Gnomes

The best way to describe gnomes is that they look like little potatoes. They are small brown creatures that stand no taller than one foot. They love to make their home near wizarding homes, digging up gardens and living in gnome holes. They are rated XX by the Ministry of Magic and are typically viewed as pests that are best to be removed from the home.

In order to remove the gnomes, there are two potential methods that can be used: the Jarvey method and the spin and toss method.

A Jarvey is another creature and the natural predator of the gnome. The spin and toss method is less reliable. First you need to get ahold of the gnome, which can already be hard. Then you need to hold it by its feet and spin it over your head. After that you can drop it outside your yard.

When catching the gnome they can bite you and there is a change it becomes infected. Infected bites will have the following symptoms:

• Swelling


• Inflammation


• A fever


• Fatigue


• Tenderness around the bite


• Limpness of the area affected

While it’s not too life threatening, infections can become dangerous if not properly treated.

Doxies

The Doxy, also known as the “biting fairy,” is a small creature with the ability to fly. They also have two rows of razor sharp teeth that, unlike the gnome, will easily puncture human skin. These bites can be much more dangerous. Along with the risk of infection, the symptoms of which are listed above, Doxy teeth will inject venom into the bite victim. If bitten by a Doxy, the best cure is to take a dose of the Antidote to Common Poisons. However it is possible to be allergic, you’ll notice these symptoms:

• Redness


• Pain in the affected area


• Swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat


• Chest pain


• Difficulty breathing


• Wheezing

Doxies are known to create their nests behind drapes and other places that easily move. A Doxy can lay up to 500 eggs at one time. There are benefits to keeping the Doxy eggs - when you learn to store them properly and how to use them, they are quite useful as Potions ingredients.

To get rid of doxies you need to use doxycide, it’s a black liquid which makes the doxy paralyzed. They are only paralyzed for a short period.