Ashwinder

Ashwinder
Species information
Eye colour	red
Skin colour	gray
Native to	found everywhere
Ministry of Magic Classification	XXX

The Ashwinder is a serpent that is created from the remains of any magical fire that is allowed to burn unchecked.

Physical description

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Informative Ashwinder illustration

The Ashwinder is pale-grey with glowing red eyes. They rise from the embers of the dying fire, and slither off into a dark corner to lay their eggs, leaving an ashy trail behind. Ashwinders only live for an hour, and will collapse to dust when they have laid their eggs.

Ashwinder eggs are red and give off intense heat. If they can be frozen with a Freezing Charm, they can be used in a Love Potion, or eaten whole as a cure for ague.

Habitat

Since Ashwinders are created by magical fires, they can be found anywhere. However, if in a residence and allowed to lay their eggs, the eggs will ignite and burn the dwelling down within minutes.

Behind the scenes

• The Ashwinder was used to represent the worm "bloated and blind" that appeared in the tale in Hogwarts' pantomime while Armando Dippet was Headmaster. The creature was enlarged using an Engorgement Charm.
• This pantomime signaled the end of Hogwarts' pantomime tradition as it ended in the Great Hall hosting a fire caused by the Ashwinders huge eggs, which as mentioned before give off tremendous heat. It also exploded with showers of ash and ember causing further chaos. Professor Silvanus Kettleburn, who supplied this creature for the production was put on probation.

Appearances

• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
• The Tales of Beedle the Bard