Magic Types
Charms
QA1: The Evolution of the Flying Broomstick
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This first chapter of Quidditch Through the Ages discusses the earliest known flying brooms. Read More
QA4: The Arrival of the Golden Snitch
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The introduction of the Golden Snidget to the game of Quidditch is described, and the eventual replacement of the bird with the Golden Snitch. Read More
QA5: Anti-Muggle Precautions
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The evolution of regulations governing the selection of Quidditch pitches is discussed. Read More
QA6: Changes in Quidditch Since the Fourteenth Century
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The rules of Quidditch, and changes in them since the fourteenth century, are discussed. Read More
QA9: The Development of the Racing Broom
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The history of the development of the racing broom is discussed, including the various manufacturers of famous brooms. Read More
Quidditch
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Sports and competitions
Quidditch, “the sport of warlocks,” is the premier sport of the wizarding world. Everyone follows Quidditch. Quidditch is a fast, dangerous, exciting game in which two teams flying on brooms compete for points scored by throwing a ball – the Quaffle – through hoops on either end of a… Read More
Quidditch spells
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Magical effects
Several charms are used to make the game of Quidditch possible: The Quaffle is enchanted to make it fall more slowly than would otherwise be the case. This spell was invented by Daisy Pennifold, hence the modern Quaffle is referred to as a Pennifold Quaffle. The Golden Snitch is enchanted… Read More
Quidditch tryouts: Hermione sabotages Cormac McLaggen
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After a morning of tryouts, team captain Harry Potter had selected most of the Gryffindor Quidditch Team for 1996 – his 6th year at Hogwarts (HBP11). Chasers Katie Bell, Demelza Robbins, and Ginny Weasley Beaters Jimmy Peakes and Ritchie Coote Keeper During… Read More
Quidditch World Cup 1877 (The Tournament that Nobody Remembers)
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The Quidditch World Cup 1877 is a mystery – no one knows what actually happened. Although the Quidditch World Cup is said to be held every four years, this particular tournament had to be repeated in 1878, the following year. Therefore, 1877’s Quidditch World Cup is known as “… Read More
Quidditch World Cup merchandise
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Magical objects
Quidditch World Cup merchandise is sold by the various souvenir saleswizards who pop up just before the start of a Quidditch World Cup match. When the 1994 Quidditch World Cup was held on Dartmoor in England, some of things on offer for Quidditch fans to… Read More
Quidditch World Cup stadium
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Buildings • Quidditch places • Wizarding places
A Quidditch World Cup stadium needs to be able to cope with the sheer numbers of wizards attending a Quidditch World Cup, and requires the building and magical maintenance of a huge Quidditch stadium. 1809 Quidditch World Cup The 1809 tournament took place in a stadium built… Read More
Quintessence: A Quest
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Books and Literature
Quintessence: A Quest was a book on Charms assigned to sixth-year Charms students at Hogwarts (HBP15). Read More
Quodpot
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Sports and competitions
Quodpot is an American broom game variant of Quidditch invented by Abraham Peasegood. It has eleven players per side and an exploding leather ball called the Quod (QA8, Pm). The aim of each team is to move the Quod to a pot on the opposite… Read More