Ukrainian Ironbelly

Ukrainian Ironbelly
Species information
Eye colour	Deep red
Skin colour	Metallic grey-silver
Related to	Dragon
Native to	Ukraine
Mortality	Mortal
Ministry of Magic Classification	Beast XXXXX
Status	Extant

The Ukrainian Ironbelly was a species of dragon native to Ukraine. It was said to be the largest dragon species in the world.

Description

The egg of the Ukrainian Ironbelly

It was a bipedal breed, metallic grey in colour, with an immense wingspan, long talons and rough scales said to be as hard as steel. It was the largest breed of dragon which reaches up to six tonnes, with deep red eyes.

More rotund and slower in flight than other dragons, the Ironbelly was nevertheless extremely dangerous, capable of crushing the dwellings on which it lands. The Ironbelly could produce jets of flame up to 3,560 degrees Fahrenheit (1960 degrees Celsius).

History

In the 19th century, a Ukrainian Ironbelly had been unleashed through an unknown Muggle city. It was stopped by Helen Thistlewood, an Auror for the British Ministry of Magic, who then Obliviated all the Muggles who had seen the events unfold.

Ironbellies had been subject to constant observation by the Ukrainian wizarding authorities, ever since a particular Ironbelly carried off a sailing ship from the Black Sea in 1799. Thankfully, the boat was empty at the time.

In 1926, Newt Scamander mentioned to Jacob Kowalski that he had previously worked with Ukrainian Ironbellies during the First World War. In that same war, Ukrainian Ironbellies were also considered for use in a wizarding air force, but due to limited success, they were replaced by an Owl Airforce instead.

The trio jump from the back of the Ukrainian Ironbelly on which they escaped Gringotts

Gringotts Wizarding Bank owned a Ukrainian Ironbelly that guarded some of the oldest and deepest vaults, including the Lestrange Vault. This dragon could be subdued by using clankers, a rattling mechanic that the dragon had been taught to associate with pain. It broke free in 1998, with the help of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger during their break-in and escape from Gringotts. The dragon carried the trio to a far-off lake where they jumped off and the dragon continued to fly away.

Behind the scenes

• In the video game adaptation of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, they use a Common Welsh Green instead of an Ukrainian Ironbelly to protect the vaults.

Appearances

• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (First mentioned) (Not specified as Ukrainian Ironbelly)
• Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (film) (Mentioned in Daily Prophet) (Not specified as Ukrainian Ironbelly)
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (First appearance) (Not specified as Ukrainian Ironbelly)
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay (Mentioned only)
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (film) (Mentioned only)
• Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them (First identified as Ukrainian Ironbelly)
• Pottermore
• Harry Potter (website)
• The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts)
• LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
• Harry Potter: The Creature Vault
• Fantastic Beasts: Cases from the Wizarding World
• Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
• Harry Potter: Wizards Unite
• Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
• Hogwarts Legacy (Mentioned only)