#augurey

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Some of my drawings of Delphi (and Bellatrix). I had probably posted two of them on my previous blog, but I purged it, so... Here they are again.

[mistressaugury]

So... this is suppose to be the sinister bird Delphi has been going on about. Hmm... I kinda expected something- er- else. She's more cute then looming.

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The Augurey in Harry Potter: Origins, Symbolism, and Role in Wizarding History

Among the many magical creatures introduced in the Harry Potter universe, few are as misunderstood—or as melodramatic—as the Augurey. Also known as the Irish Phoenix, this peculiar bird is far from fiery or flamboyant. Instead, it cuts a thin, gloomy figure, resembling a small, underfed vulture with greenish-black feathers and a sharp, sorrowful cry.

A Shy Bird with a Bad Reputation

Native to Great Britain and Ireland, the Augurey is intensely shy, preferring to nest alone in thorny brambles. Its tear-shaped nest is often hidden deep in the undergrowth. It survives on a diet of insects, flies, and even fairies, which it hunts during heavy rain.

The Augurey’s mournful cry has long carried an ominous reputation. In wizarding folklore, it was once believed that its cry foretold death. This superstition caused many wizards to go to great lengths to avoid Augurey nests. But in 1824, magical researcher Gulliver Pokeby put those fears to rest with his book Why I Didn’t Die When the Augurey Cried. He revealed the truth: the Augurey simply sings when rain is on the way. Rather than a death omen, it’s a magical weather report.

From Myth to Meteorologist

Once the myth was dispelled, Augureys were sometimes used as magical weather forecasters. However, their constant moaning during rainy seasons—especially in wetter regions—made them less than ideal pets. While their feathers are striking, they repel ink and are therefore useless for writing. That said, the legendary Quill of Acceptance at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is believed to be made from an Augurey feather.

Love in the Rain

The Augurey’s courtship rituals are surprisingly complex, peaking around Valentine’s Day each year. Sadly, Augureys raised in captivity often struggle to find mates if released, having never learned these intricate social behaviors. Their shy and melancholic nature doesn’t make matchmaking any easier.

Famous (and Infamous) Augurey Moments

Over the years, the Augurey has popped up in several curious moments in wizarding history:

Uric the Oddball, a notoriously eccentric wizard, once kept 50 Augureys as pets. On a particularly rainy day, they all cried in unison—leading Uric to believe he was a ghost. He promptly gave himself a concussion trying to walk through a wall.

In 1927, Newt Scamander—the famed Magizoologist—had a pet Augurey named Patrick, who lived among other magical creatures in his enchanted suitcase.

Hans, an oversized and gloomy Augurey, became the mascot of the Liechtenstein National Quidditch Team, even gaining a fan club.

Most hauntingly, Delphini, the daughter of Voldemort, grew up with an Augurey and later adopted it as her personal symbol. She had a tattoo of one on the back of her neck, and in an alternate timeline where Voldemort won, she took on the name “The Augurey.”

What’s in a Name?

The name “Augurey” cleverly plays on augury, the ancient Roman practice of interpreting omens by observing birds. Given that the Augurey’s cry was once thought to predict death (and now rain), the term is fitting. Some even suggest the "-ey" suffix hints at "grey"—a color symbolic of sadness, clouds, and rain. Very on-brand for such a moody little bird.

So, while the Augurey may not be the most glamorous creature in J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World, it certainly leaves an impression. Equal parts misunderstood, mystical, and moody, the Augurey reminds us that not every ominous sound is a bad omen—sometimes, it’s just time to grab your umbrella.

[rosewater-28]

Hello! I really like your headcanons. Could you write something about the Hogwarts students' pets please?

Of course! Thanks for the question. 😆

-The rule that says you can only bring one owl, cat, toad or rat... It's fake. The teachers only put this rule in place because one day they discovered that a student had a family of Fwoopers in his room. (They found out when the other students in the common room complained about the screeching sounds.)

-So as long as you don't have a very loud, big or dangerous animal in your room, everything will be fine.

-It's not really necessary to buy your pets, you can just ask the teacher for advice on how to befriend a wild Kneazle or Puffskein and then adopt it or leave it in the wild and go visit it from time to time.

-There are many students who love magical creatures and choose to keep and care for their animals outside the castle: they can keep hippogriffs, augureys, granians, hippocampus, etc. (Obviously with the supervision of the Care of Magical Creatures teacher).

-Magical pet shops like Magical Managerie or Eeylops Owl Emporium give discounts to students, knowing that many care for animals that need special care or that follow a specific diet.

-There is a rumor that sometimes the Care of Magical Creatures teacher suggests visiting animals much more dangerous than any other he/she shows in class. Clearly he/she only does this with the best students in that subject (above the fourth year).

That's all! If I think of anything else I'll add it. 👍❤️

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Delphi Riddle Aesthetic

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"Harry Potter and the Feather of the Augurey" - Chapter 1.35

Chapter 1.35

It’s the day of Regina Rowle’s tenth birthday and she gets the honor of being accompanied to her grandparents by three very prominent figures. But not everything goes as expected, Harry ends up having to save a life again and gets unexpected assistance from a particular beast...

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jacob & augurey

[darkness-holds-eternal-light]

I would really like to share this story for all the Snape-fans and 'Harry Potter'-fans out there!

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

It's a beautiful and very well-written story with an OC and delightful references to art and history. It's a colourful and beautiful world to me and I wanted to share that if you like fanfictions like this too. It features Pureblood society, which is a personal favourite of mine. 💝

I hope you may enjoy it, I very much love the author's stories, they're basically usually novel-length. :)