- - - the whomping willow ,

the whomping willow is a very valuable, very violent tree that has grown on an isolate portion of the property in order to ensure safety of the students. the willow will immediately attack anyone that comes within range and doesn't have mercy for anyone. however, you can use a certain spell to freeze the branches for a temporary amount of time or if you run fast enough, you can press a certain knot on the tree that will soothe it for a few moments. only a few are aware of the secret passage opening under the roots of the tree that leads to the shrieking shack.