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There are some differences between how Quidditch is represented in Kennilworthy Whisp's Quidditch Through the Ages (and the books) and how it appears to be played in the films and video games.

There were seven players on a Quidditch team: three Chasers, two Beaters, one Keeper, and one Seeker. The game was played with four balls: a Quaffle, two Bludgers, and a Golden Snitch. One tale concerning the Snitch is that, during a match on Bodmin Moor in 1884, it managed to avoid capture for six months until both teams finally gave up in disgust at the performance of their Seekers. Cornish wizards and witches insist to this day that the Snitch is still wild in the area, which is possible due to its magical properties. [1]

The greed of gold

A Snitch is not touched by bare skin before it is released, not even by the maker, who wears gloves. It carries an enchantment by which it can identify the first human to lay hands upon it, in the case of disputed capture. This Snitch will remember your touch, Potter. It occurs to me that Dumbledore, who had prodigious magical skill, whatever his other faults, might have enchanted this Snitch so that it will open only for you." — Rufus Scrimgeour correctly assumes what Dumbledore had done to this Snitch. [src] Gryffindor calls timeout to regroup. Harry tells Fred and George to protect the rest of the team and that he’ll avoid the Bludger on his own. The other players try to convince Wood to stop the match and ask for an inquiry, but Harry objects. Wood sides with Harry and when play resumes, Harry is left to fend off the Bludger alone.

For most of Harry Potter, were able to learn plenty about the Gryffindor team, but were only given a glimpse at what happens to the other three houses at Hogwarts. Read on to learn how gold constantly pops up in the Harry Potter series, and what it could all mean… Gringotts bank In the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey attraction in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at the Islands of Adventure theme park, Quidditch is featured near the end where riders are flown through the Quidditch pitch. A storefront near Ollivanders Wand Shop is themed as a Quidditch supply with a Golden Snitch on the sign and a case containing animated Quaffle and Bludgers surrounded by Beaters’ bats. Behind The Scenes: Designing The Golden Snitch Gold has such a strong presence in the wizarding world. Think of Quidditch, with its golden hoops and Golden Snitch — if ever there was a sport that captured Harry’s heart, this was it. It is the warm and inviting side of gold that inspires hope. It is also at the Quidditch World Cup where we first encounter leprechaun gold, and this fake gold sets the tone for the theme that dominates Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.Interestingly enough, in the film adaptation of Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone, there is a golden plaque in Hogwarts reading, James Potter – Seeker – 1972. Although this might seem like Harry was simply following in the footsteps of his father, James Potter, it appears that this was a minor error. Later, J. K. Rowling revealed in an interview with Scholastic, that James was actually a Chaser, not a Seeker. Serbian: Златна скривалица (Zlatna skrivalica) ( skrivati se "to hide", literally "The little gold hider")

In Harry Potterand the Deathly Hallows, Molly Weasley prepares a Golden Snitch shaped birthday cake for Harry’s seventeenth birthday. However, another significant appearance of the Snitch occurs in Harry Potterand the Deathly Hallowsagain, where Albus Dumbledore leaves Harry the first Golden Snitch that he caught with his mouth. It is later found out that the Resurrection Stone was hidden inside it, and since the Snitch has flesh memories, it would respond to only Harry’s touch. It finally opens, revealing the stone when Harry plans to sacrifice himself at the Forbidden Forest. Like Adrian Pucey, he appeared to be one of the more decent Slytherin players, as he seemed to play by the rules of Quidditch and did not resort to cheating. [1]Penalties can be awarded to teams by the referee. A single Chaser may take the penalty by flying from the central circle towards the scoring area. The opposing team's Keeper may attempt to stop the shot being scored, but all other players must not interfere (it is unknown if the Seeker may still attempt to catch the Snitch while a penalty is being attempted). [1]