![]() Rubeus Hagrid brought it there after discovering it in a Muggle farmer's field. Main article: Mooncalf at the Magical Creatures ReserveĪ Mooncalf lived in the Magical Creatures Reserve during the 1980s. However, it is possible that these were part of the same herd. He also kept another small group in the basement of his apartment. Newt Scamander had a herd of Mooncalves in his suitcase during his visit to New York in 1926. Jacob Kowalski feeding Newt Scamander's Mooncalves The same school year, Garnuff, a goblin who lived in Hogsmeade, owned a Mooncalf named Biscuit, whom he asked the same student to rescue. History 1890sĭuring the 1890–1891 school year, a Hogwarts student rescued a Mooncalf using a Nab-Sack, storing it in the Vivarium. Mooncalf dung, if harvested before the sun rose, would make magical plants grow fast and strong. It was believed that this is part of the Mooncalf mating ritual, but also had the side effect of creating geometric patterns in wheat fields that confused Muggles. Once the Mooncalf was in the moonlight, it performed complicated dance moves while standing on its hind legs. The Mooncalf also had a very long neck and bulging blue eyes that sat on the top of its head. The Mooncalf had smooth, pale grey skin, and four spindly legs that ended in large flat webbed feet. Join me each day this week as we dive into each course.Mooncalves being fed by a witch or wizard This post is part of a five-day hopscotch. Students explore the use of Punnett squares to predict trait inheritance, learning about genotypes and phenotypes. Specifically, they realize that the ability to speak parseltongue (being able to speak to snakes) is a genetic trait possessed by some characters and their parents. Students watch a video clip from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire to learn about genetic traits. (Note to professors: muggles will know these items as orange peel and steel wool.) Genetics Touch the end of a 9 volt battery lightly to the down to release the fire-breathing properties. This should be done very close to the flame.ĭragon Down: Put a small quantity of dragon down into a cauldron. You should see tiny sparks fly as the fire-breathing properties are released. Bend the skin, squeezing until it bursts. A fire-proof cauldron is advised.ĭragon Skin: take thin slices of dragon skin and hold them next to an open flame. Young wizards and witches should have adult supervision as all parts of a dragon are highly flammable. Now you will learn about the properties of dragon skin and dragon down (the fluffy feathers from underneath the wing). You’ve likely already discovered the magical property of dragon scales while researching and preparing your field notes above. Take care to choose wisely, as your knowledge of magical creatures could one day prevent a terrible injury or death. Explain the care and feeding of the creatureĪdvanced students may choose additional magical creatures to study.Discuss its habits, temperament, and relationship to humans.List any historical or literary references to the creature.Make a sketch of the creature, labeling important features. ![]() Students are required to keep a field notebook in which a two-page spread is created for each magical creature studied. “ C’mon, now, get a move on! Got a real treat for yeh today! Great lesson comon’ up! Everyone here? Right, follow me!” ~ Rubeus Hagrid at his first Care of Magical Creatures lesson ![]() Students should begin with the following: The witches and wizards who succeed in the subject later become Magizoologists, like Newt Scamander.įor this class students are required to become familiar with the many magical creatures you may encounter both at Hogwarts and in the outside world. Similar to herbology, the further into a student’s education the more difficult and dangerous the creatures become. ![]() Throughout the course, students learn about a wide range of magical creatures and are taught about the care and husbandry. Care of Magical Creatures is an elective at Hogwarts, available to upper classmen.
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