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|name=Chinese Fireball
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|name = Chinese Fireball
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|skin = Scarlet
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|family=[[Chinese Fireball's child|Child]]
  
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|native=China
  
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|native = [[China]]<ref name="FBR"/>
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|alias = Liondragon<ref name="FBR"/>
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|length=25 feet
  
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|length = 25ft
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|wingspan =
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|mortality = Mortal
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|distinction = *Shot [[mushroom]]-shaped [[fire]] from nostrils<ref name="FBR"/>
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*Carnivorous<ref name="FBR"/>
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*Generally tolerant towards other dragons<ref name="FBR"/>
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*Fast and intelligent<ref name="FBR"/>
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|affiliation = *[[Romanian Dragon Sanctuary]]<ref name="FBR"/>
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*[[Chinese Dragon Sanctuary]]
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|class = [[Beast]] <br/> [[XXXXX]]<ref name="FBR"/>
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|status = Extant<ref name="FBR"/>
 
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{{Quote|...a red one with an odd fringe of fine gold spikes around its face, which was shooting mushroom-shaped fire clouds into the air...|Description of a Chinese Fireball|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire}}
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{{quote|The Chinese Fireball... Oooh!|[[Bartemius Crouch Sr.|Barty Crouch Sr.]] to [[Viktor Krum]]|Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)}}
  
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The '''Chinese Fireball''', also known as the '''Liondragon''', is a [[dragon]] native to [[China]].
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The '''Chinese Fireball''' ({{lang|zh|中國火球龍}}),<ref name="GOFIE">{{GOF|IE}}</ref><ref name="FBR-Chinese">{{FB|R}} {{c|Traditional Chinese edition}}</ref> also known as the '''Liondragon''', was a [[dragon]] native to [[China]], which was named for the rounded balls of flame that shot from its nostrils.<ref name="FBR"/>
   
 
==Description==
  
==Description==
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===Physical description===
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The Fireball is scarlet and smooth scaled with a fringe of golden spikes around its face. The Fireball's snout is slightly short ending with a hooked beak on the top jaw. Its name is derived from the mushroom-shaped [[Fire|flame]] that is emitted through its nostrils when angered, along with the large mushroom shaped flame it shoots from its mouth.
  
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The Fireball was scarlet in colour and smooth scaled, with a fringe of golden spikes around its snub-snouted face and extremely protuberant eyes. They weighed between two and four tons.<ref name="FBR"/>
   
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==Reproduction==
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===Traits===
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[[File:Chinese Fireball.png|150px|thumb|left|The dragon breathing fire]]
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The Chinese Fireball breed of dragons generally yield females that are larger than males. Chinese Fireballs are also mentioned to be very fast and clever, at least for a dragon. The eggs of the Chinese Fireball are crimson, speckled with gold, and the shells are prized by Chinese [[Wizard]]s.
 
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Its name was derived from the mushroom-shaped [[Fire|flame]] that came from its nostrils when angered, along with the large mushroom-shaped flame it could shoot from its mouth.<ref name="FBR"/>
   
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The Fireball was aggressive but, unlike other dragons, it was more tolerant of its own kind, and would sometimes consent to share its territory with up to two other dragons.<ref name="FBR">{{FB|R}}</ref>
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==Diet==
  
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Its diet consists of most mammals, usually prefering pigs and humans.
  
   
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They were also said to be very fast and clever (at least for a dragon).<ref name="FBR"/>
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==Behavior==
  
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Unlike other dragons, the Fireball is more tolerant of its own kind, and will sometimes consent to sharing its territory with two other dragons.
  
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===Reproduction===
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[[File:Chinese Fireball Egg WU.png|150px|thumb|right|The egg of the Chinese Fireball]]
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The Chinese Fireball breed of dragons generally yielded females that were larger than males. The eggs of the Fireball were vivid crimson speckled with gold, and the shells were prized for use in Chinese [[Magic|wizardry]].<ref name="FBR"/>
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Powdered Chinese Fireball eggs had uses that were discovered by [[Quong Po]] in the [[15th century|15th]] or [[16th century]].<ref name="COSG">{{COS|G}}</ref>
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===Diet===
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Its diet was carnivorous, consisting of mainly mammals, with many Fireballs preferring [[pig]]s and [[human]]s.<ref name="FBR"/>
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===Potion ingredient===
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The powdered [[Fireball spike|spikes]] of the Fireball could be used to brew the [[Hair-Dying Potion]].<ref name="MA">{{MA}}</ref>
   
