A Fairy is a small human-like creature with large insect-like wings, which are either transparent or multi-coloured. They have a limited intelligence, and live mainly in woodlands or glades.

The fairy is a vain creature, and will often allow itself to be used as decoration by Wizards. They possess a weak brand of magic that allows it to evade its predators such as the Augurey. The fairy cannot speak; instead, it makes a high-pitched buzzing noise to communicate with its fellow fairies.

Fairies can lay up to fifty eggs in one go, laying them on the underside of leaves. The eggs hatch into brightly coloured larvae, and, at six-to-ten days, they spin themselves into a cocoon. They emerge a month later as adult fairies. Bowtruckles eat fairy eggs.

The Muggle impression of the fairy is a generous one, having been ingrained into children's minds in the form of "fairy tales". Wizards believe that, of all the magical creatures in the world, the fairy, along with the unicorn, have received the best Muggle "press".
Pixie (XXX)

A Pixie is a small, bright blue mischief-maker, and loves tricks and practical jokes. It is able to fly, despite being wingless, and enjoys lifting people up by their ears and depositing them on the tops of trees and buildings. Pixies can only communicate with other pixies. Their voices are described as "so shrill it was like listening to a lot of arguing budgies".

Puffskein (XX)

A Puffskein is covered in soft, custard-coloured fur and spherical in shape. It is a popular pet that does not object to being cuddled or thrown about. The Puffskein is a scavenger, eating anything from leftovers to spiders, but it particularly likes to use its long thin tongue to eat wizards' bogeys while they sleep. The Puffskein is easy to care for, and they emit a humming sound when they are content.