The Chudley Cannons Quidditch team, famous for its 80 years of futility, changes its motto in 1972 from “We shall conquer!” to “Let’s all just keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best” (QA7).
The Chudley Cannons adopt a new motto
Date 1972
Certainty Stated in canon
Location in Canon
QA7: Quidditch Teams of Britain and Ireland
Type of Event Wizarding world
Commentary
Notes
The Cannons and their losing ways are a standing joke in the League. The team usually sits at the bottom of the table.
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Writing by J K Rowling on Pottermore: The Daily Prophet
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