The History, Anatomy, and Origins of the Thestral
written by Silversmith
In this book, I will cover the Thestral, and everything you need to know about the creature.
Last Updated
05/31/21
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Behaviour and Diet
Chapter 3
Thestrals are extremely smart beasts, said to be able to remember words, when asked to travel to specific locations. They are also extremely loyal creatures, with notable enemies and allies. They will attack anything they see as a threat, and in the rare case that they are domesticated, their owners enemies are often their own enemies. Thestrals are also social creatures with one another, often living in herds. When it comes to their diet, they, unlike the common horse, are carnivorous animals, attracted to the smell of blood. According to Professor Wilhelmina Grubbly-Plank (substitute professor in the field of Care of Magical Creatures in the 90's), they often attack birds. This indicates that, naturally, they hunt not only for food on the ground, but they also pursue flying prey. (The Thestrals that live within the Hogwarts grounds, in the Forbidden Forest, are properly fed and well trained. They don't attack other creatures or students unless seriously disturbed.)