 
==History==
  
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===1985–1986 school year===
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A Chinese Fireball was used as one of the obstacles in the [[Triwizard Tournament|First Task]] of the [[Triwizard Tournament]] in [[1994]]. [[Viktor Krum]] faced the dragon in an attempt to retrieve a [[Golden egg]] it was guarding, and used a [[Conjunctivitis Curse]] to temporarily blind the dragon, but it crushed its own eggs and because of that points were taken off.
  
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[[File:ChineseFireballAtTheMagicalCreaturesReserve.jpg|200px|thumb|The [[Chinese Fireball at the Magical Creatures Reserve|Chinese Fireball]] at the [[Magical Creatures Reserve]]]]
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{{Main|Chinese Fireball at the Magical Creatures Reserve}}
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In the [[1980s]], a Chinese Fireball resided in the Scorched Vale of the [[Magical Creatures Reserve]]. During the [[1985–1986 school year]], [[Rubeus Hagrid]] introduced her to [[Jacob's sibling]], who helped her regain the ability to breathe [[fire]].<ref name="RTF">{{HM|2|Relight the Fire}}</ref>
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===1994===
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{{Main|Unidentified female Chinese Fireball}}
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A Chinese Fireball was used as one of the obstacles in the [[Triwizard Tournament|First Task]] of the [[Triwizard Tournament]] in [[1994]], brought to [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] by [[Charles Weasley]]. [[Viktor Krum]] faced the dragon in an attempt to retrieve a [[Golden egg]] it was guarding, and used a [[Conjunctivitis Curse]] to temporarily blind the dragon and snatch the golden egg, but it crushed its own eggs and because of that, points were taken off.<ref name="GOF20">{{GOF|B|20}}</ref>
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===2010–2011 school year===
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[[File:Newborn Baby Chinese Fireball.jpg|200px|thumb|The [[Baby Chinese Fireball|Chinese Fireball]] at the moment it hatched]]
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{{Main|Baby Chinese Fireball}}
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The egg of a Chinese Fireball was stolen from a legal trade sanctioned by the [[British Ministry of Magic]] by [[Long Shouren]] and a [[Unidentified Muggle-born Hogwarts student|Hogwarts student]]. They hid the egg at the [[Room of Requirement]], but the egg hatched before Shouren could find a secure home for it, the female hatchling was then cared by the student and [[Colby Frey]].
   
 
==Behind the scenes==
  
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[[File:Chinese Fireball HM.jpg|150px|thumb|A Chinese Fireball as seen in {{HM}}]]
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*According to Chinese mythology, dragons do not commonly breathe fire, the only dragons in Chinese myth to breathe fire are ones sent from Heaven as punishment and divine retribution. Almost all notable Chinese dragons are benevolent, sending rain in times of need. This is [http://www.chineseinventions.org/chinese-inventions-gunpowder Chinese Inventions Gunpowder].
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*According to Chinese mythology, dragons do not commonly breathe fire. The only dragons in Chinese myth to breathe fire are ones sent from Heaven as punishment and divine retribution. Almost all notable Chinese dragons are benevolent, sending rain in times of need.{{fact}}
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*In ''[[LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4]]'', the Chinese Fireball is the first dragon to be seen. It will block the player's progress with a steady stream of flame, and its egg must be hatched so that it will become distracted with the hatchling.
  
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*Despite being from China, the Fireball resembles a European dragon. In China, dragons are portrayed as being low-slung, elongated and slender with no wings.
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*In {{LEGO|Y1}}, the Chinese Fireball is the first dragon to be seen. It will block the player's progress with a steady stream of flame, and its egg must be hatched so that it will become distracted with the hatchling.
   
