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*[[Dumbledore's Army]] (During the [[Battle of Hogwarts]])}} |
*[[Dumbledore's Army]] (During the [[Battle of Hogwarts]])}} |
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| + | {{Quote|Buckbeak was a good [[hippogriff]], always cleaned his feathers.|[[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]] on Buckbeak|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)}} |
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| − | {{Quote|Dear Mr [[Hagrid]], |
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| − | Further to our inquiry into the attack by a [[Hippogriff]] on a student in your class, we have accepted the assurances of [[Professor Dumbledore]] that you bear no responsibility for the regrettable incident. |
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| ⚫ | '''Buckbeak''' (temporarily renamed '''Witherwings''' during [[1996]] to deceive the Ministry) (fl. 1993 - 1998) was a [[hippogriff]]. He lived with [[Rubeus Hagrid]] and many other Hippogriffs, but was later sentenced to death, due to being taunted and provoked by [[Draco Malfoy]] and attacking him. Buckbeak was sentenced to death for this act by the [[Committee for the Disposal of Dangerous Creatures]], most of whom had been threatened by [[Lucius Malfoy]], Draco's father, into voting for that verdict. |
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| − | However, we must register our concern about the [[Hippogriff]] in question. We have decided to uphold the official complaint of Mr [[Lucius Malfoy]], and this matter will therefore be taken to the [[Committee for the Disposal of Dangerous Creatures]]. The hearing will take place on April 20th, and we ask you to present yourself and your [[Hippogriff]] at the Committee's offices in [[London]] on that date. In the meantime, the [[Hippogriff]] should be kept tethered and isolated. |
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| ⚫ | With the help of [[Harry Potter]], [[Hermione Granger]], and her [[Time-Turner]], Buckbeak escaped execution in [[1994]] and he came under the care of [[Sirius Black]]. Sirius kept Buckbeak with him while on the run during the [[1994–1995 school year]], and later kept him in his [[Walburga Black|mother]]'s bedroom while in hiding at [[12 Grimmauld Place]]. |
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| − | Yours in fellowship,|Letter about Buckbeak from the [[Ministry of Magic]]|Pottermore}} |
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| + | After [[Sirius Black|Sirius]]'s death, Buckbeak came to be owned by [[Harry Potter]] through Sirius's will, though Harry allowed him to live with [[Rubeus Hagrid|Hagrid]]. He participated in two battles of the [[Second Wizarding War]], particularly the final battle, the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]. He showed great affection and loyalty to Harry, defending him whenever he is near and in danger. |
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| ⚫ | '''Buckbeak''' (temporarily renamed '''Witherwings''' during [[1996]] to deceive the Ministry) was a [[ |
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| ⚫ | With the help of [[Harry Potter]], [[Hermione Granger]], and her [[Time-Turner]], Buckbeak escaped execution in [[1994]] and he came under the care of [[Sirius Black]]. Sirius kept Buckbeak with him while on the run during the [[1994–1995 school year]], and later kept him in his [[Walburga Black|mother]]'s bedroom while in hiding at [[12 Grimmauld Place]] |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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| + | ===1993-1994=== |
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| − | ===Care of Magical Creatures class=== |
+ | ====Care of Magical Creatures class==== |
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| + | [[File:Harry_Potter_Buckbeak.jpg|thumb|left|230x230px|Harry and Buckbeak first lesson of [[Care of Magical Creatures]]]] |
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In [[1993]], [[Rubeus Hagrid]] brought his first [[Care of Magical Creatures]] class to see Buckbeak, as well as other [[Hippogriff]]s. Under Hagrid's direction, Harry was able to successfully approach Buckbeak, and was even allowed to ride him for a short flight around the paddock. |
In [[1993]], [[Rubeus Hagrid]] brought his first [[Care of Magical Creatures]] class to see Buckbeak, as well as other [[Hippogriff]]s. Under Hagrid's direction, Harry was able to successfully approach Buckbeak, and was even allowed to ride him for a short flight around the paddock. |
