Ashwinder

Classification: XXX

The Ashwinder is created when a magical fire* is allowed to burn unchecked for too long. A thin, pale-grey serpent with glowing red eyes, it will rise from the embers of an unsupervised fire and slither away into the shadows of the dwelling in which it finds iteself, leaving an ashy trail behind it.

The Ashwinder lives for only and hour and during that time seeks a dark and secluded spot in which to lay its eggs, after which it will collaspe into dust. Ashwinder eggs are brilliant red and give off intense heat. They will ignite the dwelling whithin munutes if not fdound and frozen with a suitable charm. Any wizard realising that one more Ashwinders are loose in the house must trace them immediately and locate the nest of eggs. Once frozen, these eggs are of great value for use in Love Potions and may be eaten whole as a cure of ague.

Ashwinders are found worldwide. 

* Any fire to which a magical substance such as Floo powder has been added.