How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
In the absence of magic, Chizpurfles have been known to attack electrical objects from within (for a fuller understanding of what electricity is, see Home Life and Social Habits of British Muggles, Wilhelm Wigworthy, Little Red Books, 1987). Chizpurfle infestations explain the puzzling failure of many relatively new Muggle electrical artifacts. (11.5)
Oh, so this is why our iPhones always die right after the warranty expires. Darn Chizpurfles.
Quote #5
American wizards once kept Clabberts in their gardens to give early warning of approaching Muggles, but the International Confederation of Wizards has introduced fines which have largely ended this practice. The sight of a tree at night full of glowing Clabbert pustules, while decorative, attracted too many Muggles wishing to ask why their neighbours still had their Christmas lights up in June. (11.7)
It's kind of funny that the Clabberts were meant to warn of approaching Muggles and actually ended up attracting them instead. Oh, the magical irony.
Quote #6
Interestingly, Muggles were once fully aware of the existence of the Diricawl, though they knew it by the name of "dodo." Unaware that the Diricawl could vanish at will, Muggles believe they have hunted the species to extinction. As this seems to have raised Muggle awareness of the dangers of slaying their fellow creatures indiscriminately, the International Confederation of Wizards has never deemed it appropriate that the Muggles should be made aware of the continued existence of the Diricawl. (12.4)
So, the Diricawl decided to vanish and Muggles were none the wiser. Hey, if it makes us want to stop killing innocent animals, we can't really blame wizards for keeping us in the dark