Questions tagged [magical-creatures]
Refers to the large group of creatures based in magic in mythology, fantasy, and science fiction, such as elves, dwarves, and unicorns. Not to be confused with aliens.
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Would a portrait of a boggart show the viewer's deepest fear?
We know that the portraits at Hogwarts of people/animals (and to a certain extent, all magical pictures) have a level of intelligence/sentience. For example, the Fat Lady, all the previous Headmasters,...
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What creatures can apparate?
It's known that House elves can apparate without a wand. Wizards can do it but usually with a wand. Are there any other creatures able to apparate?
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Why didn't Newt Scamander just release the Thunderbird the moment he arrived in New York City?
We only learn of Newt Scamander's purpose in going to New York City when he and Jacob enter the suitcase. His entire purpose is to bring a Thunderbird named Frank to Arizona.
Newt says in a bit of ...
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Does the Crumple-Horned Snorkack exist?
The Crumple-Horned Snorkack is one of various weird and wacky things which Luna Lovegood believes in and most people (especially the ever-rational Hermione) don't. Now we know that Luna is a bit ... ...
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Why doesn't the Pukwudgie appear in the updated version of the "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" textbook?
The textbook that the Fantastic Beasts movie was based off of recently got an update, adding six new creatures and a new foreword. The symbols of three of the Ilvermorny Houses - Thunderbird, Horned ...
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Why don't they use beasts in Defense Against the Dark Arts subject?
In the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them movie, Newt Scamander defeated and captured
one of the most powerful dark wizards of all time, who was unstoppable at the time even by dozens of Aurors ...
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Do you only need to bow once when meeting a hippogriff?
Like, you meet a Hippogriff, you bow, you come and pet him and everything's fine. But if you see the same Hippogriff again later, do you have to bow again or is it only necessary to do it once and the ...
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Did Newt Scamander capture his creatures against their will?
If they liked being with him, then why would they try to escape all the time?
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Do any of the non-human characters in Harry Potter have surnames?
It strikes me that non-humans occupy a rather subservient position in the universe of Harry Potter, at least as far as their names go. The human characters (Muggles and magicians alike) are typically ...
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Are werewolves in the Forbidden Forest consistent with later explanations on werewolves?
In the Philosopher's Stone, Harry, Hermione, Neville and Draco are punished and have to assist Hagrid in his search for a dying unicorn.
Malfoy mentions that according to rumors, there are werewolves ...
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Basilisk birth and rarity [duplicate]
Why are Basilisks so rare if they are born from such common conditions? (A Chicken egg and a Toad sitting on top whilst hatching) A simple charm should keep the Toad stationary you'd have thought?
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Why does the Obscurus not appear in the textbook?
In the film version of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, the main story revolves around a creature called an Obscurus. Now without giving too much of the story away, Mr. Scamander has ...
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What is the name of these creatures in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?
There are creatures I cannot identify in Deathly Hallows, when Harry is looking for Rowena Ravenclaw's Diadem.
I haven't been able to find the name of these creatures anywhere.
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What species are treated at St. Mungo's?
Who can be admitted to St Mungo's Hospital for Magical Maladies and Injuries?
Does the hospital admit non-human creatures? Does the hospital even have healers who are qualified to treat house elves, ...
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What creature is this? (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)
The following quote is from an answer for the question 'What are all the magical creatures/Beasts in Newt Scamander's suitcase?' in the Movies & TV SE:
Newt is seen bottle-feeding a ...
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