Harry Potter: 10 Cutest Magical Creatures, Ranked

In the Harry Potter world, there are many different kinds of magical creatures. There are even more that are explored and introduced in the Fantastic Beasts franchise. These creatures range from being small and cuddly to large and ferocious. Some of them are mostly used as pets while others have healing abilities or other magic. One thing many fans think about when picking their favorite magical creature is how cute they are. Many of the fantastic beasts aren’t really very cute, but there are many that are.

Here are the ten cutest magical creatures from the wizarding world ranked leading up to the cutest.

10 Fawkes the Phoenix

How cute a creature is will always be somewhat subjective, and there are also different kinds of cute. Some of the cutest magical creatures are really more beautiful or stunning than purely adorable. For example, Fawkes and other phoenixes are truly gorgeous magical birds. They can be quite cute when they are babies, but in adulthood, they are more majestic than anything else.

9 Hippogriffs

While in the series Hippogriffs are described as being somewhat scary, and because of their size they could definitely be intimidating, but there is also something cute about them.

This is another magical creature that is beautiful and striking to look at, but they also have a cute element. Once Buckbeak got to know and like someone, he could be rather endearing and affectionate as a pet, and this is definitely super cute. However, as a rather fierce animal, he wasn’t the most adorable.

8 Unicorn

The unicorn is a mythical creature that didn’t get its start in Harry Potter, but it’s still one of the most gorgeous magical creatures in the series. While full-grown unicorns are more mysterious and elegant than adorable, they do have a cuteness about them. The baby unicorns described in the books are very sweet to look at, and as they grow into adults they become more beautiful and ethereal. But, even still, they can be seen as cute.

7 Baby Norbert

A full-grown dragon is one of the most fearsome and strong fantastic beasts in the wizarding world, but a baby dragon is pretty cute. While the fact that Hagrid was trying to raise a baby dragon could be considered cruel as well as illegal, the cuteness factor of a baby dragon can’t be denied. However, it doesn’t take long for a baby dragon to grow into a scary and dangerous teen and then an adult dragon.

6 Owls

While an owl might not exactly be a magical creature, the way they function in the wizarding world does seem pretty magical. They have the ability to deliver mail expertly and often find people with an almost uncanny, otherworldly ability. They definitely don’t act just like regular owls, and they are a staple at Hogwarts. These animals make great pets, and they are definitely both beautiful and fierce-looking. And earnestly, is there a singular Harry Potter fan out there that hasn’t secretly wished for their very own Hedwig?

5 Mooncalf

The mooncalf might not be a very well-known magical creature, but it is surprisingly cute. These animals look more like a Pokemon than many of the other creatures on this list, but they are weirdly adorable. With their long necks and huge eyes, they have a tinge of creepiness to them but the cute factor definitely wins out. They have webbed feet and a face that slightly looks like a llama makes these strange creatures rather endearing. They are also rather gentle and overall harmless which adds to how cute they are.

4 Snidget

The snidget is a more obscure magical creature that isn’t featured in any movies. The snidget is a small, golden bird with rotating wings. They used to be cruelly used in Quidditch matches, and they are what the Snitch is based on.

These birds are tiny and have adorable, rotund bellies and tiny wings. They also have a long, skinny beak that looks similar to a hummingbird. There is definitely something about these tiny birds that makes them super lovable.

3 Kneazles

A kneazle is basically the wizarding world equivalent of a cat, but they have a special elegance about them. They can vary in appearance but tend to have larger, more pointed ears than a cat and a tuft on the end of their tails. Given how cute kittens and cats can be, this is definitely one of the most precious looking magical creatures. However, they are not always cute and cuddly. They can be aggressive and are also highly intelligent. They can, however, be loyal pets and make great guard animals as they can detect suspicious people.

2 Pygmy Puffs

When fans think of cute magical creatures, pygmy puffs might be one of the first creatures that come to mind. These tiny pets are miniature versions of the Puffskein. They were actually bred by Fred and George to be smaller. These animals are extremely cute. They are puffy little balls that roll around and make small squeaking noises, and they are almost always purple or pink making them quite precious. They might be the cutest magical creature based solely on looks, but there is more that goes into an animal being cute than outward appearance.

1 Nifflers

Of all the creatures shown in the Fantastic Beasts movies so far, the niffler is probably the most loved and recognized. These funny, little creatures look like a mix between a platypus and a rodent, and they have sleek black skin when full-grown. While their slightly fat little bodies and waddling feet make them adorable, their personalities make them even cuter. They are rather mischievous and sneaky as they seek anything shiny, and there is something really sweet about that. They can also be rather affection and gentle, but they do tend to get into a lot of trouble.

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