Quidditch Through the Ages

Chapter Four:
The Arrival of the Golden Snitch

Synopsis, notes, and links by Michele L. Worley

First US edition: pages 10 - 15
Timeframe: early 1100s - c. 1450

In which the introduction of the Golden Snidget to the game of Quidditch is described, and the eventual replacement of the bird with the Golden Snitch.

Interesting facts and notes about the text of this chapter:

private collector

Characters introduced in this chapter:

• Rabnott, Modesty

• (surname unknown) Prudence

Characters returning in this chapter:

• none

Characters mentioned in this chapter:

• Bragge, Barberus

• Clagg, Elfrida

• Wright, Bowman

• (name unknown) private collector who now has many of Bowman Wright's records

Settings and locations introduced or returning in this chapter:

• none

Settings and locations mentioned in this chapter:

• Aberdeen

• Godric's Hollow

• Kent

• Modesty Rabnott Snidget Reservation

• Museum of Quidditch, London

Exceptional character moments:

• none

Spells:

• Repelling Spells

• Summoning Charm

Links and Resources:

• Bestiary, the

  • hippogriff

  • Snidget, Golden

• items and devices, magical

  • brooms

  • Snitch, Golden

  • wands

• money

• occupations

• Wizards' Council

Memorable lines:

• none

Strictly British:

• none

Timelines/Calendar: