Magical Devices and Items

QA1: The Evolution of the Flying Broomstick • Source This first chapter of Quidditch Through the Ages discusses the earliest known flying brooms. Read More

QA2: Ancient Broom Games • Source Ancient broom games that were popular prior to the development of Quidditch are discussed. Read More

QA3: The Game From Queerditch Marsh • Source The evolution of Quidditch from its invention until the introduction of the Snidget in the middle of the thirteenth century is discussed. Read More

QA4: The Arrival of the Golden Snitch • Source 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 • Source The evolution of regulations governing the selection of Quidditch pitches is discussed. Read More

QA6: Changes in Quidditch Since the Fourteenth Century • Source The rules of Quidditch, and changes in them since the fourteenth century, are discussed. Read More

QA7: Quidditch Teams of Britain and Ireland • Source The teams of the British and Irish Quidditch League are discussed in turn. The thirteen teams in the League are: Appleby Arrows, Ballycastle Bats, Caerphilly Catapults,  Chudley Cannons, Falmouth Falcons, Holyhead Harpies, Kenmare Kestrels, Montrose Magpies, Pride of Portree, Puddlemere United, Tutshill Tornados, Wigtown Wanderers and Wimbourne… Read More

QA8: The Spread of Quidditch Worldwide • Source The history of Quidditch on various continents is discussed. Read More

Quality Quidditch Supplies • Businesses, merchants, and shops • Quidditch places Quality Quidditch Supplies was Harry Potter’s favorite shop in Diagon Alley. He visited it often when he stayed for three weeks at the Leaky Cauldron, since that summer the new Firebolt racing broom had been introduced and the shop had one on display (PA4). Quality Quidditch Supplies also once… Read More

Quick-Quotes Quill • Magical objects A Quick-Quotes Quill is a quill that is enchanted to be set up on a sheet of paper without human support, which when activated will write an exaggerated account of whatever is said in its presence. Rita Skeeter carries an acid-green Quick-Quotes Quill in her crocodile skin handbag. When she wants… Read More

Quidditch spells • 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 World Cup Blackboard • Magical objects The Quidditch World Cup stadium had a huge blackboard upon which gold writing appeared as if written by a huge invisible hand. (GF8)… Read More

Quidditch World Cup merchandise • 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

Quirrell attempts to steal the Philosopher's Stone from Gringotts • Event He is directed by Voldemort to attempt to steal the Stone, but he fails. As a result of this failure, Voldemort decides to possess Quirrell in order to control his actions more closely. Read More

Quirrell's Leave of Absence • Article

Posted August 29, 2004 by Melissa Erin Friedline in Canon discussion / Essays

When exactly did Professor Quirrell’s year-long trip around the world take place? The popular fan assumption is that it immediately preceded the year of Philosopher’s/Sorcerer’s Stone. I do not think this is correct. In PS5, after Harry meets Quirrell while buying his school supplies and asks if he is always that… Read More