After boggarts, they studied Red Caps, nasty little goblinlike creatures that lurked where there had been bloodshed.
Red Cap: A rare member of the English class, these are characterized by having a large rose comb. They are one of the few breeds with red earlobes that lay white-shelled eggs. Content: Chicken Breeds and Varieties (A2880), John L. Skinner, University of Wisconsin-Madison.