Horklump

• Type: Magical Creature
• Ministry of Magic Classification: X (Boring) (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)
• Native To: Scandinavia (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)
• Habitat: Widespread throughout northern Europe, commonly found in gardens (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)

The Horklump is a creature that strongly resembles a fleshy, pinkish mushroom. Its surface is covered with sparse, coarse black bristles. Though it appears plant-like and is largely stationary, the Horklump is a creature with a simple animal nature. Its most notable feature is the set of sinewy, muscular tentacles it spreads into the ground, which it uses to search for its preferred food, Earthworms.

The primary purpose of a Horklump is to eat and propagate. They are known to be extremely fast breeders and can quickly infest an average-sized garden in a matter of days, making them a common garden pest for wizards. Despite their pest status, Horklumps have a valuable use in Potion-Making. The juice extracted from the creature, known as Horklump Juice, is an ingredient in several healing potions. Due to their rapid breeding, control methods are known. Horklumps are a favorite food of Gnomes, who can help manage an infestation. Additionally, the venom of the Streeler is known to be lethal to them. (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them)

Information on the Horklump is primarily derived from Newt Scamander's classic text, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. In his book, Scamander details their biology and classifies them as “boring,” indicating they pose no significant threat and possess no remarkable magical powers. They are generally regarded as a nuisance rather than a danger within the Wizarding World.

The Horklump is not mentioned or featured in the main narrative of the seven original *Harry Potter* novels. Its existence is part of the wider world-building of the magical universe, established through supplementary materials. The creature serves to illustrate the more mundane aspects of Magizoology and the everyday challenges, such as pest control, faced by magical homeowners.

• In the video game Hogwarts Legacy, Horklumps are common magical creatures found throughout the Scottish Highlands. The player character can find and harvest them to acquire Horklump Juice, a key ingredient for brewing the Wiggenweld Potion and other concoctions. (video game)