Snail

A snail is a mollusk with a coiled shell. Snails were used in Transfiguration class as part of the vanishing curriculum. As an invertebrate, they presented less of a challenge in vanishing than a vertebrate like a mouse, though it was still considered some of the most challenging magic of its type.



Behind the scenes
During the 1993–1994 school year, a time-travelling Hermione Granger threw a possible snail shell into Hagrid's hut, which struck Harry Potter in the back of the head.

Appearances

 * Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (video game)
 * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (film)
 * Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
 * Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
 * LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4