Only A Muggle Would Fail This Magical Creatures Quiz!

Let's see how much of a Potterhead you are...Do you know all about these fantastic beasts? These magical creatures? These animals from the Harry Potter universe? Would you get your Care of Magical Creatures O.W.L. or would Hagrid be disappointed in your result? Take this quiz to find out! Only Potterheads or true wizards will be able to pass this magical creatures quiz. Whether they are beasts, beings, or spirits, these magical creatures should be known to you if you're more than just a muggle.

Thanks to the famous magizoologist Newt Scamander and his book Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, published in 1927, the wizarding world has found an expert on magical beasts and creatures. The text even became an approved Hogwarts textbook in no time. For the muggles out there, some of you may have read the book or seen the film recounting the story of Newt's travel to New York City, in which case you may know a little about magical creatures. However, you'll need more that that to prove yourself and pass this quiz.

From Acromentulas to Trolls, Goblins to Werewolves, and Boggarts to Poltergeists, the magical creatures inhabiting our world are diverse both in shape and in generosity. Some will be no threat at all while others are just waiting to rip your face off. You must be prepared to defend yourself and knowing all about them might be a good start.

Now, there is no more time to be wasted. Let the quiz begin!

Question 1

What type of dragon is this?

This dark scaled and lizard-like dragon is considered to be one of the most dangerous breeds in the world, so vicious and aggressive that even Hagrid thinks they're nasty. It is also this type of dragon that Harry Potter faced during the first task of the Triwizard Tournament. This dragon's breath is extremely hot and its flame can be about fifty feet long. This dragon's head, back, and tail is covered with bronze colored spikes. Can you name this breed of dragon?

Question 2

What are these creatures?

These mischievous little creatures are blue and usually about eight inches tall. They can fly and they are very strong for their size, as they are able to lift people up by their ears and carry them. This was demonstrated in "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", when Gilderoy Lockhart brought these small beings into the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom and fled when he lost control and the little devils started wreaking havoc and attacking students. Can you name these devilish creatures?

Question 3

What do you know about Nifflers?

A Niffler is a small British creature with a fluffy black fur, a snout resembling that of a platypus, and a pouch on their abdomen that is much bigger than it seems. Nifflers are naturally gentle and harmless but can get violent if they are provoked. In "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix", Lee Jordan managed to put Nifflers in Dolores Umbridge's office on two separate occasions in order to mess with her. Now, tell us, what are Nifflers attracted to?

Question 4

What is one of this majestic bird's powers?

Albus Dumbledore had one of these creatures in his office at Hogwarts and he called his Fawkes. Phoenixes are scarlet and gold, they are able to regenerate by bursting into flame and rising from the ashes, and they are very loyal. Also, the feathers of Phoenixes are considered so magically powerful that they are used as wand cores. In "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets", Fawkes the phoenix came to Harry's aid. Which of his powers did Fawkes used to save Harry?

Question 5

What is this enigmatic creature?

This intelligent magical creature can speak, as it possesses a human head but a lion's body. This creatures originates from Egypt and loves puzzles, riddles, and enigmas, which is why one of them was included in the labyrinth which Harry Potter had to go through during the third task of the Triwizard Tournament. The Ministry of Magic classifies this creature as a Beast instead of a Being because of its extraordinary strength and the fact that it can be dangerously violent to humans. What's the name of this creature?

Question 6

Can you name this creature?

This small creature looks like it's a stick figure made of twigs and bark, which is a useful form of camouflage for them since they live in and guard trees. This creature is native to England, Germany, and certain Scandinavian countries. Brown-eyed, insect-eating, flat-faced, and as big as a human hand, this creature has long and sharp fingers which it uses to dig wood lice or threaten an enemy. This creature was the subject of a Care of Magical Creatures class in Harry's fifth year. Can you remember the name of this seemingly innocent tree-loving creature?

Question 7

Where are Pigmy Puffs sold?

The Pigmy Puff is a type of Puffskein, in other words, a miniature one. Puffskeins are round and furry creatures an Pygmy Puffs are no different, with the additional cuteness and cuddliness factors. They are also spherical so they roll around, and they come in different colors such as pink or purple. In "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", Ginny Weasly bought a Pigmy Puff before attending her fifth year at Hogwarts. Hers is purple and she named him Arnold. Where did Ginny buy this creature?

Question 8

Which part of a unicorn is used to maintain alive a person who is near death?

Unicorns are pure white horses with horns on their heads and golden hooves. These pure creatures live in European forests, including the Forbidden Forest near Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. During Harry Potter's first year at the school, it was found that someone (Professor Quirrell) was killing unicorns in order to gain strength and stay alive. Many parts of this magical creature possess special properties, but which part of a unicorn is used to maintain alive a person who is near death?

Question 9

What's the name of this creature?

