Harvey is an enormous black and silver Saluki from a long line of champions. Unfortunately, genetics have failed him, and Harvey was born with the red eyes of the grim that sneaked into his many times great-grandmother’s kennel. Truthfully, Harvey prefers not to talk about it.

The stray aside, Harvey bred true. He’s got a lovely gait and perfect proportions – really, had it not been for the grim blood, Harvey would have won countless conformation shows. His feathered fur draws the eyes of everyone who sees him, as well as his exotic looks. Honestly, how can he be the same species as Fang?

Having been sold as a companion stung. Having to tolerate a Slytherin brat who enjoyed making Harvey wear a cloak was worse. Having to follow him everywhere? Sometimes, Harvey hated his life.

He knows he is supposed to act proud. He is proud, just not enough to look at everyone with his nose upturned (Harvey’s nose is great, people should look at it!). So what he is a teeny bit arrogant? So what he requires a levitation spell to go up and down the stairs at Hogwarts? As long as nobody finds out he is the one who marked Dumbledore’s chair, everything will be fine.

That, and the fact Harvey enjoys playing with the Hogsmeade’s mutts. What his owner doesn’t know won’t hurt him...