Valentine eggs are only seen once a year. Adults’ mating seasons are very short, usually spanning a few weeks in the mid-to-late winter. These dragons were once reputed to be omens of good luck in love.

Dragons are highly-intelligent reptilian creatures that—from a human perspective, at least—appear to live forever. Many different varieties of dragon exist, each with their own unique qualities, habitats, and behavior. Adolescence in dragons is usually marked by the growth of a hatchling’s wings, although not all breeds of dragons grow wings and some breeds have other traits that indicate the beginning of maturation. In Galsreim, dragons and humans coexist peacefully.

Dragons in the clan Lovegood are generally accepted as the authority on matchmaking in draconic communities. Their advice is highly prized, and if one is within flying distance, soon-to-be-mated dragon couples will ask advice of them. Occasionally, human royalty will ask for advice on who to betroth their newborn children to, often ensuring peace between kingdoms.