How many dragons are in Harry Potter?

In the magical world presented through the lens of the Harry Potter franchise, there were ten known species of dragons in existence.
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What are the names of the 4 dragons in Harry Potter?

Dragons were used in the First Task of the Triwizard Tournament of 1994, in which the champions had to retrieve a golden egg from a nesting mother. The varieties used were: the Hungarian Horntail, the Chinese Fireball, the Swedish Short-Snout, and a Welsh Green.
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Are there any dragons in Harry Potter?

This dragon is the largest breed in the wizarding world. It has metallic grey scales, deep red eyes and long, vicious talons. Although never formally identified, the dragon Harry, Ron and Hermione met in the vaults of Gringotts could well be a Ukrainian Ironbelly.
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Which is the strongest dragon in Harry Potter?

These are the ten strongest Harry Potter dragons!
  • Common Welsh Green Dragon.
  • Hebridean Black Dragon.
  • Antipodean Opaleye Dragon.
  • Romanian Longhorn Dragon.
  • Swedish Short-Snout Dragon.
  • Peruvian Vipertooth Dragon.
  • Chinese Fireball Dragon.
  • Norwegian Ridgeback Dragon.
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Which dragon did Cedric get?

Cedric's dragon is a Swedish Short-Snout, from which he has to retrieve the Golden Egg it is guarding. Cedric achieves this by transfiguring a rock into a labrador to distract the dragon whilst he retrieves the egg.
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Who is Patronus dragon?

We didn't get a chance to know on what is Draco's patronus is but I have some guesses on what it could be. Draco means Dragon, Mal means bad and foy means faith.
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What did Hagrid name his dragon?

Norbert is a Norwegian Ridgeback dragon that Hagrid had acquired as an egg from a mysterious, hooded stranger in the Hog's Head, who turned out to be Professor Quirrell.
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What kind of dragon is in Harry Potter 7?

It was stated to be a Ukrainian Ironbelly in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, although the dragon's appearance shows great similarities to the New Zealand-native Antipodean Opaleye.
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How many types of dragons are there?

' Dragons are deeply embedded in many different cultures and the mythology and folklore surrounding them are so vast that it's practically impossible to determine how many there are. Some sources claim there are 73 types, others that there are only 50.
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Is dragon a rare Patronus?

Extinct Patronuses are very rare but not unknown. Strangely, given their long connection with wizardkind, owl Patronuses are unusual. Most uncommon of all possible Patronuses are magical creatures such as dragons, Thestrals and phoenixes.
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How did Cedric beat his dragon?

Cedric Diggory tackled the task first, against a Swedish Short-Snout. He used a Transfiguration spell to change a rock into a dog to distract the dragon. He was partially successful; the dragon took the bait, and Cedric went for the Golden egg.
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How many uses does dragon's blood have?

It had twelve uses, the discoveries of which were typically all credited to the famous Hogwarts Headmaster, Albus Dumbledore, although Ivor Dillonsby claimed that he had already discovered eight of them and that Dumbledore "borrowed" his notes.
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What is Voldemort's real name?

After all, it was by mixing his wizarding and Muggle names that he created his new moniker: 'Tom Marvolo Riddle', becoming 'I am Lord Voldemort'.
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Is a Wyvern a type of dragon?

A wyvern (/ˈwaɪvərn/ WY-vərn, sometimes spelled wivern) is a legendary dragon that has two legs.
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Is Norbert the dragon in Goblet of Fire?

While Norbert is never seen again, other dragons will appear in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. And though Norbert may seem (to Hagrid) a cute, cuddly hatchling, the fully-grown, flame-spewing dragons seen in the later books are fierce and deadly creatures.
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What is the fastest dragon in Harry Potter?

The Vipertooth was known as the smallest and fastest breed of dragon. Unfortunately, the breed enjoyed eating humans, making it one of the most dangerous creatures in the Wizarding World.
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What should I name my white dragon?

Popular Male Dragon Names
  • Anguis - (Latin American Origin) meaning "excellent strength". ...
  • Arad - (Persian Origin) meaning "an Angel".
  • Cadmus - (Greek Origin) meaning "dragons' cold teeth".
  • Doryu - (Buddhist Origin) meaning "one who understands the ways of a dragon".
  • Draco - (Italian Origin) meaning "a dragon name".
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What happened to Harry's dragon?

In the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the Horntail broke free of its chain and chased Harry around the castle grounds, almost causing Harry to fall to his death at one point when he was trying to reach his Firebolt, but when the chase continued, Harry flew through the Viaduct, which the ...
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Why is Hermione not a Ravenclaw?

Hermione Granger didn't go to Ravenclaw because she valued courage and bravery over knowledge. She also expressed that Gryffindor was the best House in Hogwarts. Besides, the Sorting Hat prioritizes what type of qualities the students value rather than what they have.
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Who was Harry's first kiss?

In "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," the latest in the megahit series based on J.K. Rowling's books, Harry comes of age and has his first on-screen kiss with longtime crush Cho Chang, played by Katie Leung.
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What is the 3 headed dog in Harry Potter?

Overview. Fluffy is an extremely large three-headed dog, apparently loyal to Hagrid. He is apparently modeled on Cerberus, the three-headed dog who guards the entrance to the Underworld in Greek mythology.
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What are some Slytherin Patronuses?

Slytherin Patronus Masterpost
  • Brown Bear.
  • Brown Hare.
  • Buzzard.
  • Calico Cat.
  • Cheetah.
  • Chestnut Horse.
  • Chow Chow.
  • Crow.
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What's the rarest Patronus?

Albatross

As the rarest Patronus possible, the Albatross represents an enormous bird that flies freely across any sea.
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Why can't Draco produce a Patronus?

J.K. Rowling says Draco doesn't have a patronus because he never learned the spell but I think it's because he doesn't have any powerful happy memories to use.
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