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Fourth Year - Lesson 4

Jarvey

The Jarvey is a large ferret in appearance, up to two feet long.  What truly distinguishes it from a ferret, however, is that the Jarvey can talk.  Unfortunately, Jarveys are not particularly intelligent, and their conversation tends to be short, even rude, phrases in a seemingly neverending stream.  In short, they have the personality of ferrets, but the ability to speak.  

Jarveys are a Class XXX (3X) Beast. While not particularly dangerous, their chatter can be mildly maddening.  Fortunately, like ferrets, they are easily distracted.  Dangling shiny things, or tossing a coin in its direction, can cause the Jarvey to start spouting "Shiny!" repeatedly.

Jarveys, like ferrets, prefer to live underground.  They feed on moles, voles, and rats.  However, they especially enjoy pursuing, and devouring, gnomes.  Because of this latter preference, some Wizards are experimenting with Jarvey parts to create commercial anti-gnome products.

Crup

The Crup was first seen in the southeast part of England.  It looks like a Jack Russell terrier, with the exception of its forked tail.  Owners of Crups are required to remove the tail, with a painless Severing Charm, when the Crup is six to eight weeks old.  This is to keep the Crup from being noticed by Muggles.

Crups were created by wizards as protector animals.  While not large, they are exceedingly loyal to wizardkind and ferocious towards Muggles.  Crups are able to tell the difference between Wizard and Muggle, as well as Squib, though whether this is by sight, scent, or magical ability is unknown.

Due to their attitude towards Muggles, Crups have a Class XXX (3X) rating.  Wizards wishing to own a Crup must obtain a license from the Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures.  In order to get the license, the wizard must provide that they have the ability to control the Crup in Muggle areas.  

Imp

Imps are often confused with Pixies.  They are both between six and eight inches in height, although Imps cannot fly, and they are a dark brown or black color, as opposed to the more vivid Pixies.  

Imps are found in Ireland and Britain, near damp, marshy areas, such as riverbanks.  Like Pixies, Imps are mischievous pranksters, and enjoy tripping or pushing travelers into the river.  This earns them their Class XX (2X) rating.

Imps feed on small insects, and breed as faeries do, although they do not spin cocoons.  Instead, young are hatched fully formed, though only an inch in length.

Fourth Year - Assignment 4

Direct your answers to your professor at comc@starpaw.com.  Clicking on this link will fill in year and assignment number.

All answers must be in your own words.  

Remember, making your answers interesting and/or amusing may result in bonus points at the end of the term.

1.  Describe a Jarvey.

2.  What is the Jarvey's  Ministry of Magic rating?  Why does it have that rating?

3.  Describe a Crup.

4.  What is the Crup's Ministry of Magic rating?  Why does it have that rating?

5.  Describe a Imp.

6.  What is the Imp's Ministry of Magic rating?  Why does it have that rating?

7.  You are working in your garden and you spot an Jarvey.  What do you do and why?

8.  You are walking in Hyde Park in London and you spot a Crup.  What do you do and why?

9.  You are walking along a river in England and you spot a Imp.  What do you do and why?

10.  How do Jarveys, Doxies, and Imps avoid Muggle Notice?

What is your name and House?