Strongest Creatures in Harry Potter

By Anadya Narain Warner bros.

[{"selector":"#anim-1eb488c7-2cd4-4bdd-958c-5dcbea43951e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-3.721591224356118%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ae12bff4-7f8f-49b0-9b14-8d81344d11fc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] There are many creatures to be found throughout the Harry Potter universe. Here are the strongest creatures spotted in the franchise. Warner bros.

The Basilisk

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The Lethifold

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The Hungarian Horntail

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The Dementor

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The Acromantula

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The Phoenix

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The Sphinx

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