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| ⚫ | An intensely proud creature, Buckbeak was offended when [[Draco Malfoy]] insulted him, resulting in him injuring the boy's arm. Draco's [[Lucius Malfoy|father]] insisted that the [[Hippogriff]] be put to death. Due to Malfoy's influence in the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]], he managed to ensure that ruling. [[Walden Macnair]] came to the [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] grounds to carry out the execution, and Buckbeak was tied in [[Rubeus Hagrid's pumpkin patch|Hagrid's pumpkin patch]] to await his death. |
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| − | [[File:199140.jpg|thumb|Buckbeak and [[Harry Potter]] in 1993]] |
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| ⚫ | An intensely proud creature, Buckbeak was offended when [[Draco Malfoy]] insulted him, resulting in him injuring the boy's arm. Draco's [[Lucius Malfoy|father]] insisted that the [[Hippogriff]] be put to death. Due to Malfoy's influence in the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]], he managed to ensure that ruling. [[Walden Macnair]] came to the [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] grounds to carry out the execution, and Buckbeak was tied in [[Rubeus Hagrid's pumpkin patch|Hagrid's pumpkin patch]] to await his death. |
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| − | [[File:Buckbeak_Malfoy.png|thumb|left|Buckbeak attacking Draco Malfoy.]] |
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+ | [[File:Rescue of Sirius and BuckbeakPM.png|thumb|240x240px|Buckbeak with [[Sirius Black]]]] |
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| + | However, using a [[Time-Turner]], [[Harry Potter]] and [[Hermione Granger]] [[Rescue of Sirius Black and Buckbeak|rescued]] Buckbeak just prior to the execution happening. Originally they heard the swish of an axe and assumed Buckbeak had been executed. However after it was seen Buckbeak had escaped, Macnair swung his axe into a pumpkin. Later when Harry and Hermione were about to be attack by [[Remus Lupin]] in his [[werewolf]] form Buckbeak saved them by attacking him and scaring him off. Buckbeak was used to get to [[Filius Flitwick|Professor Flitwick]]'s Office which Sirius was locked in, enabling Sirius to escape the [[Dementor]]s and leave Hogwarts. |
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| + | ===1994-1996=== |
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| + | ====Living with Sirius Black==== |
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[[Sirius Black]] then took possession of Buckbeak while both were on the run from the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]]. Buckbeak stayed in [[Sirius Black|Sirius]]'s [[Walburga Black|late mother]]'s room at [[12 Grimmauld Place]]. |
[[Sirius Black]] then took possession of Buckbeak while both were on the run from the [[British Ministry of Magic|Ministry of Magic]]. Buckbeak stayed in [[Sirius Black|Sirius]]'s [[Walburga Black|late mother]]'s room at [[12 Grimmauld Place]]. |
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| + | [[File:00Screen_Shot_2014-07-31_at_12.55.39.png|thumb|left|240px|Buckbeak on the run with Sirius in [[1994]]]] |
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Buckbeak appears with [[Sirius Black|Sirius]] when he came to talk to [[Harry Potter]], [[Hermione Granger]] and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] about the [[Crouch family]] in [[1994]]. |
Buckbeak appears with [[Sirius Black|Sirius]] when he came to talk to [[Harry Potter]], [[Hermione Granger]] and [[Ronald Weasley|Ron Weasley]] about the [[Crouch family]] in [[1994]]. |
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In [[1996]], [[Kreacher]] injured Buckbeak with the encouragement of [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] and [[Narcissa Malfoy]] so that [[Sirius Black|Sirius]] would be occupied with taking care of him when [[Harry Potter|Harry]] tried to contact him. This ensured that [[Harry Potter|Harry]] would believe a false vision [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] gave to him about [[Sirius Black|Sirius]] being tortured in the [[Department of Mysteries]] so as to lure him there, setting the stage for a [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries|battle]]. |
In [[1996]], [[Kreacher]] injured Buckbeak with the encouragement of [[Bellatrix Lestrange]] and [[Narcissa Malfoy]] so that [[Sirius Black|Sirius]] would be occupied with taking care of him when [[Harry Potter|Harry]] tried to contact him. This ensured that [[Harry Potter|Harry]] would believe a false vision [[Tom Riddle|Lord Voldemort]] gave to him about [[Sirius Black|Sirius]] being tortured in the [[Department of Mysteries]] so as to lure him there, setting the stage for a [[Battle of the Department of Mysteries|battle]]. |
