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==Etiquette== |
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{{Quote|Now, firs' thing yeh gotta know abou' hippogriffs is, they're proud. Easily offended, hippogriffs are. Don't never insult one, 'cause it might be the last thing yeh do. Yeh always wait fer the hippogriff ter make the firs' move. It's polite, see? Yeh walk towards him, and yeh bow, an' yeh wait. If he bows back, yeh're allowed to touch him. If he doesn' bow, then get away from him sharpish, 'cause those talons hurt.|[[Rubeus Hagrid]] teaches his first class about hippogriffs.|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban}} |
{{Quote|Now, firs' thing yeh gotta know abou' hippogriffs is, they're proud. Easily offended, hippogriffs are. Don't never insult one, 'cause it might be the last thing yeh do. Yeh always wait fer the hippogriff ter make the firs' move. It's polite, see? Yeh walk towards him, and yeh bow, an' yeh wait. If he bows back, yeh're allowed to touch him. If he doesn' bow, then get away from him sharpish, 'cause those talons hurt.|[[Rubeus Hagrid]] teaches his first class about hippogriffs.|Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban}} |
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When [[Human]]s approach Hippogriffs, a proper etiquette must be maintained to avoid danger. |
When [[Human]]s approach Hippogriffs, a proper etiquette must be maintained to avoid danger. |
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Although proud, Hippogriffs can also be fiercely loyal and protective of those who have earned their trust, as demonstrated by [[Buckbeak]] on at least two occasions; when he attacked [[Severus Snape]] in defence of [[Harry Potter]] during the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]], and again when he led Hogwarts' [[Thestral]]s in attacking [[Voldemort|Voldemort's]] [[giant]]s during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]. |
Although proud, Hippogriffs can also be fiercely loyal and protective of those who have earned their trust, as demonstrated by [[Buckbeak]] on at least two occasions; when he attacked [[Severus Snape]] in defence of [[Harry Potter]] during the [[Battle of the Astronomy Tower]], and again when he led Hogwarts' [[Thestral]]s in attacking [[Voldemort|Voldemort's]] [[giant]]s during the [[Battle of Hogwarts]]. |
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| − | The diet of the Hippogriff consists mainly of insects, birds, and small mammals such as [[ferret]]s. They will sometimes paw at the ground for worms if no other food is readily available.<ref name="PA21">''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'', Chapter 21 - (''Hermione's Secret'')</ref> When breeding, Hippogriffs build nests on the ground, and lay only a single, fragile egg. The egg usually hatches in twenty-four hours. Infant Hippogriffs are capable of flight within a week, but it takes many months before they are strong enough to accompany their |
+ | The diet of the Hippogriff consists mainly of insects, birds, and small mammals such as [[ferret]]s. They will sometimes paw at the ground for worms if no other food is readily available.<ref name="PA21">''[[Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban]]'', Chapter 21 - (''Hermione's Secret'')</ref> When breeding, Hippogriffs build nests on the ground, and lay only a single, fragile egg. The egg usually hatches in twenty-four hours. Infant Hippogriffs are capable of flight within a week, but it takes many months before they are strong enough to accompany their parents on long journeys. |
==Protection from Muggles== |
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*Buckbeak injured [[Draco Malfoy]] in 1993. |
*Buckbeak injured [[Draco Malfoy]] in 1993. |
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*During the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] in [[1998]], Thestrals were led into battle against the [[Death Eaters]] by Buckbeak, a Hippogriff once owned by [[Sirius Black]].{{HP7}} |
*During the [[Battle of Hogwarts]] in [[1998]], Thestrals were led into battle against the [[Death Eaters]] by Buckbeak, a Hippogriff once owned by [[Sirius Black]].{{HP7}} |
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===Other appearances=== |
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*During the [[Yule Ball]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] in [[1994]], Hippogriffs are mentioned in the [[Weird Sisters]] song, [[Do The Hippogriff]]. The song encourages listeners to do a dance that draws its inspiration from this creature, "flyin' off from a cliff" and "swooping down to the ground..." |
*During the [[Yule Ball]] at [[Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry|Hogwarts]] in [[1994]], Hippogriffs are mentioned in the [[Weird Sisters]] song, [[Do The Hippogriff]]. The song encourages listeners to do a dance that draws its inspiration from this creature, "flyin' off from a cliff" and "swooping down to the ground..." |
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Revision as of 02:43, 20 November 2014
- "Easily offended, hippogriffs are. Don't never insult one, 'cause it might be the last thing yeh do."
- — Rubeus Hagrid talking to the class about Hippogriffs[src]
A Hippogriff is a magical creature that has the front legs, wings, and head of a giant eagle and the body, hind legs and tail of a horse. It is very similar to another mythical creature, the Griffin, with the horse rear replacing the lion rear. Hippogriffs have cruel, steel-coloured beaks and large, brilliantly orange eyes. The talons on their front legs are half a foot long and appear deadly.
The breeding of fancy Hippogriffs is an established wizarding career, with known breeders including Newton Scamander's mother. Images of said fancy Hippogriffs are sometimes put onto calendars.
Etiquette
- "Now, firs' thing yeh gotta know abou' hippogriffs is, they're proud. Easily offended, hippogriffs are. Don't never insult one, 'cause it might be the last thing yeh do. Yeh always wait fer the hippogriff ter make the firs' move. It's polite, see? Yeh walk towards him, and yeh bow, an' yeh wait. If he bows back, yeh're allowed to touch him. If he doesn' bow, then get away from him sharpish, 'cause those talons hurt."
