, there were only ten known breeds of dragons, which suggests that the Catalan creature could have become extinct by the 1990s, although now some individuals may appear … – Bartosz Stuła
A shy man
We meet this extremely interesting creature, resembling sticks or Baby Groot, in the first part of Fantastic Beasts. On the screen, we mainly observe Pickett, who was Newt Scamander’s favorite and was a habitual in his jacket. His skills also slightly resemble those of one of the Guardians of the Galaxy, thanks to which he can break out of many oppressions of his guardian. According to the words of one of the characters, it is also a very expensive creature on the black market, because it is great for thefts. – Mateusz Michałek