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| + | ===1996-1997=== |
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| + | ====Back in Hagrid's care ==== |
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| + | [[File:Hagrid.jpg|thumb|Hagrid,his owner]] |
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| − | ===Back in Hagrid's care=== |
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| − | [[File:Buckbeak1.JPG|thumb|250px|Buckbeak with [[Harry Potter]].]] |
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After [[Sirius Black|Sirius]]'s death in [[June]] of [[1996]], [[Albus Dumbledore]] told Harry that according to [[Sirius Black's will|Sirius' will]], he was now the legal owner of Buckbeak, although Harry told Dumbledore that he could continue living with [[Rubeus Hagrid]]. In order to protect the hippogriff's identity, Buckbeak was renamed "Witherwings" at this time. |
After [[Sirius Black|Sirius]]'s death in [[June]] of [[1996]], [[Albus Dumbledore]] told Harry that according to [[Sirius Black's will|Sirius' will]], he was now the legal owner of Buckbeak, although Harry told Dumbledore that he could continue living with [[Rubeus Hagrid]]. In order to protect the hippogriff's identity, Buckbeak was renamed "Witherwings" at this time. |
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====Battle of the Astronomy Tower==== |
====Battle of the Astronomy Tower==== |
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He joined Harry's [[duel]] with [[Severus Snape]] across the grounds in [[June]] of [[1997]] after [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower|Dumbledore's death]], attacking Snape and driving him off, protecting Harry. Buckbeak survived the battle and was still in good health. |
He joined Harry's [[duel]] with [[Severus Snape]] across the grounds in [[June]] of [[1997]] after [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower|Dumbledore's death]], attacking Snape and driving him off, protecting Harry. Buckbeak survived the battle and was still in good health. |
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| + | ===1998=== |
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| − | [[File:Buckbeak-giant.png|thumb|Buckbeak fighting a giant during the Battle of Hogwarts.]] |
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During the [[Battle of Hogwarts]], Buckbeak, along with several [[Thestral]]s, was seen attacking Lord Voldemort's [[giant]] soldiers from the air while [[Grawp]] was hitting them. Buckbeak survived the battle. |
During the [[Battle of Hogwarts]], Buckbeak, along with several [[Thestral]]s, was seen attacking Lord Voldemort's [[giant]] soldiers from the air while [[Grawp]] was hitting them. Buckbeak survived the battle. |
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==Personality and traits== |
==Personality and traits== |
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| − | Buckbeak was a proud creature and at first he seemed to be aggressive, attacking [[Draco Malfoy]] when he insulted him. However Buckbeak was actually very affectionate and loyal to people who treated him with kindness and respect. An example of his affection was when he tried to return to Hagrid after Harry and Hermione saved him from being executed. He also protected Harry and Hermione from [[Remus Lupin]] while he was in his [[werewolf]] form |
+ | Buckbeak was a proud creature and at first he seemed to be aggressive, attacking [[Draco Malfoy]] when he insulted him. However Buckbeak was actually very affectionate and loyal to people who treated him with kindness and respect. An example of his affection was when he tried to return to Hagrid after Harry and Hermione saved him from being executed. He also protected Harry and Hermione from [[Remus Lupin]] while he was in his [[werewolf]] form. |
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| + | He was also shown to be very loyal to Harry, defending him from [[Severus Snape]] in [[1997]] when he was cornered, and joining the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] in [[1998]] by attacking Voldemort's giants. |
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==Media== |
==Media== |
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*The [[Flight of the Hippogriff]] ride at [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]] has an animatronic version of Buckbeak, resting in a nest. |
*The [[Flight of the Hippogriff]] ride at [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]] has an animatronic version of Buckbeak, resting in a nest. |
