- "Ah, hello again, Potter. I see you've come back for more practice! I have a special task for you. Some of Hagrid's pet Flitterby moths escaped into the courtyard. If you're quick, you can catch them all! OK, ready Potter? GO!"
- — Madam Hooch assigns Harry Potter with catching Rubeus Hagrid's escaped Flitterby moths.[src]
The Flitterby is a magical species of moth. Flitterby moths have orange glowing wings and hum characteristically lightly and playfully when in flight, almost like if they were laughing.[1] Flitterby moths are attracted to heat, and can be used in potion-making as an ingredient. [2]
Some Flitterby moths
Rubeus Hagrid owns at least half a score of these creatures. In 1991, they escaped from him and Madam Hooch charged Harry Potter with catching them as an extra broomstick practice.[1]
In 1992, and as part of his Quidditch training, Oliver Wood told Harry Potter to catch a Flitterby as quickly as he could.[3]
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) (First appearance)
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4
Notes and references
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (video game) - PS1 version
- ↑ LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 - NDS version
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) - GBA version