 
==Appearances==
  
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{{Imagecat|Images of Chinese Fireballs}}
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire]]''
  
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*''[[Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (film)]]''
  
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*''[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (real)|Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]''[[File:L_DRAGON_Toys_Plush_HarryPotter_Toys_ChineseFireballDragonPlush_1231878.jpg|thumb|The Chinese Fireball plush at [[The Wizarding World of Harry Potter]]]]
  
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*{{PM}}
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*{{HM}}
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*{{PAS}}
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*{{MA}}
   
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Latest revision as of 15:24, 5 March 2024

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At least some content in this article is derived from information featured in: Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery & Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells & Harry Potter: Magic Awakened.
As such, spoilers will be present within the article.

"...a red one with an odd fringe of fine gold spikes around its face, which was shooting mushroom-shaped fire clouds into the air..."
— Description of a Chinese Fireball[src]

The Chinese Fireball (Chinese: 中國火球龍),[2][3] also known as the Liondragon, was a dragon native to China, which was named for the rounded balls of flame that shot from its nostrils.[1]

Description

Physical description

The Fireball was scarlet in colour and smooth scaled, with a fringe of golden spikes around its snub-snouted face and extremely protuberant eyes. They weighed between two and four tons.[1]

Traits

Chinese Fireball

The dragon breathing fire

Its name was derived from the mushroom-shaped flame that came from its nostrils when angered, along with the large mushroom-shaped flame it could shoot from its mouth.[1]

The Fireball was aggressive but, unlike other dragons, it was more tolerant of its own kind, and would sometimes consent to share its territory with up to two other dragons.[1]

They were also said to be very fast and clever (at least for a dragon).[1]

Reproduction

Chinese Fireball Egg WU

The egg of the Chinese Fireball

The Chinese Fireball breed of dragons generally yielded females that were larger than males. The eggs of the Fireball were vivid crimson speckled with gold, and the shells were prized for use in Chinese wizardry.[1]

Powdered Chinese Fireball eggs had uses that were discovered by Quong Po in the 15th or 16th century.[4]

Diet

Its diet was carnivorous, consisting of mainly mammals, with many Fireballs preferring pigs and humans.[1]

Potion ingredient

The powdered spikes of the Fireball could be used to brew the Hair-Dying Potion.[5]

History

1985–1986 school year

ChineseFireballAtTheMagicalCreaturesReserve

The Chinese Fireball at the Magical Creatures Reserve

Main article: Chinese Fireball at the Magical Creatures Reserve

In the 1980s, a Chinese Fireball resided in the Scorched Vale of the Magical Creatures Reserve. During the 1985–1986 school year, Rubeus Hagrid introduced her to Jacob's sibling, who helped her regain the ability to breathe fire.[6]

1994

Main article: Unidentified female Chinese Fireball

A Chinese Fireball was used as one of the obstacles in the First Task of the Triwizard Tournament in 1994, brought to Hogwarts by Charles Weasley. Viktor Krum faced the dragon in an attempt to retrieve a Golden egg it was guarding, and used a Conjunctivitis Curse to temporarily blind the dragon and snatch the golden egg, but it crushed its own eggs and because of that, points were taken off.[7]

2010–2011 school year

Newborn Baby Chinese Fireball

The Chinese Fireball at the moment it hatched

Main article: Baby Chinese Fireball

The egg of a Chinese Fireball was stolen from a legal trade sanctioned by the British Ministry of Magic by Long Shouren and a Hogwarts student. They hid the egg at the Room of Requirement, but the egg hatched before Shouren could find a secure home for it, the female hatchling was then cared by the student and Colby Frey.

Behind the scenes

Chinese Fireball HM

A Chinese Fireball as seen in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery

  • According to Chinese mythology, dragons do not commonly breathe fire. The only dragons in Chinese myth to breathe fire are ones sent from Heaven as punishment and divine retribution. Almost all notable Chinese dragons are benevolent, sending rain in times of need.[citation needed]
  • Despite being from China, the Fireball resembles a European dragon. In China, dragons are portrayed as being low-slung, elongated and slender with no wings.
  • In LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4, the Chinese Fireball is the first dragon to be seen. It will block the player's progress with a steady stream of flame, and its egg must be hatched so that it will become distracted with the hatchling.

Appearances

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
  2. ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: Illustrated Edition
  3. ↑ Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (Traditional Chinese edition)
  4. ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
  5. ↑ Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
  6. ↑ Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Year 2, Side Quest "Relight the Fire"
  7. ↑ Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Chapter 20 (The First Task)
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