======Glumbumble======
=====Introduction=====
The **Glumbumble** is a flying [[Magical Beast]] native to northern [[Europe]]. Classified as XXX by the [[Ministry of Magic]], it is a grey, furry-bodied insect primarily known for producing a thick [[treacle]] that induces [[melancholy]] in those who consume it. Glumbumbles prefer dark and secluded places for their nests and can become a pest to beekeepers.
=====Physical Appearance and Behaviour=====
The Glumbumble is described as a small, grey, furry-bodied flying insect. It feeds on [[nettle]]s and makes its nest in dark and secluded locations, such as hollow trees and caves.
Glumbumbles are known to move into and infest [[beehive]]s, which has a disastrous effect on the honey produced. Their presence contaminates the honey with their unique secretions.
=====Magical Properties and Uses=====
The most significant magical property of the Glumbumble is its secretion of a thick, golden [[treacle]].
  * **Effect:** The primary effect of Glumbumble [[treacle]] is to cause sadness and [[melancholy]] when ingested.
  * **Uses:**
    - The [[treacle]] is used as an antidote to the hysteria that results from consuming the leaves of the [[Alihotsy]] plant.
    - In a sixth-year [[Potions]] lesson, [[Horace Slughorn]] noted that Glumbumble [[treacle]] is sometimes used as an ingredient in [[Love Potion]]s. However, he expressed his disapproval of this practice due to the substance's melancholy-inducing side effects.
=====Etymology=====
The name //Glumbumble// appears to be a compound word.
  * **"Glum"** is an English word meaning dejected, sullen, or gloomy, directly referencing the melancholy effect of the creature's [[treacle]].
  * **"Bumble"** likely alludes to a bumblebee, as the Glumbumble is a flying insect that infests [[beehive]]s. The word "bumble" can also mean to move or act in a clumsy or confused manner, perhaps evoking the state of mind caused by its secretions.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
  * The majority of the canonical information about the Glumbumble comes from the textbook //[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]//.
  * Glumbumbles appear as magical creatures in the video game *Hogwarts Legacy*. Players can find them in the wild and collect Glumbumble fur from them in the [[Room of Requirement]]'s Vivarium. (video game)