======Jarvey======
=====Creature Information=====
  * **[[Ministry of Magic]] Classification:** [[Ministry of Magic Classification|XXX]] (Competent wizard should be able to cope) (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)
  * **Native To:** Great Britain, Ireland, and North America (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)
  * **Type:** [[Beast]]
  * **Distinguishing Features:** Ferret-like appearance, ability to use rudimentary [[human]] speech
=====Description and Appearance=====
A Jarvey is a [[magical beast]] that strongly resembles an overgrown [[ferret]] in its physical appearance. They are known to live below ground, likely in dens or burrows that they dig themselves. (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)
=====Nature and Abilities=====
The most remarkable ability of the Jarvey is its capacity for [[human]] speech. However, its conversational skills are quite limited. A Jarvey's speech typically consists of a continuous stream of short and often rude phrases. It is not capable of holding a true, coherent conversation. (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)
Jarveys are carnivores and primarily hunt [[Gnome|gnomes]], but their diet also includes voles, rats, and moles. This suggests they are skilled hunters and adept at burrowing to catch their prey. (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)
=====History=====
The specific history of the Jarvey is not widely documented. As a [[magical beast]] native to Great Britain and Ireland, it has long been known to the British [[wizarding community]] and has been officially classified by the [[Ministry of Magic]]'s [[Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures]]. Its existence and basic characteristics were famously documented in [[Newt Scamander]]'s definitive work, //[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]//.
=====Role in the Story=====
The Jarvey is not mentioned at any point in the seven original //Harry Potter// novels. Its existence is part of the broader wizarding world established in supplementary materials, providing additional depth and detail to the magical fauna of the world.
=====Behind the Scenes=====
  * The Jarvey's first appearance in any [[Harry Potter]] media is in the original 2001 companion book, //[[Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them]]//.
  * Jarveys appear as hostile creatures in the video game //[[Hogwarts Legacy]]//. In the game, they attack the player on sight and will shout insults and taunts during combat, such as "You're a proper numpty!" and "Wait 'til I tell my mates!", which is consistent with their description in the textbook. ([[Hogwarts Legacy]])