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*In the book of ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'', Harry doesn't exactly enjoy his first ride on Buckbeak, and it's made clear between [[hippogriff]]s and [[broomstick]]s which one he prefers. This isn't so in the film adaption. In the movie, during his first ride on Buckbeak, Harry appears to be fascinated by the ride and enjoying it a lot as they fly over the Black Lake, raising his arms and shouting in triumph. The film portrayal also depicts a much longer ride, with Buckbeak achieving a sort of smooth, idyllic glide not described in the novel. |
*In the book of ''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'', Harry doesn't exactly enjoy his first ride on Buckbeak, and it's made clear between [[hippogriff]]s and [[broomstick]]s which one he prefers. This isn't so in the film adaption. In the movie, during his first ride on Buckbeak, Harry appears to be fascinated by the ride and enjoying it a lot as they fly over the Black Lake, raising his arms and shouting in triumph. The film portrayal also depicts a much longer ride, with Buckbeak achieving a sort of smooth, idyllic glide not described in the novel. |
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| + | *Buckbeak also defecated in the film version; it happens right after Ron urges Harry to go up to Buckbeak. The CGI team believed this was the first time an animal was animated doing this, but ''Walking With Dinosaurs'' did it first in 1999. |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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[[Category:Order of the Phoenix allies]] |
[[Category:Order of the Phoenix allies]] |
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[[Category:Battle of the Astronomy Tower participants]] |
[[Category:Battle of the Astronomy Tower participants]] |
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Revision as of 15:55, 3 August 2014
- "Buckbeak was a good hippogriff, always cleaned his feathers."
- — Hagrid on Buckbeak[src]
Buckbeak (temporarily renamed Witherwings during 1996 to deceive the Ministry) (fl. 1993 - 1998) was a hippogriff. He lived with Rubeus Hagrid and many other Hippogriffs, but was later sentenced to death, due to being taunted and provoked by Draco Malfoy and attacking him. Buckbeak was sentenced to death for this act by the Committee for the Disposal of Dangerous Creatures, most of whom had been threatened by Lucius Malfoy, Draco's father, into voting for that verdict.
With the help of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and her Time-Turner, Buckbeak escaped execution in 1994 and he came under the care of Sirius Black. Sirius kept Buckbeak with him while on the run during the 1994–1995 school year, and later kept him in his mother's bedroom while in hiding at 12 Grimmauld Place.
After Sirius's death, Buckbeak came to be owned by Harry Potter through Sirius's will, though Harry allowed him to live with Hagrid. He participated in two battles of the Second Wizarding War, particularly the final battle, the Battle of Hogwarts. He showed great affection and loyalty to Harry, defending him whenever he is near and in danger.
Biography
1993-1994
Care of Magical Creatures class
Harry and Buckbeak first lesson of Care of Magical Creatures
In 1993, Rubeus Hagrid brought his first Care of Magical Creatures class to see Buckbeak, as well as other Hippogriffs. Under Hagrid's direction, Harry was able to successfully approach Buckbeak, and was even allowed to ride him for a short flight around the paddock.
An intensely proud creature, Buckbeak was offended when Draco Malfoy insulted him, resulting in him injuring the boy's arm. Draco's father insisted that the Hippogriff be put to death. Due to Malfoy's influence in the Ministry of Magic, he managed to ensure that ruling. Walden Macnair came to the Hogwarts grounds to carry out the execution, and Buckbeak was tied in Hagrid's pumpkin patch to await his death.
Rescue and ecape
Buckbeak with Sirius Black
However, using a Time-Turner, Harry Potter and Hermione Granger rescued Buckbeak just prior to the execution happening. Originally they heard the swish of an axe and assumed Buckbeak had been executed. However after it was seen Buckbeak had escaped, Macnair swung his axe into a pumpkin. Later when Harry and Hermione were about to be attack by Remus Lupin in his werewolf form Buckbeak saved them by attacking him and scaring him off. Buckbeak was used to get to Professor Flitwick's Office which Sirius was locked in, enabling Sirius to escape the Dementors and leave Hogwarts.
