Griffin claws are the claws of the griffin, a magical creature with the front of an eagle and the hindquaters of a lion. It is not specified whether the claws are from the talons of the eagle half of the animal, or the claws of the lion half. When powdered, the claw can be used as an ingredient in the Strengthening Solution.

History

In 1995, while writting on essay on the correct method of brewing Strengthening Solutions for Professor Snape, Harry Potter put the wrong weight for powdered griffin claw four times, as he was destracted by Fred and George Weasley's demonstration of Puking Pastilles.^[1]

Behind the Scenes

• According the legend, if poisoned wine was served in a griffin claw, the claw would change colour and alert the drinker to treachery.^[2]

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Mentioned only)

Notes and references

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