How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #4
Wizards avoided Augurey nests for fear of hearing that heart-rending sound, and more than one wizard is believed to have suffered a heart attack on passing a thicket and hearing an unseen Augurey wail. Patient research eventually revealed, however, that the Augurey merely sings at the approach of rain. The Augurey has since enjoyed a vogue as a home weather forecaster, though many find its almost continual moaning during the winter months difficult to bear. (9.8)
Nice mythbusting. Mr. Scamander explains that research has actually shown that the Augurey isn't as big of a bummer as people thought. It just sings when it rains. Of course, its cries are still kind of a downer, so you still might want to pass this bird up next time you're shopping in Diagon Alley.
Quote #5
However, since Basilisks are uncontrollable except by Parselmouths, they are as dangerous to most Dark wizards as to anybody else, and there have been no recorded sightings of Basilisks in Britain for at least four hundred years. (10.4)
Um, Mr. Scamander…in this case, your knowledge is incomplete. You might want to check a certain Chamber of Secrets.
Quote #6
Though at first enjoyable, Fwooper song will eventually drive the listener to insanity and the Fwooper is consequently sold with a Silencing Charm upon it, which will need monthly reinforcement. Fwooper owners require licences, as the creatures must be handled responsibly. (14.6)
This is important info to know. You don't want to accidentally wind up at St. Mungo's Hospital because you forgot to keep your Fwooper on silence mode.