These rare beasts resemble horses, but they are also very skeletal, have bat-like wings, and their face is reptilian. Wizards who have seen these smooth black creatures say that they are quite scary and sinister and only people who have witnessed death are able to see them, making these creatures invisible for many. Both Harry Potter and Luna Lovegood are able to see them. These creatures are intelligent, have a good sense of direction, and are used at Hogwarts mostly to pull carriages to the school. What is the name of this gloomy but useful creature?

Question 10

Do you know this boring creature?

This magical creature is nothing special, but it is still a part of the wizarding world. This creature is both toothless and herbivorous, therefore it mostly eats lettuce and cabbage. Its appearance could best be described as that of a brown, mucus-exuding, ten-inch long worm. After Hagrid got in trouble for presenting Hippogriffs in his Care of Magical Creatures class during Harry Potter's third year at Hogwarts, the half-giant spent the rest of the term teaching his students how to look after this very boring creature. What is its name?

Question 11

What do you call this underwater creature?

This creature is a type of Merpeople that lives in Scottish waters, including those of the Black Lake, or Great Lake, at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Merpeople are mysterious underwater creatures who have both human and fish-like traits but are not half-breeds. They also have their own language and customs. This creature was part of the second task in the Triwizard Tournament, which took place in the Black Lake. What is the name of this mysterious underwater creature?

Question 12

What is something else Hagrid advised one should never do to a Hippogriff?

Hippogriffs are magical creatures with both eagle and horse traits, seeing as they have the head, wings, and front legs of the majestic bird, but the size, back legs, and tail of a huge horse. Rubeus Hagrid had a Hippogriff named Buckbeak (later renamed Witherwings) whom Harry and Hermione saved from execution in "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban". Hippogriffs are very proud and easily offended creatures. One should always bow to them and wait for a bow from the animal before approaching, as well as maintain eye contact with the beast at all times. What is something else Hagrid advised one should never do to a Hippogriff?

Question 13

What is this extremely dangerous creature?

This next magical creature is so terrifying and lethal that it is probably no surprise for you to learn that Newt Scamander had one in his suitcase when he traveled to New York City in 1926. This lion-shaped creature is very big but moves without a sound; its breath is toxic and disease-filled; and one would need around a hundred wizards to control it. This creature, which is native to East Africa, has a long tail, a leopard-like fur, and a huge spiked head. Can you name this extremely dangerous magical creature?

Question 14

Can you name this magical creature

This hybrid creature was a result of a crossing between Manticores and Fire Crabs, which was made by Rubeus Hagrid (who else?) in 1994. These weird-looking creatures were placed inside the maze which the participants had to go through in the third task of the Triwizard Tournament. This scorpion-like creature can reach up to ten feet long, has a hard armor over its body, and the males of this species have stingers. Do you know the name of this dangerous creature?

Question 15

There is a way for werewolves to remain of a human mind when they transform. What is it?

Werewolves are humans who turn into wolf-like creatures during the full moon. Famous werewolves in the wizarding world include Remus Lupin and the notorious Fenrir Greyback. An lycanthropy infection is what causes someone to become a werewolf and there is no cure for it. The stigma surrounding werewolves is very present in the wizarding community, as these beings are usually met with disgust or fear. Also, there is a way for werewolves to remain of a human mind when they transform. What is it?

Question 16

What is this intelligent creature?

This small magical being, with its own language, its human-like appearance, and its many skills, is surely one of the most intelligent in the wizarding world. Members of this kind coexist with wizards and serve many important roles in the community. For example, they are talented metalsmiths and play a huge role in the running of the economy, as they control the wizarding bank, Gringotts. This creature can do magic without a wand and is exemplified in the Harry Potter franchise by the character of Griphook. What is this creature's name?

Question 17

What is the name of this foul creature?

This magical creature is definitely considered as one of the most horrible, as they cause depression and sadness in people when they take, or rather suck, their happiness away. This awful creature can also take someone's soul from their body, leaving them as good as an empty shell. Before they were recruited by Lord Voldemort, these creatures were used by the Ministry of Magic to guard the prison of Azkaban. The most well-known defense against this creature is the Patronus Charm. What is this creature called?

Question 18

Do you know this shape-shifting creature?

This magical creature was encountered by Hogwarts students during Professor Lupin's Defense Against the Dark Arts class in Harry Potter's third year at the wizarding school. This creature transforms into the worst fear of whomever is looking at it and the change occurs so rapidly that one can only offer a guess as to what this creature looks like in its natural state. Casting the Riddikulus charm on this creature will make it look amusing and therefore make it disappear. What is this creature's name?

Question 19

What's the name given to this creature?

This rare creature was encountered by Harry Potter and his friends during their first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, as this gigantic beast was guarding the trap door leading to the precious Philosopher's Stone. This creature is called a three-headed dog and it is just that, a giant dog with three heads. The one Harry, Ron, and Hermione saw was owned by Hagrid and its weakness was that it feel asleep at the sound of music. What name did Hagrid give to his creature?

Question 20

What is this non-living creature?

