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Red Cap (XXX) The Red Cap is a small dwarf-like creature that lives in holes underground. They are found on the sites of old battlefields, or wherever blood has been spilt. The Red Cap is extremely dangerous to lone Muggles, and will attempt to bludgeon them at any opportunity. Wizards can easily repel Red Caps with charms and hexes.
The Murtlap is a rodent with a growth on its back resembling a sea anemone. Murtlaps mainly feed on crustaceans, although it will bite at the feet of those which get too close to it. . The growth on the Murtlap's back may be pickled and eaten to improve one's resistance to jinxes. Murtlap Essence is a home remedy for cuts and abrasions.
| Homework: 1. Where would you find Red Caps? Give an example. 2. How are Murtlaps useful? 3. Are these creatures dangerous to humans? |