1994-1996
Living with Sirius Black
Sirius Black then took possession of Buckbeak while both were on the run from the Ministry of Magic. Buckbeak stayed in Sirius's late mother's room at 12 Grimmauld Place.
Buckbeak on the run with Sirius in 1994
Buckbeak appears with Sirius when he came to talk to Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley about the Crouch family in 1994.
In 1996, Kreacher injured Buckbeak with the encouragement of Bellatrix Lestrange and Narcissa Malfoy so that Sirius would be occupied with taking care of him when Harry tried to contact him. This ensured that Harry would believe a false vision Lord Voldemort gave to him about Sirius being tortured in the Department of Mysteries so as to lure him there, setting the stage for a battle.
1996-1997
Back in Hagrid's care
Hagrid,his owner
After Sirius's death in June of 1996, Albus Dumbledore told Harry that according to Sirius' will, he was now the legal owner of Buckbeak, although Harry told Dumbledore that he could continue living with Rubeus Hagrid. In order to protect the hippogriff's identity, Buckbeak was renamed "Witherwings" at this time.
Battle of the Astronomy Tower
He joined Harry's duel with Severus Snape across the grounds in June of 1997 after Dumbledore's death, attacking Snape and driving him off, protecting Harry. Buckbeak survived the battle and was still in good health.
1998
Battle of Hogwarts
Buckbeak fighting a giant during the Battle of Hogwarts.
During the Battle of Hogwarts, Buckbeak, along with several Thestrals, was seen attacking Lord Voldemort's giant soldiers from the air while Grawp was hitting them. Buckbeak survived the battle.
Later life
It is unknown what happened to Buckbeak after the war, but it is possible that he still lives at Hagrid's hut, or else in the forest with the other hippogriffs.
Personality and traits
Buckbeak was a proud creature and at first he seemed to be aggressive, attacking Draco Malfoy when he insulted him. However Buckbeak was actually very affectionate and loyal to people who treated him with kindness and respect. An example of his affection was when he tried to return to Hagrid after Harry and Hermione saved him from being executed. He also protected Harry and Hermione from Remus Lupin while he was in his werewolf form.
He was also shown to be very loyal to Harry, defending him from Severus Snape in 1997 when he was cornered, and joining the Battle of Hogwarts in 1998 by attacking Voldemort's giants.
Media
Behind the scenes
Buckbeak in LEGO.
- In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Buckbeak defended Harry and Hermione from Remus Lupin in his werewolf form.
- Buckbeak's role in the series beyond the Prisoner of Azkaban was omitted from the films, though concept art of the character was made for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 and he appeared in LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7.
- The wizard rock band Draco and the Malfoys have a song titled Hippogriffs Deserve to Die, all about Draco being attacked by Buckbeak.
- The Flight of the Hippogriff ride at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter has an animatronic version of Buckbeak, resting in a nest.
- In the book of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry doesn't exactly enjoy his first ride on Buckbeak, and it's made clear between hippogriffs and broomsticks which one he prefers. This isn't so in the film adaption. In the movie, during his first ride on Buckbeak, Harry appears to be fascinated by the ride and enjoying it a lot as they fly over the Black Lake, raising his arms and shouting in triumph. The film portrayal also depicts a much longer ride, with Buckbeak achieving a sort of smooth, idyllic glide not described in the novel.
- Buckbeak also defecated in the film version; it happens right after Ron urges Harry to go up to Buckbeak. The CGI team believed this was the first time an animal was animated doing this, but Walking With Dinosaurs did it first in 1999.
See also
Appearances
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The Buckbeak plush at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (video game)
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game) (Heard only)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (Appears in artwork)
- Harry Potter: A Pop-Up Book
- LEGO Harry Potter: Building the Magical World
- LEGO Harry Potter: Characters of the Magical World
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
- Flight of the Hippogriff
- Harry Potter LEGO Sets
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
- Pottermore