This creature was notably used by Voldemort during the First Wizarding War as well as to guard one of his Horcruxes, which was hidden in a crystal cave. This creature is basically a dead body which is being reanimated and controlled by a wizard using a highly complex dark spell. Voldemort was bale to create an army made up of this creature because of all the people he murdered. Can you remember the name of this dangerous and skeletal being?

Question 21

What does a house-elf must receive from its master/mistress in order to be free from him/her?

Some of Harry Potter's most important supporting characters, such as Dobby or even the unlikable Kreacher, were house-elves. House-elves have powerful magic, but are also extremely loyal to their master and listen to their commands, which restrains their ability to perform magic as they please. Dobby, for example, had to physically punish himself for telling Harry Potter things his master (the Malfoy family) would've wanted him to keep secret. Now, can you remember what a house-elf must receive from its master/mistress in order to be free from him/her? Choose the best answer.

Question 22

Can you name this magical creature?

These creatures are often seen wandering around Hogwarts and they are best described as being the imprint of a dead magical being, often witches and wizards. These creatures are visible but transparent and greyish in color, they can can also pass through walls as well as people. Sir Nicholas de Mimsy-Porpington and the Moaning Myrtle are both [insert the name of this creature here] and Sir are known to Harry and his friends. What is the name of this type of creature?

Question 23

Fleur is half-veela. What is something that they can do when angry?

Fleur Delacour was known to have a half-Veela mother and yes, the plural of Veela is not Veelas, but Veela. The Veela are half-human and half-magical being and they are extremely beautiful. Their physical appearance and their dancing have a certain charming effect on males and some females. However, anger will transform a Veela's face into something far less pretty and much more threatening and Harpy-like. What is something else these magical beings can do when they are triggered or angry?

Question 24

What is this magically dumb creature?

This creature sure is one of the strongest and biggest, as it can measure up to twelve feet, weigh about a ton, and is usually quite violent, but it is also not very intelligent. In fact, it is rather very stupid. This creature, which also has different sub-types, is native to Scandinavia but is now present all over Europe. In Harry Potter's first year, Professor Quirrell brought in one of these creatures in the castle to distract everyone. What is the name of this incredibly dumb creature?

Question 25

Can you tell where this big creature lives?

The Giant Quid is an eight-armed cephalopod and creature known to Muggles, but it has long been suspected of possessing magical powers. Although this creature might seem scary, the one we're talking about here has never seemed to display any signs of aggressiveness or violence towards those who entered its habitat. On the contrary, the Giant Squid readers and viewers know is rather nice to the people who interact with it. Where is it in the Harry Potter universe that this known Giant Squid lives?

Question 26

What would happen if someone looked at a Basilisk indirectly, such as in a mirror or in a water puddle?

This magical creature cannot be undomesticated as it is way too dangerous and known to kill. However, there are instances where a Parselmouth, such as Tom Riddle did in the Chamber of Secrets, can control this deadly beast. Basilisk are also known as the King of Serpents, and deservedly so, because they can measure up to an incredibly long fifty feet. It is also known that looking a Basilisk in the eye will kill a person. However, what would happen if someone looked at one indirectly, such as in a mirror or in a water puddle?

Question 27

What is the name of this mischievous non-being?

A specimen of this magical creature exists at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and he is a pain for both students and staff members (Hint: his name starts with a 'P' and ends with an 'S'). This creature is solid, as it is able to touch and move objects, but it generally does not possess a physical shape. Known misbehaviors can include vandalizing places, embarrassing people by shouting terrible things about them, or throwing things at them. What is the name of this malicious creature?

Question 28

Can you tell what this creature is?

These humongous creatures have very violent tendencies but a level of intelligence slightly higher than a troll's. One of the staff members at Hogwarts had one of these creatures as a mother. After the First Wizarding War, this creature had to go live in isolation from the rest of the magical community, which was probably better for everyone else except for them, who now kill each other because they share a too small space. This creature can reach a height of twenty-five feet and has human-like features. What is the name of this magical creature?

Question 29

Do you know the name of this magical creature?

This is another water creature and this one is a Dark as well as being a demon, so naturally Newt Scamander had this creature in his suitcase when he traveled to New York City. This creature is small, green, has tiny horns, sharp teeth, and tentacles for hands and legs. This creature is aggressive towards both muggles and wizards, although the merpeople manage to keep them as pets. This creature dwells at the bottom of lakes and so it is no surprise that the Black Lake near Hogwarts contains it. What is the name of this dark creature?

Question 30

What is the Occamy very protective of?

This beautiful but dangerous creature was featured in the film about Newt Scamander's trip to New York City in the 1920's. This creature is called an Occamy and it has a serpent-like plumed body, wings, a bird-like head, and is usually aggressive to anyone approaching. This creature can also change sizes in order to fit in wherever they are. It is native to the far East as well as India and its diet mostly consists of insects, rats, birds, and monkeys. What is the Occamy very protective of?

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