The Golden Snitch
A small, winged golden ball worth 150 points, ending the match when caught. Harry caught the Snitch in his mouth during his very first match, nearly swallowing it.
The sport every wizard grows up on
Quidditch
Seven players a side, three hoops, four balls and a match that only ends when someone catches a golden ball the size of a walnut. These are the elements of the game.
The Quaffle
A reddish-brown leather ball passed between Chasers, thrown through one of three hoops to score 10 points. Enchanted with a grip charm to prevent slipping.
The Bludgers
Two heavy iron balls enchanted to fly at players and knock them off their brooms, controlled by the two Beaters per team using bats.
The Firebolt
Considered the finest racing broom during Harry's years at Hogwarts. Sirius Black bought one anonymously for Harry in Year Three — an extraordinarily expensive gift from a fugitive godfather.
Seeker Position
The smallest, lightest player, tasked with catching the Golden Snitch. Harry became the youngest Seeker in a century, recruited by McGonagall after witnessing his natural talent.
Quidditch Pitch
An oval stadium with three golden hoops at each end, fifty feet up. The Hogwarts pitch has hosted the school's most legendary matches and most spectacular injuries.
Quidditch World Cup
The most prestigious international tournament, held every four years. The 1994 Cup ended with Ireland defeating Bulgaria despite Krum catching the Snitch — then erupted into chaos as Death Eaters attacked.
Quidditch Through the Ages
The definitive history book on the sport, found in every Hogwarts library and most wizarding homes — details the evolution of rules, famous teams, and the sport's occasionally dangerous origins.
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