You've made it to the end! As a thank you for reading this book, I would like to share with you a few more fun talking points. 

We mentioned briefly that the Romanian Dragon Sanctuary has ongoing research on the Draconic language. This spurred the question, does this apply to other magical creatures? 

In short, probably not. While all creatures have the ability to communicate at some level, very few use language to a sophisticated level the way humans do. That does not mean that these creatures are less intelligent, in fact many of the most powerful creatures in the wizarding world can't speak like we do. Think dragons, unicorns, werewolves, demiguises, dementors, etc. 

This raises discussion around the contraversial from Murdoch Baldoon and the Index of Magical Creatures. Some creatures can't speak, but can demonstrate advanced magical abilities.  Other creatures can speak, yet have no command over magic at all. 

With that being said, we also spent a chapter discussing the role of gesture in magic. There is some evidence of creatures being able to mimic these gestures, although it is unlikely that they have a strong enough understanding of concentration and will to pull off a spell as we understand it. 

In reality, creatures, beasts and beings have their own way of relating to magic. For example, Goblins and House-elfs can use certain types of magic with the snap of their fingers. Most creatures have their own inherent magic, which they can use reactively without thinking. 

What I find interesting is that observing magic in so many different forms helps us gain a better understanding of ourselves, what makes us different and what we still have to learn.