Creatures for Sale

[Lynnie Carver]

Creatures for Sale

BUGS

Bicorn

Horn of this creature is used as a potion ingredient. The name "bicorn" suggests a creature with two horns, black beady eyes and a dark brown round body. The Bicorn is a mythical demonic creature which eats human flesh, it's around the size of an average male's fist. 25 Galleons each

Billywig

A magical insect, native to Australia. It is about a half-inch long and vivid blue in color. A Billywig's sting causes giddiness and levitation. For this reason, the Billywig's sting is highly sought after by Australian wizards. Dried Billywig stingers are useful as a potion ingredient, but can also be contained as pets. 25 Galleons each

BIRDS

Augurey (Irish Phoenix)

Thin and mournful-looking bird somewhat resembling a vulture, greenish-black in color, native to Britain and Ireland. Normally remaining hidden in its nest in brambles and thorns, flying only in heavy rain, the feathers of the Augurey repel ink. Its distinctive cry was once thought to be a death omen, but it is now known that the Augurey's cry foretells rain. The Augurey eats insects and fairies. 5,000 Galleons or negotiation

Diricawl

This plump, flightless bird escapes danger by vanishing in a burst of feathers. Muggles knew this bird as the "dodo" and believe that it is extinct, being unaware of its ability to vanish at will. Because this belief (and associated guilt) has spurred more enlightened attitudes toward the animal world among many Muggles, wizards have encouraged it. 5,000 Galleons or negotiation

Fwooper

African bird with brightly-colored feathers. A Fwooper's song will drive the listener insane, so each bird must be sold with a Silencing Charm on it. 5,000 Galleons or negotiation

Jobberknoll

A tiny blue speckled bird that makes no sound until the moment of its death, when it lets out a long scream consisting of all the sounds it has ever heard; their feathers are important ingredients in making potions that affect memory. 5,000 Galleons or negotiation

Occamy

A beautiful, carnivorous creature native to India and the Far East, resembling a winged snake, but plumed, having two legs, and reaching up to fifteen feet in length. As occamy eggshells are formed from pure soft silver, the occamy's reputation for aggression may be overstated, as most of its interaction with humans probably has consisted of defense of its eggs . 5,000 Galleons or negotiation

Owls

A range of owls can be found here - barn, brown, eagle, Scops, screech, snowy or tawny. But for more variety go to the owl shop. 250 Galleons

MAMMALS

Boarhound Puppies

Ranging from brown to black boarhound 's are a large breed of dog used in hunting wild boars, depending on upbringing, can be rather docile to aggressive. 500 Galleons

Kneazle

This very intelligent cat-like creature can detect unsavory or suspicious persons very well and will react badly to them. However, if a kneazle takes a liking to a witch or wizard, it makes an excellent pet. The kneazle has spotted fur, large ears, and a lion-like tail. 700 Galleons

Hippogriff

A flying creature with the head, wings, and forelegs of a giant eagle and the body (including hind legs and tail) of a horse. The eyes are orange, while individual hippogriff colours vary as those of mundane horses do, including black, bronze, chestnut, grey, and roan. An adult hippogriff's wingspan is approximately 24 feet. Hippogriffs are carnivorous and are extremely dangerous until tamed, which should only be attempted by a trained witch or wizard. That said, hippogriffs can and do live on insects, birds, and small animals such as rats and ferrets. A person wishing to approach a hippogriff should maintain eye contact and should bow first; if the animal bows in return, it can be touched and even ridden. Hippogriff owners are required to keep them under Disillusionment Charms to prevent Muggles from seeing them. 5,000 Galleons or negotiaton.

Kittens

Ranging in all assorted colours, Kittens are for sale along with a set of toiletries. 500 Galleons

Toads

Large toads, mainly in the standard colour of green, or brown they are larger than a medium sized cat or small dog. While they're not active, they're great for looking at. 100 Galleons

Fire Crab

The fire crab looks like a tortoise with a jewelled shell which can shoot fire out of its rear end. It is constantly in danger of being killed for its shell, which unscrupulous wizards will use as cauldrons. The fire crab is native to Fiji, where there is a coastal reserve set aside for its protection. 800 Galleons

Puffskein        

A long-tongued custard-coloured little furball that makes a calming purring noise. These pleasant creatures are often kept as pets, particularly by wizarding children; Ron Weasley used to own one until Fred used it for Bludger practice. As scavengers that will eat anything from leftovers to spiders, they are very easy to care for. 25 Galleons

Streeler

Giant African snail that changes colour every hour, and deposits a trail of venom as it moves that kills and shrivels all vegetation over which it passes, and which can kill horklumps. It is often kept as a pet. 50 Galleons

Rat

In the Magical Menagerie was a cage full of black rats which were busy jumping rope with their tails; the saleswitch implied that they would live longer than a common rat's three-year lifespan. Rat Animagi appear to have some ability to communicate with ordinary rats. 50 Galleons

FISH

Shrake

A magically-created species of saltwater fish, found in the Atlantic Ocean, which is covered in spines and which deliberately seeks out and destroys Muggle fishing nets. The first shrake were supposedly created in the 1800s by a group of wizard fisherfolk who had been insulted by Muggles. The shrake, by damaging the nets used by Muggles to fish in that area of the sea, cause no end of trouble. 100 Galleons

Ramora

Powerfully magical silver-coloured fish from the Indian Ocean, a protected species that in turn is a guardian of seafarers, as the ramora is capable of anchoring ships. It is protected from poaching by international wizarding law. 800 Galleons

Plimpy

A kind of fish, shaped like a ball with two long, rubbery legs and webbed feet. If you happen to spot a plimpy with its legs tied in a knot, you will know that merpeople are around. 250 Galleons

Hippocampus

A Mer-horse, with the head and forequarters of a horse and the hindquarters and tail of a giant fish. 5,000 Galleons or negotiaton.