Ministry of Magic Classifications

The Department for the Regulation and Control of Magical Creatures gives classifications to all know beasts, beings and spirits. Theses offer an at-a-glance guide to the perceived dangerouness of a creature. The five categories are as follow:

Ministry of Magic (M.O.M.) Classification

XXXXX    Known wizard killer / impossible to train or domesticate

XXXX     Dangerous / requires specialist knowledge / skilled wizard may handle

XXX      Competent wizard should cope

XX       Harmless / may be domesticated

X        Boring