Quidditch facts for kids
Quidditch is a super exciting sport from the Harry Potter books. J. K. Rowling created this magical game. It's played by witches and wizards high up in the air. Players zoom around on flying brooms!
Each team has seven players. There are three Chasers, two Beaters, one Keeper, and one Seeker. The game has many fun rules.
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How to Play Quidditch
Quidditch is played with four different balls. Each ball has a special role.
The Quaffle
The Quaffle is a large red ball. Chasers try to throw it through hoops. Scoring a Quaffle through a hoop earns 10 points. The Keeper's job is to guard these hoops. They try to stop the other team from scoring.
The Bludgers
There are two dark, enchanted balls called Bludgers. These balls fly around trying to knock players off their brooms! It sounds scary, but that's where the Beaters come in. Beaters use bats to hit the Bludgers away. They protect their teammates from these tricky balls.
The Golden Snitch
The Snitch is a small, golden, winged ball. It flies very fast and is hard to see. The game only ends when one team's Seeker catches the Snitch. Catching the Snitch gives that team 150 points! This usually makes the team that catches it win the game.
Real-Life Quidditch
Did you know Quidditch is not just in books? In 2005, a real sport called muggle quidditch started. It began at Middlebury College in the United States. This version is played on the ground. Players hold brooms between their legs. It's a fun way for fans to play the game!
Images for kids
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The Golden Snitch
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Quidditch Lane in Lower Cambourne
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Dedication plaque outside the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
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See also
In Spanish: Quidditch para niños