- — Rubeus Hagrid teaches his first class about hippogriffs.[src]
Harry approaching Buckbeak the Hippogiff slowly and carefully
When Humans approach Hippogriffs, a proper etiquette must be maintained to avoid danger. Hippogriffs are intensely proud creatures, and an individual must show proper respect by bowing to them, and waiting for them to bow in return before approaching. Eye contact should be maintained at all times, without a single blink. The Hippogriff should be allowed to make the first move as this is polite. If offended, it may attack. Hippogriffs are tameable, but only by experts in their care (such as Rubeus Hagrid, Care of Magical Creatures Professor and Gamekeeper at Hogwarts).
Although proud, Hippogriffs can also be fiercely loyal and protective of those who have earned their trust, as demonstrated by Buckbeak on at least two occasions; when he attacked Severus Snape in defence of Harry Potter during the Battle of the Astronomy Tower, and again when he led Hogwarts' Thestrals in attacking Voldemort's giants during the Battle of Hogwarts.
Behaviour
The diet of the Hippogriff consists mainly of insects, birds, and small mammals such as ferrets. They will sometimes paw at the ground for worms if no other food is readily available.[1] When breeding, Hippogriffs build nests on the ground, and lay only a single, fragile egg. The egg usually hatches in twenty-four hours. Infant Hippogriffs are capable of flight within a week, but it takes many months before they are strong enough to accompany their parents on long journeys.
Protection from Muggles
Owners of Hippogriffs are required by law to cast a Disillusionment Charm on the creature every day to prevent it from being seen by Muggles. Using Hippogriffs for personal transportation is also illegal under the International Statute of Wizarding Secrecy.[2]
Hippogriffs at Hogwarts
Hippogriff Lesson in 1993
A herd of Hippogriffs are kept at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and Rubeus Hagrid used them in his first Care of Magical Creatures class in 1993.[HP3]
- Buckbeak injured Draco Malfoy in 1993.
- During the Battle of Hogwarts in 1998, Thestrals were led into battle against the Death Eaters by Buckbeak, a Hippogriff once owned by Sirius Black.[HP7]
Other appearances
The Weird Sisters singing Do The Hippogriff
- During the Yule Ball at Hogwarts in 1994, Hippogriffs are mentioned in the Weird Sisters song, Do The Hippogriff. The song encourages listeners to do a dance that draws its inspiration from this creature, "flyin' off from a cliff" and "swooping down to the ground..."
- In the winter of 1995, Sirius Black sings a Christmas Carol, "God Rest Ye, Merry Hippogriffs."
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word "hippos" meaning "horse" and the magical creature known as the griffin. In this case, it has the body of a horse as opposed to a lion, but keeps the head of an eagle.
See also
- Buckbeak (briefly known as Witherwings).
- Fleetwing
- Stormswift
- Hothoof
- Hogwarts Hippogriff herd
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- 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 Goblet of Fire (film) (Mentioned only)
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (video game) (Voice only)
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them
- Quidditch Through the Ages (Mentioned only)
- 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
- Harry Potter LEGO Sets
Notes and references
- ↑ Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Chapter 21 - (Hermione's Secret)
- ↑ Wizards' Ordinary Magic and Basic Aptitude Test - Grade 1, Question 11
| Care of Magical Creatures | |
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| Care of Magical Creatures at Hogwarts | |
| Hagrid's Hut · Forbidden Forest · Care of Magical Creatures Classroom · Magical Creatures (club) · The Paddock | |
| Professors | Silvanus Kettleburn · Rubeus Hagrid · Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank (substitute teacher) |
| Textbooks | The Monster Book of Monsters · Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them |
| Creatures studied at Hogwarts | |
| Blast-Ended Skrewt · Bowtruckle · Chimaera · Crup · Demiguise · Diricawl · Doxy · Dugbog · Fairy · Fire Crab · Fire Dwelling Salamander · Flobberworm · Fwooper · Glumbumble · Gnome · Golden Snidget · Griffin · Hippogriff · Imp · Jackalope · Knarl · Kneazle · Moke · Murtlap · Niffler · Occamy · Porlock · Quintaped · Streeler · Thestral · Unicorn · Yeti | |
| Magical creatures by classification | |
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| X | Flobberworm · Horklump |
| XX | Augurey · Bowtruckle · Chizpurfle · Clabbert · Diricawl · Fairy · Ghoul · Gnome · Grindylow · Imp · Jobberknoll · Mooncalf · Porlock · Puffskein · Ramora · Winged horse |
| XXX | Ashwinder · Billywig · Bundimun · Crup · Doxy · Dugbog · Fire crab · Fwooper · Glumbumble · Hippocampus · Hippogriff · Hodag · Jarvey · Knarl · Kneazle · Leprechaun · Lobalug · Mackled Malaclaw · Moke · Murtlap · Niffler · Nogtail · Pixie · Plimpy · Pogrebin · Red Cap · Salamander · Sea serpent · Shrake · Streeler · Winged horse |
| XXXX | Centaur · Demiguise · Erkling · Erumpent · Golden Snidget · Graphorn · Griffin · Hidebehind · Kappa · Kelpie · Merperson · Occamy · Phoenix · Re'em · Runespoor · Snallygaster · Sphinx · Tebo · Thestral · Thunderbird · Troll · Unicorn · Winged horse · Yeti |
| XXXXX | Acromantula · Basilisk · Chimaera · Dragon · Horned Serpent · Lethifold · Manticore · Nundu · Quintaped · Wampus cat · Werewolf |