Fantastic beasts and where'd they find them
100
The Greeks believed this mythical bird was reborn from its own ashes after dying in flames. A phenomenon witnessed by Harry's first encounter with Fawkes in Dumbledore's office
Phoenix
200
Part horse, part eagle, and somehow considered perfectly normal in the wizarding world. Buckbeak is one of these creatures, which first appeared in Renaissance literature.
Hippogriff
300
In Order of the Phoenix, Grawp is one of these creatures — the same creature that once sent Professor Quirrell sprinting into the Great Hall yelling, “_____ in the bathroom!”
Troll
400
This Chamber of Secrets guardian shares its name with this lizard, nicknamed the “Jesus Christ lizard” for its remarkable ability to run across water.
Basilisk
500
This sheep comes from Central/Eastern Europe and is famous for its distinctive spiral horns. It may have inspired the dragon Harry faced in his first Triwizard Tournament challenge — whose name combines the sheep’s country with its most obvious feature into a fun alliteration.
Hungarian Horntail